Episode 38 — Project Hail Mary (2026) | Ryan Gosling, First Contact & Why Optimistic Sci-Fi Still Matters | Fork Rating

This week on Movies I Give a Fork About, AJ reviews PROJECT HAIL MARY starring Ryan Gosling — an ambitious, emotional, and visually spectacular science-fiction film from writer Drew Goddard and directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.The movie follows a teacher-turned-scientist unexpectedly pulled into a mission tied to a global ecological crisis, unfolding through fragmented memories, isolation in space, and one of the most emotionally rewarding sci-fi journeys in years.AJ discusses:Why the film’s emotional core works so wellSandra Hüller’s standout performanceThe storytelling fingerprints of Drew GoddardComparisons to Arrival, Gravity, and 2001: A Space OdysseyWhether the slower first act ultimately pays offAnd why optimistic science fiction still mattersNo spoilers — just thoughtful sci-fi discussion and a final fork rating.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.