The new movie Dune: Part Two, directed by Denis Villeneuve, adapts the second half of Frank Herbert’s classic novel Dune. Science fiction author Matthew Kressel was blown away by the film’s breathtaking visuals. “I was on the edge of my seat for the whole movie,” Kressel says in Episode 563 of the Geek’s Guide to … Read more
The Big Picture Dune: Part Two hits $500 million global box office milestone in under 20 days of release, surpassing original movie’s lifetime haul. The film becomes first Hollywood release of 2024 to cross $500 million mark, staying ahead of competition with $300 million+ gap in earnings. Director Denis Villeneuve cements his status as a … Read more
The only thing more impressive than watching Paul Atreides ride a sandworm in Dune: Part Two is watching director Denis Villeneuve explain how he made it happen. Villeneuve knew the scene was arguably the most memorable and crucial scene in the second half of his adaptation, and he put a mind-numbing amount of time and … Read more
Image: Warner Bros. Two weeks ago, Dune: Part Two came out in theaters, and became the first big hit of 2024. Even with Kung Fu Panda 4 releasing last weekend, that hasn’t really changed—if anything, it’s looking like Part Two is going to have some hefty legs throughout the rest of its theatrical run. Denis … Read more
Photo: Jason Momoa spills the beans on ‘Dune: Part 3’ Jason Momoa is reportedly all-set up to make an ‘epic’ comeback in the third installment of Dune. For the unfamiliar, Jason Momoa features as the sturdy Duncan Idaho in the 2021’ blockbuster sci-fi flick, Dune. However, fans reportedly missed the character in the second installment of … Read more
The Big Picture Feyd-Rautha’s Gom Jabbar test differs significantly from Paul Atreides’, showcasing Bene Gesserit power. The Bene Gesserit manipulate politics and breed the Kwisatz Haderach through eugenics with great influence. Lady Margot Fenring secures Feyd-Rautha’s genetic line, underpinning Bene Gesserit machinations. Few franchises have such a complex lore as Dune. In Dune: Part Two, … Read more
Image: Universal Pictures David Lynch’s 1984 Dune was the eccentric auteur’s take on Frank Herbert’s “unfilmable” classic science fiction book series. It was divisive but became a cult film nonetheless, and stars Kyle Machlachlan, Patrick Stewart, Max von Sydow, and Linda Hunt. Prepping the Sandworm Scenes in Dune: Part Two As Denis Villeneuve’s masterful films … Read more
Christopher Walken has his next role in mind after Dune: Part Two! The 80-year-old actor has played so many different characters throughout his Oscar-winning career, from a conman in Seven Psychopaths to an office worker in Severance. In Denis Villeneuve‘s Dune sequel, Christopher portrays The Emperor. On the heels of taking on a powerful and … Read more
The Big Picture Spice in Dune is a valuable commodity due to its hallucinogenic properties and importance to commerce and religion. In contrast, spice in Star Wars is an illegal narcotic associated with the criminal underworld. Despite the lack of direct confirmation, the concept of spice in Star Wars was likely influenced by Dune. The … Read more
As was foretold in Fatboy Slim’s “Weapon of Choice” music video, in which Christopher Walken danced to a line from Dune (“Walk without rhythm, It won’t attract the worm”), the actor would be destined to join Frank Herbert’s sci-fi universe in Denis Villeneuve’s acclaimed adaptation. In fact, Dune: Part Two brought Walken out of a … Read more