This episode centers around the theme of vulnerability, from the main characters down to the acolytes. Check out my review of Dune: Prophecy Episode 4 at Dune News Net.
Read moreDune: Prophecy Episode 3 Review
Episode 3 of Dune: Prophecy slows down for flash-back backstories. It felt quite similar to Game of Thrones, which I like, but I missed the political intrigue and pacing of the first two episodes. Check out my review of Episode 3 at DuneNewsNet.
Read moreDune: Prophecy Episode 2 Review
We’re getting a fuller picture of the Sisterhood in Episode 2 of Dune: Prophecy, from loyalty to Other Memory. Who will win in this tug-of-war for power? Check out my review of Episode 2 on DuneNewsNet.
Read moreDune: Prophecy Episode 1 Review
The Dune: Prophecy TV series has begun airing on HBO! Check out my reviews of each episode on Dune News Net. Episode 1 Review
Read moreInterview on Machinic Unconscious Happy Hour Podcast
I had a great discussion with Cooper and Taylor on the Machinic Unconscious Happy Hour podcast. We covered all sorts of topics relating to Dune, from how my books came to be, our favorite books in the Dune series, and some deeper theoretical perspectives based on our academic backgrounds. And of course we had to talk about the recent film adaptations. I’ve got new angles to think about in future Dune scholarship, and hopefully listeners find something interesting to pick up on as well. Check out the episode “Kara Kennedy – Dune: A Critical Companion” on YouTube, Spotify, Soundcloud, or
Read moreCommentary in Variety article on Middle Eastern and North African Influences in Dune: Part Two
Sharareh Drury in ‘Dune 2’ Criticized for Lack of Middle Eastern and North African Inclusion and Influences: ‘A Missed Opportunity’ addresses the Dune: Part Two film’s treatment of Middle Eastern and North African elements and Islamic culture, casting, and the missed opportunity to adapt Herbert’s novel Dune in a way that involved and represented marginalized communities. I appreciated the opportunity to provide background and commentary about the Fremen and their depiction in the source material. Great quote from writer Khaldoun Khelil in this article: “The problem for the movies [and] the director’s vision and his perspective is that he did
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