Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars Is an Oddly Trad Fantasy

Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars Is an Oddly Trad Fantasy

“I never want to repeat myself, and all my films have been on the money,” said Sir Ridley Scott, promoting his new film, The Dog Stars. “I’ve been ahead of the game frequently, and if you’re ahead of the game, you’re an influencer. So I’m not a filmmaker, I’m an influencer.” This quote is certainly on the money, insofar as it exemplifies its source’s robust—some might say megalomaniacal—sense of self-regard. If there’s one prerequisite for any f…