Great news; very much looking forward to it!JoeMauer89 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 22, 2021 9:53 pm Dune was absolutely mesmerizing. The world-building, cast, visuals and sheer immensess of it all. Timothee Chalamet was great, but Stellan Skarsgaard as Baron Harkonnen was INCREDIBLE. Cannot wait until the 2nd film, exploring the 2nd half of the novel. Way too expensive to be all in one film. Sandworm's are just fascinating.
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Saw it last night as well. Had read the book way before the 80s movie which was really a failure in capturing Herbert’s vision.Kismet wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 2:51 pmMight be a bit hard to follow if you are not familiar with the book first. It is an epic but very esoteric story.youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 1:44 pmJoe - do you need to have read the book or can you you go in blind and enjoy this?JoeMauer89 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 22, 2021 9:53 pm Dune was absolutely mesmerizing. The world-building, cast, visuals and sheer immensess of it all. Timothee Chalamet was great, but Stellan Skarsgaard as Baron Harkonnen was INCREDIBLE. Cannot wait until the 2nd film, exploring the 2nd half of the novel. Way too expensive to be all in one film. Sandworm's are just fascinating.
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The new movie chose correctly to use enough time to just cover the first half of the admittedly long original book (actually the first of a series of novels). Gorgeous cinematography and F/X. I hope there are enough proceeds to do the second half, as they are relying on the money from the first to do the second.
Read the book over seeing the older movie version. Then you will have a better handle on the whole story.
As far as enough info to see the movie without reading the whole book you can read the following intro paragraphs from the Wikipedia article on the novel:
Dune is a 1965 science-fiction novel by American author Frank Herbert, originally published as two separate serials in Analog magazine. It tied with Roger Zelazny's This Immortal for the Hugo Award in 1966,[2] and it won the inaugural Nebula Award for Best Novel.[3] It is the first installment of the Dune saga; in 2003, it was cited as the world's best-selling science fiction novel.[4][5]
Dune is set in the distant future amidst a feudal interstellar society in which various noble houses control planetary fiefs. It tells the story of young Paul Atreides, whose family accepts the stewardship of the planet Arrakis. While the planet is an inhospitable and sparsely populated desert wasteland, it is the only source of melange, or "the spice," a drug that extends life and enhances mental abilities. Melange is also necessary for space navigation, which requires a kind of multidimensional awareness and foresight that only the drug provides.[6] As melange can only be produced on Arrakis, control of the planet is thus a coveted and dangerous undertaking. The story explores the multilayered interactions of politics, religion, ecology, technology, and human emotion, as the factions of the empire confront each other in a struggle for the control of Arrakis and its spice.[7]
Herbert wrote five sequels: Dune Messiah, Children of Dune, God Emperor of Dune, Heretics of Dune, and Chapterhouse: Dune. Following Herbert's death in 1986, his son Brian Herbert and author Kevin J. Anderson continued the series in over a dozen additional novels since 1999.[8]
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It’s fantastic. I need to watch it again. Did you see Glengarry Glen Ross?Kismet wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 2:59 pm12 Angry Men (1957) - only 97 minutes in length, shot in black & white and almost the entire film occurrs in one location - a jury room. No gimmicks. No special effects. Magnificent dialogue delivered by exceptional actors none of whom are alive today.Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 2:32 pm Rear Window is on. One of my favorite films and Grace Kelly was just luxuriously gorgeous. The scenes were spectacular shot. The color scheme was brilliant. Hitchcock at his finest.
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Yes, but its not on the same level as this film.Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 4:33 pmIt’s fantastic. I need to watch it again. Did you see Glengarry Glen Ross?Kismet wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 2:59 pm12 Angry Men (1957) - only 97 minutes in length, shot in black & white and almost the entire film occurrs in one location - a jury room. No gimmicks. No special effects. Magnificent dialogue delivered by exceptional actors none of whom are alive today.Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 2:32 pm Rear Window is on. One of my favorite films and Grace Kelly was just luxuriously gorgeous. The scenes were spectacular shot. The color scheme was brilliant. Hitchcock at his finest.
Many lessons applicable especially today. The power of film to deliver a message. Thanks to Sidney Lumet.
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No it isn’t. I have seen 12 Angry men maybe 3 times. I will watch it again.Kismet wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 4:47 pmYes, but its not on the same level as this film.Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 4:33 pmIt’s fantastic. I need to watch it again. Did you see Glengarry Glen Ross?Kismet wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 2:59 pm12 Angry Men (1957) - only 97 minutes in length, shot in black & white and almost the entire film occurrs in one location - a jury room. No gimmicks. No special effects. Magnificent dialogue delivered by exceptional actors none of whom are alive today.Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 2:32 pm Rear Window is on. One of my favorite films and Grace Kelly was just luxuriously gorgeous. The scenes were spectacular shot. The color scheme was brilliant. Hitchcock at his finest.
Many lessons applicable especially today. The power of film to deliver a message. Thanks to Sidney Lumet.
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Grace Kelly makes me want to be into necrophelia. Damn Prince of Monaco!Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 2:32 pm Rear Window is on. One of my favorite films and Grace Kelly was just luxuriously gorgeous. The scenes were spectacular shot. The color scheme was brilliant. Hitchcock at his finest.
Smokin hot in to catch a thief as well
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That ain't even the half what they might do
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Ever see his first, one view, called Lifeboat, psychological thriller on a small boat the whole movie it’s awesomeTypical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 2:32 pm Rear Window is on. One of my favorite films and Grace Kelly was just luxuriously gorgeous. The scenes were spectacular shot. The color scheme was brilliant. Hitchcock at his finest.
Same sword they knight you they gon' good night you with
Thats' only half if they like you
That ain't even the half what they might do
Don't believe me, ask Michael
See Martin, Malcolm
See Jesus, Judas; Caesar, Brutus
See success is like suicide
Thats' only half if they like you
That ain't even the half what they might do
Don't believe me, ask Michael
See Martin, Malcolm
See Jesus, Judas; Caesar, Brutus
See success is like suicide
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Yes….saw it. I believe Betty Davis was in it?Farfromgeneva wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 7:34 pmEver see his first, one view, called Lifeboat, psychological thriller on a small boat the whole movie it’s awesomeTypical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 2:32 pm Rear Window is on. One of my favorite films and Grace Kelly was just luxuriously gorgeous. The scenes were spectacular shot. The color scheme was brilliant. Hitchcock at his finest.
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Sounds right would have to check have seen it a couple of times but not in a decadeTypical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 7:35 pmYes….saw it. I believe Betty Davis was in it?Farfromgeneva wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 7:34 pmEver see his first, one view, called Lifeboat, psychological thriller on a small boat the whole movie it’s awesomeTypical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 2:32 pm Rear Window is on. One of my favorite films and Grace Kelly was just luxuriously gorgeous. The scenes were spectacular shot. The color scheme was brilliant. Hitchcock at his finest.
Same sword they knight you they gon' good night you with
Thats' only half if they like you
That ain't even the half what they might do
Don't believe me, ask Michael
See Martin, Malcolm
See Jesus, Judas; Caesar, Brutus
See success is like suicide
Thats' only half if they like you
That ain't even the half what they might do
Don't believe me, ask Michael
See Martin, Malcolm
See Jesus, Judas; Caesar, Brutus
See success is like suicide
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Tallulah BankheadFarfromgeneva wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 7:37 pmSounds right would have to check have seen it a couple of times but not in a decadeTypical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 7:35 pmYes….saw it. I believe Betty Davis was in it?Farfromgeneva wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 7:34 pmEver see his first, one view, called Lifeboat, psychological thriller on a small boat the whole movie it’s awesomeTypical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 2:32 pm Rear Window is on. One of my favorite films and Grace Kelly was just luxuriously gorgeous. The scenes were spectacular shot. The color scheme was brilliant. Hitchcock at his finest.
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We’re you a 3rd place finisher??Kismet wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 4:47 pmYes, but its not on the same level as this film.Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 4:33 pmIt’s fantastic. I need to watch it again. Did you see Glengarry Glen Ross?Kismet wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 2:59 pm12 Angry Men (1957) - only 97 minutes in length, shot in black & white and almost the entire film occurrs in one location - a jury room. No gimmicks. No special effects. Magnificent dialogue delivered by exceptional actors none of whom are alive today.Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 2:32 pm Rear Window is on. One of my favorite films and Grace Kelly was just luxuriously gorgeous. The scenes were spectacular shot. The color scheme was brilliant. Hitchcock at his finest.
Many lessons applicable especially today. The power of film to deliver a message. Thanks to Sidney Lumet.
Same sword they knight you they gon' good night you with
Thats' only half if they like you
That ain't even the half what they might do
Don't believe me, ask Michael
See Martin, Malcolm
See Jesus, Judas; Caesar, Brutus
See success is like suicide
Thats' only half if they like you
That ain't even the half what they might do
Don't believe me, ask Michael
See Martin, Malcolm
See Jesus, Judas; Caesar, Brutus
See success is like suicide
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Re-watched Basic Instinct last night for the first time in decades. Michael Douglas returns to The Streets of san Francisco, not with Karl Malden, but rather with the scorchingly sexy Sharon Stone. Damn. Works in car chase scenes worthy of Steve McQueen's Bullitt. Almost pornographic in parts, but there is so much more.
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That’s on rotation for me. Wondered if I should’ve been a detective as a kid between that movie and Body of Evidence.FannOLax wrote: ↑Sun Oct 24, 2021 8:41 am Re-watched Basic Instinct last night for the first time in decades. Michael Douglas returns to The Streets of san Francisco, not with Karl Malden, but rather with the scorchingly sexy Sharon Stone. Damn. Works in car chase scenes worthy of Steve McQueen's Bullitt. Almost pornographic in parts, but there is so much more.
Same sword they knight you they gon' good night you with
Thats' only half if they like you
That ain't even the half what they might do
Don't believe me, ask Michael
See Martin, Malcolm
See Jesus, Judas; Caesar, Brutus
See success is like suicide
Thats' only half if they like you
That ain't even the half what they might do
Don't believe me, ask Michael
See Martin, Malcolm
See Jesus, Judas; Caesar, Brutus
See success is like suicide
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Inspired by Halloween:
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I esp enjoyed the famous dance scene between Costello and Joan Davis:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-zuoi0pRIA
As a little kid I was so in love with Miss Davis and wish I had been the one dancing with her (without the bumps, of course).
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I esp enjoyed the famous dance scene between Costello and Joan Davis:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-zuoi0pRIA
As a little kid I was so in love with Miss Davis and wish I had been the one dancing with her (without the bumps, of course).
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hadn't seen this in ages:
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nowhere as good as James Bond but good enuff stuff
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nowhere as good as James Bond but good enuff stuff
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Spenser with Kristen Stewart is dark dark dark and most excellent!
Really puts the royals in a bad light if any light at all.
Lady Di turns out to be much more of a mess too than I ever imagined.
But, her love and devotion to those two princes was unbounded.
I can see why one ran for the hills first opportunity.
Really puts the royals in a bad light if any light at all.
Lady Di turns out to be much more of a mess too than I ever imagined.
But, her love and devotion to those two princes was unbounded.
I can see why one ran for the hills first opportunity.
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Saw two great films recently…the original Nightmare Alley….Tyrone Power was sensational. Great movie. I want to see the remake.
Lady from Shanghai….Rita Hayworth was exceptional. A film
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Lady from Shanghai….Rita Hayworth was exceptional. A film
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Rocky V
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Did not see R III or R IV. Mebbe some day.
Good fighting. I also enjoyed the scenes filmed on location in Kensington, the one part of Philly that I know fairly well. The old gym has been sold for housing development and I believe the tavern closed. Adrienne's pet shop has been razed and the lot there remains empty. Rated only 2.5 stars but I thought it deserved a little better 3.5 perhaps. Very entertaining, if anything kinda under rated as it portrayed a lot of human drama as well as action. The late Tommy Morrison played his role very well.
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Did not see R III or R IV. Mebbe some day.
Good fighting. I also enjoyed the scenes filmed on location in Kensington, the one part of Philly that I know fairly well. The old gym has been sold for housing development and I believe the tavern closed. Adrienne's pet shop has been razed and the lot there remains empty. Rated only 2.5 stars but I thought it deserved a little better 3.5 perhaps. Very entertaining, if anything kinda under rated as it portrayed a lot of human drama as well as action. The late Tommy Morrison played his role very well.
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Watched this last night. It was excellent.
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