Tag: Dune

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Denis Villeneuve: Plans Within Plans

Denis Villeneuve, an ardent craftsperson of the highest order, had a plan within a plan in mind when he began developing the Dune series after Legendary Pictures courted him to direct a modern adaptation of Frank Herbert’s classic novel. On

The Year in Revue Part One: Ben’s Ten (no, Twelve!) Top (and Honorably Mentioned) Films

The end of a year is flooded with lists. Lists are a way of engaging an audience. Whether the list identifies achievements, or in this case, favored movies, there’s no right way to stipulate ten preferred items in a given

‘Dune’: Villeneuve’s Visual Epic Plays to Novel’s Strengths

Dune is the epic tale of Paul Atreides’ (Timothée Chalamet) ascension toward his destiny in Denis Villeneuve’s take on Frank Herbert’s novel. The ensemble is strong, the performances are emotionally bereft, but the visuals are the reason why theaters exist. Now playing at a theater or streaming on HBO Max.