Dune

The Islamic Blueprint of Dune

How Frank Herbert and his iconic sci-fi “Dune” were influenced by Islam and the cultures of the Middle East.…

April 9, 2024

The image of a man in a suit and hat with a dark tie repeats through sets of images descending in three film strips, each of which is in imperfect alignment with each other. The first man is in a grey strip, reaching to touch the shoulder of his clone in a green strip, who in turn is staring at his copy in a blue strip, as if they are in a cycle repeating endlessly through time.

Black & White: The Historic Film Technique Directors Are Rediscovering

Santiago Rivera, Washington University in St. Louis

In the modern era of digital coloring and novel technologies, how is modern cinema reinventing its roots in Black and White?…

March 28, 2024

In an article about David Lynch's 'Dune,' a lovely white silhouette traverses a midnight desert landscape.

Retrospective: David Lynch’s ‘Dune’ Should Be Re-evaluated

Daniel Guerrero, College of the Canyons

The sci-fi adventure may have been a commercial flop, but its breathtaking imagery plays a hand in its salvation.…

December 2, 2023

Wilde's new Film Don't Worry Darling and the drama surrounding it

‘Don’t Worry Darling’? Well, Maybe You Should

Teagan Angell, Fordham University

The speculation surrounding Olivia Wilde’s newest film involves stars like Harry Styles and Florence Pugh in a story where fact and fiction are less important than internet virality.…

October 5, 2022

illustration of landscape from Dune with the word Dune Part II on it

What Can We Expect From the Upcoming ‘Dune’ Movies?

Kaitlyn Anderson, Cornell University

Denis Villeneuve's 2021 film adaptation of the classic sci-fi novel was a huge hit. Amid discussion of the sequel, it's the perfect time to ask what else is in store.…

October 1, 2022

‘Dune’ Reveals the Elements Essential to Every Science Fiction Story

Kim Becker, Aquinas College

While science fiction stories are everywhere, the audience may miss the underlying themes in the midst of the exciting plot, but they are worth examining.…

May 18, 2022

An illustration of a kid at the movie theatre with a mask on watching a film.

The Post COVID-19 Film Renaissance

Myles Allan, University of New Haven

Movie theaters were hit especially hard during the pandemic, but they're making a major comeback as restrictions continue to be lifted.…

April 10, 2022

Illustration of the scenery from the movie Dune

‘Dune’ Is a Visual and Auditory Masterpiece

Xochitl Menjivar, San Francisco State University

The power of the film derives, in large part, from the careful use of scenery, costuming, sound and music.…

November 10, 2021

In an article about Dune, a desert landscape with the sun in the sky

Why You Should Read ‘Dune’ Before Watching the Movie

Sonia Noorbakhsh, UC Berkeley

The popular science fiction novel is infamously complex, and you may understand Frank Herbert's world better if you read the book first.…

October 21, 2021

The Continuing Legacy and Enduring Nature of ‘Dune’

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

Frank Herbert’s seminal novel has influenced countless science fiction writers, even though it has remained a relatively niche series.…

August 27, 2021

2021 Will Find ‘Dune’ Getting Another Chance at Cinematic Recognition

Beth Jordan, Aquinas College

After many failed film attempts and getting overshadowed by 'Star Wars,' Frank Herbert's classic sci-fi novel is finally getting another opportunity to shine on the silver screen.…

March 7, 2021

Everything You Need to Know About the Upcoming ‘Dune’ Adaptation

Gabriel Egbert, University of Louisville

After a string of disappointing film and television versions, can Denis Villeneuve finally do the novel justice?…

November 20, 2019

4 Upcoming Lesser-Known Fantasy and Sci-Fi Adaptations

Rocco Romano, University of Iowa

We might be approaching a golden age of TV sci-fi and fantasy.…

July 22, 2019

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