Dune 2021: A classic gets its due – Kentucky Kernel - Kykernel.com
Despite heavy delays due to the pandemic, the 2021 film adaptation of Frank Herbert's "Dune" has arrived. There's no time to waste, and fear is the mind-killer. Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" is the second film adaptation of Herbert's novels. Unlike David Lynch's 1984 adaptation, this film is split into two parts, so judging it by the story is difficult. It also faces the hurdle of being both an adaptation of a legendary sci-fi series and the remake of Lynch's cult-classic. "Dune" is the story of Paul Atreides, the heir to the dukedom of House Atreides. It follows his journey on the desert planet of Arrakis as Baron Harkonnen, an ancient enemy of House Atreides, attempts to assassinate him. Arrakis is home to a desert-dwelling people called the Fremen, who worship the psychoactive agent known as Spice. However, Spice is also a vital component for use in interstellar travel. One of the first things you notice in the 2021...