One of David Lynch's best movies climbs the streaming chart following his death on January 15. The legendary filmmaker behind Mulholland Drive and Twin Peaks has died at the age of 78, announced by his family on January 16 in a Facebook post. Lynch was diagnosed with chronic lung disease last year, caused by a lifetime of smoking.
Despite his health condition, Lynch wasn't planning on retiring. He was working on a Netflix limited series before his passing, which could've been his last project. As Netflix CEO recalled in his Instagram tribute post, it was "a David Lynch production" filled with "mystery and risks," which was quickly granted a green light from the streamer, but the project was indefinitely delayed due to a series of setbacks, including Covid and Lynch's declining health.
Blue Velvet Climbs Streaming Chart Following Lynch's Death The Neo-Noir Thriller Is Undeniably In Lynch's Style
Released in 1986, Blue Velvet...
Despite his health condition, Lynch wasn't planning on retiring. He was working on a Netflix limited series before his passing, which could've been his last project. As Netflix CEO recalled in his Instagram tribute post, it was "a David Lynch production" filled with "mystery and risks," which was quickly granted a green light from the streamer, but the project was indefinitely delayed due to a series of setbacks, including Covid and Lynch's declining health.
Blue Velvet Climbs Streaming Chart Following Lynch's Death The Neo-Noir Thriller Is Undeniably In Lynch's Style
Released in 1986, Blue Velvet...
- 1/20/2025
- by Katrina Yang
- ScreenRant
“The Straight Story” begins like many other David Lynch films. First with stars flickering in the night. Then shots of a small town somewhere in America’s Midwest — green lawns and red brick buildings with industrial fixtures filling the background. Angelo Badalamenti’s mournful, string-laden score draws us in, emphasizing the quaintness of the visuals, while also suggesting a deeper pain at the core of this place. But instead of the psycho-sexual nightmares discovered in “Blue Velvet” and “Lost Highway” or the metaphysical crises faced in “The Elephant Man” and “Twin Peaks,” what we find instead is — as the title suggests — a very straightforward story, albeit one that’s emotional heft is far beyond words spoken and narrative unfurled.
From “Eraserhead” to “Twin Peaks: The Return,” and perhaps even earlier with his short films, Lynch’s oeuvre has always been consumed with love’s unwieldy power, not just in the...
From “Eraserhead” to “Twin Peaks: The Return,” and perhaps even earlier with his short films, Lynch’s oeuvre has always been consumed with love’s unwieldy power, not just in the...
- 1/19/2025
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
The first two "Dune" novels, which are currently two-thirds of the way through being adapted into a movie trilogy, are often seen as a tragic condemnation of hero worship. Paul Atreides (played by Timothée Chalamet in the recent films) starts off likeable, but by the time he becomes emperor of the universe the reader/viewer should already be wondering if he's fit for the job. This whole jihad/holy war he's doing sure gives us the ick, especially in "Dune: Messiah" when Book Paul casually mentions how his regime has killed far more people than Hitler ever did. I for one believe that killing sixty billion people is wrong, and you can quote me on that.
But the "Dune" series wouldn't be that interesting if Paul was a straightforward bad guy, which is why the common claim that "Dune" is a clear-cut critique of the savior narrative misses the mark.
But the "Dune" series wouldn't be that interesting if Paul was a straightforward bad guy, which is why the common claim that "Dune" is a clear-cut critique of the savior narrative misses the mark.
- 1/18/2025
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
On January 15th, 2025, we lost one of cinema’s most imaginative minds. David Lynch, the man who turned dreams into films and ordinary moments into something extraordinary, passed away at 78. For decades, Lynch showed us the power of storytelling—how it could be raw, emotional, and downright nightmarish, yet still somehow beautiful.
Lynch wasn’t just a filmmaker but an artist and a dreamer—and sometimes just a man reporting the local weather from his office. Born on January 20, 1946, in Missoula, Montana, Lynch originally studied painting before his fascination with moving images pulled him into filmmaking. His work often straddled the line between dream and reality, crafting worlds that felt deeply personal and moving, all the while confusing the hell out of even his most hardcore fans.
As with our Editor-In-Chief, Chris Bumbray, my introduction to his work came through Lost Highway, a movie that fell into my lap at just the right time.
Lynch wasn’t just a filmmaker but an artist and a dreamer—and sometimes just a man reporting the local weather from his office. Born on January 20, 1946, in Missoula, Montana, Lynch originally studied painting before his fascination with moving images pulled him into filmmaking. His work often straddled the line between dream and reality, crafting worlds that felt deeply personal and moving, all the while confusing the hell out of even his most hardcore fans.
As with our Editor-In-Chief, Chris Bumbray, my introduction to his work came through Lost Highway, a movie that fell into my lap at just the right time.
- 1/18/2025
- by Michael Conway
- JoBlo.com
Dune: Prophecy may not have been the thrilling spinoff that many fans were hoping for, but the show did a great job of expanding this on-screen universe by introducing many new aspects from Frank Herbert’s books that weren’t used in the films. Most notably, the show offered plenty of backstory on humanity’s war with the Thinking Machines, which is an integral part of Dune’s lore that Villeneuve’s movies understandably didn’t go into detail about. Dune: Prophecy’s Emperor narrative was ultimately too familiar to leave much of an impression, but the worldbuilding was excellent.
It’s unclear exactly how much of Dune: Prophecy will prove to be important in the upcoming movies, but the show could end up being a valuable resource for exploring aspects of Herbert’s novels that haven’t been needed in Villeneuve’s films yet. The first season has already proved this,...
It’s unclear exactly how much of Dune: Prophecy will prove to be important in the upcoming movies, but the show could end up being a valuable resource for exploring aspects of Herbert’s novels that haven’t been needed in Villeneuve’s films yet. The first season has already proved this,...
- 1/18/2025
- by Jack Walters
- ScreenRant
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David Lynch's debut feature "Eraserhead" was an arthouse darling when it was released in 1977 and, thanks to some enterprising film programmers, stayed in theaters for years on end, gaining popular traction on the midnight movie circuit. One of the movie's many fans was, of all people, Mel Brooks, the celebrated director of "Young Frankenstein" and "Blazing Saddles." Brooks, wanting to encourage Lynch's career, created his own production company, Brooksfilms, to fund his next project: a stylized biography of Joseph Merrick, known to the world as the Elephant Man.
Lynch's "The Elephant Man," while bearing the same oppressive black-and-white visuals as the surrealist "Eraserhead," was a curious Oscar favorite, nominated for eight Academy Awards. It was up for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Actor, among others. Sadly, it lost in all eight of its categories.
David Lynch's debut feature "Eraserhead" was an arthouse darling when it was released in 1977 and, thanks to some enterprising film programmers, stayed in theaters for years on end, gaining popular traction on the midnight movie circuit. One of the movie's many fans was, of all people, Mel Brooks, the celebrated director of "Young Frankenstein" and "Blazing Saddles." Brooks, wanting to encourage Lynch's career, created his own production company, Brooksfilms, to fund his next project: a stylized biography of Joseph Merrick, known to the world as the Elephant Man.
Lynch's "The Elephant Man," while bearing the same oppressive black-and-white visuals as the surrealist "Eraserhead," was a curious Oscar favorite, nominated for eight Academy Awards. It was up for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Actor, among others. Sadly, it lost in all eight of its categories.
- 1/18/2025
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
David Lynch, the undisputed master of surrealism and the uncanny, has left an indelible mark on the world of film and television. His works are characterized by haunting visuals, enigmatic narratives, and an unparalleled ability to explore the darker corners of human nature. Upon his passing, we hope to commemorate his lasting impact on the art of cinema with a closer look at seven of his most iconic projects, with my personal favorite, Twin Peaks, reigning supreme.
7. Dune (1984)
While Dune remains one of Lynch’s most polarizing works, it deserves recognition for its ambition and scale. Adapting Frank Herbert’s sprawling sci-fi epic was no small feat, and Lynch brought his unique visual style and atmospheric world-building to the project. Starring actor Kyle MacLachlan in his first collaboration with Lynch, the film immerses viewers in the desolate beauty of Arrakis.
Although Lynch famously disowned the final cut due to studio interference,...
7. Dune (1984)
While Dune remains one of Lynch’s most polarizing works, it deserves recognition for its ambition and scale. Adapting Frank Herbert’s sprawling sci-fi epic was no small feat, and Lynch brought his unique visual style and atmospheric world-building to the project. Starring actor Kyle MacLachlan in his first collaboration with Lynch, the film immerses viewers in the desolate beauty of Arrakis.
Although Lynch famously disowned the final cut due to studio interference,...
- 1/17/2025
- by Srabana Aich
- Winter Is Coming
Master of surrealist cinema, David Lynch left behind his legacy to remember him by, at the age of 78. Battling emphysema, a chronic lung disease since August 2024, the filmmaker breathed his last on the eve of January 16. Lynch’s death was then announced on his official Facebook page by his family.
David Lynch | image: Sasha Kargaltsev, licensed under Cc-by-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Meanwhile, as the world is paying tribute to the Oscar-nominated legend, known for his iconic creation of Twin Peaks—let’s take a moment to look at a few unknown facts about David Lynch. Moving past his years of service to the entertainment industry, let us check out 10 iconic facts about Lynch, to remember him.
10. David Lynch isn’t fond of cooking in the house
Considering the surrealism in David Lynch’s films it’s only obvious for the director to be equally bizarre in real life, and a...
David Lynch | image: Sasha Kargaltsev, licensed under Cc-by-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Meanwhile, as the world is paying tribute to the Oscar-nominated legend, known for his iconic creation of Twin Peaks—let’s take a moment to look at a few unknown facts about David Lynch. Moving past his years of service to the entertainment industry, let us check out 10 iconic facts about Lynch, to remember him.
10. David Lynch isn’t fond of cooking in the house
Considering the surrealism in David Lynch’s films it’s only obvious for the director to be equally bizarre in real life, and a...
- 1/17/2025
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Legendary director David Lynch, the director of films such as Mulholland Drive and Dune and the creator of cult favorite TV show Twin Peaks, has died, his family announced Thursday. He was 78.
“It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch,” the post on his official Facebook page read. We would appreciate some privacy at this time. There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.’ It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way.”
Lynch spent more than four decades working as a filmmaker, starting with 1977’s Eraserhead. His work included the sci-fi epic Dune, the acclaimed period drama The Elephant Man, and the surreal suburban mystery Blue Velvet, as...
“It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch,” the post on his official Facebook page read. We would appreciate some privacy at this time. There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.’ It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way.”
Lynch spent more than four decades working as a filmmaker, starting with 1977’s Eraserhead. His work included the sci-fi epic Dune, the acclaimed period drama The Elephant Man, and the surreal suburban mystery Blue Velvet, as...
- 1/17/2025
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
David Lynch, the filmmaker behind the iconic Twin Peaks and Eraserhead, among many others, died at 78 on Jan. 15, just days before his 79th birthday on Monday.
Lynch’s family posted an announcement on Lynch’s Facebook page on Thursday, alongside a photo of him with a guitar. The statement read, “It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch. We would appreciate some privacy at this time. There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, “Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.”
The post concluded, “It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way.”
In August, Lynch disclosed that he had been diagnosed with emphysema – a chronic lung disease – as the result of years of smoking. He...
Lynch’s family posted an announcement on Lynch’s Facebook page on Thursday, alongside a photo of him with a guitar. The statement read, “It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch. We would appreciate some privacy at this time. There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, “Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.”
The post concluded, “It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way.”
In August, Lynch disclosed that he had been diagnosed with emphysema – a chronic lung disease – as the result of years of smoking. He...
- 1/17/2025
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
David Lynch, who recently passed away at age 78, had been one of the most visionary filmmakers in all of Hollywood, having brought to the table smash hit pieces like Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive. He has also been credited for trying to kickstart Frank Herbert’s Dune universe in live-action through his own 1984 original film, though the results weren’t exactly all encouraging.
David Lynch. | Credits: Image by Sasha Kargaltsev / Licensed under Cc-by-2.0 / Wikimedia Commons.
But while he did try his best to bring Paul Atreides’ world to the big screens, some of the choices involved also had the mastermind reportedly developing a feud with one of the stars. This star was none other than Sir Patrick Stewart, whom Lynch ostensibly hated for a really long time following his last-minute casting in the movie, and the reason behind it was a bit too unbelievable.
Why David Lynch hated Sir Patrick...
David Lynch. | Credits: Image by Sasha Kargaltsev / Licensed under Cc-by-2.0 / Wikimedia Commons.
But while he did try his best to bring Paul Atreides’ world to the big screens, some of the choices involved also had the mastermind reportedly developing a feud with one of the stars. This star was none other than Sir Patrick Stewart, whom Lynch ostensibly hated for a really long time following his last-minute casting in the movie, and the reason behind it was a bit too unbelievable.
Why David Lynch hated Sir Patrick...
- 1/17/2025
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
The world of film lost one of its biggest, most unconventional names this week with the death of David Lynch at the age of 78. Lynch was one of the most singular filmmakers to have ever lived, and his is a filmography where that descriptor, "singular," really does fit. Lynch was a one-of-a-kind director, whose work was so unique, so head-scratching, yet so compelling that he was able to create indelible image after indelible image across stories set in the worlds of science fiction, suburbia, and everywhere in between. But what that also means is that David Lynch was among the most divisive directors. A few people have noted that Lynch's last notable piece of work was as the legendary John Ford in the final scene of Steven Spielberg's 2022 film "The Fabelmans"; his one-scene cameo is absolutely delightful, hilarious, and kind of as inexplicable as the rest of Lynch's career.
- 1/16/2025
- by Josh Spiegel
- Slash Film
Legendary American filmmaker David Lynch has died at the age of 78, it has been confirmed. The beloved director behind some of the most boundary-breaking works of cinema – from Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive to Inland Empire – had previously announced a diagnosis of emphysema that left him unable to leave the house.
The news was confirmed in a Facebook post from Lynch’s family that reads as follows: “It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch. We would appreciate some privacy at this time. There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.’ It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way.”
David Keith Lynch was born on 20 January, 1946 in Missoula,...
The news was confirmed in a Facebook post from Lynch’s family that reads as follows: “It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch. We would appreciate some privacy at this time. There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.’ It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way.”
David Keith Lynch was born on 20 January, 1946 in Missoula,...
- 1/16/2025
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
Kyle MacLachlan, who was David Lynch’s FBI agent Dale Cooper from Twin Peaks, Paul Atreides from Dune and Jeffrey Beaumont from Blue Velvet, took to social media Thursday to express his sorrow over the death of the filmmaker who made him a leading man across TV and film.
Wrote MacLachlan, “Forty-two years ago, for reasons beyond my comprehension, David Lynch plucked me out of obscurity to star in his first and last big budget movie. He clearly saw something in me that even I didn’t recognize. I owe my entire career, and life really, to his vision.
“What I saw in him was an enigmatic and intuitive man with a creative ocean bursting forth inside of him. He was in touch with something the rest of us wish we could get to.
“Our friendship blossomed on Blue Velvet and then Twin Peaks and I always found him to...
Wrote MacLachlan, “Forty-two years ago, for reasons beyond my comprehension, David Lynch plucked me out of obscurity to star in his first and last big budget movie. He clearly saw something in me that even I didn’t recognize. I owe my entire career, and life really, to his vision.
“What I saw in him was an enigmatic and intuitive man with a creative ocean bursting forth inside of him. He was in touch with something the rest of us wish we could get to.
“Our friendship blossomed on Blue Velvet and then Twin Peaks and I always found him to...
- 1/16/2025
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Filmmaker David Lynch, a true visionary known best for helming Mulholland Drive, Twin Peaks, and Dune, has died aged 78. Last year, the writer and director revealed he'd been diagnosed with emphysema after a lifetime of smoking.
Lynch said at the time he was unsure about directing again due to being unable to leave his home. On Facebook, his family wrote, "It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch. We would appreciate some privacy at this time"
"There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us," the statement continued. "But, as he would say, 'Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.' It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way."
Lynch, who had an eye for the unusual and extraordinary, made his...
Lynch said at the time he was unsure about directing again due to being unable to leave his home. On Facebook, his family wrote, "It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch. We would appreciate some privacy at this time"
"There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us," the statement continued. "But, as he would say, 'Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.' It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way."
Lynch, who had an eye for the unusual and extraordinary, made his...
- 1/16/2025
- ComicBookMovie.com
Best known to horror fans for surrealist films and television series like Eraserhead, Twin Peaks, The Elephant Man, Blue Velvet and more, filmmaker, visual artist, musician and actor David Lynch has passed away just shy of his 79th birthday.
“It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch. We would appreciate some privacy at this time. There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole,'” a statement posted on the director’s official Facebook page reads this afternoon. “It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way.”
Lynch recently shared on social media that he was diagnosed with emphysema, which greatly impacted his mobility, and he was able to continue directing only remotely.
“It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch. We would appreciate some privacy at this time. There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole,'” a statement posted on the director’s official Facebook page reads this afternoon. “It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way.”
Lynch recently shared on social media that he was diagnosed with emphysema, which greatly impacted his mobility, and he was able to continue directing only remotely.
- 1/16/2025
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Filmmaker David Lynch, known for his surreal and unsettling films like Eraserhead and Mulholland Drive, has passed away at the age of 78.
Lynch’s career as a renowned filmmaker, screenwriter, and artist was distinguished by his unique style, delving deeply into the human psyche with captivating, dreamlike visuals. As an auteur, he masterfully fused experimental film techniques, blending unconventional horror and avant-garde cinema with box office profits.
Related: David Lynch Dies: ‘Twin Peaks’, ‘Blue Velvet’, ‘Elephant Man’ & ‘Eraserhead’ Visionary Was 78
Before making his first experimental shorts he studied painting at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in the sixties. His foray into film began with a one-minute short he created for a contest in Philadelphia that led him to the American Film Institute, where he made The Grandmother (1970) and started working on the indie cult classic, Eraserhead (1976).
Lynch went mainstream with The Elephant Man...
Lynch’s career as a renowned filmmaker, screenwriter, and artist was distinguished by his unique style, delving deeply into the human psyche with captivating, dreamlike visuals. As an auteur, he masterfully fused experimental film techniques, blending unconventional horror and avant-garde cinema with box office profits.
Related: David Lynch Dies: ‘Twin Peaks’, ‘Blue Velvet’, ‘Elephant Man’ & ‘Eraserhead’ Visionary Was 78
Before making his first experimental shorts he studied painting at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in the sixties. His foray into film began with a one-minute short he created for a contest in Philadelphia that led him to the American Film Institute, where he made The Grandmother (1970) and started working on the indie cult classic, Eraserhead (1976).
Lynch went mainstream with The Elephant Man...
- 1/16/2025
- by Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
One of Hollywood’s worst weeks in years just got worse. David Lynch, the four-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker behind Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive, Eraserhead, Wild at Heart, The Elephant Man and others who also created the ABC drama series Twin Peaks, died Wednesday. He was 78.
His family posted the news on social media but did not provide a date of death.
Related: Breaking Baz: How David Lynch’s Vivid Imagination Was Sparked By What He Saw Beyond His Bedroom Window As A Kid
Lynch had been diagnosed with emphysema. Sources told Deadline that he was forced to relocate from his house due to the Sunset Fire and then took a turn for the worse. In an interview with Sight & Sound magazine last year, Lynch revealed that due to Covid fears and his emphysema diagnosis, he no longer could leave the house, which meant if he directed again, it would be remotely.
His family posted the news on social media but did not provide a date of death.
Related: Breaking Baz: How David Lynch’s Vivid Imagination Was Sparked By What He Saw Beyond His Bedroom Window As A Kid
Lynch had been diagnosed with emphysema. Sources told Deadline that he was forced to relocate from his house due to the Sunset Fire and then took a turn for the worse. In an interview with Sight & Sound magazine last year, Lynch revealed that due to Covid fears and his emphysema diagnosis, he no longer could leave the house, which meant if he directed again, it would be remotely.
- 1/16/2025
- by Erik Pedersen and Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
David Lynch, the trailblazing filmmaker and artist who made the familiar strange and the unfamiliar terrifying, has died at the age of 78.
“It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch,” according to a statement released Thursday on Facebook. “We would appreciate some privacy at this time. There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.'”
“It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way,” the statement concluded, referencing his cherished weather reports.
Since 2020, Lynch had been suffering from emphysema, which had left him confined to his house and relying on supplemental oxygen. According to Deadline, he was recently forced to relocate from his Los Angeles-area house due to the...
“It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch,” according to a statement released Thursday on Facebook. “We would appreciate some privacy at this time. There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.'”
“It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way,” the statement concluded, referencing his cherished weather reports.
Since 2020, Lynch had been suffering from emphysema, which had left him confined to his house and relying on supplemental oxygen. According to Deadline, he was recently forced to relocate from his Los Angeles-area house due to the...
- 1/16/2025
- by Scoop Harrison, Liz Shannon Miller and Paolo Ragusa
- Consequence - Film News
Director-writer David Lynch, who radicalized American film with with a dark, surrealistic artistic vision in films like “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” and network television with “Twin Peaks,” has died. He was 78.
Lynch revealed in 2024 that he had been diagnosed with emphysema after a lifetime of smoking, and would likely not be able to leave his house to direct any longer. His family announced his death in a Facebook post, writing, “There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.'”
The “Twin Peaks” TV show and films such as “Blue Velvet,” “Lost Highway” and “Mulholland Drive” melded elements of horror, film noir, the whodunit and classical European surrealism. Lynch wove tales, not unlike those of his Spanish predecessor Luis Bunuel, which proceeded with their own impenetrable logic.
Lynch revealed in 2024 that he had been diagnosed with emphysema after a lifetime of smoking, and would likely not be able to leave his house to direct any longer. His family announced his death in a Facebook post, writing, “There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.'”
The “Twin Peaks” TV show and films such as “Blue Velvet,” “Lost Highway” and “Mulholland Drive” melded elements of horror, film noir, the whodunit and classical European surrealism. Lynch wove tales, not unlike those of his Spanish predecessor Luis Bunuel, which proceeded with their own impenetrable logic.
- 1/16/2025
- by Chris Morris
- Variety Film + TV
The Writers Guild of America West and Writers Guild of America East have chimed in with their selection of the best writing among television and film offerings of 2024. The 2025 WGA Awards nomination announcement was delayed a week due to the devastating fires that hit Los Angeles and scorched more than 40,000 acres. The guild currently plans to stick with its Saturday, February 15th date for the awards ceremony.
Ceremonies will take place in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton and in New York City as the Edison Ballroom.
WGA Awards 2025 Nominees
Original Screenplay
A Real Pain, Written by Jesse Eisenberg; Searchlight Pictures
Anora, Written by Sean Baker; Neon
Challengers, Written by Justin Kuritzkes; Amazon MGM Studios
Civil War, Written by Alex Garland; A24
My Old Ass, Written by Megan Park; Amazon MGM Studios
Adapted Screenplay
A Complete Unknown, Screenplay by James Mangold and Jay Cocks, Based on the Book Dylan Goes Electric!
Ceremonies will take place in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton and in New York City as the Edison Ballroom.
WGA Awards 2025 Nominees
Original Screenplay
A Real Pain, Written by Jesse Eisenberg; Searchlight Pictures
Anora, Written by Sean Baker; Neon
Challengers, Written by Justin Kuritzkes; Amazon MGM Studios
Civil War, Written by Alex Garland; A24
My Old Ass, Written by Megan Park; Amazon MGM Studios
Adapted Screenplay
A Complete Unknown, Screenplay by James Mangold and Jay Cocks, Based on the Book Dylan Goes Electric!
- 1/15/2025
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
While Hollywood continues to reel from the devastating L.A. wildfires, the WGA is honoring some of the film industry’s best and brightest by announcing the 77th annual Writers Guild Awards nominees. The yearly celebration of excellence in film, TV, new media, news, radio, and promotional writing is always a highlight of the year, as the event brings attention to many hard-working individuals across a broad spectrum of entertainment.
Anora, A Real Pain, Challengers, Civil War, and My Old Ass are among the films nominated for the Original Screenplay category, while shows like The Boys, The Diplomat, Fallout, Mr. & Mr.s Smith, and Shōgun compete for Drama Series excellence.
The WGA plans to announce the winners on February 15 in New York at the Edison Ballroom and in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton.
Here are the nominees for the 77th annual Writers Guild Awards:
Screenplay
Original Screenplay
A Real Pain,...
Anora, A Real Pain, Challengers, Civil War, and My Old Ass are among the films nominated for the Original Screenplay category, while shows like The Boys, The Diplomat, Fallout, Mr. & Mr.s Smith, and Shōgun compete for Drama Series excellence.
The WGA plans to announce the winners on February 15 in New York at the Edison Ballroom and in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton.
Here are the nominees for the 77th annual Writers Guild Awards:
Screenplay
Original Screenplay
A Real Pain,...
- 1/15/2025
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Hit Man and My Old Ass join awards heavyweights Anora, A Real Pain and Dune: Part Two in the Writers Guild of America (WGA) nominations announced on Wednesday after being delayed due to the ongoing LA wildfires.
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Challengers and Civil War are included in the original screenplay category, while Wicked, Nickel Boys and A Complete Unknown are in contention for adapted screenplay.
Vying for documentary honours are Jim Henson: Idea Man, Kiss The Future, Martha, and War Game.
Eligibility rules excluded The Brutalist, Conclave,Emilia Perez,All We Imagine As Light,Hard Truths, andThe Outrun.
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Challengers and Civil War are included in the original screenplay category, while Wicked, Nickel Boys and A Complete Unknown are in contention for adapted screenplay.
Vying for documentary honours are Jim Henson: Idea Man, Kiss The Future, Martha, and War Game.
Eligibility rules excluded The Brutalist, Conclave,Emilia Perez,All We Imagine As Light,Hard Truths, andThe Outrun.
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- 1/15/2025
- ScreenDaily
Anora, A Complete Unknown, Challengers, Hit Man, and Wicked are among the 2025 Writers Guild of America Awards nominees.
In Best Original Screenplay, Anora and Challengers are up against A Real Pain, Civil War, and My Old Ass. The Best Adapted Screenplay lineup features A Complete Unknown, Dune: Part Two, Hit Man, Nickel Boys, and Wicked.
The nominations were announced Wednesday, a week after the guild postponed its scheduled Jan. 9 announcement due to the Los Angeles wildfires.
As previously reported, dozens of scripts — including several top Oscar hopefuls — were ineligible for consideration this year. A screenplay is ineligible if it’s produced outside of the WGA’s collective bargaining agreement or written by a non-union member.
The ineligible adapted scripts were Golden Globe champ Conclave (by Peter Straughan), Emilia Pérez (by Jacques Audiard), I’m Still Here (by Walter Salles), Inside Out 2 (by Meg LeFauve and Dave Holstein with a...
In Best Original Screenplay, Anora and Challengers are up against A Real Pain, Civil War, and My Old Ass. The Best Adapted Screenplay lineup features A Complete Unknown, Dune: Part Two, Hit Man, Nickel Boys, and Wicked.
The nominations were announced Wednesday, a week after the guild postponed its scheduled Jan. 9 announcement due to the Los Angeles wildfires.
As previously reported, dozens of scripts — including several top Oscar hopefuls — were ineligible for consideration this year. A screenplay is ineligible if it’s produced outside of the WGA’s collective bargaining agreement or written by a non-union member.
The ineligible adapted scripts were Golden Globe champ Conclave (by Peter Straughan), Emilia Pérez (by Jacques Audiard), I’m Still Here (by Walter Salles), Inside Out 2 (by Meg LeFauve and Dave Holstein with a...
- 1/15/2025
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Despite having to postpone its announcement due to the turmoil currently being faced in Los Angeles as a result of the Southern California wildfires, the Writers Guild of America has now released its nominations for the 2025 WGA Awards.
The Writers Guild of America West (Wgaw) and Writers Guild of America East (Wgae) have revealed nominations for outstanding achievement in screenwriting, television, new media, news, radio/audio, and promotional writing for work released in 2024.
Screenplays for “A Real Pain,” “Anora,” “Challengers,” “A Complete Unknown,” “Wicked,” and “Nickel Boys” were all featured among the nominees. Surprise nods include Glen Powell and Richard Linklater’s “Hit Man,” Alex Garland’s “Civil War,” and Megan Park’s “My Old Ass,” boosting their chances as Oscar voting wraps up.
For those confused as to why some films aren’t represented amongst the nominations, “All We Imagine As Light,” “The Brutalist,” “A Different Man,” “Dídi,” “Hard Truths,...
The Writers Guild of America West (Wgaw) and Writers Guild of America East (Wgae) have revealed nominations for outstanding achievement in screenwriting, television, new media, news, radio/audio, and promotional writing for work released in 2024.
Screenplays for “A Real Pain,” “Anora,” “Challengers,” “A Complete Unknown,” “Wicked,” and “Nickel Boys” were all featured among the nominees. Surprise nods include Glen Powell and Richard Linklater’s “Hit Man,” Alex Garland’s “Civil War,” and Megan Park’s “My Old Ass,” boosting their chances as Oscar voting wraps up.
For those confused as to why some films aren’t represented amongst the nominations, “All We Imagine As Light,” “The Brutalist,” “A Different Man,” “Dídi,” “Hard Truths,...
- 1/15/2025
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Anora, Challengers, A Complete Unknown, Nickel Boys and Wicked are among the feature film screenplay nominees for the 77th annual Writers Guild Awards, which revealed its nominees Wednesday to honor the year’s best in film, TV, new media, news, radio and promotional writing.
Winners will be announced February 15 during concurrent ceremonies in New York at the Edison Ballroom and Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton.
Today’s nomination comes after the WGA delayed its announcements from last week due to the impact of the devastating wildfires across Los Angeles last week. Several groups delayed their noms announcements in order to extend voting deadlines including the Oscars.
Last year’s WGA Awards saw The Holdovers and American Fiction win the top film awards at the strike-delayed ceremony, which came after the Oscars were handed out and Cord Jefferson’s American Fiction won the Academy Award for Adapted Screenplay.
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Winners will be announced February 15 during concurrent ceremonies in New York at the Edison Ballroom and Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton.
Today’s nomination comes after the WGA delayed its announcements from last week due to the impact of the devastating wildfires across Los Angeles last week. Several groups delayed their noms announcements in order to extend voting deadlines including the Oscars.
Last year’s WGA Awards saw The Holdovers and American Fiction win the top film awards at the strike-delayed ceremony, which came after the Oscars were handed out and Cord Jefferson’s American Fiction won the Academy Award for Adapted Screenplay.
Here’s...
- 1/15/2025
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has unveiled its nominees for the 2025 WGA Awards, highlighting a mix of familiar Oscar frontrunners, unexpected entries, and the creative reshuffling prompted by ineligible contenders.
Sean Baker’s critically acclaimed “Anora” is leading the original screenplay list, which many consider the Oscar frontrunner in this category. Another strong contender is Jesse Eisenberg’s “A Real Pain,” a personal, semi-autobiographical drama that has been a critical favorite this season.
The inclusion of Justin Kuritzkes’ “Challengers” — a romantic sports drama starring Zendaya — is significant. After its high-profile shutout at the BAFTA Awards, this nomination could rejuvenate its awards season momentum. Adding variety to the category is Alex Garland’s bold post-apocalyptic thriller, “Civil War,” and Megan Park’s sweet yet irreverent comedy, “My Old Ass.” Park, who won praise for her directorial debut “The Fallout,” is also a DGA nominee for first-time director.
The adapted screenplay...
Sean Baker’s critically acclaimed “Anora” is leading the original screenplay list, which many consider the Oscar frontrunner in this category. Another strong contender is Jesse Eisenberg’s “A Real Pain,” a personal, semi-autobiographical drama that has been a critical favorite this season.
The inclusion of Justin Kuritzkes’ “Challengers” — a romantic sports drama starring Zendaya — is significant. After its high-profile shutout at the BAFTA Awards, this nomination could rejuvenate its awards season momentum. Adding variety to the category is Alex Garland’s bold post-apocalyptic thriller, “Civil War,” and Megan Park’s sweet yet irreverent comedy, “My Old Ass.” Park, who won praise for her directorial debut “The Fallout,” is also a DGA nominee for first-time director.
The adapted screenplay...
- 1/15/2025
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
“Anora,” “A Real Pain,” “A Complete Unknown,” “Wicked” and “Nickel Boys” are among the films that have been nominated by the Writers Guild of America in the feature film category, the WGA West and WGA East announced on Wednesday.
In the Original Screenplay category, “Anora” and “A Real Pain” were nominated alongside “Challengers,” “Civil War” and “My Old Ass.” In Adapted Screenplay, “A Complete Unknown,” “Nickel Boys” and “Wicked” will be up against “Dune: Part Two” and “Hit Man.”
Eligibility for the Writers Guild Awards is restricted to screenplays that were written under the guild’s Minimum Basic Agreement or under related agreements from affiliated international guilds. That rule made many of the year’s likeliest Oscar nominees ineligible for Writers Guild nominations, including the original scripts “The Brutalist,” “The Substance,” “Hard Truths,” “September 5” and “All We Imagine as Light,” as well as the adaptations “Conclave,” “Sing Sing,”“Emilia Pérez” and “I’m Still Here.
In the Original Screenplay category, “Anora” and “A Real Pain” were nominated alongside “Challengers,” “Civil War” and “My Old Ass.” In Adapted Screenplay, “A Complete Unknown,” “Nickel Boys” and “Wicked” will be up against “Dune: Part Two” and “Hit Man.”
Eligibility for the Writers Guild Awards is restricted to screenplays that were written under the guild’s Minimum Basic Agreement or under related agreements from affiliated international guilds. That rule made many of the year’s likeliest Oscar nominees ineligible for Writers Guild nominations, including the original scripts “The Brutalist,” “The Substance,” “Hard Truths,” “September 5” and “All We Imagine as Light,” as well as the adaptations “Conclave,” “Sing Sing,”“Emilia Pérez” and “I’m Still Here.
- 1/15/2025
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
The 2025 Writers Guild Awards nominations have finally been revealed.
The original screenplay nominees are A Real Pain, Anora, Challengers, Civil War and My Old Ass. The adapted screenplay nominees are A Complete Unknown, Dune: Part Two, Hit Man, Nickel Boys and Wicked.
Top awards contenders The Brutalist, Conclave, Emilia Pérez, Sing Sing and The Substance were not eligible for the WGA Awards’ adapted or original screenplay nominations.
On the TV side, Fallout, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Shogun and The Simpsons all lead with three nominations each, followed by two nominations apiece for The Bear, Bob’s Burgers, English Teacher and Hacks.
The guild was originally set to announce this year’s nominees on Thursday, Jan. 9, but the announcement was delayed twice amid the wildfires that have burned large areas of Los Angeles. The WGA originally set Monday as its new announcement date before again delaying the news “until further notice.” The...
The original screenplay nominees are A Real Pain, Anora, Challengers, Civil War and My Old Ass. The adapted screenplay nominees are A Complete Unknown, Dune: Part Two, Hit Man, Nickel Boys and Wicked.
Top awards contenders The Brutalist, Conclave, Emilia Pérez, Sing Sing and The Substance were not eligible for the WGA Awards’ adapted or original screenplay nominations.
On the TV side, Fallout, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Shogun and The Simpsons all lead with three nominations each, followed by two nominations apiece for The Bear, Bob’s Burgers, English Teacher and Hacks.
The guild was originally set to announce this year’s nominees on Thursday, Jan. 9, but the announcement was delayed twice amid the wildfires that have burned large areas of Los Angeles. The WGA originally set Monday as its new announcement date before again delaying the news “until further notice.” The...
- 1/15/2025
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A lot of great movies, actors, and screenplays fall through the cracks during awards season as the Oscars race typically narrows to a handful of expected nominees. That's why it's fun to see what earns attention with some of the other more niche awards bodies. The Writers Guild of America...
- 1/15/2025
- by Mary Kate Carr
- avclub.com
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Dune: Prophecy season 1.
There are several major questions that HBO's upcoming Dune: Prophecy season 2 must answer following the Dune: Prophecy season 1 finale. Dune: Prophecy is a six-part series based on the 2012 novel Sisterhood of Dune, written by original Dune author Frank Herbert's son, Brian, and Kevin J. Anderson. The story takes place more than 10,000 years before the rise of Paul Atreidies, which is chronicled in Denis Villeneuve's Dune (2020) and Dune: Part Two (2024). Emily Watson leads the cast of Dune: Prophecy as Mother Reverend Superior Valya Harkonnen along with Olivia Williams as her sister, Tula Harkonnen.
The season 1 finale set up several major events in Dune: Prophecy season 2 while also proving how Denis Villeneuve pulled off a miracle with his two Dune films. HBO announced the renewal of Dune: Prophecy season 2 just days after the release of the season 1 finale, which is proof of the...
There are several major questions that HBO's upcoming Dune: Prophecy season 2 must answer following the Dune: Prophecy season 1 finale. Dune: Prophecy is a six-part series based on the 2012 novel Sisterhood of Dune, written by original Dune author Frank Herbert's son, Brian, and Kevin J. Anderson. The story takes place more than 10,000 years before the rise of Paul Atreidies, which is chronicled in Denis Villeneuve's Dune (2020) and Dune: Part Two (2024). Emily Watson leads the cast of Dune: Prophecy as Mother Reverend Superior Valya Harkonnen along with Olivia Williams as her sister, Tula Harkonnen.
The season 1 finale set up several major events in Dune: Prophecy season 2 while also proving how Denis Villeneuve pulled off a miracle with his two Dune films. HBO announced the renewal of Dune: Prophecy season 2 just days after the release of the season 1 finale, which is proof of the...
- 1/15/2025
- by Greg MacArthur
- ScreenRant
The world of Frank Herbert's "Dune" is full of prophecies, cultish religions, superhuman powers, and genetic experiments, all of which combine in the central storyline of the Kwisatz Haderach. The prophecy foretells the arrival of a man who can successfully undergo the mind-altering process that begets the order's reverend mothers -- a process typically fatal for male attempters. From the very beginning of the first novel, Paul Atreides is engulfed by the shadow of the Kwisatz Haderach project, and it proves too powerful for him to resist.
Is Paul the Kwisatz Haderach in "Dune"? Yes and no. Yes, he fits all the criteria laid out by the Bene Gesserit, but he also isn't the only person in the books to match that description. Unsurprisingly, the cult shaping all of human civilization from the shadows doesn't accurately predict how their big genetic superperson project will actually turn out. Paul isn't the last Kwisatz Haderach,...
Is Paul the Kwisatz Haderach in "Dune"? Yes and no. Yes, he fits all the criteria laid out by the Bene Gesserit, but he also isn't the only person in the books to match that description. Unsurprisingly, the cult shaping all of human civilization from the shadows doesn't accurately predict how their big genetic superperson project will actually turn out. Paul isn't the last Kwisatz Haderach,...
- 1/15/2025
- by Rick Stevenson
- Slash Film
Warning: Spoilers for Dune: Prophecy season 1.
There are several reasons to get excited about HBO's upcoming Dune: Prophecy season 2 following the Dune: Prophecy season 1 finale. Dune: Prophecy is a six-part series based on the 2012 novel Sisterhood of Dune, which was written by original Dune author Frank Herbert's son, Brian, and Kevin J. Anderson. The story takes place more than 10,000 years before the rise of Paul Atreidies, which is chronicled in Denis Villeneuve's Dune (2020) and Dune: Part Two (2024). Emily Watson leads the cast of Dune: Prophecy as Mother Reverend Superior Valya Harkonnen along with Olivia Williams as her sister, Tula Harkonnen.
The season 1 finale set up several major events in Dune: Prophecy season 2 while also proving how Denis Villeneuve pulled off a miracle with his two Dune films. HBO announced the renewal of Dune: Prophecy season 2 just days after the release of the season 1 finale, which is proof of...
There are several reasons to get excited about HBO's upcoming Dune: Prophecy season 2 following the Dune: Prophecy season 1 finale. Dune: Prophecy is a six-part series based on the 2012 novel Sisterhood of Dune, which was written by original Dune author Frank Herbert's son, Brian, and Kevin J. Anderson. The story takes place more than 10,000 years before the rise of Paul Atreidies, which is chronicled in Denis Villeneuve's Dune (2020) and Dune: Part Two (2024). Emily Watson leads the cast of Dune: Prophecy as Mother Reverend Superior Valya Harkonnen along with Olivia Williams as her sister, Tula Harkonnen.
The season 1 finale set up several major events in Dune: Prophecy season 2 while also proving how Denis Villeneuve pulled off a miracle with his two Dune films. HBO announced the renewal of Dune: Prophecy season 2 just days after the release of the season 1 finale, which is proof of...
- 1/14/2025
- by Greg MacArthur
- ScreenRant
This post contains spoilers for Frank Herbert's "Dune" novel series.
The rise and fall of Paul Atreides might be the beating heart of the "Dune" saga, but Frank Herbert's painstakingly rich, vibrant worldbuilding eclipses its protagonists. Change is constant in the "Dune" universe, where events span distant planets and galaxies; where emperors, messiahs, tyrants, and shadowy forces take turns to shape an uncertain future. Around 10,000 years before the events of "Dune," a war was waged against a technocratic class and their "machines-that-think," which completely destroyed (and erased) their legacy and rebuilt society from the ground up. This extermination campaign that led to computers and artificial intelligence being banned in the Known Universe forever, came to be known as the Butlerian Jihad, or the Great Revolt, which is glimpsed in HBO's "Dune: Prophecy."
It is critical to distinguish the outlawed machines in "Dune" from our general understanding of the term.
The rise and fall of Paul Atreides might be the beating heart of the "Dune" saga, but Frank Herbert's painstakingly rich, vibrant worldbuilding eclipses its protagonists. Change is constant in the "Dune" universe, where events span distant planets and galaxies; where emperors, messiahs, tyrants, and shadowy forces take turns to shape an uncertain future. Around 10,000 years before the events of "Dune," a war was waged against a technocratic class and their "machines-that-think," which completely destroyed (and erased) their legacy and rebuilt society from the ground up. This extermination campaign that led to computers and artificial intelligence being banned in the Known Universe forever, came to be known as the Butlerian Jihad, or the Great Revolt, which is glimpsed in HBO's "Dune: Prophecy."
It is critical to distinguish the outlawed machines in "Dune" from our general understanding of the term.
- 1/12/2025
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
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2024 is over, and we have seen some brilliant and not-so-brilliant TV shows on streaming services and cable networks. However, the sci-fi fantasy genre TV shows are proving to be the biggest ones this year with the release of shows like Fallout and 3 Body Problem. The sci-fi fans are having a great year, and if TV shows weren’t enough, we also got Dune: Part Two this year, which was the most successful sci-fi fantasy film in 2024. So, let’s check out the best new and returning sci-fi fantasy shows that came out last year.
Silo Season 2 (Apple TV+ & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Apple TV+
Silo is a sci-fi dystopian drama series created by Graham Yost. Based on the Silo trilogy of novels by Hugh Howey, Season 2 of the Apple TV+ series continues the story of Juliette after...
2024 is over, and we have seen some brilliant and not-so-brilliant TV shows on streaming services and cable networks. However, the sci-fi fantasy genre TV shows are proving to be the biggest ones this year with the release of shows like Fallout and 3 Body Problem. The sci-fi fans are having a great year, and if TV shows weren’t enough, we also got Dune: Part Two this year, which was the most successful sci-fi fantasy film in 2024. So, let’s check out the best new and returning sci-fi fantasy shows that came out last year.
Silo Season 2 (Apple TV+ & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Apple TV+
Silo is a sci-fi dystopian drama series created by Graham Yost. Based on the Silo trilogy of novels by Hugh Howey, Season 2 of the Apple TV+ series continues the story of Juliette after...
- 1/12/2025
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
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2024 was a great year for sci-fi fans, as many brilliant movies like Dune: Part Two came out this year. The sci-fi genre has always been one of the most beloved among cinephiles as it gives us a new look at a particular technology or our world. So, let’s check out which of the best sci-fi movies that came out last year you should not miss.
The Substance (Mubi & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Mubi
The Substance is a sci-fi body horror film written and directed by Coralie Fargeat. The 2024 film follows Elisabeth Sparkle, an aging celebrity who is slowly losing her fame. She soon discovers a black market drug that can create a younger version of herself, but that comes with unexpected side effects. The Substance stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid, Edward Hamilton Clark, Gore Abrams,...
2024 was a great year for sci-fi fans, as many brilliant movies like Dune: Part Two came out this year. The sci-fi genre has always been one of the most beloved among cinephiles as it gives us a new look at a particular technology or our world. So, let’s check out which of the best sci-fi movies that came out last year you should not miss.
The Substance (Mubi & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Mubi
The Substance is a sci-fi body horror film written and directed by Coralie Fargeat. The 2024 film follows Elisabeth Sparkle, an aging celebrity who is slowly losing her fame. She soon discovers a black market drug that can create a younger version of herself, but that comes with unexpected side effects. The Substance stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid, Edward Hamilton Clark, Gore Abrams,...
- 1/12/2025
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Dune Part 2 director Denis Villeneuve reveals that one character was given more moments of levity to strike a better tonal balance to the rise of Timothee Chalamet's Paul Atreides. The 2024 sequel to Villeneuve's adaptation of Frank Herbert's influential sci-fi novel series saw the exiled Paul Atreides rise against the houses who wronged him alongside the people of Arrakis. Alongside Chalamet, Dune Part 2 starred Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Florence Pugh, and Christopher Walken.
When reflecting on Dune Part 2 with TheWrap, Villeneuve recalled how one returning character was intentionally given far more comedic and lighthearted moments in the sequel. The director highlighted that with the sequel taking Paul's tale down a darker path, he wanted audiences to emphasize Javier Bardem's Stilgar and his perspective on the rapidly changing world of Arrakis. As such, he gave the character more lighthearted moments to...
When reflecting on Dune Part 2 with TheWrap, Villeneuve recalled how one returning character was intentionally given far more comedic and lighthearted moments in the sequel. The director highlighted that with the sequel taking Paul's tale down a darker path, he wanted audiences to emphasize Javier Bardem's Stilgar and his perspective on the rapidly changing world of Arrakis. As such, he gave the character more lighthearted moments to...
- 1/11/2025
- by Nathan Graham-Lowery
- ScreenRant
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By now, everybody knows there are a lot of things wrong with "Dune" 1984. The film has lived in a special kind of infamy since David Lynch and Universal Pictures unleashed it upon the world, when the $40 million sci-fi epic bombed at the box office and courted nothing but critical scorn. Still, there are those who argue that "Dune" is much better than its reputation suggests, and Denis Villeneuve's recent big-screen treatment of Frank Herbert's novel has given rise to plenty of "Dune" 1984 revisionism.
One of the most interesting things about Lynch's ill-fated film, however, isn't necessarily how critics and audiences overlooked its many charms back in 1984, but how many what-ifs surrounded the project. The amount of directors in line to shoot this movie was, for example, frankly dizzying, with everyone from Ridley Scott to David Lean circling the project.
By now, everybody knows there are a lot of things wrong with "Dune" 1984. The film has lived in a special kind of infamy since David Lynch and Universal Pictures unleashed it upon the world, when the $40 million sci-fi epic bombed at the box office and courted nothing but critical scorn. Still, there are those who argue that "Dune" is much better than its reputation suggests, and Denis Villeneuve's recent big-screen treatment of Frank Herbert's novel has given rise to plenty of "Dune" 1984 revisionism.
One of the most interesting things about Lynch's ill-fated film, however, isn't necessarily how critics and audiences overlooked its many charms back in 1984, but how many what-ifs surrounded the project. The amount of directors in line to shoot this movie was, for example, frankly dizzying, with everyone from Ridley Scott to David Lean circling the project.
- 1/11/2025
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
An acclaimed Denis Villeneuve sci-fi movie is performing well on Netflix. Villeneuve is an acclaimed Canadian director who became an international sensation with the release of his 2010 French-language feature Incendies. His first English-language feature was the 2013 thriller Prisoners, starring Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal, which kicked off a star-studded run of English-language productions that also includes the 2015 crime drama Sicario, starring Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, and Josh Brolin.
Denis Villeneuve movies have taken on a variety of genres over the years, but recently he has taken a turn toward science fiction. After helming 2017's Arrival, every movie he has directed since then has been a science fiction title, including the legacy sequel Blade Runner 2049 and the Frank Herbert adaptations Dune and Dune: Part Two. This has paid off, as these movies have so far earned the filmmaker his first three Oscar nominations, with Arrival being nominated for Best...
Denis Villeneuve movies have taken on a variety of genres over the years, but recently he has taken a turn toward science fiction. After helming 2017's Arrival, every movie he has directed since then has been a science fiction title, including the legacy sequel Blade Runner 2049 and the Frank Herbert adaptations Dune and Dune: Part Two. This has paid off, as these movies have so far earned the filmmaker his first three Oscar nominations, with Arrival being nominated for Best...
- 1/11/2025
- by Brennan Klein
- ScreenRant
This post contains spoilers for Frank Herbert's "Dune" novel series.
The lush greenery and oceanic beauty of Caladan emerge as our entry point into the rich, expansive world of "Dune," with Paul Atreides' home planet acting as a frame of reference for the worlds to come. Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" saga depicts this environmental bounty in vivid hues, the beautiful planet being synonymous with the Atreides regime and the flourishing economy that accompanies it. The Atreides legacy is an enduring one, spanning more than 10,000 years until Duke Leto Atreides I is asked to relinquish fiefdom over the planet and make his way to Arrakis in 10191 A.G. (After Guild). This takeover of the desert planet from House Harkonnen alters the trajectory of the Atreides legacy, leaving Caladan's fate up in the air.
As Frank Herbert's "Dune" novel progresses (intricately exploring Paul's relationship with the Fremen on Arrakis), the focus...
The lush greenery and oceanic beauty of Caladan emerge as our entry point into the rich, expansive world of "Dune," with Paul Atreides' home planet acting as a frame of reference for the worlds to come. Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" saga depicts this environmental bounty in vivid hues, the beautiful planet being synonymous with the Atreides regime and the flourishing economy that accompanies it. The Atreides legacy is an enduring one, spanning more than 10,000 years until Duke Leto Atreides I is asked to relinquish fiefdom over the planet and make his way to Arrakis in 10191 A.G. (After Guild). This takeover of the desert planet from House Harkonnen alters the trajectory of the Atreides legacy, leaving Caladan's fate up in the air.
As Frank Herbert's "Dune" novel progresses (intricately exploring Paul's relationship with the Fremen on Arrakis), the focus...
- 1/10/2025
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
Dune: Part Two was one of the finest films to have come out of 2024 and there is no question about it. Directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Timothée Chalamet with Zendaya and others, the film was a slap to those who believe that sequels are always disappointing. Despite the crazy box office collection and the overwhelmingly positive response from both critics and fans alike, the Directors Guild of America Awards’ decision has shocked cinema enthusiasts.
Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya in a still from Dune: Part Two (2024) | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
The nominees for the 77th Directors Guild of America Awards were recently unveiled and the world is surprised to learn that Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two was not nominated for a single category, let alone for Feature Film. Unfortunately, if history is any indication, this does not look good for the filmmaker who might be hoping for an Oscar win.
Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya in a still from Dune: Part Two (2024) | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
The nominees for the 77th Directors Guild of America Awards were recently unveiled and the world is surprised to learn that Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two was not nominated for a single category, let alone for Feature Film. Unfortunately, if history is any indication, this does not look good for the filmmaker who might be hoping for an Oscar win.
- 1/10/2025
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
The story of Frank Herbert's original "Dune" is ultra-dense. Though it had a relatively simple coming-of-age and rise-to-power plot involving Paul Atreides becoming a leader and a revolutionary, it is in the sociopolitical context of the vast worldbuilding that surrounds that story that the brilliance of "Dune" is found.
What makes the story and world of "Dune" special are the small details, like how the Emperor of the Known Universe holds very little real power and is only in charge because of his near-invincible army (or how a simple ecologist who slowly introduced desert animals and greenery to Arrakis became such a holy figure that he facilitated Paul's rise as the leader of the Fremen). All this makes "Dune" a truly influential and beloved sci-fi classic.
This is to say, there was no way for any adaptation of the books to fully encompass everything Herbert covered — except maybe the rather faithful 2000 "Dune" TV mini-series.
What makes the story and world of "Dune" special are the small details, like how the Emperor of the Known Universe holds very little real power and is only in charge because of his near-invincible army (or how a simple ecologist who slowly introduced desert animals and greenery to Arrakis became such a holy figure that he facilitated Paul's rise as the leader of the Fremen). All this makes "Dune" a truly influential and beloved sci-fi classic.
This is to say, there was no way for any adaptation of the books to fully encompass everything Herbert covered — except maybe the rather faithful 2000 "Dune" TV mini-series.
- 1/9/2025
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Dune: Messiah is on its way to theatres, as Denis Villeneuve is hard at work on his threequel. However, there have been some comments from the visionary director that have fans concerned about what might be in store for the franchise.
Timothée Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson in a still from Dune: Part Two | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
While Villeneuve has said multiple times that the entire point of Dune: Messiah was to dispel some misunderstanding about Paul’s character in the first Dune novel, Frank Herbert himself talked about how Messiah was not a correction, but the natural continuation of Dune.
Frank Herbert deliberately wanted to paint Paul as a hero that the people would root for Timothée Chalamet in a still from Dune | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
While internet folklore would suggest that Frank Herbert was disappointed by how the public understood Paul Atreides in Dune, the truth could...
Timothée Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson in a still from Dune: Part Two | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
While Villeneuve has said multiple times that the entire point of Dune: Messiah was to dispel some misunderstanding about Paul’s character in the first Dune novel, Frank Herbert himself talked about how Messiah was not a correction, but the natural continuation of Dune.
Frank Herbert deliberately wanted to paint Paul as a hero that the people would root for Timothée Chalamet in a still from Dune | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
While internet folklore would suggest that Frank Herbert was disappointed by how the public understood Paul Atreides in Dune, the truth could...
- 1/9/2025
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Denis Villeneuve has pulled off a rare feat with Dune: Part Two, making a sequel that surpasses the first film. The director continues his adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel, bringing back Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, and Josh Brolin. This time, they’re joined by Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Christopher Walken, and Léa Seydoux.
The movie feels larger and more personal, blending thrilling action with deep emotion. Villeneuve has created a film that’s both visually stunning and emotionally gripping.
Talking to TheWrap, Villeneuve revealed that he wanted to ramp up the action in this installment. He explained that Part One focused on a young boy discovering a new world, but Part Two follows his transformation into a leader, with more intense and fast-paced scenes.
The first Dune movie in 2021 was nominated for 10 Academy Awards and won six, including Best Cinematography, Production Design, Score, and Visual Effects. It’s...
The movie feels larger and more personal, blending thrilling action with deep emotion. Villeneuve has created a film that’s both visually stunning and emotionally gripping.
Talking to TheWrap, Villeneuve revealed that he wanted to ramp up the action in this installment. He explained that Part One focused on a young boy discovering a new world, but Part Two follows his transformation into a leader, with more intense and fast-paced scenes.
The first Dune movie in 2021 was nominated for 10 Academy Awards and won six, including Best Cinematography, Production Design, Score, and Visual Effects. It’s...
- 1/9/2025
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Denis Villeneuve reveals that his desire to continue working on the Dune universe remains strong even after completing the box office juggernaut Dune: Part Two. The sequel concludes the story of Frank Herbert's first Dune book, following Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) as he rises to power on the desert planet Arrakis amid a struggle for control over the spice melange. With its star-studded cast, including Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, and Javier Bardem, and new additions like Florence Pugh and Austin Butler, Dune: Part Two has solidified the franchise as a Hollywood blockbuster.
In conversation with The Wrap, Villeneuve expressed his gratitude for adapting Herbert's seminal science fiction novel and his surprise at still being drawn to the universe. Despite the immense challenges of adapting Herbert’s sprawling and intricate narrative, Villeneuve expressed not only thanks for the opportunity but also an unexpected desire to continue exploring the world of Arrakis.
In conversation with The Wrap, Villeneuve expressed his gratitude for adapting Herbert's seminal science fiction novel and his surprise at still being drawn to the universe. Despite the immense challenges of adapting Herbert’s sprawling and intricate narrative, Villeneuve expressed not only thanks for the opportunity but also an unexpected desire to continue exploring the world of Arrakis.
- 1/9/2025
- by Bella Garcia
- ScreenRant
Dune: Part Two director Denis Villeneuve responds to his acclaimed sequel being the highest-rated movie of 2024 on Letterboxd. Serving as a follow-up to his 2021 adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune, Villeneuve's second movie hit theaters in February of last year, chronicling Paul Atreides' (Timothée Chalamet) journey as he becomes a leader for the Fremen on Arrakis. The Dune: Part Two reviews were glowing from critics, with praise aimed at Villeneuve's assured directing and the strong performances from the cast.
In a new video posted to the Letterboxd YouTube channel, Villeneuve learns that Dune: Part Two has emerged as the highest-rated movie of last year and shares a heartwarming reaction. According to the French-Canadian director, he supports the movie-based social media app, explaining that the existence of such a platform makes him feel hopeful regarding his art form. Check out Villeneuve's comment below:
“I’m gonna sleep well tonight. The...
In a new video posted to the Letterboxd YouTube channel, Villeneuve learns that Dune: Part Two has emerged as the highest-rated movie of last year and shares a heartwarming reaction. According to the French-Canadian director, he supports the movie-based social media app, explaining that the existence of such a platform makes him feel hopeful regarding his art form. Check out Villeneuve's comment below:
“I’m gonna sleep well tonight. The...
- 1/8/2025
- by Ryan Northrup
- ScreenRant
For those viewers who are obsessed with Timothee Chalamet's Dune franchise, there is an underrated animated series on Netflix that is ideal for all sci-fi lovers. Originally published as a series of novels by Frank Herbert, Dune follows a young man named Paul Atreides, who finds himself at the center of an epic cultural and political clash in outer space. Although Dune was previously adapted to the screen in 1984, Denis Villeneuve's reboot franchise has become massively popular since its initial premiere in 2021. Thus far, both of Villeneuve's Dune movies have become box office hits.
There are countless ways in which Chalamet's Dune has impressed audiences. First and foremost, Dune's cast is incredible, from Chalamet himself to Zendaya, Javier Bardem, Rebecca Ferguson, and most recently, Austin Butler and Florence Pugh. On top of that, the movies have incredible visual scope, taking viewers from the vast deserts of Arrakis...
There are countless ways in which Chalamet's Dune has impressed audiences. First and foremost, Dune's cast is incredible, from Chalamet himself to Zendaya, Javier Bardem, Rebecca Ferguson, and most recently, Austin Butler and Florence Pugh. On top of that, the movies have incredible visual scope, taking viewers from the vast deserts of Arrakis...
- 1/8/2025
- by Megan Hemenway
- ScreenRant
Rather unsurprisingly for one of the world's foremost streaming services, 2024 proved to be a big year for industry titan Max. The prestigious HBO entertainment platform featured a plethora of superb television-based offerings throughout the year, boasting everything from a selection of the service's best documentaries to the latest installments of some of the finest Max original shows. Basking in a wave of critical acclaim, these shows have served to emphasize Max's long-held reputation as the home for premiere television.
From standout new offerings staking a claim as the new kid on the block to conclusive chapters of beloved Max staples, there was decidedly no set form to the streaming service's best shows of the year. However, whether the series in question elicited laughs, gasps, or tears from their audience, they all shared one common trait; an inherent level of superb quality across the board that underlined their undeniable status as...
From standout new offerings staking a claim as the new kid on the block to conclusive chapters of beloved Max staples, there was decidedly no set form to the streaming service's best shows of the year. However, whether the series in question elicited laughs, gasps, or tears from their audience, they all shared one common trait; an inherent level of superb quality across the board that underlined their undeniable status as...
- 1/8/2025
- by Gabriel Sheehan
- ScreenRant
Easter eggs in games often serve as delightful nods to fans with hidden references to pop culture or in-game lore. Helldivers, a cult classic twin-stick shooter by Arrowhead Game Studios is no exception. Among its many Easter eggs, one particular easter egg is very ‘spicy.’
It’s an easy-to-miss reference but a very cool one. | Image Credit: Warner Bros
A dialogue from one of the game’s science officers hints at the possibility that ancient Helldiver veterans might still be alive on desert planets, preserved by a mysterious, spice-like substance. It’s an obvious reference to Frank Herbert’s Dune series, where spice melange is central to life, power, and survival.
You probably missed this Dune reference from Arrowhead Lots of planets in the game look like Arrakis. | Image Credit: Arrowhead Game Studios.
In Helldivers, players encounter a science officer on their ship who speaks cryptically about “fields of a...
It’s an easy-to-miss reference but a very cool one. | Image Credit: Warner Bros
A dialogue from one of the game’s science officers hints at the possibility that ancient Helldiver veterans might still be alive on desert planets, preserved by a mysterious, spice-like substance. It’s an obvious reference to Frank Herbert’s Dune series, where spice melange is central to life, power, and survival.
You probably missed this Dune reference from Arrowhead Lots of planets in the game look like Arrakis. | Image Credit: Arrowhead Game Studios.
In Helldivers, players encounter a science officer on their ship who speaks cryptically about “fields of a...
- 1/8/2025
- by Daniel Royte
- FandomWire
Viewers who haven't had the chance to see both Dune and Dune: Part Two now have the perfect opportunity to do just that on Netflix. Directed by visionary filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, both of the recent Dune films hit Netflix for the first time ever on January 1, 2024. Both films have been available to stream for HBO and Max subscribers but this marks a first for Dune content on Netflix. Additionally, the 1984 version of Dune directed by David Lynch, and the new prequel series Dune: Prophecy are also streaming on Max.
Dune and Dune: Part Two are collectively an adaptation of the 1965 novel Dune by Frank Herbert. The story follows Paul Atreides, played by Timothée Chalamet, who moves to the desert planet Arrakis with his father, Duke Leto Atreides (Oscar Issac), and his mother, Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson) after Leto is called upon by Emperor Corrino (Christopher Walken) to oversee spice production on the "Dune" planet.
Dune and Dune: Part Two are collectively an adaptation of the 1965 novel Dune by Frank Herbert. The story follows Paul Atreides, played by Timothée Chalamet, who moves to the desert planet Arrakis with his father, Duke Leto Atreides (Oscar Issac), and his mother, Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson) after Leto is called upon by Emperor Corrino (Christopher Walken) to oversee spice production on the "Dune" planet.
- 1/7/2025
- by Greg MacArthur
- ScreenRant
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