The Dog Stars
Summary
Hosts Glenn Weldon and Ayesha Harris, joined by Chris Klimek, discuss Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic film *The Dogs of War*. They critique the movie for its thin characters, lack of world-building, and reliance on genre clichés, despite strong visuals and a star-studded cast. The panel concludes that while Scott’s technical skill remains evident, the film feels like a forgettable, work-for-hire project that fails to offer the weirdness or depth fans expect.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and listener appreciation
The Dog Stars plot summary and cast
Ayesha's critique: Normcore sci-fi and lack of lore
Chris on Ridley Scott's late-career trajectory
Critique of clichés and thin character motivations
The weirdness of Alice and Jenny and the Reapers
Commercial break and sponsors
Comparison to I Am Legend and character depth
Budget, marketing, and post-pandemic fatigue
Sign off and closing credits
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