Justin and Joe review Marvel's Thunderbolts*! 00:00 Introduction 10:57 Exposition 13:26 Government Run Superheroes 15:27 Sentry 21:38 Ending Dream Sequence 23:19 Black Widow 25:54 Mental Health 29:00 Visual Style + Costumes 34:04 Ghost + The Writing 39:32 The New Avengerz 44:42 John Walker 49:58 Humour + Stakes 55:26 Who Is Marvel For? 49:41 Justin…

00:00 Introduction 01:07 Daredevil Born Again 12:04 Otherworldly 17:39 The Amateur 29:20 Black Mirror S7 39:30 Solo Leveling 47:03 Light and Magic S2 59:44 News and Trailers WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ JUSTIN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/jchurchtpm/ Recorded by Joseph Morin and Justin Church Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cov…

00:00 Intro and rules Justin and Joe debate whether Star Wars: The Clone Wars is superior to Star Wars: Rebels (+ The Bad Batch for good measure). FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ JUSTIN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/j…

00:00 Intro and rules 01:17 Critical Role C1 15:57 Titan Mage 28:26 Asteroid City 36:58 Marry My Husband 48:47 The 1990s Addams Family 01:00:57 The Hobbit (Andy Serkis) 01:10:20 Joe's Quick Picks (Action Comics: The Arena) FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: ht…

00:00 Intro and rules 02:50 Four Weddings and a Funeral 13:17 Impact Winter S1-3 24:51 Superhero Movie 35:32 Tails Noir 46:38 Tremors 59:19 Spy Family S1-2 + Code White 1:07:13 Joe's Quick Picks (Fiddler On the Roof, The Pianist, 12 Angry Men) FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtp…

(0:00) Introduction (01:04) Novocaine Review (13:58) Black Bag Review (14:16) Marvel Rivals Review (35:56) The Day the Earth Blew Up Review (43:59) Looney Tunes/ Warner Bros Drama News (52:33) Snow White debacle News (01:01:37) Marvel shows chairs for 5 hours News FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www…

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…

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=164508…

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) Journe…

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) -Amer…

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 (N…

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…

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 R…

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/ryanwalkeroffic…

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 D…

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.though…

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:…

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/@thoughtplanemed…

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.c…

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/…

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 WEBSIT…

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=ryanwal…

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/ryanwalkeroffic…

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.inst…

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=ryanwalkeroffici…

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…

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=rya…

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=ryanwalker…

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 SOC…

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.c…

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:…

Invincible S2 improves upon its first season in a myriad of ways. But was it worth the wait? Ryan and Joe determine the answer 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/s…

NOTE: This track has been updated to fix an audio issue from the first release Join Ryan and Joe while they recount the highs and lows of Close Up's first 100 episodes! Hear behind-the-scenes accounts of the podcast's origin, and growing pains-- also discussions of the podcast's future. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226…

The Star Wars prequels have been unfairly hated for the last 25 years. Ryan and Joe unabashedly love these films and are sick of the slander. Because the Prequels are some of the most inventive and imaginative films ever made. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ThoughtPlane TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thou…

Ryan and Joe casually discuss whatever media they've consumed lately, including: Yellowstone, The Flash, Quentin Tarantino films, Oscar movies, and Heat. 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…

Dune Part 2 is an exceptional piece of cinema, which somehow succeeds its first instalment! This is a film which MUST be seen in the biggest available formats. 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.tikt…

Adaptations are consistently tricky. How do you translate a story from one medium to another? And what pitfalls do creatives face in the switch? Ryan and Joe discuss these issues on this episode of Close Up! FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: https://www.thoug…

Avatar: The Last Airbender is a solid fantasy series on Netflix. Just don't compare it too much with the original. Then its flaws grow more apparent. 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…

Joe has never watched Sons of Anarchy. Can Ryan convince you or him to give it a try? 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=ryanwalkerofficial&t=164…

Ryan and Joe count down their favourite couples in fiction! Joe goes a bit overboard but, then again, he loves love. And Ryan hates Valentine's Day. 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…

Ryan and Joe perform a fantasy league draft of Marvel heroes, then pit them head to head in a grand improvised battle. It's the old school yard discussion: "Who would win in a fight?" except it's two grown nerds who want to entertain you. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ThoughtPlane TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE: http…

Ryan and Joe break down the Oscars 2024 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=rya…

Christopher Reeve vs Henry Cavill; Richard Donner vs Zack Snyder; Superman vs The Man of Steel! Which film captures the character best, or provides the most interesting perspective on the Man of Tomorrow? Ryan and Joe debate the question on this week's Close Up. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.t…

Ryan and Joe casually discuss whatever media they've consumed lately, including: The Wolf of Wall Street, DC Comic Books, Superman: The Movie, and The Simpsons 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.tikt…

Neither Ryan nor Joe care about professional wrestling. But The Iron Claw is incredible nonetheless! This is one of the most tragic stories we've ever seen. 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.…

Ryan and Joe reveal their lists for the Top 10 entertainment of 2023 (movies, TV, and games combined). Join us for a celebration of last year's best 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 MEDI…

Ryan and Joe count down their Top 10 TV shows. Find out what we chose on this episode of Close Up! And remember: the list is subjective, and has no bearing on the quality of these shows compared to... say, Breaking Bad or The Wire.

Movie theatres were long since predicted to be obsolete-- especially in the age of streaming. Yet they hold strong. Is it because they're the most ideal way to view movies, or are they just a remnant of a declining tradition? FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemedia WEBSITE:…

Ryan once tried to explain Invincible to Joe. His explanation proved enticing! Joe finally watched Invincible, but what did he think? 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 http…

Napoleon is one of history's most grand and controversial figures. Did Ridley Scott's new film live up to that legacy? 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/…