Liet Kynes explains it in the first book. Sandworms produces the oxygen in the atmosphere.
Shai-hulud is what the Fremen call the sandworms.
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Spoilers Dune Books and Movie Talk
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No you didn't forget, this bit of information is found in Brian Herberts/Kevin J. Anderson expanded Dune Universe books.
I never read those (read the original trilogy written by Frank Herbert) what is your take on them?
Very good, Frank Herbert had extensive notes and unfinished manuscripts which Brian, and Kevin fleshed out. Of course Brian grew up with his father so there was inside knowledge imparted there as well. The way the 2 finished out the original story arc is impressive. The "House Trilogy books really filled in what Frank Herbert never had a chance to do. In "House Harkonnen" you learn just how evil it is. I am sure Denis Villeneuve was inspired by this book in his vision of the Harkonnens.
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Personally, I enjoyed them with the exception of the two books that are set between Frank Herbert’s books.
I particularly enjoyed the Butlerian Jihad’s trilogy. As for the Great Houses trilogy, I remember finding the Atreides book okay-ish but the last two books pretty great.
The thing that is hinted in the Frank's books, the memories of past lives, is brought forward in the Brian, and Kevin's additions. When you are essentially immortal returning as a golem with full memories of your past life, this makes life really cheap knowing that as long as there are genetic samples anyone can be returned, in a technological form of reincarnation. This fact is a theme is so unique to the Dune universe.
I just started reading the first book. I don’t think it’s going to disappoint.
There are a few areas in the first book that I found dig drag a little... however overall I enjoyed the book. But some areas for me were tough to get through.
I haven't read any of the additional books though.
I loved the book. If I recall correctly, for some long period of time, it was the number one selling SciFi book. Sadly I am rather ho-hum about the first (most recent) movie. 🤔
The film was worth the price of admission for this scene alone... the music!
This is what I wrote after viewing this movie on release:
I rewatched it this afternoon and stand humbly before you to say this is a great movie. 😳
The oppressive music I complained about in 2021. That was a theater issue. This time, everything held my interest, the intrique which might have been explained better (as to why The Emperor would set up House Atreides), I read the book multiple times so I know. The prophesy was significant, and the short knife fight assuring Atreides acceptance as Freemen gave me a shiver because of the skill and it’s magnitude, even if it is Hollywood make believe.
My understating is a 2024 release for Part 2.
I rewatched it this afternoon and stand humbly before you to say this is a great movie. 😳
The oppressive music I complained about in 2021. That was a theater issue. This time, everything held my interest, the intrique which might have been explained better (as to why The Emperor would set up House Atreides), I read the book multiple times so I know. The prophesy was significant, and the short knife fight assuring Atreides acceptance as Freemen gave me a shiver because of the skill and it’s magnitude, even if it is Hollywood make believe.
My understating is a 2024 release for Part 2.
This is what I wrote after viewing this movie on release:
I rewatched it this afternoon and stand humbly before you to say this is a great movie. 😳
The oppressive music I complained about in 2021. That was a theater issue. This time, everything held my interest, the intrique which might have been explained better (as to why The Emperor would set up House Atreides), I read the book multiple times so I know. The prophesy was significant, and the short knife fight assuring Atreides acceptance as Freemen gave me a shiver because of the skill and it’s magnitude, even if it is Hollywood make believe.
My understating is a 2024 release for Part 2.
Correct, it was originally coming out in Nov of 23, but has been moved to March 15, 2024. I know it is only a few months, but man I am so looking forward to part two that I was pretty bummed when it was moved.
DUNE part 2 was incredible.
The music the emotion everything. top notch.
don't miss it
The music the emotion everything. top notch.
don't miss it
No but it picks up almost immediately where part one leaves off.
Austin Butler is wicked and all the scenes on Geidi Prime look like infrared or something.
Lady Jessica is so good - superb
special effects are seemless
It’s been a while since I read the book. I was wondering has anyone kept track of any major divergences between the book this latest movie?
This article includes spoliers but maybe helpful:
Dune v Dune: do Denis Villeneuve’s films stay true to the book?
As the second part of Villeneuve’s big-screen adaptation of Frank Herbert’s epic sci-fi novel hits cinemas, we explore what the Dune movies get right – and wrong
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For anyone who has a Netflix subscription, the new Dune Pt1 has been playing there and I think today is the last day if you don’t by chance, have a copy of it, or don’t want to pay to rent it, but want to watch it again. Yesterday Amazon had the streaming version of it on sale for $7.
I’ve read at least one report about how Dune Pt2 is amazing. Fingers crossed. 😃 I watched the original for the third time and recognize its worthiness.
I’ve read at least one report about how Dune Pt2 is amazing. Fingers crossed. 😃 I watched the original for the third time and recognize its worthiness.
It can't be verbatim but there are differences everywhere. But its gets strange and creepy after Jessica takes the water of life.
Most importantly Denis hit all the right moments and emotion. For a story thats close to my heart and that I grew up with the story telling is done with care a respect.
I'll definitely see it again.
Protip: I wouldn't drink much soda or icee during the movie unless you have an extra large bladder
Isn't this the truth!
I really liked it and while I read it a few years ago, I felt like you, that he hit the "right" moments and emotion of the book and it carried over to the big screen.
While I haven't read book two... I can see how the ending sets up the second book, or which every book they decide to go with.
I haven't seen the films yet, though I am currently in the middle of reading Children of Dune.
I know the films are based on the first book, so I should probably get around to seeing them. I do enjoy the books, but it can be difficult to imagine the way this complex world works from text alone. I'm fascinated to see a visual interpretation and how much it aligns with what I've been picturing in my mind as I read the books.
I know the films are based on the first book, so I should probably get around to seeing them. I do enjoy the books, but it can be difficult to imagine the way this complex world works from text alone. I'm fascinated to see a visual interpretation and how much it aligns with what I've been picturing in my mind as I read the books.
Book 2 wouldn't make for an interesting movie. There isn't much action, just a lot of deep thoughts. Skip straight to Book 3 (Children), oh hail yeah. Alia is the villain who could hand Paul his butt on a platter.