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Project Hail Mary

3/23/202632 min

Paul and Amy drop an emergency episode to blast off with Project Hail Mary, the rare big-swing sci-fi that Ryan Gosling leads with charisma, heart, and a whole lot of hope. They break down Gosling’s turn as a very unprepared hero, the emotional pull of his unlikely bond with Rocky, Sandra Hüller’s commanding presence, and why this Spielberg-esque adventure feels like a throwback in the best way.

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Clips

Eulogizing strangers in space
Meet Rocky, no face needed
Cutting the girlfriend subplot
A global sci‑fi mindset
An anti-Hollywood ending
How did Star Wars blow it?
A hero who says no
Karaoke, choices, and chemistry
The no-pee test review
Skittles and science

Transcript preview

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