Dune at 40: How David Lynch’s much-hated movie was ahead of its time

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Forty years after its divisive release, David Lynch's Dune film is finally getting its due as the visionary precursor to the blockbuster franchise reboot

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According to the article, Denis Villeneuve's critically acclaimed Dune films likely wouldn't exist without the foundation laid by Lynch's much-maligned 1984 adaptation
Though Lynch's Dune was slammed by critics and audiences at the time, the article argues it was ahead of its time in its ambitious scope and style, paving the way for the modern franchise

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David Lynch, Denis Villeneuve, Frank Herbert, Dune, Dune, Dune: Part Two

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