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Frank Herbert

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Dune: Directed by David Lynch, 1984

Trailer to David Lynch's adaptation featuring Kyle MacLachlan, Virginia Madsen, Francesca Annis, Leonardo Cimino, and Sting.

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Dune: Directed by Denis Villeneuve, 2020

First look at the upcoming adaptation by Denis Villeneuve starring Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Zendaya, Jason Momoa and Javier Bardem.

Link to trailer

Dune (miniseries): Directed by John Harrison, 2000

Trailer to Harrison's adaptation starring William Hurt, Alec Newman, and Saskia Reeves.

Link to trailer

Discussion topics:

  • What did you think about David Lynch's movie?
  • What did you think of the miniseries?
  • What did not work?
  • Is the book better?
  • Are you excited about the upcoming movie?
  • You think it will surpass the old one and if so, why?
  • What do you think about the casting?

Feel free to respond to any of these questions or ask other ones you would like to discuss in the comments field below - would love your hear thoughts!

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Movie Adaptations

Dune: Directed by David Lynch, 1984

Trailer to David Lynch's adaptation featuring Kyle MacLachlan, Virginia Madsen, Francesca Annis, Leonardo Cimino, and Sting.

Link to trailer

Dune: Directed by Denis Villeneuve, 2020

First look at the upcoming adaptation by Denis Villeneuve starring Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Zendaya, Jason Momoa and Javier Bardem.

Link to trailer

Dune (miniseries): Directed by John Harrison, 2000

Trailer to Harrison's adaptation starring William Hurt, Alec Newman, and Saskia Reeves.

Link to trailer

Discussion topics:

  • What did you think about David Lynch's movie?
  • What did you think of the miniseries?
  • What did not work?
  • Is the book better?
  • Are you excited about the upcoming movie?
  • You think it will surpass the old one and if so, why?
  • What do you think about the casting?

Feel free to respond to any of these questions or ask other ones you would like to discuss in the comments field below - would love your hear thoughts!