Dollar Tree being only a single dollar on everything.
I didn’t know Dollar Tree existed further back in the years like the 80s. But, I didn’t discover the store until like late 2000s. That store was a godsend for my then mostly broke ass. Sure the quality of products could’ve been better and the food selection could’ve been better, but they were there for me and others who’re strapped on budgets.
And it was a good 16 years while that lasted. It is a little annoying at times to shop there and know it is no different than Dollar General and Family Dollar. But it could’ve been worse.
Dune and Arrival exist during this timeframe and they are amazing. I’m sure you can find smaller productions that are also good. Oh, I also discovered The Expanse during this time.
Obligatory Fuck 45.
Dune was confusing, cut some details, skipped some time, threw a ton fo universe building at me and god damn did I enjoy it in theaters. Excellent sound, excellent visuals. Dune 2 felt like a political slog, somewhat like Star Wars 2/3, with less action and more exposition. But you know I’ll line up for 3 on the expectation it should be a theater experience.
Can’t say the same for avatar after the water one, so it’s still possible I’ll drop dune if I still can’t figure it out in time
Perhaps reading the books years ago helped me. I don’t think it was needed but I was in love with that world already.
The writing is beyond science fiction. It’s like reading poetry while in love. Every line hits and every character feels significant, even the minor ones.
The movies brought that significance even more to life. I suspect that if you watched them a second time details would show that you might’ve missed the first time.
I personally love the way these movies are paced. I know where it goes and I hope it’s not only a trilogy. There is so much more for Villeneuve to show.
I’d say that after reading Dune then seeing the excellent movies, I can’t enjoy Star Wars the same. In case anyone missed it, Star Wars copied Dune.
I also love the Avatar movies for different reasons and I find people that criticize them to be mostly insufferable idiots that don’t know how to enjoy things.