"Jodorowsky's Dune (2013)" - The definition of audacity in adaptation
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*Contains spoilers for the Dune universe* Jodorowsky's Dune" is a documentary film directed by Frank Pavich that explores the ambitious and ultimately unrealized vision of filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky to adapt Frank Herbert's science fiction novel "Dune" during the 1970s. The documentary delves into Jodorowsky's creative process, revealing his innovative and avant-garde ideas for the film, which included collaboration with renowned artists like H.R. Giger, Moebius, and Salvador Dalí. Despite the project's eventual collapse due to financial constraints, "Jodorowsky's Dune" highlights the lasting impact and influence it had on the science fiction genre and the film industry as a whole. The documentary features interviews with Jodorowsky himself, as well as other key figures involved in the project, providing a fascinating glimpse into a cinematic endeavor that, though never realized, left an indelible mark on the world of filmmaking. ... There's more from the Strange and Beautiful Network! Listen to Rachel, Kate, and Hannah discuss spicy books, serious books, and everything in between (but mostly spicy!). It's like sitting down with girl friends to chat about hot book boyfriends but in podcast format! Listen now at Feast, Sheath, Shatter: A Book Chat Podcast Love Movies, TV Shows and Books in the Fantasy, Scifi, and Horror genre and want to hear more? Check us out at The Strange and Beautiful Book Club where Rachel and her husband Matt discuss all things genre related. Longing for a simpler time in the police procedural genre AND love Vampires? Matt and Rachel also review the classic television show Forever Knight on their podcast, Come in 81 Kilo. You can also:Join us on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/strangeandbeautifulbookclub/⁠⁠⁠Join us on Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/strangeandbeautifulbookclub⁠⁠⁠Find us on YouTube here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9ENwKdHrm57Qmu8L4WXwQ⁠⁠⁠
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