Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod)

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Rogue One (2016) Sep 22, 2020

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In our latest episode, we discuss Dune (2020) Cinematographer Greig Fraser’s previous sci-fi visual masterpiece, Rogue One. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by co-host of the 70mm podcast and famous Star Wars artist, Danny Haas. We consider the meaning of sacrifice, how reshoots can sometimes change a movie for the better, and why the Empire has so damn many OSHA compliance issues.

Chapters

Introduction (00:00:00)
Dune News (00:05:12)
Roundtable Discussion (00:13:11)
Your Letters (01:16:57)

Notes and Links

Hans Zimmer recorded a cover of Pink Floyd Eclipse
All the shots of the Ghost from Rebels in Rogue One explainer video
Tony Gilroy on Koppelman’s The Moment podcast
Jason Concepcion’s influential Saw Gerrera impression can be heard on Binge Mode Podcast’s Rogue One episode
Dune Pod’s Breaking Dune News Twitter list

Dune Pod: your one stop shop to get fully prepared for the new Dune movie by delving into the books, as well as the films directed by Denis Villeneuve and featuring the cast and crew of the new film. Dune neophytes and historians alike are welcome to join our tribe. Rate and review the podcast to help others discover it, and let us know what you think of the show at letters@dunepod.com or leave us a voicemail at +1-415-534-5211.

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Music by Tobey Forsman of Whipsong Music
Cover art by @ctcher

Enemy (2013) Sep 15, 2020

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In our latest episode, we discuss Denis Villeneuve’s 2013 surreal Jake Gyllenhaal thriller, Enemy. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by co-host of the 70mm podcast, Slim. We discuss ambiguity in film storytelling, the deeper meaning of the Jungian model of the psyche, and declare that we are not here to f#@k spiders.

Chapters

Introduction (00:00:00)
(REALLY BIG) Dune News (00:06:15)
Roundtable Discussion (00:14:15)
Your Letters (00:58:05)

Notes and Links

The inspiration of the skyline spider in the film was the spider sculpture by Louise Bourgeois, Maman
To try and wrap your head around what happened in Enemy, check out Chris Stuckmann’s Enemy Explainer Video
The excellent weekly movie podcast featured on Dune Pod this month70mm Pod
The hugely entertaining low budget horror movie podcastBat & Spider
The amazing movie retrospective covering every single Tom Cruise movie in order,https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interview-with-the-podcast-vampire/id926023977Interview with a Podcast Vampire
Dune Pod’s Breaking Dune News Twitter list
Amazing artwork mailed to us by Corey Corcoran

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Music by Tobey Forsman of Whipsong Music
Cover art by @ctcher

Dune Official Trailer Reaction Episode (2020) Sep 09, 2020

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In this special breaking episode, we react to the first official Dune Trailer! Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are on their own. We break down all the details of the trailer and discuss whether Stephen Colbert is the best of us, how amazing the cast looks, and the perils of using popular music in trailers.

If you’re enjoying the show, we need your help. Be cool like listener Knoble1234, and leave us a 5 star rating and a review wherever you listen to your podcasts, as it really helps new listeners find the show. Enjoy!

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Music by Tobey Forsman of Whipsong Music
Cover art by @ctcher

Euphoria (2019) Sep 08, 2020

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In our latest episode, we study the breakout performance by Chani herself, Zendaya in her Emmy nominated role on HBO’s brilliant but heart wrenching series: Euphoria. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by engineer and podcast host Sara Ownbey Chipps. We discuss how much high school has changed (spoilers: A LOT), just what drugs the kids are taking these days, and try to figure out who we’re supposed to be relating to anyway.

Chapters

Introduction (00:00:00)
Dune News (00:06:28)
Roundtable Discussion (00:15:28)
Your Letters and Voicemails (01:28:08)

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Music by Tobey Forsman of Whipsong Music
Cover art by @ctcher

Little Women (2019) Sep 01, 2020

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In our latest episode, we discuss Timothee Chalamet’s performance in Greta Gerwig’s definitive period film, Little Women. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by film critic extraordinaire Ctcher. We explore artistic ambition vs. responsibility, what exactly constitutes genteel poverty, and whether Beth had it coming all along.

Chapters

Introduction (00:00:00)
Dune News (00:03:52)
Roundtable Discussion (00:12:57)
Your Letters and Voicemails (01:14:42)

Notes and Links

Dune Pod’s Breaking Dune News Twitter list
Amazing artwork mailed to us by Corey Corcoran

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Music by Tobey Forsman of Whipsong Music
Cover art by @ctcher

Dune (1984) Aug 25, 2020

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In our Season 2 premiere, we discuss the current definitive film version (for a few more months?), David Lynch’s Dune. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by the Managing Editor of legendary horror magazine Fangoria Meredith Borders. We explore the risks of tackling impossible projects, how much exposition is too much exposition, and the strategic value of war pugs.

Chapters

Introduction (00:00:00)
Dune News (00:05:15)
Roundtable Discussion (00:09:34)
Your Letters and Voicemails (01:38:57)

Notes and Links

Coming soon: Dune Imperium is the first original Dune boardgame in 40 years, made by: Dire Wolf
First ever Dune Pod voicemail sent to us by Corey Corcoran!

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Music by Tobey Forsman of Whipsong Music
Cover art by @ctcher

Jodorowsky's Dune (2013) Aug 11, 2020

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In our Season 1 Finale(!) we discuss 2013’s inspirational and magical documentary, Jodorowsky’s Dune. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by the creator and producer of this masterpiece: Stephen Scarlata. We explore how much madness is too much madness, the path of the spiritual warrior, and why it’s important to say YES in life.

Chapters

Introduction (00:00:00)
Dune News (00:04:30)
Roundtable Discussion (00:10:09)
Your Letters (01:04:31)

Notes and Links

Denis Villeneuve's interview for the Shanghai International Film Festival

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Music by Tobey Forsman of Whipsong Music
Cover art by @ctcher

Sicario (2015) Aug 04, 2020

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In our 10th episode, we discuss director Denis Villeneuve’s beautiful and heartbreaking 2015 film, Sicario. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by VP of Viewer Experience at Twitch: Tom Verrilli. We explore what happens when you are consumed by the hunt for revenge, whether any of us would hold up on the front lines of battle, and why so many great authors seem unable to finish their master works.

Chapters

Introduction (00:00:00)
Dune News (00:03:51)
Roundtable Discussion (00:06:37)
Your Letters (01:14:31)

Notes and Links

Denis Villeneuve's excellent interview on Roger Deakins’ Team Deakins podcast

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Music by Tobey Forsman of Whipsong Music
Cover art by @ctcher

Dune Messiah (1969) Part Two Jul 28, 2020

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In our 9th episode, we complete our discussion of the 2nd book in Herbert’s hexalogy: Dune Messiah. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by promising Messiah candidate himself: Protolexus. We explore the tragic fall of Paul Atreides, whether humanity is doomed to repeat our history forever, and document which of us has actually finished reading Infinite Jest.

Chapters

Introduction (00:00:00)
Dune News (or lack thereof) (00:03:04)
Roundtable Discussion (00:04:53)
Your Letters (00:42:12)

Notes and Links

Dune 2020 Cinematographer Greig Fraser interview on Roger Deakins’ Team Deakins podcast
Video by Quinn Howard, of the Full Timeline of the Dune Universe

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Music by Tobey Forsman of Whipsong Music
Cover art by @ctcher

Dune Messiah (1969) Part One Jul 21, 2020

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In our 8th episode, we discuss the 2nd book in Herbert’s hexalogy: Dune Messiah. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason celebrate the triumphant return to the pod of noted poet and spiritualist, Protolexus, as we explore why bad things happen to good people, what happens when our reach exceeds our grasp, and why no one should ever use the word rutting. Ever. Enjoy!

Chapters

Introduction (00:00:00)
Dune News (or lack thereof) (00:02:20)
Roundtable Discussion (00:03:20)
Your Letters (00:46:23)

Notes and Links

Denis Villeneuve's excellent interview on Roger Deakins’ Team Deakins podcast
Jack Chick tribute Me and The Muad’Dib from Corey Corcoran
Music playing during Dune Messiah synopsis is Falling, by Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow, from the Ex Machina original soundtrack

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Music by Tobey Forsman of Whipsong Music
Cover art by @ctcher

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