Close Up

Ryan and Joe argue about House of the Dragon for an hour... and review it. Can Close Up recover from this gruesome civil war? Remains to be seen. 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/r...

Ryan and Joe review Werewolf By Night, and Black Adam. Neither blew us away. Both left us excited for the future of comic book movies. 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/ryanwalkerof...

Joe's never played Halo. Can Ryan convince him to give the series a try? We'll tell you up front: Joe's arbitrary brand loyalties, and general snobbishness make Ryan's job harder than usual. 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&am...

Stop me if you've heard this one: She-Hulk is a bad show. We're not hiding that we didn't like it. But stick around to hear some defenses of the series as well. That I'm sure you didn't expect! 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...

Ryan and Joe question why artists bother to create in this era of cancel culture (corporate and public). We've got strong opinions, as ever. So buckle in for Close Up's most controversial episode yet! 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...

We're late to review S5 of Cobra Kai (so we failed to strike first), and we love it (so we failed to strike hard or show no mercy). We'd be terrible students of Cobra Kai but we're avid watchers of their ever-increasing lunacy. Join us on Close Up as we review one of streaming's best shows. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ThoughtPlane TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: h...

The Karate Kid Parts 2 and 3 get a bad rap. But Ryan and I are fans, and think they deserve a good defense. Can we change your mind on these underrated films? 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.in...

Ryan has never watched a Mad Max movie. Can Joe convince him to give the franchise 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=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=...

Leisure Lists is a new segment where Ryan and Joe casually discuss whatever media they've consumed lately. Movies, shows, games, books, comics. Anything goes. 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.in...

Light and Magic nearly made Ryan and Joe switch careers. The wizards in this documentary created almost everything we (and maybe you) love. But not enough people talk about it, so we've got to pick up the internet's slack. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ThoughtPlane TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.co...

Ryan and Joe share for you their favourite films! We're always passionate about our subject matter, but even moreso this time. Spoiler alert: a few of our picks may be controversial... 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=16...

Batman is one of the most over-exposed characters in pop culture history. Ryan and Joe are fed up with the Caped Crusader stealing the spotlight over his equally-compelling counterparts! This message goes out to DC with the best of intentions: please give us less Batman. Read TPM's Behind-the-scenes breakdown here: YET TO RELEASE Please consider supporting us on PATREON here: https://www.patreon.c...

All aboard for this latest Close Up, where Ryan and Joe review Prey and Bullet Train. Our specials include raving, critique, and a healthy dose of comedy. Thank you for choosing Close up and have a nice day! Read TPM's Behind-the-scenes breakdown here: YET TO RELEASE Please consider supporting us on PATREON here: https://www.patreon.com/Thoughtplanemedia FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ThoughtP...

Joe's never played God of War (any of them). He's determined to play the newest instalment. But can Ryan convince him to play the original trilogy? Find out on this episode of Close Up! Read TPM's Behind-the-scenes breakdown here: YET TO RELEASE Please consider supporting us on PATREON here: https://www.patreon.com/Thoughtplanemedia FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ThoughtPlane TIKTOK: https://w...

Joe is sick of all entertainment he used to love. Ryan thinks the status quo is fine. Watch us debate the issue of franchise fatigue, and decide for yourself! Read TPM's Behind-the-scenes breakdown here: YET TO RELEASE Please consider supporting us on PATREON here: https://www.patreon.com/Thoughtplanemedia FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ThoughtPlane TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplane...

Close Up's newest sub-series dares to defend films which the public at large dislikes. This instalment features our best defenses for Tron: Legacy and Rocky V (much to Ryan's chagrin). Read TPM's Behind-the-scenes breakdown here: YET TO RELEASE Please consider supporting us on PATREON here: https://www.patreon.com/Thoughtplanemedia FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ThoughtPlane TIKTOK: https://ww...

Stranger Things closed out Season 4 with explosive force! Ryan and Joe were blown away by the ending, though not left entirely satisfied. Find out what we thought on this episode of Close Up! Read TPM's Behind-the-scenes breakdown here: YET TO RELEASE Please consider supporting us on PATREON here: https://www.patreon.com/Thoughtplanemedia FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ThoughtPlane TIKTOK: htt...

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...