Ghost in the Shell (1995)

Eye of the Duck

In a world dominated by machines, what does it mean to be human? Must we abandon our identity to attain a higher consciousness? Was the 2017 Scarlett Johansson remake unforgivable? Come find out as we unravel Mamoru Oshii's iconic and impenetrable cyberpunk classic, GHOST IN THE SHELL.

Next week, we cover Robert Longo's Johnny Mnemonic (1995). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx

Also, listeners who join the Discord can enter our very first Blu-Ray Corner Giveaway for a chance to win a rare, out-of-print GHOST IN THE SHELL 4K Steelbook!

References:

• Special Features
• Accessing Section 9 - 25 Years Into the Future
• Landscapes & Dreamscapes - The Art and Architecture of Ghost in the Shell
• Making of Ghost in the Shell Production Report
• Ghost in the Shell 2.0 Remaster
• ReviewSphere Ghost in the Shell Production History
• Vulture Guide to Ghost in the Shell Series
• Anime News Network Ghost in the Shell Series History
• Mamoru Oshii Pitched Ghost in the Shell Over Sushi
• Game Set Watch Kenji Kawai Interview
• Forbes Mamoru Oshii Interview

Credits:

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

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

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

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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