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Ah Dune! What a wonderful series!

I first came in contact with it a few years ago, when I started listening to Iron Maiden (my favourite band).
One of their songs is called "To tame a land" (Frank Herbert didn't like the idea of a metal band writing a song about his work, which is understandable, so they didn't name the song Dune) and it is about Dune and the Muad' dib leading the Fremen. Let me tell you that I love this song and I ended up getting the first book, because I wanted to see what it is about, plus I always had a love for Sci-fi.

So, I found Dune to be my favourite book and I also read Dune Messiah. I will continue with Children of Dune next (heard that it is one of the best in the series and I can't wait).

And iirc, there were some Amiga RTS Dune games, that I will give a try in the future.

 KRIEGEEEEER wrote:
Ah Dune! What a wonderful series!

I first came in contact with it a few years ago, when I started listening to Iron Maiden (my favourite band).
One of their songs is called "To tame a land" (Frank Herbert didn't like the idea of a metal band writing a song about his work, which is understandable, so they didn't name the song Dune) and it is about Dune and the Muad' dib leading the Fremen. Let me tell you that I love this song and I ended up getting the first book, because I wanted to see what it is about, plus I always had a love for Sci-fi.

So, I found Dune to be my favourite book and I also read Dune Messiah. I will continue with Children of Dune next (heard that it is one of the best in the series and I can't wait).

And iirc, there were some Amiga RTS Dune games, that I will give a try in the future.

Well I have to listen to that song now! I'm at Children now. I would say it's my least favorite of the first three but I've noticed people's opinions on which Dune books are good vary greatly so maybe you'll like it more than me.

I saw on facebook a post that they are going to do a remake of the Dune movie?

Well, they're not 'remaking' Lynch's movie, but making a new film based on the same book. I'm a huge David Lynch fan, but that film was easily the worst thing he's ever done.

Villeneuve is VERY passionate about the books. He told producers that it was his dream project, but figured they'd never be able to get him the rights. But they did. IIRC, he said in an interview that Dune was ultimately "a story about dreams." SOLD. At least to this huge Dune fan.

A story about dreams, I dunno.

Personally, I've always kind of thought of the original Dune novel as a tragic romance.

It begins with the choices of Jessica and Leto and their raminifications. Then, at the end, it comes down to Paul, Irulan and Chani. With the final lines from Jessica.

"Think on it, Chani: that princess will have the name, yet she'll live as less than a concubine—never to know a moment of tenderness from the man to whom she's bound. While we, Chani, we who carry the name of concubine—history will call us wives."

Personally, I would say that the story *has* a romance, but isn't about a romance. If that makes sense. The line you quote has always been an interesting one on which to end the first book, but not a good summary of the themes of the book IMO.

I think 'dreams' is an excellent word choice that both encompasses the motivations of many important characters and factions, and references Paul's prescience in a more literal sense.

Has anyone mentioned that a Dune film is apparently in the works? Being directed by the same guy who did Arrival and Blade Runner 2049?

Side note: Dune inspired the musician Grimes who takes her stage name from Geidi Primes. Her first album is named for the planet. My favorite song from the album is Feyd Rautha Dark Heart.

Jehan-reznor wrote:I saw on facebook a post that they are going to do a remake of the Dune movie?

trexmeyer wrote:Has anyone mentioned that a Dune film is apparently in the works? Being directed by the same guy who did Arrival and Blade Runner 2049?

Yes, about 3 posts up from yours?

I hope this proposed film can finally be The One!

After seeing Blade Runner 2049, I have no reservation whatsoever about Denis Villeneuve making a Dune movie. If anything, I think it stands a very good chance of being The One.

The problem is, BR2049 is not making money. If word of mouth can turn that around, Dune will be safe. Otherwise we might just end up with a ...

... well, put it like this. Lynch's film may not be a "good movie" but at least it is not forgettable. I could easily see a new Dune film, especially without Villeneuve at the helm, being totally forgettable.

Maybe one way to say it is that Dune demands more of an auteur filmmaker than solid, by-the-numbers director.

I think you have to have vision and courage to get a believable look for the setting - and that's why you need a great director rather than only a professional one. But even that great director needs the trust and support of the producer, which Lynch ultimately lacked.

I'm still of the opinion Dune is unfilmable, so not excited at all. I would love to be proved wrong though.