Close Up

The first Spider-verse movie was an unexpected smash hit! Does the sequel live up to its hype? And will it surprise you as much as the first? 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=1645086679872https://www.instagram.com/ryanw...

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=1645086679872https://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 Invincible-- Amazon Prime's hit animated superhero series. Can Ryan convince you or him to give it a try? Find out on this week's Close Up. 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=1645086679872https://www...

Ryan and Joe casually discuss whatever media they've consumed lately, including: Star Trek: Picard, The Sopranos, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and Velma. 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=1645086679872https://www.i...

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 is Marvel's best project in years! James Gunn is the superhero movie master and good luck convincing us otherwise. Listen on for our in-depth review. 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=164508...

Guardians of the Galaxy is one of our favourite Marvel franchises. But which of the films is better? Ryan and Joe debate the merits of Vol 1 vs Vol 2 in anticipation for Vol 3! 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=164508667...

A re-release to improve audio quality. Marvel is a franchise near and dear to our hearts. But we're worried for their post-Endgame future. Brace yourself for many impassioned rants! 'Cause we have strong opinions this week. ORIGINALLY RELEASED ON April 11, 2022Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/vWrxUCZoQRE Read TPM's Behind-the-scenes breakdown here: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/2022/04/06/tpm...

The Mandalorian S3 causes Ryan and Joe to argue for over an hour! Joe defends the controversial season while Ryan takes an offensive stance to it. Who is more right? You decide! 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=16450866...

A re-release to improve audio quality. Enjoy Ryan and I nerding out about The Batman! But don't expect us to cut the film slack for its few flaws! Next: a review of the new Kenobi trailer. Our hype-level is through the roof. Although what we've seen has inspired some worry...1:00:26 Kenobi teaser trailer discussionORIGINALLY RELEASED Mar 28, 2022Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3-FjFcOY18s Read...

Star Wars Celebration made big promises about the future of Star Wars. Most of the announcements have us cautiously optimistic (and some make us scratch our heads). Ryan and Joe voice their thoughts on this week's Close Up! FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ThoughtPlane TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https:// www.tiktok....

Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and The Super Mario Bros. Movie offered wonderful escapism for Ryan and Joe. Though they're not without reproach. So listen on for our review! FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ThoughtPlane TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL M\EDIA https:// www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=...

You've probably heard about DnD. But do you know how to play? Joe teaches Ryan the basics on this week's Close Up. But can he convince him or you to play? FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ThoughtPlane TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL M\EDIA https:// www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872https://www.insta...

John Wick Chapter 4 is the sequel we didn't know we needed! This franchise somehow continues to top itself. Ryan and Joe reflect upon this action masterpiece on this week's Close Up! 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=1645...

A re-release to improve audio quality. Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania is a bloated, sad, and dull start to Marvel's Phase 5. It's not meritless, but yikes! Ryan and I have some strong opinions this week on 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...

The Last of Us show was everything we dreamed it could be! This is the gold standard for video game adaptations (or any adaptation, for that matter). Watch Ryan and Joe gleefully review this show on the latest Close Up. 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/s...

Creed 3 is a worthy follow-up to one of the best legacy franchises out there. Michael B. Jordan takes us on an emotionally resonant journey which we're happy to share with you on this week's Close Up! 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=ryanwalkero...

Ryan and Joe hype themselves up for Creed 3 by ranking the Rocky/ Creed films. Some controversies ensue. So stay tuned. 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/ryanwalke...

Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania is a bloated, sad, and dull start to Marvel's Phase 5. It's not meritless, but yikes! Ryan and I have some strong opinions this week on 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=ryanwalkerof...

The DCU has gone off without a hitch thus far. But James Gunn still felt the need to reboot it (note the sarcasm)! Ryan and Joe break down Gunn's upcoming slate, share our concerns, and fanboy over the things we like. 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://...

The so-called "Streaming Wars" are dying. Help us pre-emptively mourn their loss, and figure out where they went wrong on this episode of Close Up (which isn't so morbid as I make it sound)! 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=rya...

Ryan and Joe break down the Oscars 2023 nominations, pick their favourites, and offer their predictions for what'll actually win the trophy! 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.in...

Zack Snyder's DC films are some of the genre's most all-time controversial. But we're here to give them their due! 'Cause they might be flawed, but they get too much right to be dismissed offhand. 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...

We've heard scathing criticisms of Spider-Man 3 and The Amazing Spider-Man since their release. And we're sick of it. Hear why you ought to re-visit these films with fresh eyes, 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....

The Last of Us is one of the most beloved video games of all time. That's why Ryan and I only spend 20 minutes on it, and fight about its sequel for the rest. Enjoy! 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=164...

Is The Whale a suitable come-back role for Brendan Fraser? Is the hate around Babylon fair or overblown? Find out 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....