Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two continues the epic saga of political intrigue, survival, and the struggle for control over the desert planet Arrakis. 

The evening begins with a short presentation by Dr. Leigha McReynolds, lecturer at the University of Maryland. Dr. McReynolds will explore how the film visually emphasizes Frank Herbert’s exploration of power and environment, showing how leaders’ interactions with land and people reveal their ideologies and effectiveness. She will also discuss Herbert’s critique of charismatic leaders and the ways power shapes and is shaped by the world around it. 

The film will then be screened in the Great Hall for an immersive cinematic experience. 

Picnic style! Bring your own food, blanket, or lawn chair. No outside alcohol permitted. Drinks and light snacks (including beer and wine) will be available for purchase. Bags will be checked by security upon entry. 

Schedule  

Doors Open at 6:00pm  

Presentation by Dr. McReynolds at 6:30pm  

Movie Starts at 7:00pm  

Program Ends at 9:30pm 

About Dr. Leigha McReynolds 

Dr. Leigha McReynolds is a professor at the University of Maryland, College Park where she teaches classes on disability in science fiction. She has a chapter in the academic collection Discovering Dune on the role of eugenics in the novel, has published on reactormag.com (formerly tor.com), and is a regular panelist at fan conventions, including WorldCon and AwesomeCon. You can take a class with her on science fiction or Victorian Literature at Politics and Prose. In her free time, she snuggles with her English bulldog and ballroom dances.