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Muslim Futurism: The Aliens are Coming and They’re Reclaiming the Narrative

As COVID-19 restrictions loosen and movie-goers begin hitting theatres once again, there’s a tangible excitement in the air to watch the delayed releases of highly anticipated films. Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, based on the novel by Frank Herbert, is one of those movies I’ve been patiently waiting to watch. It premieres October 2021, and you can bet I’ll be standing first in line on opening night.

But to say I have a complicated relationship with Dune doesn’t even begin to cover it.