Listen "Dune: Part Two"
Episode Synopsis
Get bonus episodes on Patreon! Dune: Part Two was an overwhelming work of art. The visuals are relentless and innovative, the script is efficient and reverential – but there are downsides for any overstuffed turkey. Vital character arcs (and entire characters themselves) have to be cut, and even some of our returning favorites have lost some of their intoxicating texture. This extra long discussion investigates the world of Dune with one eye to this adaptation and another to its source material, spiraling through temptation, revenge, color theory, Shakespeare, religion, and the corrosive unknowability of prophecy. 00:00 - The IMAX Experience 03:50 - Overwhelmed & Underwhelmed 07:42 - Oversimplified Returning Characters 22:44 - Herbert's Revolving Door 26:56 - Dazzling Images & Reinventions 35:07 - Color Theory: Harkonnen vs. Fremen 40:21 - When Does Paul Turn? 52:58 - Prophecy as Forbidden Knowledge 58:43 - Adaptation Roundup! 01:05:22 - The Quiet Corruption of Leto Atreides 01:13:14 - Tangible Time & Dramatic Pacing 01:21:46 - Dune Messiah & Closing Questions LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram, Cam's stories Feedback & Theories: [email protected]
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