Project Hail Mary vs. The Intern: Theory Of Objectivity

Two movies about a young woman entering a world that is ready to eat her alive and aligning with the most dangerous person in it — it's The Silence of the Lambs vs The Devil Wears Prada.

Two movies about unlikely friendships and learning from people different than yourself — it's Project Hail Mary vs. The Intern.  References from the episode:  LA Times interview with puppeteer James Ortiz. The Tasteless episode on what The Parent Trap has in common with The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. 

Two movies about terrible fathers trying their best for their children — it's Finding Nemo vs. Trap. 

Two movies about chasing a better life and contending with what a name can mean—it's Anora vs. Mousehunt. 

Two movies that explore how we see the world — it's They Live vs. The Hunt (2020).

Two films where an unlikely duo are thrown together to contend with unfamiliar territory — it's Wicked vs. Rush Hour.

Two movies about communities coming together and the burden of loneliness — it's It's A Wonderful Life vs. Hot Frosty.

Two Thanksgiving movies about corporate greed and anonymity — it's You've Got Mail vs. Thanksgiving. 

Two horror films where an established icon of terror meets their match — it's Terrifier 2 vs. Orphan: First Kill.

Two movies about manipulation and unintended consequences — it's Strangers On A Train vs. The Wasp.