Cornelia Lange

As with many science fiction screen portrayals, this is an interpretation. The director, Dennis Villeneueve, of the recent 2 part movie has panned this prequel claiming the 2 leads, Princess Inez and her lover have no chemistry. I don't see them as the 2 leads. I see Emily Watson and Olivia Williams as the 2 leads. They are neither heroes or villians which are interesting roles for women. The ambiguity of their roles for middle aged female actors makes this series both unique and interesting. This series is about the origin story of the Bene Gesserit. Yet the reviewers, many male, don"t get this. There are nuances in the strong female performances that many of these guy reviewers miss. Maybe it is because the Sci Fy world is male centric. I am remembing an interview with Frank Herbert when he was asked about the Bene Gesserit narrative arc in his Dune series. He said he created the characters in honor of his wife who he considered more powerful and influential than men in many things. I am enjoying the series. Yes, one can pick it apart, but it is a fantasy adaptation of a complex universe. Yet, my tastes are different than what many have written. Maybe it is due to my preffering Dune 1984 to the recent two part movie Dune 1 and 2. I like the visuals, costuming, actors and the acting of Dune 1984. Yes it is campy, but much more fun. So I recommend that folks give Dune: Prophecy a chance. Just sit back and enjoy it and realize that the women in this are more equal players than the GOT universe. I find that refreshing.

This is a television series. It does the job and is " good enough." I am dismayed at the sanctimonious critiques. In this season they attempt to " flesh out," evil, that is the Sauron character who is a more abstract concept in the book and movie series. The names and the characters derived from Tolkien's invented languages I have always found challenging. The series brings them to life and for me gives a much deeper meaning to Peter Jacksons LOTR movies, that occur later in the story time line of this fantasy universe. I suggest to folks to consider watching it without high expectations and just enjoy it. There are elements that work and elements that don't work as well. Some of the presentations I personally like better than either the books or the movies. But one should make their own judgents. Also if one has the inclination consider some of the biographical presentations of Tolkein. What an amazing complex interior of life of this author grounded in Nordic history, lore and language. As for the Amazon series, I suggest give it a chance and then write a review. That is what reactions to art are all about.

This series gets better as you move through it. Sometimes the dialogue is a little awkward. If you dont expect a lot you will be entertainment. The core actors and actresses we will see in other projects. It is good to see them in this one. Suspension of disbelief is hard at times...it does not work. And this is a comment in general do all of our teen and college age girls have to be immature in narratives these days. There are many young women I know who act responsively and are maturely concerned about national and global events. Also whomever wrote the dialogue for tha manipulative art teacher while he was in class was off the mark. His comments in the Vice President's daughter's art was a cleargive away that he was a jerk. Hong Chau's character is wonderful, even though she has sone awkward swearing comments that just don't fit well with the flow of dialogue. She does the best she can with it.

So much fun. Lindsey Lohan and Seymor and the rest of the cast must have had a blast filming this. Its light hearted l, funny and true to the genre. Kudos to the film crew and costuming. This is a gorgeous movie to watch and one could call Ireland in the Spring as they portray it another character. And the colors and lighting in the cinematography are stunning. There are some middling reviews but I would not take them seriously. Just sit back and escape and enjoy this movie for what it is.

It is raw. It illustrates also the male culture of detective work that women detectives enter. There are complainsts about the feminist narratives of the script. Interesting since the victims in Season 1 are girls. There is also a reference in the previous comment of things being too woke. After finishing Season 1 not only did thecseries cover crime against minors it also covered what women must navigate in today's world in their day to day lives. They face bias, harrassment and bigotry. We still have a ways to go.

I have high hopes for this series with Jodie Foster. So far with just one episode there are many story arcs that will unfold. And it is fascinating seeing how these folks navigate the arctic.

A disappointment and missed opprtunity, but some elements and scenes, though few were passible. Some parts of the end credits were good. You have to be a die hard fan of this genre to put up with it. I fast forwarded through much of the movie, like some of the action sequences which after a while became quite silly.

It is pretty bad. A great example of bad writing and extremely poor story telling. A tragic missed opportunity, since there were a number of good actors in this.

It is an excellent movie, qorth the 4 stars Ebert gave it. Yet I found a sadness in seeing the Narcissism of the adults in his life. Many especially when he was younger were so centered on their on lives, that he did not have a chance to develope his words. Yet he found his voice in photography. Even though not being treated with kindness often when he grew up, he developed a centeredness and compassion as a young man. I also loved his gentle relationship with his mom. While incredibly self centered, most of the adults who walked through his life were incredible character sketches of the varied lives of folks in our country.