Exclusive: Steven Spielberg calls Denis Villeneuve's Dune trilogy his "favorite science-fiction movies of all time"
Exclusive: Steven Spielberg calls Denis Villeneuve's Dune trilogy his "favorite science-fiction movies of all time"
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Subscribe to our newsletter Steven Spielberg has high praise for Denis Villeneuve's Dune trilogy...
and it's absolutely warranted."Recently, I've loved the Dune movies.
They are among my favorite science-fiction movies, not just recently, but of all time.
Especially the second film," Spielberg told Empire.
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"I think [Part Two] is the best movie Denis has ever made.
I cannot wait to see the third one.
I’m sure he’ll show it to me early.
I’m such a fan of his."This is pretty high praise given that Spielberg is one of the most prolific directors, not just of sci-fi, but of all time...
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point blank period.
Since the third and final Dune installment isn't out until December, I'm sure Villeneuve will have no problem holding a special screening for his pal, or simply sending along a screening link.Article continues below Back in 2024, Spielberg told Villeneuve directly during a DGA event that the scene where Paul rides on a sandworm was "one of the greatest things I have ever seen.
Ever.
You made the desert look like liquid!"Interestingly enough, Villeneuve's next directorial venture is not another sci-fi film...
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but the new James Bond
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