Scott is as prolific as ever: his movie The Dog Stars opens Friday, and he'll soon direct Hugh Jackman in Treasure Island.

Director Ridley Scott’s dystopian thriller “The Dog Stars” is three movies in one, none of which is compelling enough to sustain a two hour runtime.

Hig spends his days flying his Cessna into Denver to scavenge for food and supplies, or looking after other pockets of survivors, like a Mennonite community whose connection to the land and simple way...