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The Middle Geeks Episode 77: LIVE at Awesome Con 2026 in Washington D.C.!

We’re live once again at Awesome Con in Washington D.C. discussing SWANA representation in Fantasy & Sci-Fi!

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Discussing Bene Gesserit Secrets with the Sisters of ‘Dune: Prophecy’

The newest chapter in the Dune saga has debuted. Max’s new tentpole series, Dune: Prophecy, explores a time frame centuries before the birth of Paul Atredies. The series is focused exclusively on the rise of the Bene Gesserit. And frankly, right now, we definitely could use more stories about powerful women.

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Unravelling the Future with the Cast and Creators of ‘Dune: Prophecy’

The saga of Dune continues. With this year’s masterpiece Dune: Part Two bringing life back to the box office earlier this year, we will now be getting more from Frank Herbert’s universe, with Dune: Prophecy, debuting on HBO and Max!

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Trailer for Max’s ‘Dune: Prophecy’ Arrives

Hot on the heels of the best movie of the year, Dune: Part Two, Legendary and WB are wasting no time at all expanding on the Dune saga! In fact, to the surprise of everyone, a new series for Max will be arriving this fall! And we got a first look at the trailer for Dune: Prophecy today.

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The Middle Geeks Episode 64: Live at Awesome Con in Washington D.C.

The Middle Geeks are LIVE at Awesome Con, discussing all things SWANA/MENA Representation!

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The Middle Geeks Episode 63: ‘Dune: Part Two’ Review

The second installment in Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Dune has arrived to theaters, but has it gotten any better in its display of SWANA cultures beyond appropriation? Roxana joins us once again to discuss.

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Hard NOC Life 330: ‘Superman’ Begins

This week on Hard NOC Life, Keith is excited about the start of production on James Gunn film formerly known as Superman: Legacy. And Dominic shares his takeaways from the weekend’s box office champ, Dune: Part Two and what Gail Simone thinks about his Secret Six-inspired song.

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NOC Review: ‘Dune: Part Two’ is a Masterpiece Fulfilled

Stone me if you must, but I’ll be the first to admit, I liked, but didn’t love, Dune: Part One. While so many considered it the best movie of the year in 2021 (which I understand), I just wasn’t as enamored by it as everyone else.

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Take a Look at the Main Theatrical Poster for ‘Dune: Part Two’ 

With the highly anticipated release of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two finally approaching in theaters on March 1, there’s no better time to share the official theatrical poster featuring stars Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya.

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It’s Time for the Third ‘Dune: Part Two’ Trailer

Ready for another new Dune: Part Two trailer? Denis Villeneuve is continuing the saga in theaters on March 1, 2024, with the next chapter in the ongoing adaptation of Frank Herbert’s novel and fans can’t wait.

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Check Out the Character Posters for ‘Dune: Part Two’

Next year, audiences will get to experience Dune: Part Two thanks to award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve. The film, which serves as the highly anticipated follow-up to 2021’s Dune, will be the next chapter in the ongoing adaptation of Frank Herbert’s influential sci-fi novel.

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Dial of Destiny

The Middle Geeks Episode 55: ‘Indiana Jones’ Dials Up the CGI and Orientalism

Joined by our friends Nadia Osman and Zaina Ujayli, The Middle Geeks review the latest Indiana Jones film and how it continues the franchise’s trend of racism and Orientalism against North African peoples.

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Here’s the New Trailer for ‘Dune: Part Two’

Denis Villeneuve is bringing the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s novel to the big screen with Dune: Part Two and it looks epic!

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Watch the Official Trailer for ‘Dune: Part Two’

The saga continues with Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two, which serves as the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s novel. The film’s all-star cast includes Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Léa Seydoux, Stellan Skarsgård, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem.

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