Scarlett Johansson's sci-fi action thriller Lucy is one-of-a-kind, but these five movies that are all streaming on Netflix replicate some of Lucy's best qualities. Lucy reached Netflix's top 10 list in early April 2025, over 11 years after it was initially released. While many older movies do see a resurgence in popularity upon being added to Netflix, it's still proof that Lucy is a popular film with a lot of advantages going for it. In fact, Lucy's popularity is also proof that viewers may want other, newer films that can recreate some parts of Lucy, like its high-octane action, existential questions, and intriguing protagonist. 5s3s6n

Denis Villeneuve has made a name for himself as one of the most talented directors of his generation, and while he has received a lot of attention recently for Dune: Part Two and its predecessor, his 2016 science fiction movie is arguably even better. Denis Villeneuve has many great movies, but his sci-fi films are special standouts. Although Villeneuve's first Dune movie was already incredible, Dune: Part Two was even better.

Frank Herbert's sci-fi epic Dunehas gotten twotheatrical adaptations so far and there are notable differences between Dune 1984 vs 2021 (and its sequels). In 1984, director David Lynch, known mostly for small-budget movies involving body horror, set out to adapt Herbert's intimidating novel. Lynch's original version was over 14 hours and required heavy cutting, so the movie fans received needed a great deal of exposition to be understood. Though its H.R. Giger-inspired aesthetic and certain creative liberties taken with the source material made it divisive, Lynch's take has developed a cult following.

Legendary composer Hans Zimmer reflects on his Dune: Part Two score being deemed ineligible for the 2025 Oscars. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the movie garnered mass attention for its enchanting music, but the score was ultimately ineligible for an Academy Award because of a rule that states sequels cannot use more than 20% of existing themes and compositions. Dune: Part Two itself earned five nominations and won two (Best Visual Effects and Best Sound), but it was its snubs, which also included Villeneuve for Best Director, that garnered the most attention.

Dune: Part Two won two Oscars on Sunday night, with director Denis Villeneuve scoring a heartfelt shout-out. Serving as a sequel to Villeneuve's 2021 adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune, the second installment in Warner Bros.' franchise sees Timothée Chalamet's Paul Atreides ascend to a leadership position within the Fremen on Arrakis. The film, which also stars Zendaya, Austin Butler, and Florence Pugh, was a major box office success, but despite glowing Dune: Part Two reviews, Villeneuve wasn't even nominated for Best Director.

Dune: Part Two officially won a few Oscars, and those victories came with direct reminders of Denis Villeneuve's snub. As the director of the acclaimed and widely successful sci-fi sequel, there was great anticipation that Denis Villeneuve would be among the Best Director nominees at the 2025 Oscars as the film contended in many categories. Hope remained that he would be one of the five nominees even though the movie, with Dune star Josh Brolin even saying he'd retire from acting if Villeneuve was snubbed again at the Oscars 2025.

The 97th Oscars are almost here, and here is how movie fans can stream each of the nominees for Best Picture from their comfort of their own home. The Academy Awards have selected ten films to honor with a potential win for Best Picture, ranging from sci-fi epics and horrific modern fables to religious thrillers and inventive dramas. All ten films nominated for Best Picture earned raves on the festival circuit in 2024 and plenty of them have generated buzz going into the film industry's biggest night.

Dune: Part Two delves even deeper into the prophecy of the Lisan al Gaib, a messianic figure that proves to be integral to the story of Paul Atreides. While Dune: Part One laid the groundwork for the Lisan al Gaib prophecy, it remained focused on the political infighting between House Atreides, House Harkonnen, and the Imperium led by House Corrino. By the time of Dune: Part Two's climactic ending, however, the franchise leans ever deeper into the prophecy of the Lisan al Gaib.

VFX artists provide their honest opinions on what should win Best Visual Effects at this year's Oscars. The Academy Award ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 2 this year. Five films are vying for the Best Visual Effects award, two of which have scored their nominations primarily because of their depictions of CGI simians — Better Man and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Those two movies are ed by three other titles, Dune: Part Two, Wicked, and Alien: Romulus, in a sci-fi-heavy competition for the Oscar.

The ending of Dune: Part Two left many questions unanswered and caused viewers to wonder where Chani was going on the sandworm and what it means for Dune 3. Throughout Dune: Part Two, Chani tells Paul Atreides that she will love him as long as he doesn't change. Paul did change, though, after drinking the Water of Life and because of the visions and dreams Paul had. In the end, Paul chooses to begin his holy war, but Chani can't go along with it any longer, especially after Paul betrays her by taking the hand of Princess Irulan in marriage.