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 moreTeens and Dune
A good proportion of teens seem interested in learning more about Frank Herbert’s Dune, especially younger ones in the prime demographic for encountering this science fiction classic. Oh, to be discovering and reading Dune for the first time – that experience certainly shaped my life! Following on from my recent presentations on the novel Dune to several junior high/high school classes (thanks to those who responded to my post about what to cover :), I wanted to report back on what teens had questions about and what piqued their attention the most. There were some basic questions like how long
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