Tag: Denis Villeneuve
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This Jake Gyllenhaal Neo-Noir Had the Most Horror Movie Ending
In many ways, Denis Villeneuve’s 2013 psychological thriller Enemy defies interpretation – even by its own creators. Based on Portuguese novelist José Saramago’s The Double, the film follows Adam Bell (Jake Gyllenhaal), who happens to discover a man who looks identical to him. Filled with bizarre dream sequences and incongruous plot elements and pervaded by…
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A 2016 Denis Villeneuve Sci-Fi Thriller Is Spiking On Netflix Right Now
These days Denis Villeneuve is known for his blockbuster sci-fi extravaganzas. But before the almost too-good “Blade Runner 2049” and the spiritual spectacle that was “Dune,” there was “Arrival.” In 2016, Villeneuve had already made a name for himself outside his native Canada with the excellent “Prisoners” in 2013 and “Sicario” in 2015. But after…
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‘Arrival’ Ending Explained – Aliens Alter Our Perception of Time
Almost seven years later, Denis Villeneuve’s extra-terrestrial encounter drama Arrival (which hits Netflix today) is still one of the best science-fiction films of the 20th century, and that can be partially attributed to the film’s sensational ending. Long before Villeneuve jumped headfirst into the world of science fiction with Blade Runner 2049 and Dune, Arrival…
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Dune: Part Two Director Says Sandworms Are Like ‘A Very, Very Intense Uber’
Some might be under the impression that “Dune” is a sweeping sci-fi story about the oppressed rising up against their oppressors, about the dangers of allowing religion and myth to dictate our lives, and about subverting the entire concept of the hero’s journey. Author Frank Herbert’s original novels and their various adaptations over the years are about…
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One Dune 2 Scene Became A ‘Weird Priority’ For Director Denis Villeneuve
Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” was the best possible adaptation we could have asked for of Frank Herbert’s magnum opus. It was a daunting endeavor that could have easily been a disaster but instead captures the epic scope of the story, the nuances of its political machinations, and its sprawling collection of characters. It also understood when to…
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Denis Villeneuve Says A Third ‘Dune’ Film “Would Be The Dream” & Teases Work Has Already Started Developing It
Though it is expected that “Dune: Part Two” (now scheduled for a 2024 release date) will finish the story of Frank Herbert’s iconic sci-fi novel, it really isn’t the full story arc for the lead character, Paul Atreides. You see, the sequel novel, “Dune: Messiah,” is really the end-end of the story, finishing up the…
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Why Dune Director Denis Villeneuve Wants To Adapt Dune: Messiah
Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” is one of the best big-budget sci-fi movies of the past few years, a fantastic adaptation that captures the epic scope of Frank Herbert’s magnum opus, its politics, vast world-building, and most importantly, its cautionary tale about messiahs. While we wait for the delayed “Dune: Part Two” to bring the second part of…
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Denis Villeneuve Is Already Plotting ‘Dune: Part Three’: ‘There Are Words on Paper’
The news that Warner Bros. has delayed “Dune: Part Two” to March 2024 means that fans will have to wait a bit longer to see Denis Villeneuve and company return to the world of Frank Herbert’s beloved sci-fi novels. However, the director is already thinking ahead to his next trip to the planet Arrakis.In a…
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How ‘Oppenheimer’ and Christopher Nolan’s Oscar Prospects Dramatically Improve With ‘Dune 2’ Moving to 2024
The Oscar race got a shake-up this week, with Warner Bros. officially moving “Dune: Part Two” to 2024. It’s a game-changing move that could benefit the summer’s second-highest blockbuster “Oppenheimer.” The two seemed destined to dance in several artisan races at the upcoming Academy Awards.I agree with the move by WB to move “Dune 2.”…
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‘Dune: Part Two’ Pushed to March 2024 as Warner Bros. Shuffles Release Calendar Amid Strikes
As Hollywood prepares for a fall movie season filled with uncertainty caused by the ongoing Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes, Warner Bros. Discovery has officially delayed several of its biggest upcoming blockbusters.The studio, in partnership with Legendary, has announced that Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” will not be hitting theaters on its original…