We sandwalk through Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” and discuss:

• Cinematography, day-for-night scenes;
• Writing & directing, the voice, visions;
• and other such stuff and things and stuff.

“You philosophers are lucky men. You write on paper and paper is patient. Unfortunate Empress that I am, I write on the susceptible skins of living beings.” – Catherine the Great

Notes & References:
“Jodorowsky’s Dune” trailer
HR Giger had some cool ideas for Dune, specifically Harkonnen Castle
Catherine the Great was German – wiki
“The Great” on Hulu is great (trailer)
“PU-239” on HBO (trailer)

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