Close Up with Ryan and Joe

Ryan and Joe review The Last of Us Season 2!00:00 Introduction04:47 That Joel Moment07:56 Season Overview10:54 Episode 614:06 Nuanced Reactions to Gay Characters17:35 The Bella Ramsey Problem19:18 Ellie's Final Kills21:49 The Seraphite Island Scene23:26 The Ellie Problem27:00 Atmosphere29:36 Ellie Is Incompetent30:28 Dina and Joel32:02 Frustrating Writing37:08 A Better Season42:22 Dina the Show Stealer45:21 Jesse47:19 Supporting Cast50:24 Spores53:26 Ellie's Characterization57:44 Action1:01:02 Eugene1:05:07 In Defense of Joel1:07:55 More Subpar Writing1:20:53 Pacing1:24:29 Death Threats1:26:54 Visuals1:29:52 Wrap-upWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=enRecorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan WalkerEdited by Joseph MorinClose Up cover art by Justin Church#thelastofus #hbo #pedropascal #naughtydog #closeup #reviews

Justin and Joe review the live-action adaptation of Disney's Lilo and Stitch.00:00 Introduction02:15 Close Up04:11 Comparison Games07:12 Nani Overwhelmed10:31 Positive View of Social Work14:02 Living For Yourself16:33 Narrative Bloat19:17 Jumba and Pleakley22:18 Sisterly Bonding25:12 Stitch30:29 Third Act Shenanigans33:14 More Jumba and Pleakley38:29 Challenges of Adaptations48:27 Visual StyleWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/JUSTIN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/jchurchtpm/Recorded by Joseph Morin and Justin ChurchEdited by Joseph MorinClose Up cover art by Justin Church#liloandstitch #disney #remake #adaptation #closeup #reviews

Joe reviews and recaps Star Wars: Andor for Justin! 00:00 Introduction 01:08 Cassian is an Everyman 05:56 The Rebels/ Alliance 09:15 Luthen Rael 13:17 Mon Mothma's Rescue 18:18 Mon Mothma 25:09 Bail Organa 26:55 That One Force User 28:42 Dedra Meero 31:34 Luthen's Ending 35:43 Intensity 38:30 The Ghorman Massascre 47:37 Syril Karn 53:02 Bix 57:00 Andor Legacy 1:02:21 A Lived-in Universe WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ JUSTIN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/jchurchtpm/ Recorded by Joseph Morin and Justin Church Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church #andorseason2 #andor #disneyplus #starwarsandor #closeup #reviews

Justin and Joe review Marvel's Thunderbolts*! 00:00 Introduction 10:57 Exposition 13:26 Government Run Superheroes 15:27 Sentry 21:38 Ending Dream Sequence 23:19 Black Widow 25:54 Mental Health 29:00 Visual Style + Costumes 34:04 Ghost + The Writing 39:32 The New Avengerz 44:42 John Walker 49:58 Humour + Stakes 55:26 Who Is Marvel For? 49:41 Justin's Disney Conspiracy WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ JUSTIN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/jchurchtpm/ Recorded by Joseph Morin and Justin Church Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church #thunderbolts #blackwidow #florencepugh #marvelstudios #closeup #reviews

00:00 Introduction01:07 Daredevil Born Again12:04 Otherworldly17:39 The Amateur29:20 Black Mirror S739:30 Solo Leveling47:03 Light and Magic S259:44 News and TrailersWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/JUSTIN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/jchurchtpm/Recorded by Joseph Morin and Justin ChurchEdited by Joseph MorinClose Up cover art by Justin Church#sololeveling #daredevil #blackmirror #ilm #closeup #reviews

00:00 Intro and rules Justin and Joe debate whether Star Wars: The Clone Wars is superior to Star Wars: Rebels (+ The Bad Batch for good measure).FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/JUSTIN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/jchurchtpm/Recorded by Joseph Morin and Justin ChurchEdited by Joseph MorinClose Up cover art by Justin Church#starwars #rebels #clonewars #badbatch #closeup

00:00 Intro and rules 01:17 Critical Role C1 15:57 Titan Mage 28:26 Asteroid City 36:58 Marry My Husband 48:47 The 1990s Addams Family 01:00:57 The Hobbit (Andy Serkis) 01:10:20 Joe's Quick Picks (Action Comics: The Arena)FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/JUSTIN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/jchurchtpm/Recorded by Joseph Morin and Justin ChurchEdited by Joseph MorinClose Up cover art by Justin Church#theaddamsfamily #marrymyhusband #criticalrole #thehobbit #closeup

00:00 Intro and rules 02:50 Four Weddings and a Funeral 13:17 Impact Winter S1-3 24:51 Superhero Movie 35:32 Tails Noir 46:38 Tremors 59:19 Spy Family S1-2 + Code White 1:07:13 Joe's Quick Picks (Fiddler On the Roof, The Pianist, 12 Angry Men)FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/JUSTIN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/jchurchtpm/Recorded by Joseph Morin and Justin ChurchEdited by Joseph MorinClose Up cover art by Justin Church#superheromovie #spyfamily #tremors #impactwinter #closeup

(0:00) Introduction (01:04) Novocaine Review (13:58) Black Bag Review (14:16) Marvel Rivals Review (35:56) The Day the Earth Blew Up Review (43:59) Looney Tunes/ Warner Bros Drama News (52:33) Snow White debacle News (01:01:37) Marvel shows chairs for 5 hours News FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ JUSTIN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/jchurchtpm/ Recorded by Joseph Morin and Justin Church Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church #novocaine #marvelrivals #looneytunes #blackbag #closeup

THE LIST (Now with time codes!)Invincible Season 3 (00:02:46)Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 3 (00:11:38)Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 7 (00:24:52)Mickey 17 (00:41:53)The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep (00:55:21)Solo Levelling (01:10:06)Escape From New York (01:16:20)The Mist (01:25:00)Harrow the Ninth + Nona the Ninth (01:32:37)JOE'S QUICK PICS: (01:41:49)The Sound of Metal, Chef, Room, Seven, Lost in Translation, Paths of Glory (01:41:41)FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/JUSTIN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/jchurchtpm/Recorded by Joseph Morin and Justin ChurchEdited by Joseph MorinClose Up cover art by Justin Church#cobrakai #mickey17 #dungeoncrawlercarl #invincible #closeup

Joe reviews all the ways he's failed the podcast since Ryan left, and how he plans to right the ship moving forward.FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=enRecorded by Joseph MorinEdited by Joseph MorinClose Up cover art by Justin Church#updatenews #failing #burnout #redemption #closeup #ryanwalker

THE LIST Skeleton Crew Gladiator 2 Dandadan Dune: Prophecy Spaceman A Complete Unknown Beastars Seasons 1-3 Pride and Prejudice (2005) Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV The Devil's Advocate Re:Zero Season 2 The World's EndHooked The Master Overlord Light Novel 1 It's a Wonderful Life Kindergarten Cop Road House (1989) Anna KareninaAnnie (1982) Journey to BethlehemSimpsons S13 Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey Fanboys FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=en Recorded by Joseph Morin and Justin Church Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church #closeup #dune #skeletoncrew #gladiator2 #dandadan #beastars

THE LIST-Ghost Wire: Tokyo-Action Comics: Warworld Rising. -Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon-Near Automaton-8 Mile-Detective Comics: The Neighborhood. -Sweet Tooth Seasons 2-3-Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea-Casper (1995)-Unsouled (Part of The Cradle series)-Ghost Rider (2007)-Superman Vol 1 The Truth-Vox Machina S3 (Justin's take)-American Pie-American Pie 2-American Wedding-American Reunion-Tower of Power series Books 1-4-The Monuments Men-Trainspotting-The Strange Case-Gangs of New York-The Flash-The Coldest Case sequel-Emma (1996)FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=enRecorded by Joseph Morin and Justin ChurchEdited by Joseph MorinClose Up cover art by Justin Church#closeup #dccomics #towerofpower #americanpie #Sweettooth #gangsofnewyork

THE LIST-Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.-Cobra Kai S6 Part 2-Star Wars: Padawan's Pride-The Penguin (HBO)-Conclave-Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom-Wicked: Part 1-This is 40-Demon Slayer S3-Molly's Game-The Notebook-Arcane S1-The Mask of Zorro-Mr and Mrs Smith-Jake's Magical Market-The Negotiator-Be Careful What You Wish For (Novel)-Around the World in 80 Days (Novel)-Justice League: Endless Winter (Graphic Novel)-Dimension 20: Escape From the Bloodkeep-Doki Doki Literature Club (Video Game)-Brokeback Mountain-Batman: The Cowardly LotFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=enRecorded by Joseph Morin and Justin ChurchEdited by Joseph MorinClose Up cover art by Justin Church#closeup #superman #cobrakai #wicked #Overlord #Arcane

THE LISTGideon the Ninth Star Trek 4: The Voyage HomeLegally Blonde.Red RisingBoardwalk empire S1Star Trek 5: The Final FrontierDeath Note Star Trek 6: The Undiscovered CountryTwin Peaks: The Missing PiecesDemon SlayerThe Warsaw Protocol by Steve BerryThe Earth and Sky and Marvels of Astronomy by Clarence R. SmithDead Boy DetectivesJack Reacher: Never Go BackTwin Peaks: The ReturnDelicious in Dungeon Batman: Ghost Stories by James Tynion IV, Guillem March, James Stokoe, Carlo Pagulayan and David BaronBeetlejuiceBettlejuice BeetlejuiceDune (relisten)ScreamSawAll Quiet on the Western FrontThe Shadow season 3Joker Folie A DeuxWar for the Planet of the ApesWonder Woman: Lords and Liars by Mariko Tamakai, Mikel Janin, and Steve PughDazed and ConfusedPercy Jackson and the OlympiansFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=enRecorded by Joseph Morin and Justin ChurchEdited by Joseph MorinClose Up cover art by Justin Church#closeup #startrek #Beetlejuice #twinpeaks #deathnote #Planetoftheapes

Ryan and Joe review The Legend of Vox Machina Season 3!FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=enRecorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan WalkerEdited by Joseph MorinClose Up cover art by Justin Church#criticalrole #legendofvoxmachina #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #closeup #ryanwalker

Yoni Collins teaches Joe about the world of documentary filmmaking. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=en Recorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan Walker Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church #documentaryfilmmaker #documentary #documentaryfilmmaking #closeup #ryanwalker

THE LISTStar Trek II: Wrath of KhanStar Trek 3: The Search for SpockStar Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens Cobra Kai S6 Part 1Hidden Strike3 body problem trilogyFull Metal JacketIncredibles 2Jackpot!Dark ForcesThe Movies of the Eighties by Ron Base and David HaslamChicken NuggetDonnie DarkoThe Simpsons S12Sweet Tooth X-Men (1992) S2Days of ThunderWarframe The Age of AdalineDimension 20 Fantasy High S1No Man's SkyThe Devil Wears PradaSr.Final Fantasy 15JunoFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=enRecorded by Joseph Morin and Justin ChurchEdited by Joseph MorinClose Up cover art by Justin Church#closeup #startrek #starwars #warframe #threebodyproblem #xmen

FEATURING A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Justin and Joe attended TIFF for the first time, and caught this Thriller flick. They went in with no expectations. Did it exceed their hopes, or still manage to fall flat?FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=enRecorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan WalkerEdited by Joseph MorinClose Up cover art by Justin Church#closeup #holdyourbreath #sarahpaulson #thriller #reviews

Ryan and Joe explain the conventions of comic cons and Fan Expo. Do's and Don'ts: we've got you covered for an excellent first (or maybe repeated) outing to nerd heaven. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=enRecorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan WalkerEdited by Joseph MorinClose Up cover art by Justin Church#closeup #ryanwalker #fanexpo #comicconventions #comiccon #

Last time Ryan and Joe discussed House of the Dragon, Close Up had its first civil war. Will the war continue, will fences be mended, or will declarations of war be made then mostly let tension simmer (ala HoD S2)? Listen to find out...FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=enRecorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan WalkerEdited by Joseph MorinClose Up cover art by Justin Church#closeup #ryanwalker #houseofthedragon #georgerrmartin #hbo #gameofthrones #fantasy

Ryan and Joe offer you another installment of Leisure Lists! This month's list includes such gems as: classic Star Trek films, classic X-Men films, and modern classics such as The Acolyte (sarcasm).FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=enRecorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan WalkerEdited by Joseph MorinClose Up cover art by Justin Church#closeup #ryanwalker #leisurelist #xmen #startrek #houseofthedragon

LFG!!! Deadpool and Wolverine is one of our most anticipated films of 2024. Did it live up to the hype? Hear our thoughts on this episode of Close Up...FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=enRecorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan WalkerEdited by Joseph MorinClose Up cover art by Justin Church#closeup #ryanwalker #deadpool #deadpoolandwolverine #wolverine #hughjackman #ryanreynolds

Ryan and Joe share their admiration for the most attractive male actors and characters in cinema history! This is a late pride-month episode. But who cares? Never too late to fawn over some charismatic and handsome gentlemen... FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=en Recorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan Walker Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church #closeup #ryanwalker #lgbtq #pride #handsomeactors #charmingcharacters

The Bikeriders was an anticipated film for Ryan and Joe. It wasn't what they expected. But was that a bad thing, or a pleasant surprise?FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=enRecorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan WalkerEdited by Joseph MorinClose Up cover art by Justin Church#podcast #closeup #ryanwalker #thebikeriders #vandalsmc #motorcycles #tomhardy

Joe explains the old Star Wars Expanded Universe (Legends) to Ryan. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=en Recorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan Walker Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church #podcast #closeup #ryanwalker #starwarslegends #starwarseu #kotor #grandadmiralthrawn

Furiosa is one of 2024's best action films! That said: Ryan and Joe have a few complaints... FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=en Recorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan Walker Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church #podcast #closeup

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a worthy successor to the Caesar trilogy, and makes us excited for the franchise's future!FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=enRecorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan WalkerEdited by Joseph MorinClose Up cover art by Justin Church#podcast #closeup #starwars #themandalorian #davefiloni #ryanwalker

Ryan and Joe review Tales of the Empire: Star Wars' disappointing follow up to Tales of the Jedi. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=en Recorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan Walker Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church #podcast #closeup #starwars #themandalorian #davefiloni #ryanwalker

Another instalment of Leisure Lists: this episode's topics include The Bad Batch S3, the NHL playoffs, and Ghost of Tsushima, and Civil War.FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=enRecorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan WalkerEdited by Joseph MorinClose Up cover art by Justin Church

Ryan and Joe both went into Challengers with low-mid expectations. But it greatly succeeded our skepticism! This is a well made film. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=en Recorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan Walker Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church

Shogun is an exceptional series! Ryan and Joe were thrilled by it from start to finish, and we'd like to share our thoughts with you. In short: if you haven't seen Shogun yet, WATCH IT!FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=enRecorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan WalkerEdited by Joseph MorinClose Up cover art by Justin Church

Joe believes Fallout is a stunning adaptation for one of his favourite games! But will Ryan (someone who's never cared for Fallout) get on the hype train too? Find out on this episode of Close Up...FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIALMEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=enRecorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan WalkerEdited by Joseph MorinClose Up cover art by Justin Church

Have you noticed that Hollywood marketing has sucked for the better part of this decade? So have we. Ryan and Joe analyze the current sorry state of media advertisement. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=en Recorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan Walker Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church

Invincible S2 improves upon its first season in a myriad of ways. But was it worth the wait? Ryan and Joe determine the answer on this week's Close Up!FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=enRecorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan WalkerEdited by Joseph MorinClose Up cover art by Justin Church

Join Ryan and Joe while they recount the highs and lows of Close Up's first 100 episodes! Hear behind-the-scenes accounts of the podcast's origin, and growing pains-- also discussions of the podcast's future. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=en Recorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan Walker Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church

The Star Wars prequels have been unfairly hated for the last 25 years. Ryan and Joe unabashedly love these films and are sick of the slander. Because the Prequels are some of the most inventive and imaginative films ever made. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ThoughtPlane TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=en Recorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan Walker Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church

Ryan and Joe casually discuss whatever media they've consumed lately, including: Yellowstone, The Flash, Quentin Tarantino films, Oscar movies, and Heat. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=en Recorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan Walker Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church

Dune Part 2 is an exceptional piece of cinema, which somehow succeeds its first instalment! This is a film which MUST be seen in the biggest available formats. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=en Recorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan Walker Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church

Adaptations are consistently tricky. How do you translate a story from one medium to another? And what pitfalls do creatives face in the switch? Ryan and Joe discuss these issues on this episode of Close Up! FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=en Recorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan Walker Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church

Avatar: The Last Airbender is a solid fantasy series on Netflix. Just don't compare it too much with the original. Then its flaws grow more apparent. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=en Recorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan Walker Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church

Joe has never watched Sons of Anarchy. Can Ryan convince you or him to give it a try? Find out on this week's Close Up. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=en Recorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan Walker Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church

Ryan and Joe count down their favourite couples in fiction! Joe goes a bit overboard but, then again, he loves love. And Ryan hates Valentine's Day. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=en Recorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan Walker Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church

Ryan and Joe perform a fantasy league draft of Marvel heroes, then pit them head to head in a grand improvised battle. It's the old school yard discussion: "Who would win in a fight?" except it's two grown nerds who want to entertain you. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ThoughtPlane TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=en Recorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan Walker Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church

Ryan and Joe break down the Oscars 2024 nominations, pick their favourites, and offer their predictions for what'll actually win the trophy!FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=enRecorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan WalkerEdited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church

Christopher Reeve vs Henry Cavill; Richard Donner vs Zack Snyder; Superman vs The Man of Steel! Which film captures the character best, or provides the most interesting perspective on the Man of Tomorrow? Ryan and Joe debate the question on this week's Close Up. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=en Recorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan Walker Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church

Ryan and Joe casually discuss whatever media they've consumed lately, including: The Wolf of Wall Street, DC Comic Books, Superman: The Movie, and The Simpsons FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=en Recorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan Walker Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church

Neither Ryan nor Joe care about professional wrestling. But The Iron Claw is incredible nonetheless! This is one of the most tragic stories we've ever seen. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=en Recorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan Walker Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church

Ryan and Joe reveal their lists for the Top 10 entertainment of 2023 (movies, TV, and games combined). Join us for a celebration of last year's best on this episode of Close Up! FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=en Recorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan Walker Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church

Ryan and Joe count down their Top 10 TV shows. Find out what we chose on this episode of Close Up! And remember: the list is subjective, and has no bearing on the quality of these shows compared to... say, Breaking Bad or The Wire.

Movie theatres were long since predicted to be obsolete-- especially in the age of streaming. Yet they hold strong. Is it because they're the most ideal way to view movies, or are they just a remnant of a declining tradition?FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=enRecorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan WalkerEdited by Joseph MorinClose Up cover art by Justin Church