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**Iron Mego** · Jul 12, '18, 11:34 PM

I've said it multiple times here, and any where else someone will listen, but I love me some Dune. Liked it when I saw it in the theater, and like it still to this day.

Gonna give it a listen tomorrow.

**Bruce Banner** · Jul 13, '18, 7:23 AM

Lynch's Dune is a hugely ambitious, sumptuous, flawed masterpiece. Inspired casting, without a doubt.

I urge anyone who hasn't read the first Frank Herbert Dune novel to do so. The original book is a masterwork of SF.

**sprytel** · Jul 13, '18, 5:21 PM

I'm only half way through the podcast, but I love that you guys did a Dune episode. I have a spot spot in my heart for that movie...

Tech support question: Brian's vocals seem much quieter than Jason's the past few episodes (and this episode, quieter than David's as well). When I'm in my car, I seem to struggle to find that sweet spot where Jason is not too loud, yet Brian isn't drowned out by traffic noise. Have others noticed the same thing, or is it something with my audio?

**palitoy** · Jul 13, '18, 5:30 PM

Usually a use a modulator to even us out but that my initial checks sounded good so I passed on doing it. My bad.

**sprytel** · Jul 13, '18, 5:51 PM

No worries. The discussions on the podcast are great! If I have to fiddle with the volume a little every now and again, I'm not complaining...

**Hedji** · Jul 13, '18, 6:25 PM

They finally did it.

You maniacs!!!!

Can't wait to listen.

**Werewolf** · Jul 13, '18, 6:51 PM

The novel and movie have some really gross and deeply unpleasant visuals. Not to mention the whole thing is about a drug addicted society fighting a war over control of the drug. I am still absolutely amazed they thought it was a good idea to market this movie to little kids as the next Star Wars. They had action figures, coloring books, storybooks, View Master reels, trading cards, etc. The mind boggles.

**palitoy** · Jul 14, '18, 7:42 AM

Originally posted by Werewolf

The novel and movie have some really gross and deeply unpleasant visuals. Not to mention the whole thing is about a drug addicted society fighting a war over control of the drug. I am still absolutely amazed they thought it was a good idea to market this movie to little kids as the next Star Wars. They had action figures, coloring books, storybooks, View Master reels, trading cards, etc. The mind boggles.

Oh that's pretty much an obsession of mine and I explain that in my podcast. I'd love to have been sitting next to the LJN executives who put it on the line for this movie as they watched it for the first time.

**Werewolf** · Jul 14, '18, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by palitoy

I'd love to have been sitting next to the LJN executives who put it on the line for this movie as they watched it for the first time.

I'm actually kind of surprised (and relieved) LJN didn't make a plush version of that poor cat that came with the Sting figure. I wouldn't have put it past them. The very idea of a kid's toy line for that movie is pretty twisted.

**Falstaff13** · Jul 14, '18, 11:12 PM

I've always known of Dune and even read the first three novels, but I've never been that big a fan of Dune. That said, I loved the podcast--thought it was yet another great listen.

**sprytel** · Jul 16, '18, 6:47 PM

I'm starting the campaign for a Dune Part 2 episode right now!

**Makernaut** · Jul 17, '18, 8:15 AM

Good timing on this. I haven't noticed "Dune" playing on television in years and BBC America has been airing it recently.

**Redmiller** · Jul 17, '18, 12:47 PM

Love DUNE the movie, the books

Its funny, just last night my wife and I watched DUNE on TV, I have DISH, dont remember which station it was on.
She had never seen it, and thought all the Harkonnen Parts were GROSS!!! lol

**Hedji** · Jul 18, '18, 10:17 AM

Just finished listening.

Loved it.

And now I have my Blu Ray and DVD of the Extended Cut (No Japanese laser disc, sorry!

) off the shelf and ready to revisit.

I think it's time someone customizes some AHI style Dune Parachutists.

One of the licenses that really helped me come to terms with embracing the film at age 13 was the Fleer trading cards. (Topps must've been like, "ummmm... nope!"). The cards were like flash cards to supplement the infamous glossary. I have to say, that although there was an attempt to market it to kids following the Star Wars paradigm, it didn't have the reach and depth of merchandise. I don't remember seeing the toys on shelves alongside Super Powers, GI Joe RAH, and the remaining ROTJ figures from Kenner. Their scale was different, the bodies awkward, and LJN was not a familiar brand name.

I remember seeing the film by myself Christmas of '84, and walking out uncertain if I had liked it or not. I felt it was a bit above my head, but there still were elements I enjoyed. Coming home with the program, glossary, trading cards, and Marvel comic helped me to cement my opinion - that it was epic, big, confusing, and flawed, yet still had elements of value, was visually impressive, and seemed to me a window to the world of "adult" sci fi, alongside ALIEN, Terminator (which I hadn't yet seen) and Road Warrior. I liked it, but then, I was (and still am) sort of undemanding of my movies. I don't ever remember walking out of a movie actively disliking anything as a kid, so I wasn't to discerning.

Suffice it to say, there were enough elements of Dune to spark my imagination and make me want to spend time with the comic, cards, etc. I still like it, but look forward to another interpretation. I think you guys are spot on that they need to simplify the story and make it more commercial, while still remaining true to the root story.

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