Yeah, but if you... man, we're getting into weird analogy territory, like if you disintegrated Superman's arms he wouldn't be able to go "fool! Little did you know that my arms and I are one and can be remade from me!" and will his arms back into being from pure nothingness. - Pendaran
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I actually thought it was a meme from some of the images I saw the past couple days.
Wait, what?
Boy I hope that's the equivalent of a marketing typo, because that suddenly throws the whole "series" into some rather strange anachronistic implications.
Last edited by Sharkerbob; 10-29-2021 at 01:40 PM.
I'm not gonna bother with that film on principle lol
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Just saw Dune and I really enjoyed it.
Compared to the David Lynch film, I feel the '84 film had a bold, more iconic aesthetic. Visual theming and music were far better, and the whispered inner monologues, while intrusive, were actually rather true to Frank Herbert's writing style.
In terms of actually telling the story of Dune, this version is far more faithful, while expanding on key characters to strengthen their onscreen presence. Paul's relationship with his parents is far better conveyed than even the novel, and Duncan Idaho lights up every scene he's in with a certain energy I can only describe as... 'capable big brother'. Also Jessica has a stronger and far more emotional portrayal than I've seen of the character in previous adaptations, and selling the Bene Gesserit as a big deal was conveyed better than it had been before.
I did appreciate that the film did take itself rather seriously and lingered in its environments to let a viewer take in the weird way the world is build with its high level of technology that's pushed people so far they've somehow regressed into feudalism and stabbing each other.
My major complaints were the soundtrack which, while appropriate and setting of the mood well enough, is so understated as to be rather forgettable. It also needed more explanation of the mentats, though I can understand why they minimized their appearances somewhat - specifically as Jessica is one of the major characters and Thufir Hawat isn't - and more Gurney Halleck, but this is part 1 after all.
Now to wait another 2 years or so. It might be a vain hope, but I hope they eventually adapt up to Dune Messiah which is my personal favourite.
Last edited by grampagen; 10-29-2021 at 11:34 PM.
I don't particularly care for the film so far at face value or the weird spin, but I am morbidly curious to see how far they can push it.
What was once a cute easter egg about a new way of making animated films is now the deepest lore.
What, did you think that claw machine filled itself with little green aliens? They had to get them from somewhere!
I generally agree with this. I think it was stated that Denis wanted at least at some point to have a series up to book 3. No guarantee that will fall through tho.
Also something I liked was that some characters got better treatment here than even in the original book and especially the 84 adaptation. Like Duncan lol.
Last edited by Postmania; 10-30-2021 at 12:29 AM.
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Regarding the new One Punch Man
Atomic Samurai gets an absolutely ridiculous upgrade that wasn't in the webcomic, he's definitely on the path to becoming even more powerful from a Rumbles perspective.
But, more importantly, we have arrived at one of the best scenes in the series.
All hail King.
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