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Close Up

Thought Plane Media

We get Close Up on a variety of entertainment-- including film, television, and comics. For substantive reviews, history, trivia, lists, and debates.

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81:37

The Legend of Vox Machina S3 Is Crammed, Yet...

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2024/11/08

Ryan and Joe review The Legend of Vox Machina Season 3!FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=enRecorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan WalkerEdited by Joseph MorinClose Up cover art by Justin Church#criticalrole #legendofvoxmachina #dungeonsanddragons #dnd

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46:35

Yoni Collins Offers an Eye-opening Perspective on...

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2024/10/23

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 Walker Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church #documentaryfilmmaker #documentary

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98:40

Justin and Joe's Leisure Lists (October 2024) | Close...

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2024/10/10

THE LISTStar Trek II: Wrath of KhanStar Trek 3: The Search for SpockStar Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens Cobra Kai S6 Part 1Hidden Strike3 body problem trilogyFull Metal JacketIncredibles 2Jackpot!Dark ForcesThe Movies of the Eighties by Ron Base and David HaslamChicken NuggetDonnie DarkoThe Simpsons S12Sweet Tooth X-Men (1992) S2Days of ThunderWarframe The Age of AdalineDimension 20 Fantasy High S1No Man's SkyThe Devil Wears PradaSr.Final Fantasy 15JunoFACEBOOK:

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68:14

Hold Your Breath Will Make You Fear Dust Particles...

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2024/09/25

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=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872

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96:16

We Explain the Remarkable World of Comic Conventions...

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2024/09/11

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=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=enRecorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan

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98:49

We ACTUALLY agree on House of the Dragon S2 | Close...

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2024/08/29

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=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872

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155:44

Ryan and Joe's Leisure Lists (August 2024) | Close Up...

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2024/08/14

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=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=enRecorded by

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78:54

Deadpool and Wolverine Gave Us Maximum Effort to...

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2024/08/02

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=100085031226698TIKTOK: 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=enRecorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan WalkerEdited by Joseph

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73:46

An Ode to the Most Attractive Male Actors | Close Up...

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2024/07/17

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 MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872

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59:56

Jodie Comer Delivers an Awesome Performance in The...

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2024/07/05

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=100085031226698TIKTOK: 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=enRecorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan WalkerEdited by Joseph MorinClose Up

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84:29

Joe Explains the Old and Forgotten Star Wars...

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2024/06/13

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 Walker Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church #podcast #closeup #ryanwalker

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55:31

Furiosa Has Epic Action and Expands the Mad Max World...

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2024/06/06

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 by Joseph Morin and Ryan Walker Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church #podcast

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67:57

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Is Excellent |...

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2024/05/29

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=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=enRecorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan WalkerEdited by Joseph MorinClose Up cover art by

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56:40

Tales of the Empire Fails to Reach its Potential |...

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2024/05/22

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 Recorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan Walker Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church #podcast

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152:41

Ryan and Joe's Leisure Lists (May 2024) | Close Up...

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2024/05/16

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=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=enRecorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan WalkerEdited by Joseph MorinClose Up

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57:31

Challengers Features the Best Acting We've Yet Seen...

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2024/05/08

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.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=en Recorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan Walker Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up

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87:02

We Rave About How Shogun Is Remarkable in Every...

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2024/05/01

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=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=enRecorded by Joseph Morin

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82:39

Fallout Is a Unique Take on the Post-Apocalyptic...

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2024/04/25

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=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ RYAN'S SOCIALMEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=enRecorded by

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85:21

Audiences Deserve Better than Hollywood's Loathsome...

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2024/04/17

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=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=en Recorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan

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97:19

Invincible S2 Forwards Its Story In Unexpected Ways

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2024/04/10

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=100085031226698TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtplanemediaWEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ryanwalkerofficial&t=1645086679872 https://www.instagram.com/ryanwalkerofficial/?hl=enRecorded by Joseph Morin and Ryan WalkerEdited by Joseph

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