{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6633b23319f78300126c652e/69c16bc87878605e1188d7ef?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#77 - Project Hail Mary Review 🚀 | Faithful Adaptation or Space-Sized Letdown?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6633b23319f78300126c652e/1774283723986-79fe77eb-7e35-4067-8af1-dc4dc0be59ba.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>We sent one man, one podcast, and an unreasonable amount of expectations into space… what could possibly go wrong?</p><p><br></p><p>In this Reel Kwik Review, we’re diving headfirst into <em>Project Hail Mary</em>, the latest film from Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, starring the ever-reliable Ryan Gosling, some delightfully weird science, and yes… spider-shaped aliens. Because cinema.</p><p><br></p><p>This was one of our most anticipated films of 2026, and with Dale being a full-blown disciple of Andy Weir’s novel, the stakes are higher than a malfunctioning spaceship hurtling toward the sun. So the big questions: does it do the book justice? Does it work for newcomers? And is this a genuine contender for film of the year… or just floating aimlessly in the void?</p><p><br></p><p>We break it all down:</p><ul><li>First half: spoiler-free thoughts, hot takes, and whether it’s worth your time</li><li>Then: our verdict and recommendations</li><li>Final stretch: full spoiler breakdown for those ready to go full galaxy brain 🧠✨</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Expect science, chaos, and at least one of us pretending we fully understand astrophysics.</p><p><br></p><p>What film do you want to see covered? We want to know!</p><p>Email us at thirdreelpod@gmail.com or through the socials @third_reel_pod</p><p>https://linktr.ee/thirdreelpod</p><p><br></p><p>Support our Patreon for more TTR! https://patreon.com/thirdreelpod</p><p><br></p><p>TIMESTAMPS:</p><p>00:00:00 - Preamble</p><p>00:10:00 - Spoiler-Free Thoughts</p><p>00:33:03 - Full Spoiler Review</p>","author_name":"Daniel Ashfield, Rachael Davis and Dale Stewart"}