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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 56 MIN

The Biggest Losers - "The Martian" (2015)

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This month on Cine Pop, we’re revisiting Best Picture nominees that didn’t win—and this week, we’re heading to space with The Martian (2015).We break down the ultimate survival story: one astronaut, zero backup, and a whole lot of science-ing the hell out of Mars. Is this feel-good space adventure actually Best Picture material, or just the most optimistic stranded-in-space movie ever made? We get into its humor, its heart, and why it stood out in a year full of heavy hitters.Plus: how does a movie about being completely alone end up being one of the most crowd-pleasing nominees of the decade?It’s potatoes, problem-solving, and Oscar debates—Cine Pop style.Like, share, rate, subscribe — you know what to do!Intro/Outro music: “Negra” by Alberto Munoz Jr.Questions, thoughts, concerns? Email us: [email protected]

This month on Cine Pop, we’re revisiting Best Picture nominees that didn’t win—and this week, we’re heading to space with The Martian (2015).We break down the ultimate survival story: one astronaut, zero backup, and a whole lot of science-ing the hell out of Mars. Is this feel-good space adventure actually Best Picture material, or just the most optimistic stranded-in-space movie ever made? We get into its humor, its heart, and why it stood out in a year full of heavy hitters.Plus: how does a movie about being completely alone end up being one of the most crowd-pleasing nominees of the decade?It’s potatoes, problem-solving, and Oscar debates—Cine Pop style.Like, share, rate, subscribe — you know what to do!Intro/Outro music: “Negra” by Alberto Munoz Jr.Questions, thoughts, concerns? Email us: [email protected]

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