Every month, we read a book that has been adapted for the screen… then we share our receipts. What worked? What didn’t? Did we enjoy the book or the movie more?

Our host, Kasey Dunifer, is a cinephile and avid reader. She loves exploring how these two art forms intersect to create even richer worlds. So if you like books and movies, you’re in the right place. Welcome to the club.

This month we read Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. It is the bestselling sci-fi novel from 2021, that has just been adapted for the big screen. The film stars Ryan Gosling, is directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, and was written by Drew Goddard.

Spoilers ahead for both the book and film.