It's our first DUNE TALK of 2024! We're exploring the lives of Irulan and Chani, key characters in the forthcoming 'Dune: Part Two' movie. What challenges did Imperial princess and young Fremen warrior face, two years before House Atreides arrived on Arrakis? 'Princess of Dune', a recent prequel novel, answers that question. Marcus and Mark are joined by Rachel, for today's lively book review discussion. And as bonus content, we've got Spacing Guild cosplay and lore!

Segments:

0:00:00 - Introductions
0:02:33 - Spacing Guild Rep Cosplay

THE DUNIVERSE
0:04:22 - Overall Reactions to 'Princess of Dune'
0:11:48 - Characterization of Chani and Irulan
0:17:46 - Expanded 'Dune' Books
0:23:42 - A Military Officer's Marriage proposal
0:29:07 - Guild Funeral and Tleilaxu Plotting
0:40:14 - Bene Gesserit Lore
0:46:12 - Harkonnens on Arrakis
0:47:54 - Wensicia, the Second Daughter
0:51:42 - Being a True Fremen
0:58:04 - Highlights From the Book
1:04:43 - Book Review Conclusion

1:10:15 - Outro

'Dune' news story covered on this podcast episode:

Book Review: ‘Princess of Dune’
https://dunenewsnet.com/2023/09/book-review-princess-of-dune/

Visit https://dunenewsnet.com/ for more features and follow us on social media to be the first to hear exciting Dune announcements and movie news: 
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This show's hosts:
• Marcus Gabriel | https://twitter.com/MarcusIsWriting
• Mark / DuneInfo | https://twitter.com/DuneInfo
• Rachel | https://www.instagram.com/darth_rachel/

Do you have a question or suggestion for a future episode of Dune Talk? Tweet out to @DuneTalkShow: https://twitter.com/DuneTalkShow, reply to our posts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunetalkshow/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuneTalkShow/, or email us at DuneTalkPod 'at' gmail 'dot' com.

Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

Irulan and Chani, Two Years Before DUNE | Princess of Dune Book Review

Dune Talk is the official Dune podcast of DuneNewsNet.com, your one-stop source for breaking news and reviews about the bestselling, epic science fiction saga! Join Marcus, Garin, Johnny, Simon, and a rotation of special guests, for in-depth discussion of the 2021 Dune movie—directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa—and its prospective sequel(s). In our Duniverse segment we cover all of Herbert&#39;s books, the comics, games, collectibles, and (future) TV shows. We always welcome feedback and questions submitted by our listeners.

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The DUNE TALK crew is back! It's been an amazing ride navigating the cinematic universe of 'Dune', and now we're embarking into unknown territory with 'Dune: Prophecy', the upcoming TV series on Max. On today's show, Johnny, Marcus, Mark, Rachel, and Simon are discussing the official teaser, exploring some of its more striking imagery, and speculating on how all this may fit into the existing 'Dune' saga.

Segments:

0:00:00 - Intro

TV NEWS
0:01:45 - Analyzing the 'Dune: Prophecy' Teaser: Shot by Shot
0:12:57 - Political Intrigue and Character Dynamics
0:19:23 - Visuals, Themes, and Connections to Dune Lore
0:22:15 - The Wedding Ceremony and Symbolism
0:28:33 - Diving Into 'Dune: Prophecy's Intriguing Characters
0:30:39 - The Bene Gesserit and Their Ambitions
0:31:42 - First Glimpse at House Atreides and Action Scenes
0:35:16 - Elemental and Environmental Themes
0:39:10 - Speculating on New Storylines and Character Arcs
0:46:16 - Final Thoughts and Expectations for 'Dune: Prophecy'

0:52:29 - Outro

Key 'Dune' news story covered on this show:

Dune: Prophecy | Official Teaser | Max
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEoQAoEGLhw

Visit https://dunenewsnet.com/ for more features and follow us on social media to be the first to hear exciting Dune announcements and movie news: 
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This show's hosts:
• Marcus Gabriel | https://twitter.com/MarcusIsWriting
• Johnny Sobczak | https://twitter.com/JohnnySobczak
• Mark / DuneInfo | https://twitter.com/DuneInfo
• Rachel | https://www.instagram.com/darth_rachel/
• Simon Daoudi | https://twitter.com/sdaoudi


Do you have a question or suggestion for a future episode of Dune Talk? Tweet out to @DuneTalkShow: https://twitter.com/DuneTalkShow, reply to our posts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunetalkshow/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuneTalkShow/, or email us at DuneTalkPod 'at' gmail 'dot' com.

Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

Dune: Prophecy Teaser Breakdown and Reaction

This episode is all about you, viewers and listeners of DUNE TALK. The crew returns—after even more 'Dune: Part Two' screenings—to read out some comments from our recent movie reviews. Garin, Johnny, Marcus, Mark, and Rachel discuss the community's diverse thoughts on a North-South division within Fremen society, Chani's very different character, and whether there's a plot-hole in the Bene Gesserit plans? And, we've got box office news and more analysis. Plus, would the hosts rather see 'Dune' as movies or longer TV mini-series?

Segments:

0:00:00 - Intro

MOVIE NEWS
0:01:30 - 'Dune: Part Two' Box Office Update
0:07:01 - Movie Reactions From the Community
0:09:44 - 'Dune' as a TV Series?
0:20:22 - Religion & Fremen North-South Divide
0:33:52 - Bene Gesserrit Plan Plothole?
0:39:25 - Controversial Changes to Chani
0:53:28 - Alia's Role as a Talking Fetus

1:02:25 - Outro

Comments are From Our Previous 'Dune: Part Two' Movie Discussions:

- Spoiler-Free Review [DUNE TALK episode 70]:
https://dunenewsnet.com/2024/02/dune-talk-podcast-70-dune-part-two-movie-review-spoiler-free/

- Review and Analysis (with Spoilers) [DUNE TALK episode 71]:
https://dunenewsnet.com/2024/03/dune-talk-podcast-71-dune-part-two-movie-review-with-spoilers/

- Top 3 Changes in Movie vs. Book, by Secrets of Dune:
https://dunenewsnet.com/2024/03/dune-part-two-movie-book-changes-secrets-of-dune/

- Written Review, by Johnny Sobczak:
https://dunenewsnet.com/2024/02/movie-review-dune-part-two/

Visit https://dunenewsnet.com/ for more features and follow us on social media to be the first to hear exciting Dune announcements and movie news: 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DuneNewsNet | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunenewsnet/ | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuneNewsNet/

This show's hosts:
• Marcus Gabriel | https://twitter.com/MarcusIsWriting
• Garin Granata | https://twitter.com/DuneCompanion
• Johnny Sobczak | https://twitter.com/JohnnySobczak
• Mark / DuneInfo | https://twitter.com/DuneInfo
• Rachel | https://www.instagram.com/darth_rachel/
• Simon Daoudi | https://twitter.com/sdaoudi


Do you have a question or suggestion for a future episode of Dune Talk? Tweet out to @DuneTalkShow: https://twitter.com/DuneTalkShow, reply to our posts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunetalkshow/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuneTalkShow/, or email us at DuneTalkPod 'at' gmail 'dot' com.

Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

Community Reactions to DUNE: Part Two | Chani and Fremen Changes

This is the big one! All DUNE TALK regulars have seen Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune: Part Two' (some even 5 times) and converge for a comprehensive analysis. That's right! Garin, Johnny, Marcus, Mark, Rachel, and Simon are in FULL-SPOILER mode for this movie review, juxtaposed with character breakdowns, thematic explorations, and comparisons with Frank Herbert's original novel. With these diverse perspectives, there are bound to be disagreements. What are the film's greatest achievements and how may it influence the legacy of the 'Dune' series?


Our Previous 'Dune: Part Two' Movie Reviews (Spoiler-Free):

- DUNE TALK Podcast Episode 70
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ponaGLw-SyU

- Written Review by Johnny Sobczak
https://dunenewsnet.com/2024/02/movie-review-dune-part-two/

Visit https://dunenewsnet.com/ for more features and follow us on social media to be the first to hear exciting Dune announcements and movie news: 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DuneNewsNet | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunenewsnet/ | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuneNewsNet/

This show's hosts:
• Marcus Gabriel | https://twitter.com/MarcusIsWriting
• Garin Granata | https://twitter.com/DuneCompanion
• Johnny Sobczak | https://twitter.com/JohnnySobczak
• Mark / DuneInfo | https://twitter.com/DuneInfo
• Rachel | https://www.instagram.com/darth_rachel/
• Simon Daoudi | https://twitter.com/sdaoudi


Do you have a question or suggestion for a future episode of Dune Talk? Tweet out to @DuneTalkShow: https://twitter.com/DuneTalkShow, reply to our posts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunetalkshow/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuneTalkShow/, or email us at DuneTalkPod 'at' gmail 'dot' com.

Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

DUNE: Part Two Full Movie Review (With SPOILERS)

It's really happening!! On this 70th episode of DUNE TALK, we're doing our first review of 'Dune: Part Two', with no spoilers. Max out your hype levels with Johnny, Marcus, and Simon, as they share upbeat reactions to watching this remarkable movie event for the first time, as well as addressing several criticisms. Is this a masterpiece or do some of this film adaptation's choices hold it back from perfection?


'Dune' news stories covered on this podcast episode:

- Movie Review – ‘Dune: Part Two’
https://dunenewsnet.com/2024/02/movie-review-dune-part-two/

- First Reactions From the Crew:
Johnny: https://twitter.com/JohnnySobczak/status/1760156467879977406
Marcus: https://twitter.com/MarcusIsWriting/status/1760583998395269235
Simon: https://twitter.com/sdaoudi/status/1760564690890244364

Visit https://dunenewsnet.com/ for more features and follow us on social media to be the first to hear exciting Dune announcements and movie news: 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DuneNewsNet | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunenewsnet/ | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuneNewsNet/

This show's hosts:
• Marcus Gabriel | https://twitter.com/MarcusIsWriting
• Johnny Sobczak | https://twitter.com/JohnnySobczak
• Simon Daoudi | https://twitter.com/sdaoudi


Do you have a question or suggestion for a future episode of Dune Talk? Tweet out to @DuneTalkShow: https://twitter.com/DuneTalkShow, reply to our posts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunetalkshow/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuneTalkShow/, or email us at DuneTalkPod 'at' gmail 'dot' com.

Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

DUNE: Part Two Spoiler-Free Movie Review

Critics and press have watched 'Dune: Part Two', and the reactions are in! On today's DUNE TALK, Garin, Johnny, and Marcus are going through the social media commentary. The overall sentiment is affirmative, but what do these posts tell us about this movie's acting performances and storytelling execution. Could those comparisons to 'The Lord of the Rings' really be justified? Plus, breaking down the latest movie footage, featuring Paul and Jessica.

Segments:

0:00:00 - Intro

MOVIE NEWS
0:01:28 - 'Dune: Part Two' Social Media Reactions
0:07:01 - How About Second Impressions?
0:10:51 - Austin Butler's Monstrous Feyd-Rautha
0:15:36 - An Immense, Yet Intimate Movie
0:21:47 - Exploring Politics and Religion
0:26:55 - Comparisons to 'The Lord of the Rings'
0:36:51 - Convincing 'Dune: Part One' Skeptics
0:41:10 - Timothée Chalamet's Morally Complex Paul
0:45:44 - Footage: Paul and Jessica Conversation
0:52:35 - Do These Reactions Address Concerns?

0:57:50 - Outro

'Dune' news stories covered on this podcast episode:

- Critics and News Outlets Post Overwhelming Positive 'Dune: Part Two' Reactions to Social Media

• Germain Lussier: https://twitter.com/GermainLussier/status/1758249827412938992
• Epic Film Guys: https://twitter.com/EpicFilmGuys/status/1758542740554396129
• Hoai-Tran Bui: https://twitter.com/htranbui/status/1758249830084923732
• Max Evry: https://twitter.com/maxevry/status/1758296073930420578
• Jake's Takes: https://twitter.com/JakesTakes/status/1758257110490509808
• Karl Delossantos: https://twitter.com/karl_delo/status/1758249827295465606
• Diego Andaluz: https://twitter.com/thediegoandaluz/status/1758250071534018907
• David Erlich: https://twitter.com/davidehrlich/status/1758250292389294351

- New Movie Footage Shows Paul and Jessica Conversation
https://twitter.com/DuneInfo/status/1758500485579845983

Visit https://dunenewsnet.com/ for more features and follow us on social media to be the first to hear exciting Dune announcements and movie news: 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DuneNewsNet | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunenewsnet/ | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuneNewsNet/

This show's hosts:
• Marcus Gabriel | https://twitter.com/MarcusIsWriting
• Garin Granata | https://twitter.com/DuneCompanion
• Johnny Sobczak | https://twitter.com/JohnnySobczak

Do you have a question or suggestion for a future episode of Dune Talk? Tweet out to @DuneTalkShow: https://twitter.com/DuneTalkShow, reply to our posts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunetalkshow/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuneTalkShow/, or email us at DuneTalkPod 'at' gmail 'dot' com.

Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

Irulan and Chani, Two Years Before DUNE | Princess of Dune Book Review

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