tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post2326665064716350..comments2024-03-28T00:43:37.279-05:00Comments on Future War Stories: FWS News Feed: DUNE 2020 First Official Images!Williamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17218428427067689631noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-16633442610548108102020-10-02T16:37:45.724-05:002020-10-02T16:37:45.724-05:00Image wise, Villeneuve's Dune looks impressive...Image wise, Villeneuve's Dune looks impressive. The stillsuits give a slight nod to Lynch's Dune, but appear more grounded and functional. As for Atreides uniforms and body armor, I'd say that it points to a future where things are expected to be used, and used hard. I have no doubt that we'll see some batshit crazy 10th Millenium haute couture, but it won't be out in the bled or on the battlefield.<br /><br />Perhaps the smartest thing about this effort is that the plan is to cover the first novel in TWO films, therefore allowing more time and attention to be paid to important things like plot and storyline.<br /><br />David Shiellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13549863983895538128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-28878428109735134872020-05-05T09:53:59.949-05:002020-05-05T09:53:59.949-05:00As far as Liet Kynes, the only noteworthy thing ab...As far as Liet Kynes, the only noteworthy thing about his gender in the novel was that he was Chani's father by an (unnamed) Fremen mother. <br /><br />Considering how the Fremen feel about their Reverend Mothers (such as Lady Jessica becomes), having Liet Kynes being Chani's mother by an (unnamed) Fremen father isn't likely to upset the balance of the Dune universe.<br /><br />clear ether<br /><br />eoneonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580152241525427599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-27925409674170476872020-05-04T22:54:43.463-05:002020-05-04T22:54:43.463-05:00There are a great deal of hard choices on how to a...There are a great deal of hard choices on how to approach topics within the 21st century through the lens of the classic franchises. Trek and Wars have a rocky history of late and DUNE is unlike any of them. Sci-Fi since its earliest days with HG Wells have taken issues in society and presented in a new way to prompt thought. That has to be balanced with solid writing. That is sorely lacking now with the new Trek and new Wars works. I am worried as well about how DUNE will be presented, but I have faith in the director, his work on Blade Runner 2049 was amazing and it was a better film that the original. I guess we shall see...Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17218428427067689631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-79464869914571810302020-04-29T09:38:22.020-05:002020-04-29T09:38:22.020-05:00My main fear is that like so many other recent sci...My main fear is that like so many other recent sci fi franchises, they try to go the pandering social justice route with this and end up inserting a bunch of 2020 political BS into it that nobody outside of Hollywood and academia wants.<br /><br />I dont know much about Villeneuve but I read that he will be executive producer and director of the first episode of "Dune: The Sisterhood" which will be an HBO show and looks like it could unfortunately be some "smash the patriarchy" Dune series. Really hoping I'm wrong about this but with all the attempts at directors hamfistedly shoving their woke politics into other peoples IP, I've got some hesitation about getting my hope's up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-16681768485833234472020-04-26T17:30:05.291-05:002020-04-26T17:30:05.291-05:00The costuming for the Atreides makes them look lik...The costuming for the Atreides makes them look like petty officers from Babylon5. Galactic rulers would have better gear don't you think? I'll approve if they give Linda Hunt a role/decent cameo.Lee Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698873084592329937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-71822142773622523032020-04-19T07:11:54.705-05:002020-04-19T07:11:54.705-05:00Initially, I was ecstatic as I had finished a copy...Initially, I was ecstatic as I had finished a copy of Dune some years ago. However, I am hesitant in my hype when word came out with Villeneuve's "creative licensing" with the original themes of the novel.<br /><br />As for the armor, while I don't recall any mention of armor in my initial reading of the novel, it may be a more plausible way of explaining how the Holtzman Shield is deployed on the infantry level, or at least for those with a high enough social standing to want an added level of backup protection for those slow penetrations.<br /><br />Now if only they could work out a way so that Lasgun bolt meeting Holtzman Shield doesn't randomly make either or both go atomic....Sabersonichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304850400062201271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-40900661101943811042020-04-18T13:07:02.873-05:002020-04-18T13:07:02.873-05:00Oh my, Oscar look great as duke Leto. Oh my, Oscar look great as duke Leto. Shashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06772329154615576984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-21455670262110722622020-04-16T03:57:42.491-05:002020-04-16T03:57:42.491-05:00When I known that Jason Momoa will be Duncan Idaho...When I known that Jason Momoa will be Duncan Idaho, I was a bit sceptical. But when I saw the image, it was: "Oh my god! He is the only and true Duncan!". Phisicaly, he resembles the character as I imagined him during the reading of the books.Platovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18437605971974617916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-73679135745456161582020-04-15T21:22:07.196-05:002020-04-15T21:22:07.196-05:00Shai-Hulud! May his passing cleanse the world! I ...Shai-Hulud! May his passing cleanse the world! I too have high hopes for this one, and I found the Sci-Fi Channel miniseries enjoyable, while the classic David Lynch 1984 film was more of a visionary feast it's spirit was off from my read of the books. I do hope this one connects all the dots....we shall see Don Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07230631364253238804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-40446378364421129682020-04-15T15:38:41.918-05:002020-04-15T15:38:41.918-05:00Thanks for the infos! Happy to see Rebecca Ferguso...Thanks for the infos! Happy to see Rebecca Ferguson in this role. She really has good acting skills and presence. The other actors too seem to fit their characters, especially the young Paul Atreides. Let's hope this movie goes well.<br /><br />I didn't know much about BSG, just saw the serie quite some time ago ; to my side, it didn't bother me seeing a woman in the role of Starbuck, this character played by Kara Thrace was among my favorites in this serie.Norman G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06436615529422158866noreply@blogger.com