"I'm the first person to be alone on an entire planet." For Episode 374, Thomas and Brandon continue their hard sci-fi series with THE MARTIAN. Listen as they discuss how the film impacted the careers of Ridley Scott and Matt Damon, the wild story of how the original story developed over time, how they built the massive sets for the film, how Scott ran an efficient, how the film became a surprise hit at the box, the controversy the film had during awards season, and more! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content:  Opening - SNL Overhaul and Studio Comedies -  (00:00:10 ) Recap of Hard Sci-Fi Movies (00:09:18 ) Intro to The Martian (00:15:38 ) How The Martian Got to Production (00:25:49 ) Favorite Scenes (00:37:00 ) On Set Life - (01:07:38 ) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:15:29 ) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:31:34 ) Film Facts (01:38:52 ) Awards (01:44:55 ) Final Questions on the Movie (01:51:26 ) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:55:28 ) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast