Project Hail Mary (2026)

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Van Lathan about comics, cinema, and tech policy, culminating in a review of the film Project Hail Mary.

Dreams really can come true,but only if you make them happen. We are thrilled to be joined by the co-host of The Midnight Boys (PEW PEW!!) and Higher Learning , Van Lathan ! We have a wide ranging discussion on comics, cinema, and tech policy. Then we cover Lord and Miller’s hopecore miracle of a movie starring the incredible Ryan Gosling, Project Hail Mary! Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:21:58) Project Hail Mary Roundtable (00:46:19) Your Letters (01:51:05) Notes and Links Check out Escape Hatch Merch! Our all new collection of swag is available now and every order includes a free Cameo style shoutout from Haitch or Jason. Browse our collection now . Join the Escape Hatch Discord Server ! Hang out with Haitch, Jason, and other friends of the pod. Check out the invite here . Escape Hatch is a TAPEDECK Podcasts Jawn ! Escape Hatch is a member of TAPEDECK Podcasts , alongside: 70mm (a podcast for film lovers), Bat & Spider (low rent horror and exploitation films), The Letterboxd Show (Official Podcast from Letterboxd), Cinenauts (exploring the Criterion Collection), Lost Light (Transformers, wrestling, and more), and Will Run For (obsessed with running). Check…

People in this episode

Hosts: Haitch, Jason

Guest: Van Lathan

Topics covered

• comics
• cinema
• tech policy
• film reviews
• Project Hail Mary

Keywords

• Project Hail Mary
• Van Lathan
• Ryan Gosling
• film review
• comics
• cinema
• tech policy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Escape Hatch, TAPEDECK Podcasts

Books & works: Project Hail Mary

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