From the daily newsletter: a conversation with our critic about the exasperating crowd-pleaser “Project Hail Mary.” ...

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Out of the 6,000 known exoplanets, it's these rocky worlds that are most worthy of attention in the search for life beyond our planet.

"Project Hail Mary", the new movie based on author Andy Weir's book of the same name, is a wild romp through the cosmos. The film explores many of the same areas of science as Wei ...

Ryan Gosling anchors Project Hail Mary, a visually striking, character-focused sci-fi about an unlikely alien friendship that shines despite some rushed late-film science.

Ryan Gosling's "Project Hail Mary" costar is a high-maintenance creature with his own "glam squad." The actor introduces us to Rocky, a lovable alien.

In their two decades making movies together, Phil Lord and Chris Miller have shown a particular talent in making inanimate ...

Drew Goddard talks about adapting 'Project Hail Mary,' directing 'The Matrix 5' and his love of 'Weapons' and 'Sinners.' ...

The screenwriter talks about adapting Andy Weir's novel for the screen, and the challenge of writing dialogue for smart characters.

io9 spoke to directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller about some additions to the movie, out March 20.