Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

Eye of the Duck

Grandpa Steve is back, and he's brought all kinds of funny little guys with him this time! Spielberg's CLOSE ENCOUNTERS may have been overshadowed in its time by the likes of a small space opera movie called STAR WARS...but here at Eye of the Duck, we couldn't be more excited to celebrate all its hopeful (and neurotic) wonder.

Next week, it's the iconic 1978 remake, INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.

References:

• Special Features
• The Making Of: Close Encounters of the Third Kind
• Steven Spielberg: 30 Years of Close Encounters
• Steven Spielberg: A Biography by Joseph McBride
• Close Encounters of the Third Kind: The Making of Steven Spielberg's Classic Film by Ray Morton

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.

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This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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