Dune Talk

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Dune Talk is the official Dune podcast of DuneNewsNet.com, your one-stop source for breaking news and reviews about the bestselling, epic science fiction saga! Join Marcus, Garin, Johnny, Simon, and a rotation of special guests, for in-depth discussion of the 2021 Dune movie—directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa—and its prospective sequel(s). In our Duniverse segment we cover all of Herbert's books, the comics, games, collectibles, and (future) TV shows. We always welcome feedback and questions submitted by our listeners.

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Dune: Prophecy Teaser Breakdown and Reaction

May 26 2024 53 mins  
The DUNE TALK crew is back! It's been an amazing ride navigating the cinematic universe of 'Dune', and now we're embarking into unknown territory with 'Dune: Prophecy', the upcoming TV series on Max. On today's show, Johnny, Marcus, Mark, Rachel, and Simon are discussing the official teaser, exploring some of its more striking imagery, and speculating on how all this may fit into t

Community Reactions to DUNE: Part Two | Chani and Fremen Changes

Mar 20 2024 63 mins  
This episode is all about you, viewers and listeners of DUNE TALK. The crew returns—after even more 'Dune: Part Two' screenings—to read out some comments from our recent movie reviews. Garin, Johnny, Marcus, Mark, and Rachel discuss the community's diverse thoughts on a North-South division within Fremen society, Chani's very different character, and whether there's a plot-hole

DUNE: Part Two Full Movie Review (With SPOILERS)

Mar 06 2024 99 mins  
This is the big one! All DUNE TALK regulars have seen Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune: Part Two' (some even 5 times) and converge for a comprehensive analysis. That's right! Garin, Johnny, Marcus, Mark, Rachel, and Simon are in FULL-SPOILER mode for this movie review, juxtaposed with character breakdowns, thematic explorations, and comparisons with Frank Herbert's original novel. With the

DUNE: Part Two Spoiler-Free Movie Review

Feb 25 2024 55 mins  
It's really happening!! On this 70th episode of DUNE TALK, we're doing our first review of 'Dune: Part Two', with no spoilers. Max out your hype levels with Johnny, Marcus, and Simon, as they share upbeat reactions to watching this remarkable movie event for the first time, as well as addressing several criticisms. Is this a masterpiece or do some of this film adaptation's choices

'Dune: Part Two' Social Media Reactions, Overwhelmingly Positive?

Feb 20 2024 58 mins  
Critics and press have watched 'Dune: Part Two', and the reactions are in! On today's DUNE TALK, Garin, Johnny, and Marcus are going through the social media commentary. The overall sentiment is affirmative, but what do these posts tell us about this movie's acting performances and storytelling execution. Could those comparisons to 'The Lord of the Rings' really be justified? Plus,

Anya Taylor-Joy Cast in DUNE: Part Two | Movie SPOILER Discussion

Feb 18 2024 70 mins  
As many of you requested, this week's DUNE TALK includes a special spoiler segment (starting 23 minutes in)! In addition to official movie news—Anya Taylor-Joy casting, soundtrack reveal, and 'The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two' releases—Garin, Marcus, and Simon address the rumors about certain characters and events in 'Dune: Part Two'. Director Denis Villeneuve says his adapta

Unpacking DUNE: Part Two's Revealing Cast Interviews

Feb 14 2024 59 mins  
The crew are back to dive for more 'Dune: Part Two' insights from the sea of interviews. Garin, Marcus, Mark, and Rachel discuss comments from Villeneuve and his cast members regarding Paul being an antihero figure, the heartbreaking conclusion of the movie, and how the director's choices bring realism into depiction of its characters. We're also comparing big screen formats, inclu

New 'Dune: Part Two' Insights From Total Film Magazine

Feb 11 2024 68 mins  
On this show we explore intriguing content from the 'Dune: Part Two' feature in Total Film's February 2024 issue. Johnny, Marcus, Rachel, and Simon discuss expanded roles for some of the movie's characters—Chani, Irulan, and Jessica—behind-the-scenes insight into the sandworm scene, and creation of Giedi Prime's unique visuals. What does Denis Villeneuve say will be the biggest

Irulan's Strength, Feyd's Voice | DUNE: Part Two TV Spots Analysis

Feb 07 2024 78 mins  
With that deluge of new TV spots, the DUNE TALK crew is back for a mid-week discussion on what these reveal about Princess Irulan and Feyd-Rautha in the movie. Garin, Marcus, Mark, Rachel, and Simon discuss portrayal of those characters, as well as the Emperor, and potential differences between 'Dune: Part Two' and the novel. What changes can we expect and how might audiences react

Adaptations of DUNE, Interview With Dr. Kara Kennedy

Feb 04 2024 54 mins  
Dr. Kara Kennedy aka Dune Scholar returns to DUNE TALK for a special discussion, ahead of publishing her latest book 'Adaptations of Dune'. We're exploring three existing movie and TV versions of Frank Herbert's sci-fi classic—'Dune' (1984) by David Lynch, Sci-Fi Channel's 'Frank Herbert's Dune' (2000), and 'Dune: Part One' (2021) by Denis Villeneuve—with eclectic questions fro