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  • Porco Rosso (1992)

    Porco Rosso (1992)
    2026/07/06

    Farewell to freedom in the Adriatic and days of wild abandon! We’re soaring back over the sea this week to hang out with our close personal friend, Porco Rosso! This is… the best movie ever made, right?

    Topics discussed this week: whether or not Han Solo is just Porco in space, Italian antifascism, French antifascism, fascism in general, Looney Tunes, and of course, cool planes.

    Next week it’s all about raccoons as we go long on Isao Takahata’s POM POKO (1994)! Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod

    References:

    • Special Features
      • Interview with Toshio Suzuki
      • Behind the Microphone
    • The Art of Porco Rosso
    • Hayao Miyazaki: Master of Japanese Animation by Helen McCarthy
    • Starting Point by Hayao Miyazaki
    • Studio Ghibli: An Industrial History by Rayna Denison
    • Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man by Steve Alpert
    • The Works of Hayao Miyazaki: The Japanese Animation Master by Gael Berton
    • Miyazakiworld by Susan Napier

    Credits:

    Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

    This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

    This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

    Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

    The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

    Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long.

    Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord.

    Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com


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    2 時間 28 分
  • Only Yesterday (1991)

    Only Yesterday (1991)
    2026/06/29

    Get ready to reconnect with your 10-year-old self. Because we’re about to face some of the most embarrassing (and transcendent) childhood memories in movie history!

    Topics discussed this week: dividing fractions, the questionable taste of unripe pineapples, Takahata and Miyakazi’s legendary beef, uncanny animated facial muscles, the weather, and whether or not ALADDIN still holds up.

    Next week we take to the skies with PORCO ROSSO (1992). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod

    References:

    • Special Features
      • The Making of Only Yesterday
    • Princess Mononoke: The Art and Making of Japan's Most Popular Film of All Time
    • Starting Point by Hayao Miyazaki
    • Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man by Steve Alpert

    Credits:

    Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

    This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

    This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

    Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

    The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

    Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long.

    Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord.

    Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com


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    2 時間 34 分
  • Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)

    Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)
    2026/06/22

    Finally, an animated film about how the gig economy is BAD but dirigibles are COOL!

    This week we hang out with the snarkiest cat around, Jiji, and his very cool familiar, a little witch who dreams of something better than eating pancakes for every meal. Even if you're not a freelancer, this film speaks volumes, because work/life balance is impossible and Kiki's about to find out why!

    Next week, it's another Takahata gem, ONLY YESTERDAY (1991). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod

    References:

    • Special Features
      • Creating Kiki’s Delivery Service
      • Scoring Miyazaki
      • Kiki & Jiji
    • Art of Kiki’s Delivery Service
    • Hayao Miyazaki: Master of Japanese Animation by Helen McCarthy
    • Starting Point by Hayao Miyazaki
    • Studio Ghibli: An Industrial History by Rayna Denison
    • Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man by Steve Alpert
    • The Works of Hayao Miyazaki: The Japanese Animation Master by Gael Berton
    • Miyazakiworld by Susan Napier

    Credits:

    Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

    This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

    This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

    Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

    The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

    Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long.

    Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord.

    Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com


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    2 時間 28 分
  • My Neighbor Totoro (1988)

    My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
    2026/06/15

    The catbus is here and we’re off to explore the (friendly) haunted forest!

    This week we’re worshipping the ancient woodland spirit and face of Studio Ghibli — our good, personal friend, Totoro!

    But heads up, Adam and Dom have completely different takes on this one, so if you’re looking for a real Siskel & Ebert type disagreement, this is the episode for you.

    Next week, we take to the skies with KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE (1989). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod

    References:

    • Special Features
      • Behind the Microphone
      • Creating My Neighbor Totoro
      • Creating the Characters
      • The “Totoro” Experience
    • Hayao Miyazaki: Master of Japanese Animation by Helen McCarthy
    • Starting Point by Hayao Miyazaki
    • Grave of the Fireflies (BFI Film Classics) by Alex Dudok de Wit
    • The Art of My Neighbor Totoro: A Film by Hayao Miyazaki
    • Studio Ghibli: An Industrial History by Rayna Denison
    • Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man by Steve Alpert
    • The Works of Hayao Miyazaki: The Japanese Animation Master by Gael Berton
    • Miyazakiworld by Susan Napier
    • Totoro’s Limited Animation Team
    • Guillermo Del Toro - 2013 Studio Ghibli Masterclass - TIFF

    Credits:

    Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

    This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

    This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

    Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

    The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

    Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long.

    Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord.

    Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com


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    2 時間 34 分
  • Grave of the Fireflies (1988)

    Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
    2026/06/08

    This week, we pay tribute to one of the most devastating (and life-affirming) movies ever made.

    It’s our very first Takahata film, and… it’s a doozy. We simply couldn’t do a Studio Ghibli series without honoring this masterpiece.

    **Please be aware that this episode includes some distressing themes around children and violence. We tried our best to celebrate the brilliance of the film but inevitably the conversation turned dark at times.

    Next week, we get a (much-needed) big, fuzzy hug from MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (1988). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod

    References:

    • Grave of the Fireflies (BFI Film Classics) by Alex Dudok de Wit
    • Studio Ghibli: An Industrial History by Reyna Denison
    • Animerica Isao Takahata & Akiyuki Nosaka Interview
    • Studio Ghibli Movies Isao Takahata Interview
    • Anime New Network Hirokatsu Kihara Interview

    Credits:

    Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

    This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

    This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

    Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

    The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

    Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long.

    Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord.

    Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com


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    2 時間 53 分
  • Castle in the Sky (1986)

    Castle in the Sky (1986)
    2026/06/01

    Get in, losers, we’re going to Laputa!

    This week we take flight with Pazu, Sheeta, and a gang of pirates with some seriously questionable motives to find the mythical land in the clouds where cool robots take care of birds (and shoot lasers). It’s the first true Ghibli film, and, man, does it set the bar pretty high.

    Also... what the hell is going on with the English dub of this film?

    Next week, it’s our very first Takahata film, GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES. Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod

    References:

    • Special Features
      • Creating Castle in the Sky
      • Scoring Miyazaki
    • Hayao Miyazaki: Master of Japanese Animation by Helen McCarthy
    • Starting Point by Hayao Miyazaki
    • Studio Ghibli: An Industrial History by Rayna Denison
    • Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man by Steve Alpert
    • The Works of Hayao Miyazaki: The Japanese Animation Master by Gael Berton
    • Miyazakiworld by Susan Napier

    Credits:

    Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

    This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

    This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

    Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

    The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

    Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long.

    Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord.

    Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com


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    2 時間 27 分
  • Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)

    Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)
    2026/05/25

    Calling all Tolmekians: it’s a series premiere!!!!

    Today we take flight with the Princess of the Valley of the Wind for our new Studio Ghibli series. What a dream (of madness)!

    For the next few months we’ll be fully devoted to the works of Miyazaki, Takahata, and the entire Ghibli collective. We hope you’ll join us in the Sea of Decay! The water is fine (it’s only mildly acidic and poisonous).

    Next week, it’s the first true Studio Ghibli film, CASTLE IN THE SKY (1986). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod

    References:

    • Special Features
      • Nausicaä Continues On
      • Behind the Microphone
    • The Works of Hayao Miyazaki: The Japanese Animation Master by Gael Berton
    • Starting Point by Hayao Miyazaki
    • Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man by Steve Alpert
    • Hayao Miyazaki: Master of Japanese Animation by Helen McCarthy
    • Hideaki Anno Wants to Remake Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
    • The Sydney Morning Herald Mai Fujisawa Interview
    • A Real Glider
    • A Real Glider Part 2

    Credits:

    Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

    This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

    This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

    Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

    The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

    Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long.

    Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord.

    Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com


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    2 時間 39 分
  • Send Help (2026)

    Send Help (2026)
    2026/05/18
    Somehow, Sam Raimi has returned! SEND HEPL! The latest from our man R.O.C. Sandstorm is finally out on Blu-Ray and VOD, and we could not resist opening up the Necronomicon once again. It may not exactly qualify as an Evil Dead film, but… someone does in fact die! And Dylan O’Brien’s character may or may not be evil!! Also… Linda Liddle innocent! Next week, we are launching our Studio Ghibli series with NAUSICAÄ OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND (1985)! Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod References: Special Features Commentary TrackConstructing the Boar HuntSurvival InstinctSOS: Sounds of SurvivalFangoria Vol. 2 #30 Production HistorySam Raimi Reddit AMALetterboxd Sam Raimi InterviewComicbook.com Mark Swift & Damian Shannon InterviewElements of Madness Zainab Azizi InterviewNo Film School Zainab Azizi InterviewArt of VFX Everett Burrell InterviewThe Wrap Sam Raimi InterviewForbes Rachel McAdams & Dylan O’Brien InterviewFangoria Danny Elfman InterviewJeff Probst Not in Send Help Credits: Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich. This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling. Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    2 時間 14 分