Denis Villeneuve's two Dune movies from 2021 and 2024 have created a massive cultural impact and are being considered a new generation's "Star Wars." Thorin, Richard, and Monte pierce the hype of these films after multiple viewings and discuss how they lack a thematic core and end up pedantically issuing a message instead of raising thoughtful questions or being open to interpretation. The films certainly present a shiny, compelling aesthetic, but the vibes are only skin deep and pale in comparison to the texture and depth of the novels. Unlike other Villeneuve films that reward rewatching, the Dune films flaws show up more heavily on repeated viewings and are unlikely to age well in the years ahead.
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0:00:00 - Intro and our next arc: Paul Thomas Anderson
0:03:53 - Dune's excellent visuals and issues with the adaptation
0:14:45 - The major problems with Chani's character and the male hero arc
0:21:35 - The movies lack the texture of the Dune world and how Chani's actions are nonsensical
0:28:20 - The treatment of the Bene Gesserit and the sanitization of their role
0:39:23 - The portrayal of the Fremen culture has been tainted by the modern era and character plot armor
0:48:56 - What will the future films be like compared to the books?
1:01:05 - Removing some of the world-building elements and the heart from the books
1:09:00 - The great aesthetics, the uneven casting, and final thoughts
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