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Sat, 20 Jul 2024 17:27:22 -0700

Andy from
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DUNE and DUNE: PART TWO -- the course of empire

I watched these films recently.  They are unparalleled works of art from the
gifted hands of director/author Denis Villeneuve.  The films got me thinking: is
empire the natural course of humankind, or is democracy?  They say that George
Washington declined the opportunity to be king when he resigned his commission
as general in the Revolutionary War, prompting King George to call him "the
greatest man in the world."  Had George Washington known what scale of empire
were possible in the DUNE universe, would he have chosen the same?  I don't
know, but I do know that DUNE is a fantastic story that interweaves politics,
religion, war, and wonderful characters who debate whether the lead is just a
normal guy or the Messiah.  What a great couple of films.

#Movies 

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Sat, 20 Jul 2024 17:28:08 -0700

Andy from
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Course_of_Empire_(paintings)

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Sun, 28 Jul 2024 15:31:28 -0700

whiteguyinchina from private IP
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Have u reas the book or books? They are a rare case of the movies being better.
Have you seen the 1980s movie with sting? A classic

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Mon, 29 Jul 2024 07:14:48 -0700

Andy from
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@whiteguyinchinaTest I haven't read DUNE or seen the David Lynch version,
but I'm excited for the book at least.  The David Lynch version seems like a
joke compared to the Denis Villeneuve version.
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