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locutus49 · 1 August 2019, 09:15 AM

As some know, filming has wrapped for Denis Villeneuve's version of Dune. Villeneuve directed Arrival and Blade Runner 2049. Dune fans are excited. Any Rolex fans also Dune fans?

Case61 · 1 August 2019, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

As some know, filming has wrapped for Denis Villeneuve's version of Dune. Villeneuve directed Arrival and Blade Runner 2049. Dune fans are excited. Any Rolex fans also Dune fans?

I am. I've read the first two books several times over the years, never a fan of the later ones. Like most fanboys, I was deeply disappointed in Lynch's version, but liked the Sci-Fi channel mini-series. I also liked both Arrival and BR/49, so I'm looking forward to next year's offering.

locutus49 · 1 August 2019, 09:36 AM

Thanks for your comment. I turn 70 this year and have seldom been so excited for a movie. Can't hardly wait.

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Originally Posted by Case61

I am. I've read the first two books several times over the years, never a fan of the later ones. Like most fanboys, I was deeply disappointed in Lynch's version, but liked the Sci-Fi channel mini-series. I also liked both Arrival and BR/49, so I'm looking forward to next year's offering.

Lgear080 · 1 August 2019, 09:39 AM

Prob not the best content for eight year old me. Wore out my vhs tapes of it and still enjoy it when it show up on tv.

M45 · 1 August 2019, 10:06 AM

I love Dune, but the Sting movie and the SciFi (now SyFy) miniseries were just crap.

Also, we've been through half a dozen Iraq wars since the books came out.

Phrank · 1 August 2019, 10:44 AM

Loved the Frank Herbert novels, spectacularly written, enjoyed the follow up books including some of the novel's written by his son.

Frankly, I loved the first movie, and will definitely be looking forward to checking out the new one.

Absolutely one of my favourite parts of the book is the Bene Gesserit Litany Against Fear. Words that have served me well since I first read the book.

I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.

locutus49 · 1 August 2019, 10:45 AM

Precisely. Well said.

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Originally Posted by Phrank

Loved the Frank Herbert novels, spectacularly written, enjoyed the follow up books including some of the novel's written by his son.

Frankly, I loved the first movie, and will definitely be looking forward to checking out the new one.

Absolutely one of my favourite parts of the book is the Bene Gesserit Litany Against Fear. Words that have served me well since I first read the book.

I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.

Case61 · 1 August 2019, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Phrank

Loved the Frank Herbert novels, spectacularly written, enjoyed the follow up books including some of the novel's written by his son.

Frankly, I loved the first movie, and will definitely be looking forward to checking out the new one.

Absolutely one of my favourite parts of the book is the Bene Gesserit Litany Against Fear. Words that have served me well since I first read the book.

I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.

I also have used the Litany Against Fear in my life. It mattered.

Maxtor · 1 August 2019, 01:34 PM

I like “Never give up, never surrender.” Words to live by from Galaxy Quest.

SearChart · 1 August 2019, 02:31 PM

I have the book on my to read list, I want to read it before the movie comes out.

Monte Cristo · 1 August 2019, 07:45 PM

Didn’t know Dune was being remade, can’t wait

Laszlo · 2 August 2019, 01:06 AM

Wow, didn’t know this. Incredible director, cannot wait!!

ian.thomas · 2 August 2019, 01:56 AM

He who controls the spice controls the universe.

Syed117 · 2 August 2019, 02:28 AM

Can't wait.

Denis Villeneuve is the right person to make this.

TimeLord2 · 2 August 2019, 02:34 AM

Read all the books including the final Chapterhouse: Dune. Great series and looking forward to the next installment.

Rock · 10 August 2019, 01:33 PM

This is another Thread I missed whilst I had house-guests.
I am a huge fan of the 'Dune' books by Frank Herbert, though mainly the first three.
"Dune" is probably still my favourite book although I first read it 45 years ago.
I loved the Movie by David Lynch although of course it was way too short to adequately carry the story. Needed to be a trilogy.
I also loved the 2000 Miniseries by David Harrison with William Hurt as Duke Leto.
I read the later books by Frank's son Brian and co-author Kevin Anderson and thought they were very good.
I am looking forward to the new movie with great anticipation.

Relentless · 10 August 2019, 11:31 PM

Love Dune. A great story by Herbert. Will be fun to see what this director does with it. RTR

1 August 2019, 09:15 AM	#1
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Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	Can't wait. Denis Villeneuve is the right person to make this. __________________ Rolex Datejust 41 126334 \| Omega Speedmaster Professional Hesalite \| Cartier Santos Large \| Tudor Black Bay 58

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Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	Prob not the best content for eight year old me. Wore out my vhs tapes of it and still enjoy it when it show up on tv.

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M45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: East Bay Area Posts: 551	I love Dune, but the Sting movie and the SciFi (now SyFy) miniseries were just crap. Also, we've been through half a dozen Iraq wars since the books came out.

1 August 2019, 10:44 AM	#6
Phrank 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Toronto Watch: ♕ Posts: 1,997	Loved the Frank Herbert novels, spectacularly written, enjoyed the follow up books including some of the novel's written by his son. Frankly, I loved the first movie, and will definitely be looking forward to checking out the new one. Absolutely one of my favourite parts of the book is the Bene Gesserit Litany Against Fear. Words that have served me well since I first read the book. I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.

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Maxtor 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,439	I like “Never give up, never surrender.” Words to live by from Galaxy Quest.

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TimeLord2 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Valencia, CA Watch: GMT Master 1675/3 Posts: 2,046	Read all the books including the final Chapterhouse: Dune. Great series and looking forward to the next installment.

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Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,657	This is another Thread I missed whilst I had house-guests. I am a huge fan of the 'Dune' books by Frank Herbert, though mainly the first three. "Dune" is probably still my favourite book although I first read it 45 years ago. I loved the Movie by David Lynch although of course it was way too short to adequately carry the story. Needed to be a trilogy. I also loved the 2000 Miniseries by David Harrison with William Hurt as Duke Leto. I read the later books by Frank's son Brian and co-author Kevin Anderson and thought they were very good. I am looking forward to the new movie with great anticipation. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

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Relentless "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: AL / GA Posts: 153	Love Dune. A great story by Herbert. Will be fun to see what this director does with it. RTR __________________ ♛ 116610LV SUBMARINER "HULK" ♛ 116660 DEEPSEA SEA-DWELLER D-BLUE MK I ♛ 126710BLNR GMT II “BATMAN”

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