The pleasure over Dune: Part Two’s March 1 arrival is constructing—a lot in order that different motion pictures try to capitalize on it. Christopher Nolan’s Tenet is returning to theaters accompanied by a particular tease of Denis Villeneuve’s sequel—however first, David Lynch’s tackle Dune can be getting its due.
Fathom Events, recognized for its limited-run particular engagements of older movies, is teaming with Universal to carry the 1984 adaptation of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi epic again to the large display screen on February 18 and 19. Though Lynch’s Dune was not met with something resembling the essential acclaim or box-office numbers of Villeneuve’s 2021 take, it has since grown to occupy a spot of honor on the “this is so weird, how did it ever get made, much less released on an unsuspecting public?” listing of cult-beloved classics.
Starring Kyle MacLachlan (as Paul Atreides), in addition to Max Von Sydow, Linda Hunt, José Ferrer, Sting, Francesca Annis, Brad Dourif, Virginia Madsen, Sean Young, Dean Stockwell, and Patrick Stewart, Dune additionally options creatures by three-time Oscar winner Carlo Rambaldi (King Kong, Alien, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial). As a part of this restricted launch, Fathom Events can even be displaying a classic behind-the-scenes clip detailing the creation of Dune’s fashions, described by a press launch as “model unit supervisor Brian Smithies explains the unique challenges of bringing the models to life on Dune, from the uncomfortable weather conditions to the crude motion control ships.”
The spice flows on the Dune re-release Sunday, February 18 at 4 p.m. and seven p.m. native time, and Monday, February 19 at 7 p.m. native time. Find advance tickets and theater places on the Fathom Events web site.
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