Close Up

Ahsoka was meant to "save the Star Wars franchise", but did it? And could it? Short answer: no, but we still had a good time. 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/?h...

Franchise entertainment dominates our media landscape. But the longer-running the property, the more problems said property faces throughout its lifetime. Ryan and Joe break down these problems and discuss the franchises which weathered them for better or worse. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ThoughtPlane TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ R...

Star Wars: The Clone Wars was an integral part of our childhoods. And with the new Ahsoka show, streaming now, we want to revisit the series for a good ole nostalgia trip. If YOU don't have nostalgia for Clone Wars... we pity you. But we hope you'll enjoy this episode anyway. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ThoughtPlane TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thou...

Ryan and Joe needed a challenge. So they decided to take a big swing: defend one of their least favourite trilogies... for fun. Can we defend Star Wars 7-9 without being TOO passive aggressive? Find out on this episode of 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....

Ryan and Joe count down their Top 10 film franchises. There were definitely some upsets! Find out what we chose 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.in...

The Captain America trilogy is arguably Marvel's most solid. Ryan and Joe debate which entry reigns supreme (spoilers: it isn't Civil War). Hear our arguments 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=ryanwa...

Blue Beetle comes in at the tail end of DC's failed cinematic universe. But is it worth your time? 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.instag...

The Witcher S3 is definitely a step down from prior seasons. And Henry Cavill's departure looms large over the show. But is it still worth your time? 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=ryanwalker...

Were any of you actually excited for Secret Invasion? We kinda were. But the series failed to live up to its potential. It's not all bad though. Listen to us discuss the show 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/sea...

Hollywood is in a tailspin. Its actors and writers are on strike, public goodwill towards its films have eroded, and its revenue streams are in disarray. Ryan and Joe break down the causes of this chaos and offer their solutions, on this episode of Close Up. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thou...

Oppenheimer blew us away! Leave it to Christopher Nolan to craft the most epic biopic we've ever seen... Hear our thoughts about it on this episode of 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: Mission Impossible 7, Barry, Better Call Saul S6, and Jedi: Survivor. 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....

The Hollywood action film shocked and awed audiences for the past 100 years. It still does... sometimes. How does old action stack up to new? And how did it evolve over the decades? Find out on this episode of 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/...

Indiana Jones 5 wasn't the disappointment we thought it'd be! Mind you, it still wasn't great, but we'll take it. Listen ahead for our thoughts on the film. 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.inst...

Indiana Jones inspired us as children. And, now that we're adults, we can appreciate these films for their artistic merit! Join us as we celebrate the Indiana Jones franchise before Dial of Destiny. 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=ryanwalkerof...

The Flash was mired in controversy before it even released. But was it worth the delays, bad press, and Ezra Miller? Find out in this week's episode! 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.c...

Certain movies, shows, and games don't get enough love. We aim to remedy that. Join us as we celebrate the most underrated media we know! 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/ryanwalke...

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...