Another world. Another time. In the age of wonder...Welcome to Part 1 of our 80s Dark Fantasy miniseries, LEGENDS OF THE EYE OF THE DUCK. Today we're blasting off to Planet Mongo, facing down (and cringing over) Ming the Merciless, and making sense of the madness that is Mike Hodges's FLASH GORDON. Also...Queen!References:Behind the Scenes of Flash GordonLost in Space: Nic Roeg’s Flash GordonInterview with Mike HodgesInterview with Melody AndersonInterview with Brian MaySkywalking: The Life and Films of George LucasThe Great Science Fiction Films: From Rollerball to Return of the JediNicolas Roeg: Film by FilmSergio Leone: Something to Do With DeathThe Book of Man Flash Gordon Production HistorySam J Jones Maxim InterviewSam J Jones BBC InterviewLorenzo Semple Jr. 007 Dossier InterviewBrian Blessed & Mike Hodges The Guardian InterviewJohn Walsh Den of Geek InterviewBrian May Rockline InterviewGames Radar Flash Gordon Production HistorySam Jones It Came From A Blog InterviewDen of Geek Flash Gordon Production HistoryGizmodo Flash Gordon Production HistoryCredits: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.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.