Welcome, fellow Chroniclers! It’s a brand new month, and what better way to kick things off than with a fresh episode of The Chronicle Film Podcast? For Episode 67, we are diving headfirst into a heated debate as we deliver our comprehensive The Dog Stars review.
In this episode, Oscar Trinick and I dissect legendary director Ridley Scott’s latest post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller. Despite its massive scope, the film has faced intense negative criticism and a disappointing run at the box office. We tackle the big questions: Does the movie truly deserve the bad press? Are cinephiles being misled by trailers that promise an action-packed blockbuster, only to deliver something entirely different?
The Dog Stars boasts an incredible ensemble cast, including Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, Benedict Wong, and Allison Janney. Set in a near-future shattered by a global pandemic, the film is adapted from Peter Heller’s bestselling novel of the same name. The story follows Hig (Elordi), a gentle civilian pilot surviving on an isolated airbase alongside Bangley (Brolin), a fiercely militaristic survivalist. While out on a routine supply run, Hig intercepts a mysterious radio transmission. This glimmer of hope drives him to leave safety behind and seek out the lingering humanity he desperately craves.
Don’t forget to check out our deep-dive written review for The Dog Stars right here on the blog after you finish listening to the episode! What did you think of the movie? Let us know in the comments below!
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