DUNE Cinema Intro + Q&A | TIFF 2021

The team behind DUNE in conversation with TIFF following its premiere at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival. Denis Villeneuve’s much-anticipated retelling of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi epic stars Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, and Zendaya.
The 46th Toronto International Film Festival runs September 9 to 18, 2021. For more, visit tiff.net.
Timothée Chalamet leads a remarkable cast in one of the most anticipated films of the year. Adapting Frank Herbert’s legendary novel for a true big-screen experience, Denis Villeneuve confirms his status as that rarest of artists, a visionary maker of blockbusters. DUNE delivers a complete immersion into new, spectacular worlds.
Paul Atreides (Chalamet) is heir to the throne that governs the most important planet in the known universe, Arrakis. His father Duke Leto Atreides (Oscar Isaac) rules Arrakis, but the desert planet’s chief natural resource, a drug nicknamed the spice that gives its users superhuman powers, makes it the target of violent battles and the constant threat of political treachery. House Atreides will need the help of the Fremen people in the desert, but they insist on their own autonomy. The desert has its own predators as well - gargantuan, merciless sandworms. Paul, who has been raised in a bubble of privilege, now stands at the moment when he must prepare himself for leadership and for battle.
Villeneuve propels DUNE through eyepopping action sequences set against dazzling vistas, always grounding what’s at stake in the emotional lives of his characters. Josh Brolin does terrific work as warrior Gurney Halleck, training Paul for the battles ahead. Rebecca Ferguson plays all the complex nuances of Lady Jessica, a character expanded and given more depth here than in the novel. And just watch Zendaya work in her role as a Fremen desert warrior. From start to finish, DUNE is awe-inspiring - and it’s just the beginning.
Denis Villeneuve was born in Gentilly, Quebec, and studied film at l’Université du Québec à Montréal. His feature Polytechnique (09) received nine Genie Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. His other acclaimed features include Un 32 août sur terre (98), Maelström (00), Incendies (10), Prisoners (13), Enemy (13), Sicario (15), and Arrival (16), all of which played the Festival, and Blade Runner 2049 (17). Dune (21) is his latest film.

[@samrrattt3013]

Watching Dune was the greatest cinematic experience I ever had.

[@akhiltrc9708]

You know it’s awesome when the director is recognised as the true star of a movie. Along with Nolan, I think Denis V is the only other director’s name that gets the high budget movie hyped.

[@champagnepapi66]

He's an incredible filmaker no doubt, but he doesnt have Nolan's box office track record. I love denis but I don't think his name sells the movie to the general public like Christopher Nolan does.

[@jamalway5457]

@@champagnepapi66 true, but it’s insane that after Blade Runner bombed he was given another big budget film, simply based on his talent and the industry’s respect for him

[@akhiltrc9708]

@Anonymus X Snyder to an extend, sure. For the others you mentioned, the star power in the movie definitely overpowers the director’s name; the posters and trailers alludes to their names to make a sell, like, a Martin Scorsese film or a James Cameron production; but the hype for a Nolan/Denis V movie around the world is purely based on them, despite whoever’s starring in it. The studio, too, trusts them, even after financial disappointments, because they know they make masterpieces or at the least, a theatrical experience, which will be recognised industry-wide.

[@shadowplayfilms7963]

@@akhiltrc9708 you're right. Nolan from Memento and on became the star of his movies. Denis from Prisoners and on. Nolan is leaps and bounds above Denis in terms of commercial name power, Denis however is on his way. If Dune make 800 mill plus, and garners critical acclaim he will take the crown as king of modern American cinema. Nolan is on the down down with his latest critical and commercial failure. However you're wrong abt Scorsese, he's someone who nowadays is the star of his movie. Like Denis, Marty became a revered auter starting with Mean Streets which is an iconic indie film that was a smash hit box office and critically, then Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, to name a few. Goodfellas perhaps put him on the map on worldwide commercial level.

[@shadowplayfilms7963]

@@akhiltrc9708 James cameron is also a household name powerhouse director that gets asses in seats. Hes the only director to make two films that consecutively grossed over 2 billion dollars, and holds the top spot for highest grossing movie of all time. I will agree that Nolan is an anomaly, he has a cult following that guarantees a minimum 100-200 million, and is undeniably one of the most original imaginative Hollywood directors. His box office magic has literally never existed besides perhaps Steven Spielberg. So putting Denis and Nolan together isn't quite accurate. But I can see why you draw the connection.

[@abhishekab0]

arrival,br2049 and now dune, denis villenueve is on a winning streak

[@ibanez9179]

Almost every other director makes movies every 3 years, Villeneuve did prisoners 2013 Enemy 2013 Sicario 2015 Arrival 2016 Blade Runner 2049 (2017) Dune 2020 And every movie is great or masterpiece

[@ToTunez]

@@ibanez9179 dont miss out Incendies. Dude literally the best director of last decade

[@ibanez9179]

@@ToTunez i watched it,but is too morbid For me And shocking movie.

[@Stayfocused99]

@@ibanez9179 I would reccomend a movie called old boy, that one is a true comfort movie.

[@cyrussmith4744]

Honestly the guy has hardly make a bad movie since Polytechnique (if he has at all)

[@joaovictorkelima2551]

i deeply adore u, Denis

[@raphfilms6243]

Me too!! He is my favorite director. Dune inspired me to be a filmmaker! I just released my new film!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pISmZaOqipxsY5o

[@ubermensch8022]

Deeply, deeply.

[@heatherbukowski2102]

Denis is funny! He usually sounds serious but he's hilarious. "I dress as Lady Jessica..."

[@ZionZah]

God I wish I had the luck to live where IMAX is an option, just watched the film on regular big screen and it's an incredible experience. Denis ouperformed himself and the whole cast was incredible

[@NoVACorpsGaming]

Me and my friend are going to travel to see it in imax, we saw it in a regular cinema and we can’t get enough!

[@tamie341]

Dune in Imax blew my mind!

[@richardtyson100]

what a shame. you can really tell the film was designed for imax. if anything just for a the audio. the film basically maxes out the speakers in some of the bigger moments and it's very impactful.

[@reclusiarchgrimaldus1269]

Careful how you say that name

[@slammajamma5435]

I read Dune in 1980. I have been waiting for this film all my life. I believe M. Villeneuve’s version will realize what I imagined as I read the book. It is very important to me that the film honours the core principles of the book & that it understands Herbert’s themes & characterizations. I trust M. Villeneuve to tell the Dune story properly because I believe he respects the art & he respects the work of others. This isn’t about his vision of Dune it’s about how he envisioned Dune as a 13 year old, his eyes swallowing up Frank Herbert’s universe just as it was for anyone who read the book at that age or any age. You fall in love with great books & Dune certainly qualifies, it must be respected for all that it is.

[@MatteBlacke]

I believe in him too. I haven’t seen it yet and I don’t care if it’s the same as the books. (I love Lynch’s Dune too) I just wanna be in that world

[@finze1]

What did you think?

[@Saukingalpha]

Damn how old are you sir?

[@tamie341]

It was amazing guys

[@kuryamtl]

I rarely see movies in Imax, but for this I am definitely going to watch it in that format. I hope people watch it in theatres and not on HBO max. We really need a Part 2, and for that to happen, we need enough people to watch it in theatres.

[@bluebear57]

ditto. this is the first movie where a) I want to see in theaters during a pandemic and b) see it in imax

[@alexandersalmas21]

Fortunately, WB recently said that high HBO Max viewing can offset underperforming box office numbers. It is still best to see it in IMAX, or any theater, but at least WB is a little more understanding of the situation.

[@mdchiesi]

I also heard that WB is hopeful about HBO Max numbers, which is a good sign. I personally checked with the family budget and I'll be seeing this in IMAX at least once for sure, and subscribe to HBO Max too so I can enjoy it at home for a good month.

[@raphfilms6243]

Dune inspired me to be a filmmaker! I just released my new film!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pISmZaOqipxsY5o

[@HawkFest]

@@mdchiesi Anyways it has already surpassed expectations at the box office: we'll get a part 2. Bravo Denis

[@Cochmazh]

I watched it today. What a incredible movie. If we dont get a part II I will be very upset.

[@neilrussell6714]

Without spoiling anything, could you tell me what you really liked about it? Was it as epic and massive as they marketed? And how were the performances by everyone? I like timothee chalamet but his acting seemed kind of bland in the trailer. Was it worth the hype?

[@Cochmazh]

@@neilrussell6714 The soundtrack, The acting, The Cinematography, The writing, The atmosphere. It truly takes you on a journey to another planet. It was very immersive.

[@Cochmazh]

Timothee and Rebecca gave and absolute incredible performance. Timothee must be the best and most talented young actor working today. He is going to be the next big male actor superstar.

[@neilrussell6714]

@@Cochmazh wow that’s amazing! I’m glad to hear he did such a great job. For me, Timothee Chalamet and Dev Patel are the two best actors of their generation under 30. Chalamet’s definitely going places and I can’t wait for DUNE 🔥. Thank you for responding :)

[@beltenebrosgr1904]

Happy you liked it and that it really is that good. Please talk to friends and relatives about it... and if you really liked it watch it again!. Most probably the only way to secure a part II will be enough money on the box office... :)

[@JeffreyBernabe]

wow greenhouse scene is cut.. really need that Director's Cut or deleted scene feature in blu ray

[@Stayfocused99]

one of the best parts in the book

[@rawbeanuk]

@@Stayfocused99 Can't tell, are you joking? I'm halfway through re-reading and that's not even top five best bits of the book so far. I mean, maybe you think the secret message from Lady Margot Fenring is super cool, but I'd literally forgotten the Fenrings even existed before re-reading.

[@jlow532]

great part in the book hope we get extended version like LOTR

[@Stayfocused99]

@@rawbeanuk As can you see its a subjective matter amigo, Reason why i like that part soo much is because of how jessica discovours the in build garden, the way she walks up the spiral stairs finds the sealed door and once that door opens up and moisture hits her face , the way those sprinklers are described just everything about that part is amazing, whole arrakis knows nothing about such waste of water yet there is a garden inside a Rulers house, I don't know the fact that the actress who plays Jessica she herself finds it amazing should tell all you need to know. Again its subjective and yes the whole book has amazing sequnces.

[@porkmilk8984]

No dinner scene either. Too many epic expansive shots of nature with screaming as the background music or bagpipes blaring.

[@erikaeun6698]

우아하고 지적인데 수줍은 최고의 감독! 드니 빌뇌브ㅠ 같이 작품한 배우들이나 스탭들 너무 부럽습니다...ㅠ 나도 아무거나 끼어서 옆에서 작품만드는거 봤으면ㅜㄴ

[@falkofscrum]

Just saw the film a couple of hours ago. It's incredible - loooong, but incredible

[@paulkirjonen1226]

Saw it in Moscow recently. It is just amazing how much love, inspiration and fanboy energy went into every set piece, every frame, every second of this film. Very few films have this, let alone blockbusters. It has this ominous-yet-elated dreamlike feel to it that just glues you to your seat. As a huge fan of the books, I could't have dreamt of a better adaptation. Just bravo.

[@gutspillage]

And not long enough!

[@yutaniskynet2653]

Long? Lmfao stop.

[@falkofscrum]

@@yutaniskynet2653 let me change that: I think the first 90 minutes flew by, and then the pacing started to drag for the last hour. I'm not saying it was bad, just that it felt long at the end

[@porkmilk8984]

I didn't like the sound. Plenty of spots where it was grating, with weird high pitch screaming. The two instances of shite bag pipe type sound. I hate the shitty hunter seeker. Hell the scify miniseries from years ago and less funding had a similar crappy cgi hunter seeker. The shitty cgi mouse. . . I really hated Jessica in this. No chemistry between her and Leto for me. And the multiple instances of blubbery crying from her. One of my favorite literary characters destroyed. It was like he spent way too much time on the big epic nature scenes and montages. Pair all of that back and give us the dinner scene after arriving on Dune. I felt with so little time on the characters and their interactions several felt 2 dimensions to me.

[@vahek.6187]

Dune is a movie I watched in IMAX, then went to see it again in IMAX a couple days later. I had to experience it twice. Beautiful & interesting interpretation of Frank Herbert's Dune. Thank you Denis Villeneuve for this truly magical experience.

[@Norreil]

Timothee ‘s Paul is just so great . He is really a great actor in his generation

[@MatteBlacke]

I’m really looking forward to seeing it!

[@modernly]

denis villeneuve can be such a jokester, i love it. and rebecca ferguson, i love her too

[@musicallynerdy8860]

Heads up, there are spoilers at 27:12-27:55

[@spencerstrowbridge5581]

Thanks🙏🏼

[@jamesrmore]

Thank God, I’m die-ing to see this movie.

[@vayunandanreddy4847]

Bro there's the whole story out there in the book form

[@eb2681]

@@vayunandanreddy4847 man, they released the novelization so early.

[@brianbarrett2487]

For a remake of a novel?

[@isabellasilvaalves1]

People need to understand that the actors payed to act, not to be fans of the book.

[@mupicap7927]

You kno the rule Patricia.. u stand and wave.. 🤣🤣🤣

[@coolbombprime986]

I can hardly wait to see it

[@DerFrischkopf]

29:55 "did you burn it?" lmao I love his humour

[@KnarfStein]

Rebecca Ferguson has such a chaotic vibe about her during interviews, so I'm glad Denis Villeneuve, although a serious person, can jump in and match her!

[@mdchiesi]

Love it. It almost sounds like the reading of the leaves scene was filmed. I hope we get the "5 hour version" of myth with all the removed footage for home consumption : )

[@majbrithoeyrup]

also with the dinner scene and some Gurney Halleck songs

[@toh786]

I don't believe that particular sequence was filmed. But there were indeed a lot of potentially good content which was cut.

[@FernandoRaulAstrology]

SEE DUNE IN THEATERS!!!

[@zippymufo9765]

NO.

[@zanvolcano]

#DENISVILLENEUVE, J'adore DUNE aussi depuis que le livre m'est passé entre mes mains. J'ai cherché avec énergie toute la suite de DUNE et j'ai toujours eu un immense plaisir à lire toutes les histoires et plus particulièrement celle des soeurs directrices. J'ai vraiment hâte de voir ce film grandiose.

[@robertmenga4614]

What a great job… Brilliant film

[@Aleksandar6ix]

Ferguson was here? Darn, wish I could have been there!

[@Mrs_Puffington]

I hope the deleted scene they were talking about is on the blu-ray. Sounds intriguing.

[@CaptainSnackbar]

Rebecca's dress is bind blowing

[@adamvalentino3295]

If only you guys can only hear when he speak french..he's more like an intelligent poet but hey he's doing his best by cutting short turn in English, i see that it's taking away a bit of his ease but Anyway he is a great Director and basically Love the guy ..

[@aaron4820]

I would read a whole book on Denis's made up Swedish traditions

[@andredaniel9540]

If I had a Dollar each time they mentioned "I Max" in any promotion, interview or review of this movie, I would be able to buy Dune itself by now :D.

[@Sk4M_.RangeroftheNorth]

If i did it too, we could afford to finance the second one.🤣

[@andredaniel9540]

@@Sk4M_.RangeroftheNorth Indeed :D, and shot on site since I will own the planet by then :D. I am sure we can take the extra budget to rent space with the great houses.

[@Sk4M_.RangeroftheNorth]

@@andredaniel9540 sorry bro, me and Shaddam had a plan within a plan about that planet. Can I interest you in a little beauty of a planet that just came on the market, its very hospitable, if you want adventure, it comes with it own varying temperatures and is host to a lovely race of military psychos call themselves Sardaukar and they love company. Soon to be home to the very Emperor i cut the deal with. Chaom contracts available as well.😂🤣🥴

[@PJB1995]

To be fair I don’t blame them, Denis more than any other writer/director/producer has spoken out passionately against WB’s awful business decision to release new movies in theatres *and* on streaming services simultaneously, as recent films like Black Widow and The Suicide Squad have flopped in the box office as a result of so many people having the option to watch it at home (whether on a streaming service or pirated, whether out of pandemic concerns or simply out of convenience) rather than in the cinema. It has also been this man’s *dream* for nearly half a century to create this movie for people to experience and enjoy on a *big* screen, to be immersed in the world and carried away by it, not casually and passively streamed on their phones/laptops whilst scrolling social media.

[@jeffcalderwood7109]

Denis is the greatest director of all time

[@Mike_v_E]

That title still goes to Stanley Kubrick

[@SupremacySinema]

Not yet. But he’s close

[@Largentina.]

Wow! So you haven't seen "Pootie Tang" by Louis CK??

[@sabojezles]

I guess Bergman, Kurosawa, Kubrick, Vigo, Einsenstein, Ophuls, Griffith, Lang, Tarkovsky doesn't exist. In my reality they are really good directors. Greatest Director of All Time doesn't exist. There are many greats there is not a single greatest. IF you say someone is the greatest director of all time is because that director is for you and maybe others but not everyone.

[@jeffcalderwood7109]

@@sabojezles my opinion of who the greatest director of all time is that Denis is the goat 🐐.

[@Suite_annamite]

@15:55: "Faire franchir de sa mère" is to take a great leap away (or literally, to "make free") from one's own mother ... and therefore, to be "franchised" in the most general sense is to have your own voice, to be able to cast your own vote, and ultimately to live your own life.🥂

[@tericklePlayer]

S'affranchir de sa mère

[@Suite_annamite]

@@tericklePlayer That sounds even better : Merci bien !

[@nakorwohbeta]

skip to 4:46

[@VariTimo]

That should have been three hours long.

[@KenTWOu]

TED talk Rebecсa mentioned at the end of this Q&A is "Christopher Bell: Bring on the female superheroes!"

[@barkley8285]

Christopher nolan and dennis villanueve are the best directors of this generation

[@DDR131]

Rebecca still doesn't know how powerful Benne Gesserit are.

[@ryanwilbanks2258]

Right? Imagine never reading the books and simply from hearsay characterizing Lady Jessica's role in the book as based on an outdated or old-fashioned worldview when at the time it was really progressive. The Bene Gesserit and subsequently the Honored Matres are hands down THE most formidable faction in the Dune universe, NO ONE FUCKS WITH THEM, and if they try they're swiftly dealt with. They're at the helm STEERING the direction of so many events in the Dune universe, it's crazy to me that this is even a thing. Talk about impervious to reality, read the damn book Rebecca.

[@JINORU_]

@@ryanwilbanks2258 Buncha nerds. Relax. Getting to the honored Matres is a lot of reading.

[@porkmilk8984]

@@ryanwilbanks2258 the multiple instances of her crying, seemingly always on the edge emotionally. . . I wanted to like this movie and it was decent but honestly it was a major let down for me. The music and sound sucked ass for me. I thought with splitting the book we would get more scenes never brought to the screen. Leto's hallucinations as he walks in the desert with his father. Not in the movie. The dinner scene. Not in the movie. It was like there was less screen time for the characters and their interactions and too much scenes of made up crap like the ceremony scene in this movie and the long lingering nature shots. Along with a few montage like scenes. God Emperor is my favorite book and I was hoping in some way maybe this director would find some way to bring that book or Heretics and chapterhouse to the screen but now I don't want him to even direct the part 2 of book one. Just so disappointed

[@b_i_l_l_w_i_l_l_i_a_m_s_o_n]

@@ryanwilbanks2258 it’s pretty obvious how powerful they are in the movie. They are inserted at every single level. Calm down

[@GreatestGamer9000]

@@ryanwilbanks2258 calm down dork.

[@xanderkajani3607]

The tension between these two

[@disliked1390]

Oh man she wears that dress wowie

[@Sk4M_.RangeroftheNorth]

What did he mean by over an hour of extra footage just for IMAX? They don't mean you get an extra hour of the film just for watching it in IMAX do they? Or am i being thick and over thinking it??

[@Sk4M_.RangeroftheNorth]

@Ash 777 Right. Yeah i was being thick. Thanks Ash.👍🏽

[@ScottSullivanTV]

Over an hour of footage will be in the taller aspect ratio. Meaning it'll expand from the 2.39 ratio and open matte to the IMAX screen

[@VishnuZutaten]

A MONTH...A MONTH..AND A EFFIN WEEK...JUST KILL ME...

[@lilbigman777]

21:07

[@Kirmm]

Man we need IMAX theatres in smaller EU countries so much...

[@philipsode4168]

Holland has it

[@Annapurna818]

Could not get a frickin ticket for any showings.😠

[@agahnim0196]

For some reason, I find Villeneuve's shyness, and slight autistic mannerism incredibly charming.

[@zippymufo9765]

"Autism" is a mannerism now? 😂 Didn't it used to be a mental disability?

[@agahnim0196]

@@zippymufo9765 First, autism is not a mental disability, it's a spectrum of different mental conditions, affecting social behaviors and communication, inducing a vast array of possible atypical socialization patterns. It can also result in the brain lacking a "filter" to sort out information, creating a sensorial overload. Secondly, it is not a mannerism in itself, but yes it comes with a series of mannerism and physical signs recognizable, like fidgeting, lack of eye contact, forgetting words, delayed speaking, speech bursts, obsessive tendency towards specific topic. Being diagnosed with high functioning autism myself, i recognize a lot of those symptoms in Villeneuve. Not saying he is autistic, just that he has some of those traits (all of the aforementioned to be precise).

[@zippymufo9765]

@@agahnim0196 Then why did I just see a video of a autistic child punching themselves in the face? 🤔 Seems like people like you have co-opted the term to justify unusual personality traits? And of course to use as a defense whenever someone criticizes you-----"but I'm autistic!" 😃

[@islab2458]

@@zippymufo9765 xD "Why does my anecdotal experience of seeing a video of something add up to me still thinking you don't know shit about your own condition?" I dunno dude, why does it? xD My god, it really doesn't get weaker than this. "You people co-opted the term that was literally made for you!" xD "Why on earth do you think you know anything about how people might present as autistic just because you're autistic?" xD Jesus fucking Christ, you can't make this stupidity up. You literally took someone saying that autism can be cute and, because YOU think having autism is some sort of sub-par human experience, turned that compliment into an insult because you literally can't see it any other way. Pa.Thet.Ic. That is SO pathetic, dude. What's worse is you really thought you did something.

[@ALeaud]

@@zippymufo9765 You saw a VIDEO? Wow! That changes everything! I saw a video of a 3 year old playing piano like a pro. All 3 year olds MUST be great at piano! You idiot.

[@dinkogreen4175]

Rebecca has a weird vibe to her. Like she has her shields up at all times.

[@b_i_l_l_w_i_l_l_i_a_m_s_o_n]

It certainly couldn’t be due to the awkward format of standing up in front of a crowd on a stage wearing a revealing dress answering questions from a bunch of dorks

[@disierra-amado5596]

thats called being nordic... she has a nordic sense of humor. she is actually pretty funny...

[@ChrisS-tu4pj]

Is it me or does it feel like there's some friction between Denis & Rebecca in this interview?

[@jamesrmore]

Sexy yet sophisticated, are they married? English isn’t his 1st language but good job.

[@ALeaud]

It's typical Quebecois humour.

[@arn999]

They’re obviously joking around

[@jessica5497]

They seem just friends, which is nice

[@letmeknowhowthatgoes]

She's in character.

[@wealllikemovies5919]

18:17 I think he thought she said testicals :,D

[@southerncinephile6258]

Dune will have a”certain” audience

[@grantdillon3420]

Meaning?

[@jessica5497]

?

[@jessica5497]

Dune fans?

[@explicitw8657]

*eyes narrow* you got something to say?

[@brianbarrett2487]

Meaning Dennis fans. Dune fans like the books and accept that the movies will be what they are... adaptations.

[@liohobo]

23:56 WHAT AGE

[@aikaterineillt9876]

Yea, uh, there was nothing human about this film. Even the actors are the last people I would consider your everyday “human”.

[@ALeaud]

MAJOR SPOILER: There's a lot of sand.

[@ShishakliAus]

Rebecca is determined to think that her Jessica is less sexist than novel Jessica.... I guess we shall see

[@zippymufo9765]

The novel Jessica isn't sexist at all unless you're some SJW identity politics loon.

[@porkmilk8984]

Her version destroyed the movie for me. The weakest link. Crying blubbering, just shit.

[@xser4321]

Okay... look. I love Denis and I think he is one of the best directories of our time. Rebecca is also one of the best actresses around. I love what they do and admire their work. But this interview is extremely cringy and difficult to watch.

[@DerFrischkopf]

theyre joking around, Denis tries to make her uncomfortable

[@ChrisS-tu4pj]

Yes, it does feel uncomfortable to watch. Feels like there's some argument beforehand and that's why it took Rebecca such a long time to come on stage after being introduced.

[@philbc10]

Don’t worry. They are good friends. It’s just a typical Quebec sense of humor that we have.

[@alkaholiccc]

The chemistry is huge between those 2! They're having à blast.

[@b_i_l_l_w_i_l_l_i_a_m_s_o_n]

Rebecca is the best part of the movie aside from Javier. Timothy needs to thank the gods that he just has that look and maybe attend a few acting classes in the meantime

[@DarthStone]

Rebecca is like the big game football cheerleader trying to say something funny in the middle of the years biggest D’n’D game.

[@brianbarrett2487]

Cringier then the interview. You and Dennis friends?

[@Harlock2day]

I think doing Dune in two movies is only great if both are greenlit. If the Studio awaits to see the box office , in this forsaken covid era, I really wonder if I want to give them my money in the first place. I watch the first half of Dune if the end is guaranteed. Sorry Hollywood I just don't trust your men in suits.

[@isakdahl7054]

The only way it can be guaranteed is if you actually watch it…

[@b_i_l_l_w_i_l_l_i_a_m_s_o_n]

It would be insane for them not to do it. It will happen somewhere no matter what. I personally think it will make enough money not to be a problem but part 2 will happen no matter what

[@ldr540]

That's nice that you acknowledge the native land. It makes we wonder though, if Canada has lately become very conscious of the native tribes, why does Canada continue to have such liberal immigration policies which allow ever larger numbers of non-natives to move onto native land? Have the natives been asked if they want their land to continue to become ever more populated by non-natives?

[@zippymufo9765]

This is a cringy interview to be sure

[@jlow532]

that dress won't age well...poor girl

[@disierra-amado5596]

poor girl? lol... the audacity

[@allisterpaquette187]

Enough of the native land acknowledgements every time you pick up the microphone. According to this logic every youtuber filming in North America would need to say this speech at the beginning of every video since all of it was native land. That's not gonna happen.

[@JINORU_]

Wat? This is a recording of a live event, not some rando youtube video

[@allisterpaquette187]

@@JINORU_ so now we have to say the land acknowledgement speech at every live event in north America? The wokeness never ends.

[@brianbarrett2487]

No just at Head up your Ass film festivals. Most people understand that colonialism happened.

[@ALeaud]

@@allisterpaquette187 I agree. Same with the whole "I'd like to thank God" and so on... God doesn't exist.

[@lukasgordon]

Seriously? Land acknowledgments are the least we can do. Indigenous people get so little representation as is, so if you can't handle someone taking a minute to acknowledge the land we're standing on, then that's your own problem. Also what is this constant obsession with "wokeness" just bc people are being respectful? It's one of the largest film festivals in the world, so your KZbinr comparison is a straw man that makes literally no sense

[@ZuShin]

What a horrible dress

[@beeebeeeto]

Rebecca is somewhat unpleasant. She might be hiding nerves behind performative arrogance. She was perhaps the weakest link in an otherwise superb film. Perhaps she lacks the intellectual capacity to understand the role or the multi layers of the work.

[@moejaime2654]

This movie is like lipstick on a pig . You ask why ? Well it's because because no matter how great Frank Herbert's book was it can't make the abortion called a movie look good ! Even the 1984 movie is ten times better by comparison !

[@disierra-amado5596]

lol ...

[@darksideka]

This film was crap, Lynch's version is still the best!!! This was boring soulless trash although Barons Brando impersonation was pretty close,

[@porkmilk8984]

For me it is the scify version that is still tops. Even given the cheese factor, the less money and some bad dated cgi, some of the costumes. For me the scifi miniseries is still the best. This version had really bad sound and music for me. The use of grating shitty bagpipes was beyond stupid. The several parts of weird screaming chanting wasn't for my taste. The lack of character interaction and scene time. . . If you didn't read the book you don't get the full impact of Yueh's traitorous actions. He is barely in it. Remove the ceremony scene and put in the dinner scene. More interactions in made up scenes with the characters. Yet another hype disappointment.

[@darksideka]

@@porkmilk8984 Agreed also thumbs up for Children of Dune

[@rayadakota1332]

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