The one where we review Project Hail Mary and Ready of Not: Here I Come

First up, we’re launching into orbit with the highly anticipated adaptation of Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary. Ryan Gosling stars as Ryland Grace, a scientist who wakes up on a spaceship with no memory and a very important job: saving the sun.The "Rocky" Factor: The alien, Rocky, wasn't CGI! He was a physical, 3D-printed puppet controlled by a team of five puppeteers dubbed "The Rockyteers," allowing Gosling to actually improvise with his co-star.The Le Domas family might be gone, but the game is just getting started. Samara Weaving returns as Grace, but this time she’s joined by her estranged sister (Kathryn Newton) as they take on the "High Council" of elite families.Fun Flix Fact: To keep the sisterly bond authentic, Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton were handcuffed together for a large portion of the shoot. They eventually had to switch to rubber handcuffs because the real metal ones were causing too many bruises during the action scenes!It’s been 20 years since Al Gore’s groundbreaking climate documentary changed the conversation forever. We’re revisiting this Oscar-winner because it ties in perfectly with the "planetary salvation" stakes of Project Hail Mary.Fun Flix Fact: This was the first-ever documentary to win an Academy Award for Best Original Song (I Need to Wake Up by Melissa Etheridge).For our Hidden Gem, we’re shouting about the twisted thriller The Good Boy. Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough star as a seemingly normal couple who kidnap a delinquent teen to "rehabilitate" him into being the perfect son.Fun Flix Fact: Stephen Graham’s character, Chris, wears a very specific, slightly "off" wig throughout the film. It was designed to make him look trustworthy yet subtly unsettling—a classic Kubrickian touch from director Jan Komasa.Method Acting: To prepare for the role of the kidnapped Tommy, actor Anson Boon spent weeks in a "feral" mindset to capture the desperation of a boy living on a literal leash.And if that’s not enough entertainment for you, we’ve even thrown in new trailers to watch and what you can catch on streaming. Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave.Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family!00:00 Intro 2:03 Shoutouts3:59 Movie News14:35 New on Streaming18:42 New Trailers25:58 Anniversary Corner28:37 Project Hail Mary Review  40:08 Ready Or Not 2 Review43:57 Hidden Gem (The Good Boy)50:20 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr