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Dune, Space Sweepers, and spoiler panic
We discuss Dune and Space Sweepers, two space operas set against the backdrop of the powerful elite exploiting people and planets.
03:50 Dune, playing in theaters and on HBO Max, is a masterful adaptation of a complex story long considered unfilmable. (P.S. Here are the two pieces about Dune Pelin wants you to read.)
32:27 Space Sweepers, streaming on Netflix, has some good elements, but ultimately squanders its potential as the first Korean space blockbuster.
41:59 Plus, culture notes about fans and studios/networks becoming increasingly fussy about spoilers.
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Music: REEKAH
Artwork and design: Sara Macias and Andrew Liu
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We discuss Dune and Space Sweepers, two space operas set against the backdrop of the powerful elite exploiting people and planets.
03:50 Dune, playing in theaters and on HBO Max, is a masterful adaptation of a complex story long considered unfilmable. (P.S. Here are the two pieces about Dune Pelin wants you to read.)
32:27 Space Sweepers, streaming on Netflix, has some good elements, but ultimately squanders its potential as the first Korean space blockbuster.
41:59 Plus, culture notes about fans and studios/networks becoming increasingly fussy about spoilers.
...
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. For extended show notes — including links that we reference, plus more — subscribe to our Substack. Inquiries, complaints, and recs for what to watch can go to [email protected].
Music: REEKAH
Artwork and design: Sara Macias and Andrew Liu