Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel, @dunemovie is officially in theaters. Denis Villeneuve's Dune adaptation is the latest chapter in the complex history. Explore the impact of this prescient masterpiece. wired.trib.al/D7TBgqD #Duneweek #DuneMovie 1/8
WIRED spoke with the director to talk about splitting the Dune book into two films, updating the story for modern audiences, and how massive tentpole movies are “beasts.” Read the full interview. wired.trib.al/BhabL3N 2/8
Fans have waited 56 years for the kind of Dune adaptation Villeneuve has crafted. But as the movie notes in its final moments, it is “only the beginning.” Moviegoers will have to practice some patience as they wait for part 2 of the story. wired.trib.al/O1jIB7d 3/8
Worn by the inhabitants of the desert planet Arrakis, stillsuits capture any moisture that leaves the body and recycle it back into drinkable water. While stillsuits are impossible in the real word— it’s still cool to deconstruct. wired.trib.al/MEjF587 4/8
And speaking of deserts, regardless of your feelings about Burning Man, know this: The playa, somewhat ironically, owes its existence to 'Dune'. wired.trib.al/TtuX00H 5/8
Although it wasn’t his intention, Herbert actually came up with a pretty genius pair of menstrual underwear. wired.trib.al/fFVKXaE 6/8
Sci-fi still influences those in the military. The novel Dune warns not to rely too much on technology. The age of digital warfare is forcing the US military to take a hard look at their strategies. wired.trib.al/3PezBcF 7/8
Subscribe to WIRED for less than $1 per month and get unlimited access to our longform features, buying guides, and tech news wired.trib.al/BMxcvq 8/8
• • •
Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to
force a refresh
