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Dune Movie Review #5: Fall of Atreides (Spoiler Discussion) Nov 24, 2021

Show notes

Here's the penultimate part of our in-depth 'Dune: Part One' movie review on Dune Talk, and we're picking up from the 75th minute. Back at the governor's residence in Arrakeen, time is running out for the noble House Atreides. This week we break down the pivotal stilltent scene, discussing Paul's transformation and the terrifying events he sees in the future.

We also cover some of the recent movie news, including release dates for home video and Denis Villeneuve's comments regarding the role of Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in Dune: Part Two. As with earlier episodes in this sub-series, there are spoilers for the movie and first book.

Segments:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:17 - Dune Movie News:

0:01:19 - Home Video Release Date
0:04:55 - Feyd's Important Role in Part Two

0:10:49 - Dune Movie Review: Atreides Fall
1:06:25 - Outro

Dune news stories covered on this podcast episode:

Visit https://dunenewsnet.com/ for more features and follow us on Twitter and Instragram to be the first to hear exciting Dune announcements and movie news.

This show's hosts:

Marcus Gabriel | @DuneNewsNet
Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi
Johnny Sobczak | @JohnnySobczak
Garin Granata | @DuneCompanion

Do you have a question or suggestion for a future episode of Dune Talk? Tweet out to @DuneTalkShow, reply to our posts on Instagram, or email us at DuneTalkPod 'at' gmail 'dot' com.

Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

Dune Movie Review #4: Paul's Awakening (Spoiler Discussion) Nov 13, 2021

Show notes

We continue our scene-by-scene Dune: Part One movie review. This week on Dune Talk we pick up from the 50-minute mark, with Paul walking into his first strategy meeting. Gurney takes the opportunity to embellish on the incident with the hunter, although this only partially lightens the mood.

This passage of the film establishes how precarious the situation is for House Atreides and introduces us to two Fremen leaders, however highlight is the first encounter of Paul Atreides with the deep desert of Arrakis—there the spice melange causes an awakening deep inside. Finally, we get to see Salusa Secundus, homeworld of the feared Sardaukar warriors. We're going deep into all the details, so the show contains full spoilers for the movie.

Segments:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:03 - Dune Movie News: Box office Update
0:07:34 - Dune Movie Review: Arrakeen
1:06:25 - Outro

Dune news stories covered on this podcast episode:

Dune: Part One Crosses $330 Million at the Worldwide Box Office

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This show's hosts:

Marcus Gabriel | @DuneNewsNet
Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi
Johnny Sobczak | @JohnnySobczak
Garin Granata | @DuneCompanion

Do you have a question or suggestion for a future episode of Dune Talk? Tweet out to @DuneTalkShow, reply to our posts on Instagram, or email us at DuneTalkPod 'at' gmail 'dot' com.

Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

Dune Movie Review #3: Arrival on Arrakis (Spoiler Discussion) Nov 06, 2021

Show notes

On this week's show we continue our scene-by-scene Dune: Part One breakdown, picking up from after the Gom Jabbar test (as covered last week). From the 29-minute mark of the movie, we explore revelations about the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood and the symbolism in Paul's last moments on Caladan, where he lived for his first 15 years.

As House Atreides arrive to take over Arrakis, there's so much happening—both in conversations and the visual spectacle. There's also the religious aspect of this story and we dive deep into the native peoples' beliefs and how the powers of the Imperium are involved in these messianic myths. Like previous episodes in this movie review sub-series, the discussion contains spoilers.

Segments:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:21 - Dune Movie News: Box office Update
0:07:22 - Dune Movie Review: Arrakeen
1:11:06 - Outro

Dune news stories covered on this podcast episode:

Visit https://dunenewsnet.com/ for more features and follow us on Twitter and Instragram to be the first to hear exciting Dune announcements and movie news.

This show's hosts:

Marcus Gabriel | @DuneNewsNet
Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi
Johnny Sobczak | @JohnnySobczak
Garin Granata | @DuneCompanion

Do you have a question or suggestion for a future episode of Dune Talk? Tweet out to @DuneTalkShow, reply to our posts on Instagram, or email us at DuneTalkPod 'at' gmail 'dot' com.

Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

Dune: Part Two Confirmed! | Denis Villeneuve's Gom Jabbar Commentary Oct 30, 2021

Show notes

The journey continues! This week brought the official confirmation of Dune: Part Two, expected to arrive in theaters on October 20, 2023. On this Dune Talk show we share our expectations and hopes for that continuation, including potential opening scenes. We also discuss casting choices, including who may be a strong fit to play the Emperor himself.

It’s the full crew—Garin, Johnny, Marcus, and Simon—as we continue our in-depth break down of Dune: Part One, with the Gom Jabbar test. Denis Villeneuve has shared his own extensive commentary on that iconic scene and there are so many layers to analyze. Finally, we talk about the the surprise Kickstarter announcement for 'Dune: The Official Movie Graphic Novel'.

Segments:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:25 - Dune Movie News:

0:01:27 - Dune: Part Two Officially Green-lit
0:21:20 - Director's Commentary: Gom Jabbar Test

0:33:50 - The Duniverse: Dune Movie Graphic Novel
0:45:14 - Outro

Dune news stories covered on this podcast episode:

Visit https://dunenewsnet.com/ for more features and follow us on Twitter and Instragram to be the first to hear exciting Dune announcements and movie news.

This show's hosts:

Marcus Gabriel | @DuneNewsNet
Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi
Johnny Sobczak | @JohnnySobczak
Garin Granata | @DuneCompanion

Do you have a question or suggestion for a future episode of Dune Talk? Tweet out to @DuneTalkShow, reply to our posts on Instagram, or email us at DuneTalkPod 'at' gmail 'dot' com.

Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

Dune Movie Review #2: Caladan and House Atreides (Spoiler Discussion) Oct 27, 2021

Show notes

We're back for the second part of our in-depth movie review sub-series on Dune Talk show. Special guest Mark (from DuneInfo) returns as we finish our overall reactions, after watching the film many, many times. Then the scene-by-scene breakdown begins, with Chani’s opening narration that introduces the planet Arrakis and the Fremen people.

The first 24 minutes of Dune: Part One primarily focuses on Caladan, homeworld of House Atreides. In this episode we cover the main characters, set design, and how the movie's early narrative sets up the power dynamics within the Imperium. We also engage in debate regarding the merit, or lack thereof, when it comes to some of the expository scenes. Reminder that we are in full spoiler mode for these discussions.

Segments:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:27 - Dune Movie News: Box office Update
0:11:40 - Dune Movie Review: Overall Reactions
0:16:56 - The Art and Soul of Dune (Limited Edition)
0:18:56 - Scene-by-Scene Breakdown: Caladan
1:17:03 - Outro

Dune news stories covered on this podcast episode:

Visit https://dunenewsnet.com/ for more features and follow us on Twitter and Instragram to be the first to hear exciting Dune announcements and movie news.

This show's hosts:

Marcus Gabriel | @DuneNewsNet
Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi
Garin Granata | @DuneCompanion
Mark / DuneInfo | @DuneInfo

Do you have a question or suggestion for a future episode of Dune Talk? Tweet out to @DuneTalkShow, reply to our posts on Instagram, or email us at DuneTalkPod 'at' gmail 'dot' com.

Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

Dune Movie Review #1: Overall Reactions (Spoiler Discussion) Oct 23, 2021

Show notes

This week, we're excited to bring you the first show in a our Dune review sub-series. During the upcoming episodes of Dune Talk, we'll be doing a scene-by-scene breakdown of the movie and diving into all of our insights gained from watching the movie numerous times. In case you haven't yet seen the film, we'd recommend first watching Marcus's spoiler-free first impressions in last week's podcast.

On this show, Johnny takes the floor to share his overall reactions, after watching the movie first in a theater and then streaming it on HBO Max afterwards. We start our in-depth discussion, by explore the thematic importance of dreams in Dune. As per above, we are going into full spoilers moving forward. We also touch on box office projections, however we keep it brief—Johnny, Garin, and Marcus are heading off to watch the film (again)!

Segments:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:02:27 - Dune Movie News:

0:02:30 - Box Office Projections
0:13:47 - WarnerMedia Comments on Dune Sequel

0:11:40 - Dune Movie Review: Overall Reactions
0:52:21 - Outro

Dune news stories covered on this podcast episode:

Visit https://dunenewsnet.com/ for more features and follow us on Twitter and Instragram to be the first to hear exciting Dune announcements and movie news.

This show's hosts:

Marcus Gabriel | @DuneNewsNet
Johnny Sobczak | @JohnnySobczak
Garin Granata | @DuneCompanion

Do you have a question or suggestion for a future episode of Dune Talk? Tweet out to @DuneTalkShow, reply to our posts on Instagram, or email us at DuneTalkPod 'at' gmail 'dot' com.

Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

First Reaction to Watching Dune Movie! | Jason Momoa Behind-the-Scenes Oct 16, 2021

Show notes

Yes, one of us has seen the movie! And of course, the other hosts of Dune Talk have tons of questions. On this week's show we dive straight into (non-spoiler) first impressions, based on seeing Dune: Part One on the big screen. Favorite scene? Standout performances? Reactions to seeing the full visuals and score come together? How many times are we watching the movie?

Then Garin, Johnny, Marcus, and Simon get into more movie news: the Final Trailer for Dune, Jason Momoa's emotional behind-the-scenes clips, and all of the other promotional content and interviews, including the Entertainment Weekly cover story. Finally we provide our weekly box office update, as Dune has been out in theaters for a full four weeks.

Segments:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:02:18 - Dune Movie News:

0:02:21 - A First Reaction to Watching Dune
0:13:47 - Dune Movie Final Trailer
0:19:42 - Jason Momoa's Behind-the-Scenes Clip
0:26:10 - More Dune Movie Content: Filming in Jordan, Dune Cast in Entertainment Weekly (0:27:21), and "Always" Ornithopter TV Spot (0:30:08).
0:36:15 - Box Office Updates

0:52:21 - Outro

Dune news stories covered on this podcast episode:

First Reaction to Watching Dune (2021)
Dune Final Trailer (YouTube)
Jason Momoa Behind-the-Scenes Video Shows Passion
More Dune Behind-the-Scenes and Promotional Footage: Filming in Jordan (YouTube), Dune Movie Cover Story for Entertainment Weekly, and Dune TV Spot "Always"
Box Office Update: Fourth Week of Dune's Theatrical Run

Visit https://dunenewsnet.com/ for more features and follow us on Twitter and Instragram to be the first to hear exciting Dune announcements and movie news.

This show's hosts:

Marcus Gabriel | @DuneNewsNet
Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi
Johnny Sobczak | @JohnnySobczak
Garin Granata | @DuneCompanion

Do you have a question or suggestion for a future episode of Dune Talk? Tweet out to @DuneTalkShow, reply to our posts on Instagram, or email us at DuneTalkPod 'at' gmail 'dot' com.

Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

Interview with Jack Reda, Dune Board Games | Dune Final Trailer Reactions Oct 14, 2021

Show notes

On this special Dune Talk show we welcome Jack Reda, from Future Pastimes, one of the designers behind the two Dune board games published by Gale Force Nine. We discuss both the Dune: Classic board game (reimagined in 2019) and this year's brand-new game, featuring the visuals of Villeneuve's movie adaptation: Dune: A Game of Conquest and Diplomacy. Jack takes us behind the scenes into the creation of these games and explains what makes each of them unique.

And of course, we've had more Dune movie news: Garin, Jack, and Marcus share their reactions to the stunning final trailer and look ahead to the film's imminent release.

Segments:

0:00:00 - Intro / Jack Reda
0:10:14 - Dune Movie News: Final Trailer
0:17:26 - The Duniverse: Board Game Interview
0:57:56 - Outro

Dune movie news stories covered on this podcast episode:

Dune Final Trailer Released (YouTube)

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Interview questions answered by Jack Reda during the Duniverse segment:

Classic Game

Do you have any insights into what led up to the decision to reprint the original 1979 game?
What was the inspiration for creating the Ixians and the Tleilaxu expansion set?
What can players expect from the upcoming CHOAM and Richese expansion set?
Which House do you choose when you play? Why?

Movie Version (Conquest)

What drove the vision to make a game for the movie, rather the reskin the original game?
When working on the new movie board game, what sort of materials did you have access to and how did this influence the team's design process? Is there anything you learned from the movie's visuals, that inspired you to go in a new direction or create a new game play mechanic?
What is the most unique characteristic of Dune: A Game of Conquest and Diplomacy?
What was the process to design the unique strengths of each of the four factions?

Future

With the Dune movie doing well where would you like to see Dune board gaming go next?

Thanks to our special guest Jack Reda. Follow him on Instagram and visit the Cosmic Encounter / Future Pastimes website for more information about Dune and their other board games.

The Dune Tabletop discord server is the place to discuss and play the Dune board games online.

This show's hosts:

Marcus Gabriel | @DuneNewsNet
Garin Granata | @DuneCompanion

Do you have a question or suggestion for a future episode of Dune Talk? Tweet out to @DuneTalkShow, reply to our posts on Instagram, or email us at DuneTalkPod 'at' gmail 'dot' com.

Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

Dune Crosses $100M at the Box Office | Lady Jessica and Duke Leto Scene Oct 08, 2021

Show notes

On Denis Villeneuve's 54th birthday Dune hit a key milestone, closing its third weekend at $103.9M! Impressive considering that's only from 34 countries, but how does that compare to other movies like No Time to Die? Johnny, Marcus, and Simon dive deep into the numbers: How well will Dune have to do, to be considered a success? What role will HBO Max play? What's the break even point for the movie?

Also, another clip from the movie was featured during Rebecca Ferguson's appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. It's a really touching moment between Lady Jessica, her character and Duke Leto, played by Oscar Isaac. We explore what this scene tells us, both about their relationship and the wider Dune universe. Spoiler discussion is kept to the last minutes of the episode (with advance warning).

Segments:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:51 - Dune Movie News:

0:03:54 - Box Office Update
0:37:28 - Behind-the-Scenes Clips

0:44:34 - Spoiler Discussion
0:54:13 - Outro

Dune news stories covered on this podcast episode:

Visit https://dunenewsnet.com/ for more features and follow us on Twitter and Instragram to be the first to hear exciting Dune announcements and movie news.

This show's hosts:

Marcus Gabriel | @DuneNewsNet
Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi
Johnny Sobczak | @JohnnySobczak

Do you have a question or suggestion for a future episode of Dune Talk? Tweet out to @DuneTalkShow, reply to our posts on Instagram, or email us at DuneTalkPod 'at' gmail 'dot' com.

Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

Dune Tops Overseas Box Office in Second Week | Paul and Duncan Scene Oct 02, 2021

Show notes

We recap Dune: Part One's box office performance through past weekend and discuss what's next, now that No Time to Die and Venom are premiering in the same countries. Then there's all the behind-the-scenes clips that have surfaced online, offering a lot of great insights into the movie's production.

Also this week; Johnny, Garin, Marcus, and Simon dive deep into the movie's marketing, including the Dune and NFL cross-over promotion during Monday's game. Finally, we break down the full Timothée Chalamet and Jason Momoa conversation scene, that was released on YouTube. Spoiler discussion is kept to the last 10 minutes of the episode (with advance warning).

Segments:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:30 - Dune Movie News:

0:01:34 - Box Office Update
0:16:38 - Behind-the-Scenes Clips
0:37:36 - Dune Movie Marketing

0:55:58 - Spoiler Discussion
1:11:21 - Outro

Dune news stories covered on this podcast episode:

Dune Remains the #1 Movie at the Overseas Box Office in its Second Week
Multiple Behind-the-Scenes Clips are Unofficially Released on Social Media
The Movie Marketing Continues:

Visit https://dunenewsnet.com/ for more features and follow us on Twitter and Instragram to be the first to hear exciting Dune announcements and movie news.

This show's hosts:

Marcus Gabriel | @DuneNewsNet
Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi
Johnny Sobczak | @JohnnySobczak
Garin Granata | @DuneCompanion

Do you have a question or suggestion for a future episode of Dune Talk? Tweet out to @DuneTalkShow, reply to our posts on Instagram, or email us at DuneTalkPod 'at' gmail 'dot' com.

Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

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