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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2021 9:40:47 GMT -6
Is anyone planning on going and seeing the new Dune movie when it is released in late October? I am figuring CGI is advanced enough now to make it worth seeing if they don't butcher the books too badly. I know that is inevitable, but still...
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Post by doublejig2 on Sept 27, 2021 9:49:46 GMT -6
Sure. I hope it stays close to the text, if it's going to be two films!
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Post by geoffrey on Sept 27, 2021 10:09:57 GMT -6
My daughter is excited for this movie, so she and I plan on seeing it on October 26th.  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2021 11:24:01 GMT -6
I'm sitting this one out. The director has publicly said that the second part is not a sure thing. I'm not signing on watch the Harkonnens triumph with the mere possibility of the second part being made should everything work out.
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Post by Desparil on Sept 27, 2021 16:52:22 GMT -6
Yeah, a few of my friends and I are all planning to see it when it comes out. The visual effects in the trailer looked great, and from the interviews the director seems to be a big fan of the book, so we've got high hopes.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2021 23:23:00 GMT -6
Yeah, a few of my friends and I are all planning to see it when it comes out. The visual effects in the trailer looked great, and from the interviews the director seems to be a big fan of the book, so we've got high hopes. I have cautiously high hopes. |
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Post by aramis on Sept 28, 2021 3:03:42 GMT -6
Yes. I'm going to have to hide the cash to do so, but I am going to see it on the big screen.
The music is up on Youtube, apparently via official venues... it's subtle.
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Post by DungeonDevil on Sept 28, 2021 17:16:54 GMT -6
I'll likely wait until Pt. Two is completed before watching the whole ball of wax in one sitting. Provided I live that long. I'm still waiting for Pt. Two of Flash Gordon!  |
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Post by aramis on Sept 30, 2021 20:51:36 GMT -6
I'll likely wait until Pt. Two is completed before watching the whole ball of wax in one sitting. Provided I live that long. I'm still waiting for Pt. Two of Flash Gordon! Since Pt. 2 hasn't been greenlit as of yesterday, that's probably counterproductive. If you want Pt. 2, you need to see Pt. 1 so that Pt. 2 gets greenlit by the studio. It's the theater sales that drive movie sequels most of the time. |
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Post by Finarvyn on Oct 1, 2021 4:00:45 GMT -6
I'll likely wait until Pt. Two is completed before watching the whole ball of wax in one sitting. Provided I live that long. I'm still waiting for Pt. Two of Flash Gordon! Since Pt. 2 hasn't been greenlit as of yesterday, that's probably counterproductive. If you want Pt. 2, you need to see Pt. 1 so that Pt. 2 gets greenlit by the studio. It's the theater sales that drive movie sequels most of the time. Yeah, my understanding is that part 2 will be made only if part 1 generates a decent amount of money, so by not going to part 1 you diminish the chances of part 2 being made. Vicious cycle.  |
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Post by robertsconley on Oct 1, 2021 8:49:10 GMT -6
Is anyone planning on going and seeing the new Dune movie when it is released in late October? I am figuring CGI is advanced enough now to make it worth seeing if they don't butcher the books too badly. I know that is inevitable, but still... I have HBO Max so I plan on seeing it on my big screen TV. I just reread the novel to have it fresh in my mind. One thing I forgot that the book has a pretty big time jump in the middle so it makes sense there are two movies instead of one. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2021 11:16:05 GMT -6
Since Pt. 2 hasn't been greenlit as of yesterday, that's probably counterproductive. If you want Pt. 2, you need to see Pt. 1 so that Pt. 2 gets greenlit by the studio. It's the theater sales that drive movie sequels most of the time. Yeah, my understanding is that part 2 will be made only if part 1 generates a decent amount of money, so by not going to part 1 you diminish the chances of part 2 being made. Vicious cycle. :( Yeah, I respectfully decline to participate in a Hollywood production model where I have to support Part 1 sight unseen to get Part 2 should I like Part 1. This should have been handled like Lord of the Rings: all three movies made at once more or less (other than any desired reshoots and post-production). If they can't scrape together the scratch for Dune to do that, then it's just not a popular enough property to warrant a big-budget production in my opinion. There's a lot more than poor box-office performance of Part 1 that can result in not making a "sequel" to a film in Hollywood. It's not like I'm insisting that they had to film all 6 books or nothing. I just want a complete story filmed. Half of the first novel isn't. I understand some folks will see this differently. |
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Post by Finarvyn on Oct 1, 2021 11:45:26 GMT -6
I agree with you totally, @dungeonmonkey.They should have filmed at least the full original novel at one time instead of piecemeal. Any time a sequel is done after some time passes some of the little details get changed. Han Solo's pants change from red piping to yellow, that kind of thing. I suppose that stuff doesn't matter to film-makers, but it sure does to some fans.
I also heard that should part 2 be made, it will be told from Chani's POV instead of Paul's.
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Post by tdenmark on Oct 1, 2021 12:21:51 GMT -6
I agree with you totally, @dungeonmonkey.They should have filmed at least the full original novel at one time instead of piecemeal. Any time a sequel is done after some time passes some of the little details get changed. Han Solo's pants change from red piping to yellow, that kind of thing. I suppose that stuff doesn't matter to film-makers, but it sure does to some fans. I also heard that should part 2 be made, it will be told from Chani's POV instead of Paul's. Everyone is missing a really important part of the plan with filming Dune this way. The director wanted Timothy Chalamet to age a bit between movies, as Paul does in the book. Filming it all at once wouldn't have had the same effect. As for getting the film greenlit, this probably helped ease the studio's anxiety over plunking down so much cash to make this movie. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2021 13:02:17 GMT -6
I agree with you totally, @dungeonmonkey .They should have filmed at least the full original novel at one time instead of piecemeal. Any time a sequel is done after some time passes some of the little details get changed. Han Solo's pants change from red piping to yellow, that kind of thing. I suppose that stuff doesn't matter to film-makers, but it sure does to some fans. I also heard that should part 2 be made, it will be told from Chani's POV instead of Paul's. Everyone is missing a really important part of the plan with filming Dune this way. The director wanted Timothy Chalamet to age a bit between movies, as Paul does in the book. Filming it all at once wouldn't have had the same effect. As for getting the film greenlit, this probably helped ease the studio's anxiety over plunking down so much cash to make this movie. I understand the financial reasons. I just don't want any part of a film industry equivalent of a Patreon account. P.S. I really do understand that I'm Captain Crankitude about this. Not trying to rain on anyone's parade, if you're happy to see the movie. |
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Post by tdenmark on Oct 1, 2021 14:17:43 GMT -6
Everyone is missing a really important part of the plan with filming Dune this way. The director wanted Timothy Chalamet to age a bit between movies, as Paul does in the book. Filming it all at once wouldn't have had the same effect. As for getting the film greenlit, this probably helped ease the studio's anxiety over plunking down so much cash to make this movie. I understand the financial reasons. I just don't want any part of a film industry equivalent of a Patreon account. P.S. I really do understand that I'm Captain Crankitude about this. Not trying to rain on anyone's parade, if you're happy to see the movie. Yeah, I thought I was a curmudgeon, but this is bringing out the curmudgeon in curmudgeons. I'm just so glad to see a great visionary director get a big budget to turn one of the greatest books of all time into a movie with all the bells and whistles of modern film making. |
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Post by Desparil on Oct 1, 2021 22:17:49 GMT -6
Yeah, my understanding is that part 2 will be made only if part 1 generates a decent amount of money, so by not going to part 1 you diminish the chances of part 2 being made. Vicious cycle. Yeah, I respectfully decline to participate in a Hollywood production model where I have to support Part 1 sight unseen to get Part 2 should I like Part 1. I mean, you don't have to support it sight unseen, you can wait until you hear what other people are saying. Week 2 box offices receipts count just as much as the ones from opening night. |
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Post by tombowings on Oct 1, 2021 22:51:08 GMT -6
I might see it when it comes out on streaming services, but I probably won't. I don't trust Hollywood not to butcher books anymore. I don't want to support them financially.
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Post by captainjapan on Oct 1, 2021 23:02:31 GMT -6
I was planning on seeing it at the Navy Pier IMAX. But, then AMC closed it. We have no IMAX, now. The type of venue plays a big role in my decision to go out to this type of movie. I was looking forward to seeing Dune and Maverick and James Bond on the really big screen. Now, I haven't the urgency to see Bond (I still may), if that's any indication that I won't make it to Dune.
I'm going to try and make an effort, regardless.
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Post by DungeonDevil on Oct 2, 2021 16:59:21 GMT -6
Risky. What if Chalamet bloats up to Brando-like dimensions (which caused headaches for Coppola in Apocalypse Now), or, heaven forbid, he suffers a shocking, sudden fate as did Anton Yelchin? You, as Director, certainly cannot keep your talent locked up in little blister-packs like precious Star Wars collectible figures until you wish to finally get them out (if ever) and play with them! Real life has been known to throw tragic curveballs at movie productions (e.g. the death of Vic Morrow in The Twilight Zone movie).
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Post by tdenmark on Oct 2, 2021 19:01:15 GMT -6
Risky. What if Chalamet bloats up to Brando-like dimensions (which caused headaches for Coppola in Apocalypse Now), or, heaven forbid, he suffers a shocking, sudden fate as did Anton Yelchin? You, as Director, certainly cannot keep your talent locked up in little blister-packs like precious Star Wars collectible figures until you wish to finally get them out (if ever) and play with them! Real life has been known to throw tragic curveballs at movie productions (e.g. the death of Vic Morrow in The Twilight Zone movie). Film making is a risk. The logistics of getting the crew and talent all together, set building, stunts, fx, so many things that can go wrong. Watch documentaries on the filming of Jurassic Park, Jaws, African Queen, or Star Wars. In Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Harrison Ford was sick through most of the filming, half the shots are his stand-ins. Its a miracle anytime a decent movie gets made. |
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Post by oldskolgmr on Oct 5, 2021 14:33:22 GMT -6
In response to the OP, I probably won't see it at the theater.
I loved the books in High School, the trailer look really good and I'm not heading into a theater anytime soon.
When it comes to our local drive-ins then I'll go.
I may even stream it.
I would be interested to see the second half, told from Janni's POV.
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Post by tdenmark on Oct 5, 2021 16:37:53 GMT -6
The film has already grossed over 100 million in the worldwide box office, meaning part 2 is almost assured to be made. The rave reviews have been helping to drive those numbers. So it appears while those of you holding out and refusing to see it, I will likely have seen it 2 or 3 times on Imax at the theater.  |
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Post by howandwhy99 on Oct 5, 2021 17:09:14 GMT -6
The film has already grossed over 100 million in the worldwide box office, meaning part 2 is almost assured to be made. The rave reviews have been helping to drive those numbers. So it appears while those of you holding out and refusing to see it, I will likely have seen it 2 or 3 times on Imax at the theater. d**n it. Now I have to go see a film in the theater. 😉 Why can't you let us wallow in the glory of David Lynch? |
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Post by tdenmark on Oct 5, 2021 19:50:01 GMT -6
The film has already grossed over 100 million in the worldwide box office, meaning part 2 is almost assured to be made. The rave reviews have been helping to drive those numbers. So it appears while those of you holding out and refusing to see it, I will likely have seen it 2 or 3 times on Imax at the theater. d**n it. Now I have to go see a film in the theater. 😉 Why can't you let us wallow in the glory of David Lynch? I'm rooting for this film because I'd like to see God Emperor of Dune made someday. |
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Post by jeffb on Oct 6, 2021 7:09:18 GMT -6
During the summer, it was good to get back into a theatre as I LOVE going to the Theatre (don't do any movie streaming services or whatever). I took my daughter to see Jungle Cruise. Movie was ridiculous, but still nice to get back into a theatre.
Now they are doing the masks indoors thing again, no matter what. Went to a concert Sunday night with the Mrs, and couldn't stand it. Not seeing anything or anyone indoors until things let up again.
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Post by DungeonDevil on Oct 6, 2021 17:51:55 GMT -6
During the summer, it was good to get back into a theatre as I LOVE going to the Theatre (don't do any movie streaming services or whatever). I took my daughter to see Jungle Cruise. Movie was ridiculous, but still nice to get back into a theatre. Now they are doing the masks indoors thing again, no matter what. Went to a concert Sunday night with the Mrs, and couldn't stand it. Not seeing anything or anyone indoors until things let up again. Next year, man. Next year will be better. Hang in there.  |
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Post by arkansan on Oct 6, 2021 19:14:36 GMT -6
I'm going to pass on it. Reading Dune for the first time was such a watershed moment for me as a teen, and it informed so much of my views on sci fi, fantasy, and science fantasy that I'm afraid to taint the mental images I hold of the series. I've sort of always regretted seeing the Lord of the Rings films for the same reason, the films always sort of intrude on my mental images of the books.
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Post by oldskolgmr on Oct 9, 2021 10:57:02 GMT -6
Wow, I had no idea it was out yet. Hmm, the theatre is sounding mighty good. I will see it during the week, the last time I went during the week there were six people (including me and my friend) in the whole forty+ seat room.
No spoilers now please. Just tell me that Paul doesn't... you know?
<EDIT: Never post before breakfast (Dur!). I will now eagerly await the debut.>
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Post by aramis on Oct 10, 2021 18:03:18 GMT -6
Wow, I had no idea it was out yet. Hmm, the theatre is sounding mighty good. I will see it during the week, the last time I went during the week there were six people (including me and my friend) in the whole forty+ seat room. No spoilers now please. Just tell me that Paul doesn't... you know? <EDIT: Never post before breakfast (Dur!). I will now eagerly await the debut.> For once, the studio put the US at the end of the releases. Probably to build hype for the US/Can release. |
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