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Leisure List | Latest: Invincible S3, Mickey 17, Dungeon Crawler Carl | Close Up Episode 126 20.03.2025 1:49:34

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 i...

The Truth About Close Up's Floundering Recent History | Close Up E125 05.03.2025 8:18

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=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/ryanwalkerof...

Leisure Lists | Latest: Skeleton Crew, and A Complete Unknown | Close Up Episode 124 19.02.2025 1:37:35

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 End Hooked The Master Overlord Light Novel 1 It's a Wonderful Life Kindergarten Cop Road House (1989) Anna Karenina Annie (1982) Journey to Bethlehem Simpsons S13 Bill and Ted's Bogus J...

Justin and Joe's Leisure Lists (January 2025) | Close Up Episode 123 22.01.2025 1:39:29

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 -Americ...

Justin and Joe's Leisure Lists (December 2024) | Close Up Episode 122 11.12.2024 1:40:00

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) -Justic...

Justin and Joe's Leisure Lists (November 2024) | Close Up Episode 121 20.11.2024 1:36:48

THE LIST Gideon the Ninth Star Trek 4: The Voyage Home Legally Blonde. Red Rising Boardwalk empire S1 Star Trek 5: The Final Frontier Death Note Star Trek 6: The Undiscovered Country Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces Demon Slayer The Warsaw Protocol by Steve Berry The Earth and Sky and Marvels of Astronomy by Clarence R. Smith Dead Boy Detectives Jack Reacher: Never Go Back Twin Peaks: The Return Del...

The Legend of Vox Machina S3 Is Crammed, Yet Thrilling (Feat. Ryan Walker) | Close Up E120 08.11.2024 1:21:37

Ryan and Joe review The Legend of Vox Machina Season 3! 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...

Yoni Collins Offers an Eye-opening Perspective on Documentary Filmmaking | Close Up Episode 119 23.10.2024 46:35

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 W...

Justin and Joe's Leisure Lists (October 2024) | Close Up Episode 118 10.10.2024 1:38:40

THE LIST Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan Star Trek 3: The Search for Spock Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens Cobra Kai S6 Part 1 Hidden Strike 3 body problem trilogy Full Metal Jacket Incredibles 2 Jackpot! Dark Forces The Movies of the Eighties by Ron Base and David Haslam Chicken Nugget Donnie Darko The Simpsons S12 Sweet Tooth X-Men (1992) S2 Days of Thunder Warframe The Age of Adaline Dimensi...

Hold Your Breath Will Make You Fear Dust Particles (Feat. Justin Church) | Close Up Episode 117 25.09.2024 1:08:14

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=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok....

We Explain the Remarkable World of Comic Conventions and Expos | Close Up Episode 116 11.09.2024 1:36:16

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=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t...

We ACTUALLY agree on House of the Dragon S2 | Close Up Episode 115 29.08.2024 1:38:49

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=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SO...

Ryan and Joe's Leisure Lists (August 2024) | Close Up Episode 114 14.08.2024 2:35:44

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=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/sear...

Deadpool and Wolverine Gave Us Maximum Effort to Great Results | Close Up E113 02.08.2024 1:18:54

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=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 ht...

An Ode to the Most Attractive Male Actors | Close Up E112 17.07.2024 1:13:46

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 MEDI...

Jodie Comer Delivers an Awesome Performance in The Bikeriders | Close Up E111 05.07.2024 59:56

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=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.instag...

Joe Explains the Old and Forgotten Star Wars "LEGENDS" | Close Up E110 13.06.2024 1:24:29

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 W...

Furiosa Has Epic Action and Expands the Mad Max World | Close Up E109 06.06.2024 55:31

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 b...

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Is Excellent | Close Up E108 29.05.2024 1:07:57

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=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/r...

Tales of the Empire Fails to Reach its Potential | Close Up E107 22.05.2024 56:40

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 Recor...

Ryan and Joe's Leisure Lists (May 2024) | Close Up Episode 106 16.05.2024 2:32:41

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=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...

Challengers Features the Best Acting We've Yet Seen in 2024 | Close Up E105 08.05.2024 57:31

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...

We Rave About How Shogun Is Remarkable in Every Regard | Close Up E104 01.05.2024 1:27:02

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=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalk...

Fallout Is a Unique Take on the Post-Apocalyptic Genre | Close Up E103 25.04.2024 1:22:39

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=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/sear...

Audiences Deserve Better than Hollywood's Loathsome Marketing | Close Up E102 17.04.2024 1:25:21

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...