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Title: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: steve58 on September 09, 2020, 02:46:11 PM
"Dune" is currently slated to hit theaters on Dec. 18, 2020.

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/timothee-chalamet-dune-trailer

Title: Re: Dune movie coming in December
Post by: SirAndrewD on September 09, 2020, 02:51:13 PM
Yep, I'm psyched. 

There were many parts of that that mirrored almost exactly the images in my head from the book. 

It's the little touches that were great, stuff only Dune fans would get, like the melee combat, Leto with the tablet of Agamemnon, the nod to Jodoworsky with Pink Floyd. 

I'm like a 6 year old on Christmas.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in December
Post by: CJReich46 on September 09, 2020, 03:34:27 PM
I saw Arrival when they streamed it on Pluto TV. That had me convinced. They got the right director,  and he is also a huge fan of the books.

Now I remember the 1984 Lynch version, the 2001 Sci-Fi Channel Version (which I liked because while it was low budget did rather well dealing with this complex world)

The interesting use of "Eclipse" from Pink Floyd (very interesting indeed)

When I saw Arrival there was some parts that Denis Villeneuve did that were just incredible.  I think this one will be good and I have been patiently waiting on it.

Title: Re: Dune movie coming in December
Post by: SirAndrewD on September 09, 2020, 04:15:59 PM
Another thing that has me even more excited than the trailer is that I've been reading opinions of those that have read the leaked script. 

First, the script that's been floating around online is now confirmed to be real since it had unique to the movie dialogue that mirrors what's in the trailer and hadn't been revealed till today. 

But, most importantly, those that have read it have said it's far far more faithful to the book than they'd ever hoped to imagine.  It changes almost nothing from Herbert and is deeply honoring the text in both content and theme. 

If that's true this one is going to be special.  It's a shame that it's coming out in a pandemic and that Hollywood has had so many Sci-Fi tentpole duds that it might hurt its box office and threaten getting the second half of the story.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in December
Post by: steve58 on September 09, 2020, 04:43:01 PM
Quote from: SirAndrewD on September 09, 2020, 04:15:59 PM
Another thing that has me even more excited than the trailer is that I've been reading opinions of those that have read the leaked script. 

First, the script that's been floating around online is now confirmed to be real since it had unique to the movie dialogue that mirrors what's in the trailer and hadn't been revealed till today. 

But, most importantly, those that have read it have said it's far far more faithful to the book than they'd ever hoped to imagine.  It changes almost nothing from Herbert and is deeply honoring the text in both content and theme. 

If that's true this one is going to be special.  It's a shame that it's coming out in a pandemic and that Hollywood has had so many Sci-Fi tentpole duds that it might hurt its box office and threaten getting the second half of the story.

If true, I might actually set foot in a movie theater again.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in December
Post by: Gusington on September 09, 2020, 07:18:55 PM
^That's crazytalk.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in December
Post by: SirAndrewD on September 09, 2020, 09:22:30 PM
Quote from: steve58 on September 09, 2020, 04:43:01 PM
If true, I might actually set foot in a movie theater again.

Well, if it helps, the guy who said that was the Youtuber Midnight's Edge.  He's one of the most dedicated anti-SJW agenda media youtubers out there and he usually goes down rabbit holes of inside info that he hopes will lead to the cancellation or removal of properties that he feels have gone too far into the areas of forced inclusiveness.

I generally dislike virtually everything he says, but I listened to his opinion because since he seems to dislike everything, I wanted to see if he liked what he saw.  I was surprised to learn he did, and then he went heavily into the script leak and he endorsed the script wholeheartedly.  I didn't expect that, he called it "the best script I've ever read".

The primary and only significant change from the book that he pointed out was that they gender and race flipped Kynes.  They also refer to the impending Fremen "Jihad" as a "Crusade".  However, while these things would typically make him have issue with the material, he gave it a pass on the strength of everything else. 

Considering how badly every other attempt at Dune has been botched, a few little artistic licence alterations like that don't bother me either. 
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in December
Post by: ComradeP on September 10, 2020, 08:59:19 AM
Hmm, considering how many influences from various non-Western cultures and civilizations are used in the Dune books, I'm worried based on the use of "Crusade" instead of "Jihad."

Not just the word itself, also its meaning: Crusade is traditionally used as an indication of claiming something seen as "lost" from the outside. Arrakis is a Fremen planet, they're already there. The other factions are claiming it.

I can understand some sensibilities regarding the events in the Middle East in the last 30 years or so, but if the Fremen won't be using Arabic words or phrases seen as "sensitive" that removes at least part of the Dune charm. If I see a trailer with Fremen yelling "long live the fighters!" and where Emperor Shaddam IV is no longer called Shaddam but is only referred to as the Emperor, that would make the movie a big "nope" for me.

Edit: there are no members of House Corrino on the full cast list, that seems...strange.

Also:
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in December
Post by: SirAndrewD on September 10, 2020, 02:40:13 PM
It's worth noting that the movie is only covering the first half of Dune.  The end point seems to be shortly after Paul's fight with Jamis and his adoption into the Fremen. 

Therefore, Paul's visions of the Jihad are at that point fleeting and he hasn't been enmeshed in their culture yet.  It's almost entirely internal to him in the first book, the Jihad itself happens off screen between Dune and Dune Messiah, so if you're limiting this to Paul's perspective and using external exposition to make up for internal monologue, it wouldn't be a shock for pre-Fremen Paul to refer to the Jihad as a Crusade. 

I'm sure behind the scenes there's a lot of thought toward sensibilities, but in this they can have their cake and eat it too.  They really shouldn't have to worry about Crusade vs Jihad as a word in use out in the open of the universe until if and when they were to tackle Dune Messiah.

This also explains why there are no Corrino family members in the cast.  No members of house Corrino appear until the second half of the book.  Shaddam doesn't appear until the last chapters.  It would be inappropriate to have them in the film that covers only half the book. 

Title: Re: Dune movie coming in December
Post by: ComradeP on September 11, 2020, 12:56:24 AM
Ah, yes, that might be it. I was initially under the impression that the movies would cover multiple books, instead of one book in two movies.

I thought Irulan might at least be in as a narrator of sorts, due to the prologue text before each chapter in the book.

I'll give it the benefit of the doubt, it's just very easy to get worried after all the...less successful attempts to make Dune into a series/movie.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in December
Post by: Anguille on September 11, 2020, 05:02:03 AM
Look forward to see it. The Lynch movie will probably still be my favorite (mood, actors etc.). Need to read the book now (stands up and goes to the library).
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in December
Post by: Destraex on September 11, 2020, 09:41:32 AM
wonder what rating it is for the kids...
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in December
Post by: airboy on September 11, 2020, 10:57:11 AM
I hope the movie is good.

Unfortunately, I think this is like the Lord of the Rings.  It will take at least two full length movies to tell this story.  I don't think one movie can pull this off.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in December
Post by: SirAndrewD on September 11, 2020, 11:22:21 AM
Quote from: airboy on September 11, 2020, 10:57:11 AM
I hope the movie is good.

Unfortunately, I think this is like the Lord of the Rings.  It will take at least two full length movies to tell this story.  I don't think one movie can pull this off.

Fortunately that's what they're doing. 

Problem is, unlike LOTR they didn't film both movies together.  WB is taking a "wait and see" approach on how the first movie does before greenlighting the next. 

In one way that's good.  The time jump in production will mirror the time jump for Paul's years with the Fremen building up for the revolt.  On the other hand, it means that there's a chance the movie flops,, even if it's good, and we don't get the second half.  Audiences are fickle, especially in a pandemic, and they're jaded on a lot of Sci-Fi book adaptations that have been terrible. 

Worse, so many Sci-Fi properties have borrowed from Dune that it can look very samey to some people.  Dune has the anchor of looking derivative because so much that came after it and has had a bigger public footprint were derivative of Dune.

My biggest fear is that it's a masterpiece that's accurate to the book and finally does it right, but then they never finish the story because the film needed $500 mil to break even.   I'm not sure how well Dune's going to play internationally, so big numbers of $500-800 million are possibly a shot in the dark if it's not a huge US hit.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in December
Post by: Labbug on October 05, 2020, 06:35:56 PM
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/05/dune-release-date-reportedly-pushed-back-to-october-2021.html
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in December
Post by: SirAndrewD on October 05, 2020, 07:25:57 PM
 :'(

Pretty much was inevitable. 

If it increases the chances of the second half getting made then I'm all for it though.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in December
Post by: solops on October 06, 2020, 11:06:51 AM
Dune - Another one?  Hollywood is bereft of ideas, hence all of the retreads and the mining of comic books for material. Maybe not always a bad thing, but indicative of the lack of ideas, imagination and creative writing talent in the entertainment industry.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in December
Post by: solops on October 06, 2020, 11:15:55 AM
Sorry. Should not have posted that (but really!). My mom told me not to say anything if I had nothing nice to say. I hope it is a good show. It does not look like one I would like based on the appearance of the characters. A lot of people are putting their time and money into it and I hope they pull it off and are well rewarded.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in December
Post by: Sir Slash on October 06, 2020, 01:53:00 PM
Good point. My Mom would cut a switch at some of my posts.  :-[
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in December
Post by: SirAndrewD on October 06, 2020, 02:22:25 PM
Quote from: solops on October 06, 2020, 11:06:51 AM
Dune - Another one?  Hollywood is bereft of ideas, hence all of the retreads and the mining of comic books for material. Maybe not always a bad thing, but indicative of the lack of ideas, imagination and creative writing talent in the entertainment industry.

To be fair, it's only been tried twice before and both times left a lot to be desired. 

The Lynch version really failed to capture anything except interesting aesthetics.  It missed the mark on a lot of central themes of the book, to the point of actually being utterly contrary to them.  Lynch himself disowned the film and refuses to talk about it unless pressed. 

The SyFy miniseries better represented the book but looked awful due to budget, and was pretty poorly cast.  It also made some story concessions that hurt a lot of the themes.  A better attempt for sure, but a lot to be desired. 

The best they've done was the Children of Dune miniseries which covers book 2 and 3.  I'm 100% satisfied with that one and no, I don't think any remake on that is either necessary or justified.

So, while I tend to agree with you that Holywood is a retread, there is at least room for this to be tried.  This looks like the first time someone's getting it "right" or at least insofar as I could tell from the trailer. 

I'm a huge Dune fanboy so of course I would say these things.  ;)
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in December
Post by: airboy on October 06, 2020, 02:55:29 PM
^ Even if you don't get this Dune anytime soon, College Football is back and you and your bride did not come down with the plague!!!  :bd:
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in December
Post by: SirAndrewD on October 06, 2020, 07:50:22 PM
Quote from: airboy on October 06, 2020, 02:55:29 PM
^ Even if you don't get this Dune anytime soon, College Football is back and you and your bride did not come down with the plague!!!  :bd:

After Saturday's game I'm not sure I want College Football back.   :-\

But yes, my wife not getting sick while immune compromised is a win.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: steve58 on July 23, 2021, 03:56:34 PM
Now coming in October 2021...

Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: Sir Slash on July 24, 2021, 10:46:39 AM
I know nothing about Dune, but this looks good to me.  O0
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: GDS_Starfury on July 25, 2021, 11:20:39 AM
how have you missed Dune all of these years?
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: MOS:96B2P on July 25, 2021, 11:43:41 AM
Looks good.  :)
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: Uberhaus on July 25, 2021, 12:12:06 PM
Chani never comes to me in my dreams.   :'(



(Probably because I'm short, fat, old and hairy (except on the front of my head!))
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: fran on July 25, 2021, 12:29:11 PM
Looking fwd to this, I may be brave and return to a cinema  ;D
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: Sir Slash on July 25, 2021, 09:36:37 PM
I saw the Dune movie from way back in the, 80's was it? It didn't impress me but I saw enough to know there was far more to the story than what was in it. Loved the Worms.  O0
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: Jarhead0331 on August 03, 2021, 02:31:05 PM
Have to agree that this version is looking absolutely fantastic. Would love to see a game made with this aesthetic.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: Jarhead0331 on October 22, 2021, 06:57:07 AM
I wanted to see it in the theater,  but I broke down and watched it on HBOmax. It was very well done. The costume, make up, set design, weapons and vehicles were all very fantastic and made the movie visually stunning and captivating. Most of the characters were extremely well cast. I was, however, disappointed by the fact that this is a trilogy, and this first movie ends at a critical part and turning point of the story. It's frustrating that it will be a couple of years before we can see the revision of this great story in its entirety.

I was also disappointed that they seem to have left out a key character from the original film, Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, played by Sting, in the 1980s film. He was a great part of the story that seems to have been omitted altogether. Curious.

Otherwise, two thumbs up.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: Dammit Carl! on October 22, 2021, 07:04:13 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on October 22, 2021, 06:57:07 AM
I was also disappointed that they seem to have left out a key character from the original film, Feyd-Rautha Harrkonen, played by Sting, in the 1980s film. He was a great part of the story that seems to have been omitted altogether. Curious.

Hunh?  A bit jarring that.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: Jarhead0331 on October 22, 2021, 07:41:32 AM
Quote from: Dammit Carl! on October 22, 2021, 07:04:13 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on October 22, 2021, 06:57:07 AM
I was also disappointed that they seem to have left out a key character from the original film, Feyd-Rautha Harrkonen, played by Sting, in the 1980s film. He was a great part of the story that seems to have been omitted altogether. Curious.

Hunh?  A bit jarring that.

Yes. I'm not sure of the logic or rationale for that. They did make "The Beast" Rabban a much more compelling character, but he had very limited screen time in this first film of the trilogy.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: Anguille on October 22, 2021, 09:46:58 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on October 22, 2021, 06:57:07 AM
I wanted to see it in the theater,  but I broke down and watched it on HBOmax. It was very well done. The costume, make up, set design, weapons and vehicles were all very fantastic and made the movie visually stunning and captivating. Most of the characters were extremely well cast. I was, however, disappointed by the fact that this is a trilogy, and this first movie ends at a critical part and turning point of the story. It's frustrating that it will be a couple of years before we can see the revision of this great story in its entirety.

I was also disappointed that they seem to have left out a key character from the original film, Feyd-Rautha Harrkonen, played by Sting, in the 1980s film. He was a great part of the story that seems to have been omitted altogether. Curious.

Otherwise, two thumbs up.
Same for me. Great movie but a little too long. Could have been shorter.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: ArizonaTank on October 22, 2021, 01:22:07 PM
Saw it on HBOMax. I was a little lukewarm at first, but then got into it at the end. Yes, disappointing that we will have to wait for Part II.

I could be wrong, but I don't think the studio has even given Part II the green light yet. So it may be several years until the next one.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: Jarhead0331 on October 23, 2021, 10:52:18 PM
This scene was so awesome. It oozes atmosphere and captures everything I always pictured a force like the Sardaukar would be. I wish someone would make a game based on the set and costume design in this movie.

Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: MOS:96B2P on October 24, 2021, 09:17:30 AM
I read the books as a kid and really enjoyed part one.  Great show, much better than the version produced in the 1980s?  I also read online that part two was "green lighted".  So, I hope part two is out sooner than later.     
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: Tpek on October 24, 2021, 02:10:39 PM
Dune has always been one of my top favorite sci-fi books, and I quite liked the (real) sequels, even if they got pretty darn weird towards the end.
I also liked the 1984 movie and the 2 mini-series specials in the 2000s, so I can't wait to watch this adaptation.

JH, Dune the novel is actually split into 3 "parts" (it's still a single book, just some inner-division), so the story can lend itself to making a trilogy out of it much better than the Hobbit did.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: Ubercat on October 24, 2021, 06:27:17 PM
Is it certain that there's no Feyd ("All I see is an Atreides that I want to kill.") Rautha? Is it possible that he just won't appear until the second or third movie?
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: Jarhead0331 on October 24, 2021, 06:53:55 PM
Quote from: Ubercat on October 24, 2021, 06:27:17 PM
Is it certain that there's no Feyd ("All I see is an Atreides that I want to kill.") Rautha? Is it possible that he just won't appear until the second or third movie?

It is possible, but I'm not sure why they would have left him out of the first movie when all of the other main House Harkonnen characters were introduced.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: Pete Dero on October 25, 2021, 10:16:42 AM
Why 'Dune' made these 5 key changes from Frank Herbert's book (an interview with the Dune director)

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2021-10-21/dune-movie-book-changes-explained-denis-villeneuve

Herbert's sprawling novel brims with subplots and side characters, presenting a major challenge to anyone trying to distill the narrative down to even two films, let alone one. To trim the story to a more manageable size, Villeneuve and his co-writers took a scalpel — or, in some cases, a more blunt instrument — to Herbert's book, excising certain characters, such as the Baron's scheming nephew Feyd-Rautha (memorably played by Sting in Lynch's version), and moving others to the margins.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: SirAndrewD on October 25, 2021, 10:55:35 AM
I thought it was magnificent. 

It was worth it alone for being the first time a filmed version of Dune portrayed warfare in the Dune universe correctly. 

The only downside was having to wait for part 2. 

On that note, Villeneuve has addressed a lot of concerns about characters missing or given shorter screen time saying that was intentional to give them more time in the second part.  This includes Feyd. 

I think, from a narrative perspective, that's the proper choice.  Feyd should be different from the other Harkonnens and I think his introduction should be jarring.  I imagine Villeneuve is saving his intro for the big Gladiatorial set piece with the captured Atredies soldier.  I think that'd be a really good way to meet him.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: Redwolf on October 25, 2021, 03:36:00 PM
Quote from: SirAndrewD on October 25, 2021, 10:55:35 AM
I think, from a narrative perspective, that's the proper choice.  Feyd should be different from the other Harkonnens and I think his introduction should be jarring.  I imagine Villeneuve is saving his intro for the big Gladiatorial set piece with the captured Atredies soldier.  I think that'd be a really good way to meet him.

I'm on board with that. As long a Feyd is played by Rowan Atkinson :)
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: Pete Dero on October 26, 2021, 04:03:16 PM
https://www.thedailybeast.com/dune-sequel-officially-greenlit-by-legendary-entertainment-set-for-a-2023-release-date

The sequel is set to hit theaters on Oct. 20, 2023.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: SirAndrewD on October 26, 2021, 05:09:00 PM
Quote from: Pete Dero on October 26, 2021, 04:03:16 PM
https://www.thedailybeast.com/dune-sequel-officially-greenlit-by-legendary-entertainment-set-for-a-2023-release-date

The sequel is set to hit theaters on Oct. 20, 2023.

I saw that.  Fantastic news. 

It'd be a real shame that we finally got Dune done properly and only half the story.

All the really good stuff is in the second 2/3.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: Silent Disapproval Robot on October 28, 2021, 11:49:21 AM
I think I prefer the Lynch version.  This new one looks great and is well acted but I felt that it didnt convey same sense of epicness.  I get that the director wanted to personalize it and focus more on Paul, but for me it felt a bit...small. I would've Ikeda to see the Emperor and have a bit of the back story explained.    I was kind of surprised that they didn't take the time to explain the different Guilds more or why there are no AIs, robots, and the like, given the longer run time of this film. 
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: GDS_Starfury on October 28, 2021, 05:13:56 PM
it is just the first half ya know.  a lot of what you mentioned will probably be covered to a very great degree in the hbo series as well.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: CJReich46 on October 28, 2021, 05:19:23 PM
Plus second half has been greenlit to go.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: jamus34 on October 28, 2021, 06:44:33 PM
I liked it, but goddamn it was long. Like it just felt long.

I know there's a lot to go over but you could have made some choice edits and easily shaved 15 minutes off of it and not miss anything (looking at you overly numerous dream sequences)

I felt like I did watching the Snyder cut of Justice League. Vastly superior film that didn't need to be 4 hours long. It opened with Superman's freaking 5 minute death scream...just...not...necessary.

Anyway, I imagine part 2 will pick things up.

Also the Mamoa Duncan Idaho memes have been absolutely priceless.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: al_infierno on October 28, 2021, 07:28:48 PM
I liked it but I am really not a fan of this "Part 1" half a movie shtick.  IIRC Harry Potter managed to pull it off pretty well with the last 2 films still feeling like independent standalone stories, but that just opened the floodgates for this type of thing where it's OK to have a movie just sort of end with no resolution as long as you slap "Part 1" in the title.

Personally, I would have preferred a miniseries to a five-hour movie or whatever, as Jamus said it was too damn long already.  For it being effectively half a movie, it was still excellent.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: SirAndrewD on October 28, 2021, 10:50:54 PM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on October 28, 2021, 11:49:21 AM
I would've Ikeda to see the Emperor and have a bit of the back story explained.   

In all honesty, this is why the book is so good. 

I had a very close friend read it five years ago, read my copy, and he was stunned.  Couldn't get it it at first.  Everything got thrown at him with no explanation and it was a very surreal experience. 

I told him to stay the course, read the whole thing and then come back.  He did and he loved it. 

Part of the power of the character of Shaddam is that he doesn't show up until the end.  He's the big bad, final boss.  He has zero presence in the book outside of mention until the last chapters and when he does show up, even the Baron craps his diapers. 

They're doing it right, in my opinion.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: GDS_Starfury on October 29, 2021, 05:59:54 PM
QuoteIIRC Harry Potter managed to pull it off pretty well with the last 2 films

shaking my head.....

just that you thought to compare harry potter to Dune as books like their in the same realm.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: Dammit Carl! on October 29, 2021, 06:12:42 PM
The real pity here is that the Dune Encyclopedia would be ripe for a reprint now, but don't see that happening any time soon.

And no, you can't have my copy.

p.s. There used to be an online copy of this, but danged if I can find it - but I'm a klutzy old fool too who ain't too copumuter savvy, so...
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: al_infierno on October 29, 2021, 06:36:26 PM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on October 29, 2021, 05:59:54 PM
QuoteIIRC Harry Potter managed to pull it off pretty well with the last 2 films

shaking my head.....

just that you thought to compare harry potter to Dune as books like their in the same realm.

Lol.  I only brought up Harry Potter because they were the first film series to my recollection that split a book into two movies.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: SirAndrewD on November 02, 2021, 05:23:08 PM
Quote from: Dammit Carl! on October 29, 2021, 06:12:42 PM
The real pity here is that the Dune Encyclopedia would be ripe for a reprint now, but don't see that happening any time soon.

And no, you can't have my copy.

p.s. There used to be an online copy of this, but danged if I can find it - but I'm a klutzy old fool too who ain't too computer savvy, so...

HA!  I've got the first edition in pristine hard back. 

I also have one of the very small handful of the WTC Dune Chronicles of the Imperium RPG books.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: Jarhead0331 on November 02, 2021, 07:19:14 PM
Quote from: Dammit Carl! on October 29, 2021, 06:12:42 PM
The real pity here is that the Dune Encyclopedia would be ripe for a reprint now, but don't see that happening any time soon.

And no, you can't have my copy.

p.s. There used to be an online copy of this, but danged if I can find it - but I'm a klutzy old fool too who ain't too copumuter savvy, so...

https://archive.org/details/dune-encyclopedia-the-complete-authorized-guide-and-companion-oef (https://archive.org/details/dune-encyclopedia-the-complete-authorized-guide-and-companion-oef)
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: zebon on November 18, 2021, 07:25:19 AM
One of the best movies delivered by sci-fi, beautiful collection of scenes, and impressively pulls you into the story.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: Uberhaus on November 21, 2021, 12:22:13 AM
Finally there is a translation of what the Sardaukar priest is chanting.



Who would have thunk it.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: Con on November 21, 2021, 12:31:32 AM
This is what I hear
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: Destraex on January 03, 2022, 10:20:39 PM
I really liked the film as well. I read the first series as a kid and don't remember much of it. But the film did really well.
Two things I would pick at:

* In the theatre where I saw it, Dunkirk style droning music sound for the sake of loud sound I did not appreciate and nor did my ears.
* I think the Emperor's diplomat was changed for some agenda. Although you did not notice as she did really well in the role.
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: Con on February 18, 2022, 10:56:01 AM
Just saw it
What a visual delight. Loved the movie
Now thirsting for the next one
Con
Title: Re: Dune movie coming in October 2021
Post by: jamus34 on February 22, 2022, 03:54:36 PM
I am reading the books now and I will admit watching thi movie has helped me dig Into the book more. First time I tried reading the book I bounced off pretty hard due to all the names being thrown about.

It also makes me realize I would love to see a dune game somewhat based on a CK3 engine. You'd have to flesh out battles / military a bit better for obvious reasons but for a book that is all about personal agendas, vendettas, and egos it seems ripe for that type of service.