Yes, the movie captured the book's emotions well, but the book was filled with so much sciencey goodness.
I wanna die in bed surrounded by fat grandchildren, but guess that's off the menu.
Jenny ,'Bring On The Night'
Natter 78: I might need to watch some Buffy for inspiration
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Laura - Mar 22, 2026 10:25:02 am PDT #12069 of 12321
Our wings are not tired.
Matt the Bruins fan - Mar 22, 2026 2:36:30 pm PDT #12070 of 12321
You have to remember that being a 5-time Olympic medalist means Hilary Knight has been playing hockey at an elite level at least 16 years. It's impossible for her to be a teenage girl less than 16 years old, thus the President's complete lack of interest.
There was a fair bit of stuff in the movie that I raised an eyebrow at for the science, but it definitely hits in the feels. Dr. Grace and Rocky are both intensely charming in it. Apparently Gosling heard people who were talking about having chemistry with a block of concrete as a metaphor and said "challenge accepted."
JenP - Mar 22, 2026 4:29:52 pm PDT #12071 of 12321
Yah, those are my thoughts, too, Matt. I can already tell it'll be a comfort movie for me, and I like having the book in my head to help with the hardwavy. I think I may get the audiobook for fun. Trifetca!
Jessica - Mar 22, 2026 6:13:43 pm PDT #12072 of 12321
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Project Hail Mary did not work at all for me, but I'm glad others are getting joy out of it.
dcp - Mar 22, 2026 6:22:17 pm PDT #12073 of 12321
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.
I bounced off the book Project Hail Mary in a way that I did not on The Martian. Quit about a third of the way through. (Which is ironic, based on what I remember of the story.)
I'm not sure why it didn't appeal to me. Perhaps I changed too much in the intervening time.
I'll give the movie version of Project Hail Mary a try when it becomes available on streaming. But I won't go to a movie theater, or pay movie theater prices for it.
Trudy Booth - Mar 23, 2026 7:06:37 am PDT #12074 of 12321
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
Sumiiiiiiii!!!!!!
If Christian colonialism taught me anything, it's that we're on the right path to Buffista island and need more following. And maybe an army.
::dusts off pink gingham::
Shir - Mar 24, 2026 12:44:18 am PDT #12075 of 12321
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
Checking in just to say that I'm OK, all things considered.
Calli, all of the job~ma.
Laura - Mar 24, 2026 7:02:25 am PDT #12076 of 12321
Our wings are not tired.
Thank you for checking in, Shir. The reports from your home aren't getting any better.
My sister (along with countless others no doubt) was randomly declared dead by Social Security, which has resulted in her medical claims bouncing, her credit cards closed, and a bunch more fun stuff. She has spent countless hours on the phone between insurance and the government. SS finally admitted their error, but it has been a couple weeks and still not fixed. I told her that was what she gets for being a registered Democrat in Florida. I can only imagine people who aren't as competent as she is trying to navigate this crap.
-t - Mar 24, 2026 8:03:51 am PDT #12077 of 12321
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Oh no, Laura! What a nightmare!
Laura - Mar 24, 2026 9:59:33 am PDT #12078 of 12321
Our wings are not tired.
The interwebs told me that this happens to 9000-12000 people each year. Clerical errors. Can we not check the SSN twice before hitting enter?