The spice must flow! This week, we're descending to Arrakis as we talk about Frank Herbert's iconic sci-fi juggernaut, Dune! With Part Two well on its way, tune in as I break down the franchise, discuss the recent adaptation of the novel, explore its underlying themes, and why Villeneuve's take is shaping up to become one of the biggest cinematic trilogies of all time!

Citations:

1. Bove, Kate. “Dune: Is Paul Atreides Evil?” Game Rant, 14 Apr. 2023, gamerant.com/dune-is-paul-atreides-evil/ . Accessed 29 Feb. 2024.

2. Brzeski, Patrick. “Denis Villeneuve Showcases His Childhood Storyboards for “Dune” (Exclusive Photos).” The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Dec. 2021, www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/dune-storyboards-denis-villeneuve-photos-1235052576/ . Accessed 28 Feb. 2024.

3. Extra Credits. “Dune - Muad’dib - Extra Sci Fi - #4.” YouTube, 6 Mar. 2019, www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6_5dKRudiY. Accessed 28 Feb. 2024.

4. Glassman, Julia. “Denis Villeneuve Breaks down the One Thing Everyone Gets Wrong about “Dune.”” The Mary Sue, 6 Feb. 2024, www.themarysue.com/denis-villeneuve-interview-what-everyone-gets-wrong-about-dune/ . Accessed 29 Feb. 2024.

5. Pierce-Bohen, Kayleena. “Dune (2021): 10 Best Behind-The-Scenes Facts.” ScreenRant, 28 Sept. 2021, screenrant.com/dune-2021-interesting-facts-behind-scenes/ . Accessed 29 Feb. 2024.

6. Sims, David. ““Dune” Is Epic, but That’s Not Why It’s Great.” The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2021, www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2021/10/dune-is-epic-but-thats-not-why-its-great/620430/ . Accessed 28 Feb. 2024.

7. Plante, Chris. “I Found a Use for the Dune Popcorn Bucket — but Not What You Think!” Polygon, 5 Feb. 2024, www.polygon.com/24062510/dune-2-popcorn-bucket-review. Accessed 29 Feb. 2024

Music Credits for This Week’s Episode (in order):

1. Baegel - Let’s Go On A Trip: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eAF0Bg8EI8/ 


2. Sarah, the Illstrumentalist - Last Day of Summer: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/GcoSWKfhPm/

3. Cherry the Penguin - After the Fight: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/E8cRyhmD16/ 


4. Bomull - Stargazing: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/aUzXHQeDPi/ 


5. Bomull - Jewels: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/UWAkzTobsa/ 


6. Dreem - your pillow: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/v9H82Jh8zd/ 


7. Rue de la Terasse - Shiruky: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/aSH1pej0Md/ 


8. Gustaav - Daffodils: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/hMITY2aBYv/ 


9. Moon Craters - Blur: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/yAXgEIJ69d/