The Spice Must Flow: Dune Part Two and Beyond with Ayla Ruby (The Austin B Media Podcast #27)

In this episode of The Austin B Media Podcast, I have a detailed conversation with guest Ayla Ruby, Movies We Texted About's editor-in-chief. We discuss Dune: Part Two in both spoiler-free and spoiler-filled detail, The International Film Society Critics 4th Annual Awards, and more.

You can watch Dune: Part Two at a theater near you.

Look for my review of Dune: Part Two soon!

You can follow Ayla Ruby on X. You can also read her writing on The Cosmic Circus, Movies We Texted About, Oscars Central, and CherryPicks.

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Chapters: 

• 00:00 Welcome to The Austin B Media Podcast 

• 00:19 Recapping Previous Episodes and Announcing International Film Society Critics Winners

•  01:58 Diving Into Dune: Part Two

• 02:39 Recommendations and Surprising Connections: Kung Fu Panda 4 

• 04:02 Exploring the Impact of Dune: Part One on Part Two 

• 10:20 The Cinematic Experience of Dune: Part Two 

• 22:34 The Future of Dune: Speculations and Expectations 

• 26:57 Reflecting on Performances: The Evolution of Characters 

• 32:24 Dune: Part Two Non-Spoiler Discussion 

• 32:38 Austin Butler's Performance and Method Acting 

• 33:12 The Unforgettable Duel Scene (No Spoilers) 

• 36:31 Transitioning to Dune: Part Two Spoiler Territory 

• 38:04 Exploring Changes from the Book to the Screen 

• 43:26 The Women of Dune: Enhanced Roles and Agency 

• 46:15 World Building and Character Development in Dune: Part Two 

• 50:07 Themes of Religious Fanaticism and Prophecy 

• 53:22 The Ending of Dune: Part Two: Expectations vs. Reality 

• 59:34 Final Thoughts and Hopes for Dune: Messiah

Until next time!