What makes Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon so immersive? Great world-building. Check out my article on how author George RR Martin uses names like Stark and Targaryen to craft unique identities for characters and houses and build a believable world: researchgate.net/publication/38…

Teens and Dune: In my latest blog, I report back after giving presentations on Dune to junior high/high school classes: What did teens have questions about? What piqued their attention the most? Did I convince anyone to read the book? 🧐 dunescholar.com/2024/07/03/tee…

🎙️Check out my latest interview on the Machinic Unconscious Happy Hour Machinic Unconscious Happy Hour podcast. We covered all things #Dune, from how my 📚came to be, our fav Dune books, and deeper theoretical perspectives. And of course the recent film adaptations! youtu.be/gYyYsAV7nHo

Had a wonderful time introducing a special screening of Dune (1984) last night Academy Cinemas! I tried to contextualize the film so viewers would be prepared for something different in the science fiction genre. Q&A afterward was fun too. 🤩

Awesome - it was a lot of fun! 🫶

Don't miss my reviews of the new Dune: Prophecy series and how they're depicting the Sisterhood! 🕵️‍♀️ #BeneGesserit

We're getting a fuller picture of the Sisterhood in Episode 2 of Dune: Prophecy. Check out my review:

Episode 3 of Dune: Prophecy slows down for flash-back backstories. Check out my review:

“Overall, this is a closely argued, well-supported study that highlights the strength in the Bene Gesserit sisterhood throughout the six-book series.”

Episode 4 of Dune: Prophecy centers around the theme of vulnerability, from the main characters down to the acolytes. Check out my review:

It's the penultimate episode of Dune: Prophecy and characters are being pulled in all directions. Check out my review:

Dune fans reflect on what we like about Lynch’s film and its impact:

A satisfying finale to Dune: Prophecy with numerous elements of Dune, including the theme of mind vs. body. Check out my review!

Don't miss the Dune Talk podcast on Dune: Prophecy as we review what we thought of the new TV show and how it relates to the larger Dune universe:

I'm excited to be giving a talk at Auckland Libraries on Frank Herbert's #Dune as a special feature in their Other Worlds exhibition of science fiction materials. 📚 ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/02…

Looking forward to using my new painted sandworms in the Dune: Imperium Uprising board game. 😎

How have the Fremen adapted to life under the harshest of conditions, while also developing unparalleled skills in science? Dune Scholar continues this series exploring portrayal of Dune's indigenous people in the books and movies. Read deep dive on: dunenewsnet.com/2025/03/discov…

Don't miss this new article analyzing ethnicity in the Dune films from Dr. Francesc Morales! Francesc Morales

Sardaukar march into the battlefields of Arrakis in Bloodlines. Dune Scholar checks out the latest Dune: Imperium expansion, released earlier this year. Read the review: dunenewsnet.com/2025/09/review… #Dune #BoardGames

I'm honored to have my article "Spice and Ecology in Herbert's Dune" translated into Serbian by Nikola Matić for the 2025 Književna fantastika publication dedicated to Frank Herbert and Dune: kontrastizdavastvo.rs/knjige/knjiga-…