The Martian (2015) ft. Braden Ganter

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 GanterAttorney at Duncan Disability LawPreviously on Ferris Bueller's Day Off, The Godfather - Part IIChapters:00:00 Introduction, Cast, and Background for The Martian03:16 Welcome Back Braden Ganter05:15 Relationship(s) with The Martian and Dana's First Impression13:44 Plot Summary for The Martian14:27 What is The Martian About?17:16 Ridley Scott's Best Film Since Gladiator?23:43 Did You Know?27:16 First Break28:02 The Cinema Legacy Poll Reveal - #88-8138:20 Best Performance(s)44:54 Best Scene(s)50:46 Second Break51:25 In Memoriam52:56 Best/Funniest Lines55:33 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy01:00:35 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance01:06:48 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty01:11:59 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness01:17:45 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability01:20:06 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total01:21:55 Remaining Questions for The Martian01:26:00 Thank You to Braden and Final Thoughts01:29:34 CreditsYou can also find this episode in full video on YouTube.You can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, or TikTok (@gmoatpodcast).For more on the episode, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/the-martian-2015-ft-braden-ganterFor the entire rankings list so far, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/greatest-movie-of-all-time-listKeywords: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 PenaRonny Duncan Studios