#stephen mckinley henderson

[the-poets-might-disagree]

like father, like son | DUNE (2021) VS DUNE PART TWO (2024)

[andloveisenough]

I feel like so many critics are angry about the Civil War movie 'not taking a stand' but I think that misses the point. This was not gonna be a movie about "this side good, that side bad". On the ground, war is hardly political. The 'looters' being strung up ("knew him in high school, he barely talked to me, now he does"), the two soldiers pinned down by a sniper with christmas background music, Jesse Plemons' character picking them off one by one, the Global Relief Fund camp, etc. This wasn't necessarily about (American) politics, why the civil war broke out, or how the various alliances came about. This was about war on the ground, on the streets, the role of journalists in showing that, are they complicit or not, how much must you sacrifice for the money shot, is there a 'right' meaning we can draw from their images?

To me it was actually a very effective and thought-provoking anti-war movie. (Also the cast and cinematography were both phenomenal.)

[demifiendrsa]

Official character posters for Dune: Part Two

[filmswithoutfaces]

Causeway (2022) dir. Lila Neugebauer

[dearaustinbutler]

“He’s [Austin Butler] just the nicest guy and he and Timmy both are just wonderful people and they play such nemesis in the film, so it was wonderful to see them off camera. And Austin was so nice to me ’cause I had a medical emergency during the shooting and I had to go away. And when I came back, and he played a character that was not very happy with me at all, and he was quite chilling, and I was giving him back the looks, but when they say, “Cut,” he would come over and say, “Mr. Henderson, are you okay? Can I help you? Can I get you anything?” And he was just so nice. And then we’d go back to roll and he went, “Ugh.” He was on my case. So I just so appreciated Austin, a wonderful, wonderful person.”

-Stephen McKinley Henderson talking about working with Austin Butler (August 3, 2023, “This Is Purdue” podcast by Kate Young)

[i-didnt-hate-it]

I didn't hate Civil War, but I wouldn't say I absolutely loved it, either. It is an amazing movie, but it was very hard to watch.

I would say it is best to watch Civil War knowing as little as possible, so please be warned for any potential spoilers below.

It is incredibly well written, directed, shot, and acted. I really appreciate the story, it gripped me from the beginning, with the unique sound design during the A24 title card.

But I also nearly got a panic attack in the first 5 minutes. This movie is definitely not for those with PTSD, especially combat and/or gun-related trauma. If any of those apply to you and you still want to see it, I wouldn't recommend IMAX. You will feel every shot fired. Otherwise, the biggest screen with the loudest speakers is the best way to watch Civil War.

The cast was fantastic. Kirsten Dunst and Wagner Moura felt so real, and Stephen McKinley Henderson just seems like an expansion of his Dune character, in the best way. I'll be honest, and again this is kind of a spoiler, but I was expecting more Jesse Plemons. He was great, the scene was fantasticly blood-pumping, but I just thought he might have a larger role. My real standout performance, though, is from Cailee Spaeny as Jessie. Last seeing her in Pacific Rim: Uprising helped to reinforce the idea that she's still "just a kid", but her performance as the story progresses really exemplifies the horror of war that turns bright-eyed kids into weary adults in an instant.

As much as people will try to figure out the politics of Civil War or just make up their own, this movie isn't about politics. There is a scene that really drives the message home, if you're paying attention (LAST SPOILER WARNING).

The scene at the winter wonderland is just a microcosm of the movie and the war. You have two sides shooting at each other, and all that matters to the other is that they shoot first. It doesn't matter who started or who is from where or who believes in what. That might've mattered at the beginning, but now all that matters is being the last one standing.

It doesn't matter who started the war or why, all that matters to either side is victory.

I am a pacifist, but I appreciate war films, because most of them are anti-war. Civil War was hard to watch, but I'm very glad I did.

[chalamet-chalamet]

“So working with Austin and Timothée Chalamet, it was like working with Elvis and Bob Dylan because Timmy’s going to be playing Bob Dylan in a movie coming up. So to work with Elvis and Dylan on Dune was quite a kick. And boy, I tell you, Denis Villeneuve is a great filmmaker, and the Dune fans will not be disappointed in part two. I can assure you, if you enjoy part one, get ready because it’s a fabulous, fabulous journey.”

-Stephen McKinley Henderson talking about working with Timothée Chalamet (August 3, 2023, “This Is Purdue” podcast by Kate Young)

[artistsonthelam]

Folks from Hong Kong are known for their street smarts and resourcefulness c'mon!! // (my Threads post)

[starxcxboy]

— Devs (2020), an FX original miniseries created, written and directed by Alex Garland.

[neovallense]

[pedroam-bang]

Dune (2021)

[submareena]

Denis Villeneuve, I am inside your walls.

[trendfilmsetter]

First look at A24’s upcoming film CIVIL WAR directed by Alex Garland. Starring:

Kirsten Dunst

Wagner Moura

Stephen McKinley Henderson

Cailee Spaeny

Jesse Plemons

Nick Offerman.

Releasing in theaters April 26th, 2024

[demifiendrsa]

Dune: Part Two | Official Trailer 3

Synopsis

“Dune: Part Two” will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.

[beautifilms]

Dune: Part Two | 2023 | dir. Denis Villeneuve

[chimneysweepghost]

after watching Civil War i had to repost my favourite Dune 2021 review