Hollywood's BIAS Exposed by Absurd DUNE 2 Oscar Noms

[@myloxylotoify]

The Oscars are not about art any longer. Only identity, apparently. Absolute clown world..

[@tronam]

If they weren’t “about art”, then the only movies getting nominations would be generic blockbusters and fast and the furious sequels.

[@WolfHowl71]

The Oscars have been out of touch for decades now. This does not surprise me. It's a bunch of snobs wallowing in their own crap and only giving credit to those wallowing with them.

[@jasperl.1721]

That reminds me of a leaked conversation between the Oscar judges on how they decided the Best Picture a few years ago. It was so unserious and unprofessional.

[@Zeoran]

The fact that Emelia Perez is on the Oscars list not just once but 13 times tells you everything you need to know about the Oscars and how much would a joke they are and that no one is taking them seriously. So being snubbed by the Oscars right now is actually a good thing. I wouldn't want to be in the same company as Emilia Perez

[@CaptainSeato]

I read the synopsis on Wikipedia and all I can say is, "why did they make this a Goddamn musical?"

[@Zeoran]

@@CaptainSeato It was supposed to be "why did they make this?"

[@vincentawbrey6686]

This year's Oscar nominations was the final nail in the coffin for me regarding the snobfest that is the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

[@EdwardVonKhil]

The final nail for me was, when Shakespeare In Love won back in the 90's

[@MiroReverby]

@@EdwardVonKhil For me it was 2010 when 'Inception', 'Black Swan', and 'The Social Network' all came out...all great, memorable films...and they all lost to...'The Kings Speech,' another precious period piece (that nobody saw or cared about) the Oscars seem to love

[@XavierLignieres]

Only two films that deserve to be best picture nominees are Conclave and Dune pt2 everything else is either terrible or decent but not best pic worthy.

[@DeaD1te]

the oscars have meant fuck all to normal people for 5-10 years now. its a literal blowjob from hollywood to itself.. noone outside of it does (or should) give a shite about it, its all back-patting and cringey

[@MrLivewire1970]

I remember when Sigourney Weaver was nominated for best actress in Aliens. We were shocked an actress from a sci-fi movie was nominated. We knew she wouldn't win, the Academy has always snubbed sci-fi films. I was going to watch this year, but I'll pass.

[@DeaD1te]

good call as its just hollywood sucking off itself, or the bits that suit it this year. its meant nothing to normal people for going on a decade now- its all bluster and bullshit in most peoples eyes

[@wildside4822]

Who cares what the Oscars think

[@thomasray]

Well, it was cool when Return of the King swept the Oscars. Because that movie's amazing. It would be cool to see another great movie acknowledged

[@gregorygreenwood-nimmo4954]

In truth the Oscars have not been remotely relevant, or even minimally legitimate or credible, in well over a decade.

[@kwanchan6745]

they snubbed it because it was written at the time of the algerian war of independence which mirrors the palestinian war for independence hollywood is packed with small hatters like weinstein and they don't want the movie getting the recognition it deserves it made me laugh when benocide shapiro reviewed it last year and gave it a massive thumbs up...he was either too dumb to realise what the movie was about, or he never watched it despite reviewing

[@roaringsteelmedia]

That's exactly what I say when my favorite movies are completely ignored (99% of the time) Then I act like Oscars are proof that a movie is amazing when my favorite movies win.

[@tronam]

Filmmakers/actors care because the voters are their peers.

[@ScilentFox1220]

I worked for the Academy in the past. Its very difficult having conversations about film with them because they are very critical about what they consider “cinema” and worth holding up in high regards. “Snobby” is definitely a word, but “frustrating” is more accurate as a movie lover. The most frustrating is how they will refer to anything else as “genre” and yet ignore the fact that drama is just another genre. Celebration of film just isn’t what they are about and they made that evident when they tried to cut the awards for Best Edit and Cinematography.

[@Concreteowl]

It's not Sci Fi as such but more genre cinema. Horror, Westerns, Comedy all suffer.

[@Koomoa]

Hollywood wants to cater to the lowest common denominator, so nerdy genres are seen as niche, and too much of a risk for them.

[@OverworkedITGuy]

If it's not current or period drama it isn't seriously considered, and if it even gets nominated it's done so as a token for PR purposes with no intention of allowing them to win. One of the many reasons I haven't cared about the Oscars for decades.

[@carpeimodiem]

Both the Golden Globes and Oscar's were absolutely atrocious with their nominations this year. The Brutalist is a great film. And deserving of many awards. But besides the latency bias, which is staggering in Hollywood... the films and performances that have been nominated are terrible compared to the masterpiece that Dune Part 2 brings. They even disqualified the score from Hanz Zimmer. Absolutely absurd. What a joke. 🤦

[@Zeoran]

The back of the Oscars don't have a category and award for stunt people is also an egregious, extremely egregious slap in the face to those who truly make the movies work and help keep the industry going. The Oscar's have been nothing more than a rigged popularity contest for over a decade.

[@carriea5277]

Star Wars gave birth to a generation of sci-fi fans. Annie Hall had Diane Keaton dressing like the character 24/7 years after the movie was forgotten.

[@julitakamaki4386]

🤣 That’s accurate. God damn.

[@XavierLignieres]

I have seen all the Best Picture Nominees for this year's Oscars and IMO the only two films that are best picture material are Conclave and Dune Part2. But I would not be surprised if the film that ends up winning picture is Emilia Perez the film that offended an entire continent and an entire group of people at the same time and is an absolutely dreadful film in every way , with a 5.8 on IMDB it would be one of the lowest rated best picture wins ever. If Dune Pt2 Wins though that would make up for Villeneuve's snob in the Director and Adapted Screenplay category.

[@michaelallen434]

I haven’t watched the Oscar’s in years. So much of it seems agenda driven and not representative of true art and achievement. I know it’s disappointing for filmmakers but I don’t think the public cares anymore.

[@Sir_Persevere]

The Oscars are a bunch of snobs who like to promote arthouse nonsense that does nothing to excite the general audience.

[@tomdonahue8227]

Since "Patton" war movies have taken a dive also. "A quiet place" coming on the heels of "Get Out" only got "Sound editing?? A Quiet Place changed how we watch movies in theaters. It didn't have social commentary so that was it's sin.

[@kdog3908]

Sci Fi movies, along with fantasy films, have always only ever received a grudging acknowledgement from the academy.

[@Jon0387]

These movie awards haven’t been about best movies in long time, it’s been about what movies check the most boxes., for example: -Drama or musical -mid-twentieth century setting -current relevant social issues

[@lightningroy]

I gave up on the awards when Apocalypse Now lost to Kramer v. Kramer. Haven't wasted a minute thinking about this ever since. I know that Dune II was the best film I saw last year. While maybe the acting awards aren't so much warranted, I believe director, music, editing, SFX, cinematography should be locks, and a top contender for best film. Just not worth expending brain cells wondering about it.

[@gregorygreenwood-nimmo4954]

Like Elaine, I have plenty of issues with Villeneuve's version of Dune, but that doesn't make the Academy's willful refusal to pay the slightest attention to these movies any less of a ridiculous decision obviously driven by the moronic genre snobbery of the Oscars.

[@ZUGTFO]

Yep, been watching Oscars for over 45 years and noticed the BIAS against anything "Popular"

[@smoore6461]

The Oscars get less viewership than any of the moves who did not get nominations. The Oscars have lost any and all relevance. I have my issues with Villeneuve's lack of understanding of Dune as a story, but even as a Science Fiction film director he should have at least gotten a Nomination. No one takes them seriously, no one watches them.

[@zardozspeakstome]

Hey Elaine, Annie Hall is one of my favorite films to this day. While my interest in Star Wars rapidly faded even before ROTJ, both were favorites of mine at the time of release (I also love CE3K and Alien to this day as well). But Annie Hall was extra special. In my younger days at the time, Annie H. was a great, humorous primer to the world of relationships between men and women, and I often think of it to this day in relation to that. That's my story, and as I said there are other genre films from that time I still love as well. But SW just didn't keep my interest over the years.

[@thomas6502]

I'm so glad to hear that Oscar got his own awards show! Being a little green puppet living in a garbage can behind sesame street is a really tough life for anyone. Also, we're watching Dune 2 for the tenth time (I think, it might be 12). Wow, like Star Wars did for the good-kid us'es, Denis' actual award-winning work does for the giddy excited kid in adult us'es. Can't wait for Messiah! (Feed the monster, get a bigger monster.)

[@tedball8677]

That'll preach sister. The Academy bowed out of _film_ celebration a number of years ago. Now the Oscars are about box checking, bottle washing, and button sorting. Not movies.

[@FikaBastardo]

Does anyone remember that disgusting scene in 'Annie Hall' with the lobsters? 🤮

[@patricknewton3005]

That scene was bad but the movie is still very good!

[@FikaBastardo]

@@patricknewton3005 La-dee-da! 😉

[@michelgasquet1]

Just gonna speed ball it here. The movie (as well as F H’s Duneiverse) has heavy Arabic influence. And you know who absolutely DOESN’T like anything Arab…

[@marknovak6498]

There were films shown to empty theaters nominated.

[@LikeCarvingACake]

Needed musical number 🎵Man to Worm, Worm To Man, Leto will be Emperor🎵

[@londomolari5715]

It was a long running joke in many comedies he starred in--Bob Hope getting an Oscar. Comedies almost never get noms.

[@Totalfreedomliving]

Dune pt2 is a perfect film.

[@LibertyOverDeath-27]

One of the many reasons why the Oscars has been irrelevant for years! How they snubbed this guy for the 2nd time is unbelievable. He's on a short list of true visionary film makers out there, like Christopher Nolan, and this is how they treat him. F those out of touch snobs at the Oscars.

[@mysticlegion8088]

Exactly, nobody cares about the oscars.

[@Sealhunt]

The Oscars are absolute Garbage. If they actually gave a damn anymore about real art, Dune Part 2 would freight train the whole damn thing...IMO. Josh Brolin nails it on the head.

[@willssecuritytips8129]

I believe the only times the Oscars got it really right with Genre films that came out in the past decades was with the Return of the King film and Silence of the Lambs. Otherwise when a Genre film comes out that is of excellent quality in several aspects the Academy throws them a token award (or a few) and then awards the major categories to promote some cause or viewpoint rather than artistic ability (in my opinion).

[@tommyf.7713]

Who cares about the Oscars? I don't think anybody cares what these nitwits think. I make my own judgments and listen to bona fide reviews, like your channel. I totally respect your reviews and news that you put up. Respect. Something these pompous asses in the Oscar world will NEVER get from me. Carry on with your awesomeness, Nerd Cookies! 😊

[@Mytro8533]

For over a decade the Oscars have been it's own joke and punch line. To the point you can walk up on stage, physically assault someone, not get arrested, and recieve an award after the fact.

[@quor2243]

Most styfy and fantasy films rarely win best film, director, and actor or supporting actor. They can win for everything else but... There does seem to be a clear bias, even before they became the norm in Hollywood, but now as it's standard in film making you think they would take some of the major awards...

[@AFSD519]

Thank you for reminding me why I no longer watch the Oscars. Just ridiculous!

[@OverworkedITGuy]

There a reason I haven't cared about the Oscars for at least 2 decades. Anything that isn't obscure indie drama or drama from a specific small list of directors/producers/actors isn't seriously considered no matter how good they are.

[@corujariousa]

Politics, special interests, networking and pure incompetence plagues the Movie Academy since its creation. We don't lack plenty of criticism and injustices over the years.

[@regis_red]

They would ignore altogether those types of films if they could because obviously they consider them not artistic. But they can’t because they are so popular. This is elitism at its highest. They even considered adding a “popular” or something category (whatever that means) at some point but it felt even more ridiculous it never went anywhere.

[@OMARI461]

Amelia Perez has a 2.3 ⭐️ average on Letterboxd. I’m gonna throw up

[@deloctober4369]

I stopped watching the Oscars in 1982.

[@marknovak6498]

One Flew Over the cuckoo nest was the first movie that won best picture that was designed to win awards rather than appeal to audiences. The original Jaws lost too. Between The Sting and titanic no biggest picture won best picture

[@skepticalsmurf]

agreed,speaking of snubs,l’m still pissed off about The Shawshank Redemption after all these years,l honestly think there should be separate Best Science Fiction/Fantasy and Comedy nomination categories 🤔

[@joserobertoalanisbaez]

About the logistics of the oscar the scope is really narrow, and a lot of movies fall through the cracks. Also only members of the academy can evaluate the movies, and usually those are people who have won an award. agreen in a list for the year is too big of a task, specially if you need to watch those movies. so the movies have to reach the eyes of the members, which sometime that determines the success in the awards. yeah I think dune part 2 suffer for 2 simple reasons: it's a second part, and also it was screen months ago. and the majority of the members in the academy are actors, so drama is unevenly preferred. fantasy, horror, comedy and other genres tend to underperform aswell.

[@timothymorgan1175]

Martin Scorsese is an example of the real Hollywood. When he called the MCU "not real cinema", he might as well include all Science Fiction and Fantasy films. It's not about DEI,or Woke. It's about the definition of cinema,and for Hollywood, Science Fiction and Fantasy is not cinema.

[@CinePhile_Girl_Mahira]

I think best picture is more than enough, cinematography and sound design as well. An hour was wasted on a forced romance that did not feel real at all, Zendaya was not the right pick. What makes her such an amazing actress is her ability to play such a grounded and realistic character like in Euphoria. This film needed the exact opposite. She came off as a sore thumb in an environment that was very well portrayed as a distance world with a distant culture. This made the actual exciting parts extremely rushed and honestly anti-climactic. I was disappointed.

[@humbleopulence]

@@CinePhile_Girl_Mahira I agree. The entire second half of part two ruins what both it's previous half AND the entire previous film, bare bones though it may have been, set up. Not only is the third act rushed, it's also edited like a series of vignettes (the entire book is adapted this way, as though it's all Vignettes of Dune) that barely have connective tissue to the previous beats shown and none of the weight and importance of the many elements of this world, least of which is the spice, is ever shown, spoken about or otherwise underlines, so that Paul's ultimatum to blow up the spice field carries any weight at all. For god's sake, if you stop taking spice, you die. Paul is willing to kdoom the entire universe by killing the command structure of the imperium, including himself, his mother, his wife, and his sister. None of this, and much more, even matters to Denis Villeneuve. It may not be why he was snubbed, but he deserves to have been

[@georgenikitin9565]

The academy isn't going to honor a movie about a 'white savior.'

[@darthcalanil5333]

It's mind boggling how it got snubbed. Of everything that came out last year, Dune was the single movie with "Oscars" written all over it

[@matthewche]

Annie Hall is a better film than Star Wars. Try comparing the screenplays. I never felt that until I grew up and realized what great cinema is beyond escapism. It also influenced all subsequent romantic comedies. Quentin Tarentino, for example, considers Annie Hall as a perfect film. Look it up. Plus, it was just Star Wars, not A New Hope back in 1977. Aside from that.... you are spot on with the bias against Dune.

[@patricknewton3005]

Agreed.

[@ADPeguero]

The Oscars just goes to show you that Hollywood only cares about "the message". Glad Denis Villeneuve doesn't care about "the message" and we saw that in both Dune movies which were magnificent. Hollywood culture is repulsive these days.

[@PhotoTrekr]

Yes, there is still a bias against scifi. And I said so when the nominations came out.

[@HBrooks]

hollywood lost its creativity long ago, with few exceptions. patting themselves on the back for remakes and sequels isn't very interesting.

[@annstillwell730]

It's doesn't matter all the Oscars will go to the Trans person and that transmovie. It's a given.

[@Goodcatt]

Kind of agree because Villeneuve’s Dune movies are masterpieces, but Oscar’s lost value and merit over a decade ago so no big loss from that perspective.

[@EnriqueC71]

If Denny would have had the fremen chant "The power of one" from Star wars The Acolyte during the final sand worm attack. Dune would have swept alll nominations.😂😂😂

[@HerbieBancock]

It was complete dogshit and not one person who raves about it being the best movie they've ever seen can meaningfully articulate any part of the story because it made no fucking sense.

[@tbirdparis]

Neither of Villeneuve's Dune films really deserve all that much awards attention. They're not particularly good adaptations, they mostly just stand up as flashy spectacle pieces masquerading as arty cinema. But that said, it's pretty wild to say this when you look at some of the films that _did_ get showered with nominations this year...

[@Icytouched1337]

That's wild...

[@behavior852]

Lord of the Rings didn't win anything significant until the release of it's third, and last, installment of the trilogy.

[@troffle]

> a long running Hollywood trend and reveals the utter disdain of genre films, especially science fiction and fantasy offerings I'm not saying there's no such bias, but hasn't a lot of commentary on this channel been regarding Villeneuve's Dune's SHORTCOMINGS?

[@medianvideos]

They ignore incredible art because The Oscars are now a political machine and nothing more. I don't even take notice of The Oscars anymore, it's a joke and very disrespectful.

[@erdemsekerpare]

academy is not what it meant to be. its just bunch of rich guys who only looks their pockets and uses their influence for years... but yeah with each year its weight gone significantly and majority of the sector doesnt even f about it anymore.

[@Omar_listenin]

It's hollywood's response to the election results. I don't take the oscars seriously anymore

[@MrJoshDoty]

I am not surprised, Dune 2 movie wasn’t all that good.

[@mishlenlinden]

I have to agree with you, and I think I'm not going to be watching the Academy Awards this year.

[@christopherbartley6400]

Because "The Message"

[@Slumbert]

Ennio Morricone did not win with Mission because of politics.

[@patricknewton3005]

Hold on. Annie Hall is a good movie though and it deserved that Oscar win.

[@beberivera7011]

I think this wasnt a snub. This movie didnt really serve what was promised. It was visually impressive though.

[@Jimmyduudah]

I'm not sure it did deserve better. I very much enjoyed the first of Villeneuve's Dune films. It was a great beginning to the Dune story. However, the second one seemed lacking to me. Overall I think I even prefer David Lynch's 1984 version of Dune... Having written all that, the Oscars are more than a bit of a joke nowadays. Getting an Oscar is no guarantee a film or a performance is actually good. It's becoming increasingly meaningless.

[@OceanusHelios]

It was a good movie, granted. But there wasn't any instance of great acting. There were no stellar performances. People will whine when they are really into the idea of something, but the awards and Oscars are based on ACTING. Duh. The movie was a smash hit, sure. It had a lot of great things about it, sure. But, the books as well as the movie are commentaries on politics and religion. It is the entire theme. Every character represents some kind of archetype or stereotype, including the main characters. It wasn't written nor intended to strike a nerve on somebody's heart strings, but just their brain strings or opinion strings. The material just isn't conducive to to what theater is. Material such as a Tale of Two Cities would have the same issue. The heroes journey in the story ends up with genocide. Tough luck, fellas.

[@cefalopodo5717]

the credibility of the Oscars has been completely destroyed

[@rickbase833]

I tried to watch Emilia Perez to see what the Oscar hype is about but got bored very quickly and stopped watching after 20 minutes. I don't get why this movie is so exalted by the academy. It's not good.

[@fredkelly6953]

With Emilia Perez being nominated for 13 oscars including best actress for a guy is all you have to know about the state of the Oscars.

[@Wheams]

Dont stress over this mate, it's a click, one that gets laughed at more and more every year

[@raygarcia5759]

You think that Star Wars should have gotten best picture? LOL... Dune 2 was a good film. But, NONE of the acting performances were oscar-worthy.

[@EricMorse]

Awards are for those who belong to the clique. That is the way. Awards are a joke.

[@LordLawwritesforfans]

Villeneuve is getting the recognition he deserves. He wants to make a female centered version of Dune. I still feel sore about the gender bend of Liet Kynes with the actress Sharon Duncan Brewster. While Brewster did a wonderful job with the material she was given WB missed an opportunity to make a show that would have followed the earlier lives of characters in Dune. The Problem, they’re mostly men. WB could have adapted the exciting materials written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson but Villeneuve and WB had to get on some band wagon cause celeb of focusing on women. In doing so they have done a disservice to women when they ought to have just followed Herberts books more faithfully. Had WB not gone along with Villeneuve they could have adapted the House series, House Atreides, Harkonnen, and Corrino, and made really exciting show on a more affordable budget than the goat manure that is Dune Prophecy. WB could have had a great show in those books but they had chase a cause celeb even if it meant the integrity of the source material. What does Villeneuve and WB get for this, an empty thanks which is what they deserve. I tend to hope that the Oscars do give awards to Emilia Perez because I hope the backlash will be swift and even political. It would do WB and Disney both some good to encourage that Emilia Perez win Oscars so that Netflix can take the backlash for a change as they did when Netflix had Cuties. And it would give Disney / Lucasfilm the opening to hire me so that Lucasfilm can begin to attract audiences instead of annoying them. As for Mr. Brolin I find his words empty, if he really wants to do something about the industry he works in I sincerely suggest he get in the car with Matthew McConaughey and company as they push for Texas to put up money to compete with Hollywood. Dune part 2 was a good film but it is no Oppenheimer, the movie it got out of the way of to have a chance at awards. And again WB has itself to blame for why their relationship with Nolan soured. Villeneuve and WB got what they deserve and fans and I have every reason to point that out to them and tell them to stop looking for Hollywood’s approval. Heck WB would be well served to pull an “All The Money in the World” on Brewster and have Villeneuve reshot her scenes with a man. WB would profit more by having Villeneuve reshoot the ending of Part 2 with dialogue from the book. Zendaya’s career would get a boost from such a change and WB still is being slow on making a teaser trailer with Momoa being made into a ghola of Duncan Idaho. Look I really want Disney / Lucasfilm to hire me so can make a lot of Lucasfilm’s rivals pay for their hesitation and their lack of integrity to source material.

[@NatHazel]

It’s all corporate owned. And how much are willing shell out for your award. Most of the audience isn’t actually there, they’re just filler to pad out the room and make it look like hundreds showed up. It’s absolute bullshit, but it’s true. Just take a look at Cyberpunk, use a little intuition and take it with a grain of salt. But it’s pretty damn spot on when you look at every entertainment industry.

[@clintonclay3158]

Not enough DEI, ESG garbage to get the award in Hollywood.

[@CaptainSeato]

Missing out on "best director" makes sense, because Denis's a hack. 😂😂😂😂

[@ALTRON3]

nah who cares about the oscars anyways. but im not surprised this didn't get a Oscar nod. sure its visually amazing but i find all the characters emotionally distant. Just cant get into it.

[@goatcheeseomlette]

Probably unpopular opinion, I don't think part 2 deserves best director nomination. Villeneuve didn't do a good job and let his ego get in the way of making it a good movie. Special effects, cinematography yes, acting some yes others no.

[@RobbieChance]

The movie really wasn't that good though....part 1 was the better film. Part 2 was a pretty big disappointment. The only thing it has going for it is 'spectacle' and even then it's incredibly drab and bland. Performances were great for what they were given.

[@napinthesun]

They are probably people who've read the books and weren't having it.

[@JohnDoe-pr2mf]

Needs to be said.

[@danieltallon4316]

Reading the book would assist in nominating a movie for best picture or best director? I thought they were cinematography awards, not literary awards. Thank you for opening my eyes to the truth. For that matter, Lord of the Rings should never have been nominated after leaving out Tom Bombadil!

[@gregorygreenwood-nimmo4954]

I find it very unlikely that the sort of genre snobs in charge at the Academy have read, still less understood, Frank Herbert's Dune series.

[@stsolomon618]

This reminds me of Lord of the Rings cause it took for the third film to win all of the awards. Hopefully Dune Messiah can sweep it.

[@JohnnyZenith]

Irrelevant to me. It didn't win awards for acting and this snubbing of great performances in fantasty and sci-fi mean I don't ever care. LoTR was the last year I watched the Oscars.

[@stsolomon618]

@JohnnyZenith okay.

[@vegankowalski5193]

Who cares. The Oscars are a meme cult.

[@vladmods]

Cinematography and sound design is fine. Anything else is really pushing it too farm. Dune Part 2 is really a weak adaptation and a mediocre movie.

[@pHaZe017]

seriously who still watches the oscars or cares about them?

[@marcp7314]

Using Annie Hall as an example of a bad Best Picture choice is idiotic. Perhaps you should watch the movie before you dismiss it.

[@borisnahalka3027]

who cares about the Oscars. I don't. Which movie will you remember 10 years from now? Dune. Dune films are there with LOTR.

[@ConkerKing]

Recency bias... Always a problem with the Oscars (of many others)

[@timber-rider]

Theater nerds aren't into sci-fi? Big surprise right! 😂

[@countfloydschillerhorrorth2090]

Yeah but dune fans deserved better too.

[@ekaterinastaneva9922]

Dune part two was much worse than part one, makes sense it has fewer nominations. There were better movies this year and they got nominations. If anything, Dune Part I was robbed.

[@Totalfreedomliving]

Dune 2 was superior in every single way.

[@MajusFederation]

Well many has claimed Dune is a White Savior Film and Hollywood is still pretty WOKE so this doesn't surprise me anymore.

[@northernpaladin66]

No, really, it was a bad film. Poorly paced, bad casting, wooden acting. A film that meandeted along making little sense unless you knew the book and then you get angry because it was such a bastardisation. Folk need to grow up and stip whining. Yes the Oscars are out of touch. Yes they have gazed so far into their navel that they have got lost. Yes the Oscars are performative identity politics but that doesn't mean Dune missed out because of that it was just an average film.

[@tyronestephens4896]

TBH, while the film had stunning, and striking visuals, the story was definitely lacking. Personally, I found it a bit boring. 🤷‍♂️

[@PaulChristianJenkinsJD]

Frankly, Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune' is not the hill to die on. Neither movie was that good. Example: When Feyd Routha supposedly hooked up with the young Bene Gesserit woman, WTF was that about? Also, the arena scene with Feyd killing the others look about as real as a comic book. The old 'Babylon 5' series had better special effects. The so-called music by Hans Zimmer was mostly discordant noise.

[@roaringsteelmedia]

Nosferatu was robbed