# Episode 108: The Martian vs. Project Hail Mary

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Published: 2026-03-31T03:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week's episode comes straight from the theater as we match two Andy Weir book adaptations against one another. 2015's The Martian, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon, goes head to head with Project Hail Mary, the new film from directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller, starring Ryan Gosling . . . and a rock. Which one claims the interstellar crown? Listen and find out! And for more on Project Hail Mary, check out Steven's breakdown of the film's print marketing campaign over at Printed Cinema .Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPod INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpod THREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpod FACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpod LETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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