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We discuss Dune and Space Sweepers, two space operas set against the backdrop of the powerful elite exploiting people and planets.

03:50 Dune, playing in theaters and on HBO Max, is a masterful adaptation of a complex story long considered unfilmable. (P.S. Here are the two pieces about Dune Pelin wants you to read.)

32:27 Space Sweepers, streaming on Netflix, has some good elements, but ultimately squanders its potential as the first Korean space blockbuster.

41:59 Plus, culture notes about fans and studios/networks becoming increasingly fussy about spoilers.

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Music: REEKAH

Artwork and design: Sara Macias and Andrew Liu