PopCon #142: Why Project Hail Mary Is the Best Sci-Fi Movie in Years

About this episode

The episode reviews the movie 'Project Hail Mary' and discusses its themes.

In this full review of "Project Hail Mary," Thomas, Sterling, and Andrew break down the movie's themes of hope, sacrifice, friendship, and human ingenuity.

People in this episode

Hosts: Thomas, Sterling, Andrew

Topics covered

• sci-fi
• movie review
• themes of hope
• sacrifice
• friendship
• human ingenuity

Keywords

• Project Hail Mary
• sci-fi movie
• hope
• sacrifice
• friendship
• human ingenuity

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Project Hail Mary

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