Dune series

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

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

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