Dune: Part One, or Spice World

Stu returns from exile in the desert of the real. Cole gets hype. Nicole is easily amused. Finally, a movie we like: Hints of oedipus, the corrupting nature of power, the difficulties of adaptation, flying above the storm and threading the needle, midcentury freakboys, representation and engaging with art, outer thoughtworlds, women in space, when 'realism' works, when the cgi doesn't suck, and oh how low the bar is in this fallen world. Thank you to our $10 Executive Producers: Isaac, Porridge Fist, Walt Lewellyn of The Black Casebook, Tropical Doves, Jim (shout out to Jim!), Tiaer, jprestonpoole, Sam, Lohik, bernventers, and Owen2.Fundraisers related to Los Angeles 2025 firesIf you can, please consider supporting these organizations in support of Palestinians or find an abortion fund in the US to donate to:ANERA (American Near-East Refugee Aid) PCRF (Palestinian Relief Children's Fund)MAP (Medical Aid for Palestinians)National Networks of Abortion FundsThank you for listening! Please consider rating, reviewing, and subscribing to our Patreon where you can enjoy special bonus content, exclusive Discord community events, and have your name added to our Credits Page. Production by Miguel Tanhi. Art by Zoe Woolley. Follow @MarvelousDeath for updates.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nicoleveneto.substack.com