Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast

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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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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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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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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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

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.