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Thor: Love and Thunder is a fun, though flawed time at the movies. Joe actually liked a film better than Ryan for a change. So this episode is a must watch just to see Joe be less nitpicky! Originally released Jul 13, 2022 Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/pnJg9b442sM Read TPM's Behind-the-scenes breakdown here: YET TO RELEASE Please consider supporting us on PATREON here: https://www.patreo...

Ryan and Joe review the second half of Obi-Wan Kenobi. Joe still has more problems than Ryan, but where do we ultimately land on this emotional roller-coaster of a series? ORIGINALLY RELEASED July 6, 2022 Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/mTiynjwAcPY Read TPM's Behind-the-scenes breakdown here: YET TO RELEASE Please consider supporting us on PATREON here: https://www.patreon.com/Thoughtplane...

Ryan and Joe review Stranger Things 4, Volume 1. This show continually surprises us, year after year. And we adore it! Watch it, then come back to hear us discuss our favourite parts. Originally released Jun 20, 2022 Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ez5XhYYJLtw Read TPM's Behind-the-scenes breakdown here: YET TO RELEASE Please consider supporting us on PATREON here: https://www.patreon.com/...

Ryan and Joe review the first half of Obi-Wan Kenobi. One of us loves it so far. The other is mixed... Guess which is which or watch to find out! We prefer the later. Originally released June 15, 2022 Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/cgXl-f_SWwg Read TPM's Behind-the-scenes breakdown here: Please consider supporting us on PATREON here: https://www.patreon.com/Thoughtplanemedia FACEBOOK: htt...

What a movie! Top Gun: Maverick is more than we could have ever asked. So we felt the need... the need to rave. Join us, will you? Originally released Jun 7, 2022 Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/oO26RV755NI Read TPM's Behind-the-scenes breakdown here: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/2022/06/02/tpms-marvelous-may-news-update-2022/ Please consider supporting us on PATREON here: https://www.patre...

Ryan's never seen a single episode (or movie) of "Star Trek". Can I convince him (or you) to watch it? Find out on this episode of Close Up! Originally released Jun 4, 2022 Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/hZVQq2D0RQU Read TPM's Behind-the-scenes breakdown here: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/2022/06/02/tpms-marvelous-may-news-update-2022/ Please consider supporting us on PATREON here: https:/...

Ryan and Joe take you on a journey through 20th Century Superhero film history-- from "Superman and the Mole Men" through to "X-Men". Originally released May 28, 2022 Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/0RYA49gik40 Read TPM's Behind-the-scenes breakdown here: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/2022/05/03/tpms-astonishing-april-news-update-2022/ Please consider supporting us on PATREON here: https://w...

Ryan and I didn't love Doctor Strange 2. But Moon Knight is one of our all-time favourite Marvel projects. Perfectly balanced... as all things should be. Doctor Strange 2 0:00:00 Moon Knight 0:43:03 ORIGINALLY RELEASED May 13, 2022 Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Ofni_JV9V5s Read TPM's Behind-the-scenes breakdown here: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/2022/06/02/tpms-marvelous-may-news-update-2...

Joe's never seen a single episode of "Game of Thrones". Can Ryan convince him (or you) to watch it? Find out on this episode of Close Up! ORIGINALLY RELEASED: April 29, 2022 Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/T4sNkA_eR-U Read TPM's Behind-the-scenes breakdown here: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/2022/05/03/tpms-astonishing-april-news-update-2022/ Please consider supporting us on PATREON here: ht...

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, 2022 Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/vWrxUCZoQRE Read TPM's Behind-the-scenes breakdown here: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/2022/04/06/tpms-merry-march-news-update-2022/ Please...

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 discussion ORIGINALLY RELEASED Mar 28, 2022 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3-FjFcOY18s Read TPM's Behind-the-scenes breakdown he...

Film school friends (Ryan Walker and Joe Morin) begin a new podcast! Our first episode concerns the new Disney + Star Wars series, The Book of Boba Fett. This was a weird series. And we have strong opinions. Original release Feb 19, 2022 Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/4tHz7P0zSjA Read TPM's Behind-the-scenes breakdown and analysis of this film here: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/2022/03/01/...