Problems Dune Messiah Will Have To Overcome: Part 1

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Warning: Spoilers for Dune Part 2 and the novel Dune Messiah Earlier this month Dune fans received the welcome, if unsurprising, news that Legendary Entertainment is officially developing the novel Dune Messiah as a third part to Denis Villeneuve’s Dune Saga. The decision is a no-brainer. Villeneuve’s first two Dune films have been financial and … Read more

Sticking the Landing: How Dune Part 2 Honors Frank Herbert’s Message.

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Warning: Spoilers for Dune Part 2 A Bene Gesserit proverb states, “Beginnings are such delicate times.” Well, as difficult as beginnings may be, I would argue that endings are even harder, particularly when it comes to storytelling. A beginning must hook the audience’s interest, but the ending must satisfy, resolving the story’s conflict in a … Read more