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Dune with John Hodgman

Blank Check with Griffin & David

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Nostalgia and Dune: Marketing and Adaptations

This chapter explores the nostalgic marketing around the Dune franchise, reminiscing about memorabilia that engaged young fans. The speakers humorously critique various adaptations of Dune, including the commercialization of the storyline through games like Monopoly, while reflecting on sound design and directorial challenges in film adaptations. Through a lighthearted dialogue, they acknowledge the legacy of the Dune series, contrasting the contributions from David Lynch and Denis Villeneuve.

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