Dune Commentary by The Projection Booth

The arguments against Dune are numerous, but the one Mike White of The Projection Booth podcast puts forth in his commentary track might be the most compelling one for. White has an affinity for Herbert’s books and Lynch’s movie and brings an educated eye to each frame with background from the books, the production, the various drafts of the screenplay, etc. It’s film scholasticism with a healthy dose of appreciation.

White loves Dune and wants you to love Dune too. And I must admit, his appreciation is intoxicating. There are many aspects of Dune that work: The pustules pocking the Baron’s face, for instance, are positively repulsive, and MacLachlan’s performance as Paul somewhat paves the way for FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper in its earnestness and calculation.