Dune: Part Two is here and it’s a breathtaking epic with themes of tragedy, heroism, appropriation, and history woven into every frame. One walks away from the film almost exhausted by the overwhelm.

The female characters of Dune: Part Two aren’t just notable for their screen presence or intrigue. In Dune, women are the real masterminds. From the Bene Gesserit pulling political strings to Princess ...