Dana and Tom with colleague, Braden Ganter, discuss The Martian (2015): directed by Ridley Scott, written by Drew Goddard, cinematography by Dariusz Wolski, music by Harry Gregson-Williams, starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kristen Wiig, Jeff Daniels, Michael Pena, Sean Bean, Kate Mara, Sebastian Stan, and Donald Glover.
Plot Summary: The Martian is a science fiction drama about astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon), who is stranded on Mars after his crew believes he died in a storm. Alone on the hostile planet, he must use his skills as a botanist and engineer to grow food, create water, and survive until rescue is possible. Back on Earth, NASA and its crew race against time to bring him home. The film showcases human resilience, ingenuity, and the power of teamwork in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.
Guest:
Braden Ganter
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction, Cast, and Background for The Martian
03:16 Welcome Back Braden Ganter
05:15 Relationship(s) with The Martian and Dana's First Impression
13:44 Plot Summary for The Martian
14:27 What is The Martian About?
17:16 Ridley Scott's Best Film Since Gladiator?
23:43 Did You Know?
27:16 First Break
28:02 The Cinema Legacy Poll Reveal - #88-81
38:20 Best Performance(s)
44:54 Best Scene(s)
50:46 Second Break
51:25 In Memoriam
52:56 Best/Funniest Lines
55:33 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy
01:00:35 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance
01:06:48 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty
01:11:59 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness
01:17:45 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability
01:20:06 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total
01:21:55 Remaining Questions for The Martian
01:26:00 Thank You to Braden and Final Thoughts
01:29:34 Credits
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Keywords:
The Martian, Ridley Scott, Matt Damon, science fiction, film analysis, movie review, Oscar nominations, character development, perseverance, cultural impact, Jeff Daniels, soundtrack, best scenes, legacy, humor, originality, classicness, rewatchability, Jessica Chastain, Kate Mara, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Donald Glover, Sean Bean, Sebastian Stan, Benedict Wong, Kristen Wiig, Nick Mohammed, Michael Pena
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