Tag Archives: dune

Which Is the Best Adaptation of Dune?

Posted on January 21, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Dune is one of my favorite books. I’ve only read it once, but it stands out in my mind as one of the most immersive literary experiences I’ve ever had. And I’ve admired the many attempts to make it into … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matchups | Tagged action movies, drama, dune, films, movie review, movies, movies based on books, revenge movie, science fiction, sequels, tv movie | Leave a comment

I Love the Way They Did the Dune (2021) Title Font

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I love every version of Dune. From the 1984 David Lynch film to the 2000 Sci-Fi Channel miniseries, it’s just a great story in spite of technical limitations. I’ve heard that the 2021 version is the best by far, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged action movies, chiasmus, dune, frank herbert, movie titles, movies, movies based on books, science fiction | 2 Comments

I Figured Out What Dune (1984) Is Missing

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Frank Herbert’s Dune is one of my favorite books. And David Lynch’s Dune (1984) is a guilty pleasure of mine. For a long time, I’ve been fascinated by its failure. What is it about that interpretation of Dune that doesn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged action movies, dune, films, movie review, movies, movies based on books, science fiction, star wars, super mario, the dark knight | 4 Comments

10 Examples of Hypnotic Movie Music

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Some music sounds like circles – spirals of sound that send your consciousness down an engrossing path. Here are 10 examples of absolutely hypnotizing movie music that draw me in every time I hear them, and I have to listen … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff, Videos | Tagged american tail, anastasia, animated films, dune, films, hellraiser, karate kid, maleficent, movies, music, raiders of the lost ark, songs, soundtrack, the black hole, the godfather, vertigo, videos | 3 Comments

Upcoming Movies I’m Looking Forward to Watching

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I don’t believe I’ve ever done a list of upcoming movies I’m interested in seeing in theaters. The following are films I can’t stand to wait for. I have to actually go to the theater to enjoy them or I … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged dune, films, miraculous, movies, movies based on books, movies based on tv shows, science fiction | 5 Comments

Ultimate Suffering in Film

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

This article is not for the squeamish. The end of 2018 was not kind to me. I was bedridden for a week in September and then spent the final week of December suffering from a number of painful maladies. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes | Tagged braveheart, dune, films, incredibles, movie review, movies, pain, robocop, the fly, the passion of the christ, the princess bride, the ten commandments | Leave a comment

Joke of the Week: David Lynch

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

When David Lynch was offered the job of directing either Dune or Return of the Jedi, what did the person offering him the job say? The answer is…

Posted in Joke of the Week | Tagged david lynch, dune, films, fun, funny, jokes, movies, puns, return of the jedi, science fiction, star wars | Leave a comment

Bad Movies with Great Music: Dune (1984)

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

First of all, I have to say that I really like Frank Herbert’s masterpiece Dune. The book is epic in scope and I’ve never read a better examination of the dilemma of fate and free will than that of Paul … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Movies with Great Music | Tagged 1980s, david lynch, dune, film score, films, frank herbert, iron eagle, movie review, movies, music, science fiction, soundtrack, star wars, toto | 14 Comments