THE DOG STARS: Top dog or a dog’s dinner?
Summary
Kermode and Mayo mourn Dolly Parton’s passing, praising her unifying cultural impact, before reviewing Ridley Scott’s forgettable post-apocalyptic thriller *The Dog Stars*. They also critique the annoying comedy *Spa Weekend* and discuss the box office. Guest Michael Sarnoski joins to discuss his gritty, myth-deconstructing film *The Death of Robin Hood*, starring Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer.
Topics discussed
Nesquik ad and podcast intro
Chat about aging and Sting anecdote
Tribute to Dolly Parton and Roger Ebert quote
Review of Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars
Box Office Top 10 and Spa Weekend review
Ad for FX's Adults
Interview with Michael Sarnoski on The Death of Robin Hood
Review of Almodovar's The Room Next Door
Listener mail on AI and website protection
Review of I Want Your Sex
Outro and film of the week
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