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dune part one (2021) dir. denis villeneuve / dune part two (2023) dir. denis villeneuve / the sphinx, oscar wilde

maybe i’m reading WAY too into this but to me The Spot personifies how it feels as a scientist to not be taken seriously by the public. Miles made him - a total life-ruining disaster - and when Spot tries to express his anger and warn of the upcoming destruction, Miles continues to laugh him off and ignore him as “not a real threat”. it really reminds me of the way politicians and persons in power have treated warnings about climate change and impending scientific dangers that they themselves caused. with flippant ignorance.

it’s so cool to see an evil scientist that isn’t purely suave or cold - Spot is passionate and talks too much and is genuinely excited about what he’s able to achieve and discover, but he’s also furious at being pushed aside. his experiences really resonate with me! imagine you discover all this destructive power that you (society) have obtained, and when you warn people of the impending consequences they laugh in your face!

anyways, it’s cathartic to see a scientist go “oh, you think this is just the problem of the week? well, don’t say i didn’t warn you of the consequences”

the sun is setting.

of course, i mean this metaphorically:

as in an era is ending;

as in the sadness is encroaching;

as in the last vibrant display

rebelling against the dark.

but also, i mean this literally:

as in, i stand with you

and watch the colours dance

over the silver gum

while the roos weave around us.

and maybe

this externalised sunset can outshine

my internalised one

(but maybe it’s just you)

it may be the wrong decision, but fuck it, its mine

If I did have a tumor, I would name it Fight Club 1999