A one-way mission. A dying sun. And a science teacher who might be humanity’s last hope.

In this episode, I break down Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, and why this hard sci-fi adventure surprised me in the best way. From memory-loss storytelling to alien friendships (yes, really), this movie balances big ideas with real heart.

It’s not perfect—but it might be one of the most fun sci-fi rides I’ve seen in a while.

Jessica Chastain stars in Dreams, a tense erotic drama about a wealthy American socialite and a Mexican ballet dancer who begins a dangerous affair after crossing the border.

In this episode of You’re Watching a Movie With Silas Lindenstein, Silas dives into the film’s performances, themes around immigration and class, and the tricky nature of indie films that refuse to neatly resolve their stories.

Is Dreams an intriguing character study—or a movie that leaves audiences wanting a little more closure? Silas breaks it down.

Today on You’re Watching A Movie With Silas, I review Netflix’s new action thriller The Rip, starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.

It’s a story about loyalty, suspicion, corruption, and $20 million in temptation.

Is it one of Netflix’s best action films in years?
Would it have worked in theaters?
And most importantly… what’s your price?

Love It, Like It, or Lose It — plus the D20 score.

Let’s break it down.

Is Crime 101 just another slick heist movie — or is it elevated by its cast?

Chris Hemsworth plays a jewel thief shaken by a robbery gone wrong. Mark Ruffalo hunts him down as a detective whose life is unraveling. Halle Berry plays an insurance adjuster navigating power, age, and ambition.

In this episode, Silas breaks down:

• Why strong acting can transform a familiar genre

• Whether novella adaptations make better films than novels

• Why February releases sometimes surprise us

• And where Crime 101 lands on the Love It / Like It / Lose It scale