Arrakis, Dune, Desert Planet
Princess Irulan: A beginning is a very delicate time. Know then, that is is the year 10191. The known universe is ruled by the Padishah Emperor Shaddam the Fourth, my father. In this time, the most precious substance in the universe is the spice Melange. The spice extends life. The spice expands consciousness. The spice is vital to space travel. The Spacing Guild and its navigators, who the spice has mutated over 4000 years, use the orange spice gas, which gives them the ability to fold space. That is, travel to any part of the universe without moving. Oh, yes. I forgot to tell you. The spice exists on only one planet in the entire universe. A desolate, dry planet with vast deserts. Hidden away within the rocks of these deserts are a people known as the Fremen, who have long held a prophecy that a man would come, a messiah, who would lead them to true freedom. The planet is Arrakis, also known as Dune.
I'm watching Dune on Sci-fi. Well, that's the only place it's ever on. It's actually Children of Dune--the new Dune version that my dad likes better than the old. But, I suppose being raised on the old, I still love it. Especially for the music; the soundtrack is amazing.
Right now, Leto is about to begin the Golden Path, Alia is murderous and tyrannical (so sad) especially because the twins are of age and she stands to lose everything, Ghanima is recovering from an attack in the care of Stilgar and Irulan, and Jessica has left for sanctuary among the Corrinos and educate Farrad'n, son of Winsicia.
(I feel sick and stressed, that's why I'm up btw and not working on my paper.)
YAY! He now embarks on the Golden Path. He always was the stronger of the two.
I think one of the reasons that I love Dune so much, besides the fact that it's just great, is how it reminds me of spending time with my father. We watched the old movie together whenever it was on--it was like an all-day event too. We recited lines together and discussed plot differences and implicactions. And when the new Sci-fi sponsored programs came out--woah baby. There aren't many things that my dad and I can talk about or even agree to watch on tv. We completely disagree on politics, current events, religion (well, not so much), and blah blah blah. But sci-fi books and movies are something we can do together. He's recommended some great ones and it's nice to share that with him.
I fucking love this show/movie. All the characters are tragic, gray, and complicated.
I have so many quotes from the movies that I want to include...
Alia:One day each of you will come face to face with the horror of your own existence. One day you will cry out for help. One day each of you will find yourselves alone.
All:I will not fear. Fear is the mind-killer...
I need to sleep. I can't. And I can't turn away.
"I'm so tired but I can't sleep,
Standing on the edge of something much too deep..."
There are so many problems. And Children of Dune makes the tragedy even greater. But I guess I'm addicted to tragedy.
I'm watching Dune on Sci-fi. Well, that's the only place it's ever on. It's actually Children of Dune--the new Dune version that my dad likes better than the old. But, I suppose being raised on the old, I still love it. Especially for the music; the soundtrack is amazing.
Right now, Leto is about to begin the Golden Path, Alia is murderous and tyrannical (so sad) especially because the twins are of age and she stands to lose everything, Ghanima is recovering from an attack in the care of Stilgar and Irulan, and Jessica has left for sanctuary among the Corrinos and educate Farrad'n, son of Winsicia.
(I feel sick and stressed, that's why I'm up btw and not working on my paper.)
YAY! He now embarks on the Golden Path. He always was the stronger of the two.
I think one of the reasons that I love Dune so much, besides the fact that it's just great, is how it reminds me of spending time with my father. We watched the old movie together whenever it was on--it was like an all-day event too. We recited lines together and discussed plot differences and implicactions. And when the new Sci-fi sponsored programs came out--woah baby. There aren't many things that my dad and I can talk about or even agree to watch on tv. We completely disagree on politics, current events, religion (well, not so much), and blah blah blah. But sci-fi books and movies are something we can do together. He's recommended some great ones and it's nice to share that with him.
I fucking love this show/movie. All the characters are tragic, gray, and complicated.
I have so many quotes from the movies that I want to include...
Alia:One day each of you will come face to face with the horror of your own existence. One day you will cry out for help. One day each of you will find yourselves alone.
All:I will not fear. Fear is the mind-killer...
I need to sleep. I can't. And I can't turn away.
"I'm so tired but I can't sleep,
Standing on the edge of something much too deep..."
There are so many problems. And Children of Dune makes the tragedy even greater. But I guess I'm addicted to tragedy.