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The Dog Stars

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In this episode, we review the 2026 post apocalyptic science fiction film, directed by Ridley Scott and based on the 2012 novel of the same name by Peter Heller, starring Jacob Elordi & Josh Brolin titled The Dog Stars. We discuss whether Jacob Elordi is becoming a movie star in his own right, and we debate whether audiences are beginning to experience dog fatigue in films. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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