Beware the Messiah: Dune and the Power of Faith
What is missing from the Dune films is the complexity of religion and humanity depicted by Frank Herbert in the novels.

What is missing from the Dune films is the complexity of religion and humanity depicted by Frank Herbert in the novels.

If anyone is inclined to take away from this film the message that men shouldn’t listen to women because they’re shameless manipulators, then they’ve missed the point.

Like Paul in Dune, we can fall into the trap of moral expediency—the temptation to care more about winning than about holiness and humble service.

After myriad COVID-related delays, it’s finally here: the long-awaited adaptation of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi opus, Dune.

Wade and Kevin sit down to review the new sequel to Ridley Scott’s classic Blade Runner and awards-season hopeful, Marshall.

Wade and Kevin discuss the divisive “Sicario” as well as their Top 5 movies and moments from cinematographer Roger Deakins.

Sicario is one of the best, most thrilling films of the year.
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