Dune is one of those properties that is incredibly irritating to write about because, on the one hand, it is a classic and a foundational piece of fiction that has inspired countless other works. It was first published in 1965. On the other hand, it's one of those books that isn't exactly easy to read […]
Despite having ample opportunity to do so, Warner Bros. did not address the Dune: Messiah shaped elephant in the room during its CinemaCon presentation last week, which was a shame. Right now, there has been very little confirmed information about the film, so something tangible would have been nice, even if it was just confirmation that […]
In what has felt like the blink of an eye, Dune: Messiah went from a film we'd be seeing in a couple of years, which was about as fine as anyone could hope for because there was a time jump in the book, so we had time in the real world as well. Director Denis Villeneuve seemed pretty […]
When Dune: Part Two was released, director Denis Villeneuve was very firm about needing a break before tackling a potential third movie. Or, he was pretty firm about it while also saying he was working on the script. And maybe Hans Zimmer was already writing some music. And perhaps the break wouldn't be as long as he thought. […]
In the lead-up and even right after Dune: Part Two was released, director Denis Villeneuve was very vocal about needing a break before he even thought about tackling Dune: Messiah. It had been a long couple of years working on these two films, and it sounded like it was time to take a step back and come […]
From the moment the characters in both of Dune's films arrive on Arrakis, no one is subtle about how brutal the conditions are. The planet is supposed to look like a place that would suck every inch of moisture out of you if given the chance. So, of course, to get that kind of look authentically, […]
Dune: Part Two managed to do something rather impressive this year: stick the landing. The movie had a couple of things working against it, the main one being it is two halves of a whole, but by the time the credits rolled, it was pretty clear that Denis Villeneuve and his team had more or less […]
To say that we all have complicated relationships with our phones would be the understatement of the century. Every day, it feels like we're having some new debate concerning phones or AI. Threads were going around on social media in the last couple of weeks about students freaking out that ChatGPT was down and […]
When most people look at Dune: Messiah compared to the first book, some might see it as a sequel, but in some ways, it's more like an extended epilogue that is also completely different from the previous book at the same time. It didn't take long for Frank Herbert to go a little off the rails, with […]
It can go either way when it comes to adapting material that has been around for a long time and is part of the foundation of pop culture. Sometimes, you get adaptations that add almost nothing to the broader conversation, no matter how big the initial piece of media was, because it fails to bring […]
It was unknown to the people involved with the first Dune film and the people who watched it whether or not we would be exploring this world in more than one movie. Unlike other films split into multiple parts, Dune: Part Two was not greenlit until after the first film came out. Once the second film […]
When the premiere of Dune: Part Two rolled around, people were shocked when Anya Taylor-Joy walked the red carpet. She reportedly had a very small role in the film that was being kept a closely guarded secret, and in one of the rare moments of the internet not ruining things, no one knew about it […]
Dune: Part Two was an event film last month, and now that it is out on various digital services but also in theaters, if you know where to look, there really isn't any excuse for not seeing a movie that people will be talking about for the rest of the year. If you're still on […]
Dune: Part Two is staying right where it should be, and that is on the biggest screen possible. The film hit digital a couple of days ago, and people who didn't get the chance to see it on the big screen can see it at home, but if you want the real experience, Warner Bros. […]
We can finally stop speculating about something that we all pretty much knew was going to happen. Director Denis Villeneuve has had his eye on Dune: Messiah for a while now and hasn't been shy about the fact that he's been working on the film long before Dune: Part Two even came out. We know that Hans Zimmer […]
Dune: Part Two has crossed $500 million at the worldwide box office and will likely continue to do decent numbers for at least a couple more weeks. It's been pretty clear from well before this film was released that director Denis Villeneuve has also been thinking about adapting Dune: Messiah. We heard about it as […]
One of the problems with making a really good movie where the ending is a bit open-ended, and there is another book that could be adapted is that people are going to ask you questions about what comes next. Dune: Part Two opened in theaters last night, and people seem to be having a good […]
Dune: Part Two is just starting its initial box office run, but everyone involved has not been shy about a third movie on the horizon. While director Denis Villeneuve has said he needs a break from these movies, he also keeps saying that he's working on the script for Dune: Messiah and that it's nearly done. […]
Dune: Part Two isn't even out yet, but that doesn't mean people aren't already on the edge of their seats for a third film. For those familiar with the book, Dune does end on a note that isn't exactly the kind of wrap-up that most people expect from big-scale Hollywood films these days. By the time […]
Dune: Part Two has a few issues, most of which can be linked back to the decision to make this a true Part One and Part Two experience, but they aren't pervasive enough to ruin an overall excellent film. Director: Denis Villeneuve Summary: Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against […]
