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Lilo and Stitch (2025) Isn't Disastrous as Expected | Close Up Episode 13429 mai 202500:53:32

Justin and Joe review the live-action adaptation of Disney's Lilo and Stitch.

00:00 Introduction

02:15 Close Up

04:11 Comparison Games

07:12 Nani Overwhelmed

10:31 Positive View of Social Work

14:02 Living For Yourself

16:33 Narrative Bloat

19:17 Jumba and Pleakley

22:18 Sisterly Bonding

25:12 Stitch

30:29 Third Act Shenanigans

33:14 More Jumba and Pleakley

38:29 Challenges of Adaptations

48:27 Visual Style

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#liloandstitch #disney #remake #adaptation #closeup #reviews

Andor is the BEST Written Star Wars (S2 Review) | Close Up Episode 13322 mai 202501:13:18

Joe reviews and recaps Star Wars: Andor for Justin!

00:00 Introduction

01:08 Cassian is an Everyman

05:56 The Rebels/ Alliance

09:15 Luthen Rael

13:17 Mon Mothma's Rescue

18:18 Mon Mothma

25:09 Bail Organa

26:55 That One Force User

28:42 Dedra Meero

31:34 Luthen's Ending

35:43 Intensity

38:30 The Ghorman Massascre

47:37 Syril Karn

53:02 Bix

57:00 Andor Legacy

1:02:21 A Lived-in Universe

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#andorseason2 #andor #disneyplus #starwarsandor #closeup #reviews

Thunderbolts* Is A Step In the Right Direction | Close Up Episode 13215 mai 202500:56:39

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's Disney Conspiracy

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#thunderbolts #blackwidow #florencepugh #marvelstudios #closeup #reviews

What's New? | Solo Leveling, Daredevil, The Amateur | Close Up Episode 13130 avr. 202501:13:33

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

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#sololeveling #daredevil #blackmirror #ilm #closeup #reviews

What's Better? | Star Wars The Clone Wars vs Rebels | Close Up Episode 13023 avr. 202501:25:36

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).

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#starwars #rebels #clonewars #badbatch #closeup

Leisure List | Critical Role C1, Marry My Husband, The Addams Family | Close Up Episode 12916 avr. 202501:16:13

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)

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#theaddamsfamily #marrymyhusband #criticalrole #thehobbit #closeup

Leisure List | Impact Winter, Superhero Movie, Spy Family, Tremors | Close Up Episode 12809 avr. 202501:18:57

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)

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#superheromovie #spyfamily #tremors #impactwinter #closeup

What's New? | Novocaine, Black Bag, Looney Tunes, Marvel Rivals | Close Up Episode 12702 avr. 202501:14:06

(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

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#novocaine #marvelrivals #looneytunes #blackbag #closeup

Leisure List | Latest: Invincible S3, Mickey 17, Dungeon Crawler Carl | Close Up Episode 12620 mars 202501:49:34

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 in Translation, Paths of Glory (01:41:41)

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#cobrakai #mickey17 #dungeoncrawlercarl #invincible #closeup

The Truth About Close Up's Floundering Recent History | Close Up E12505 mars 202500:08:18

Joe reviews all the ways he's failed the podcast since Ryan left, and how he plans to right the ship moving forward.

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#updatenews #failing #burnout #redemption #closeup #ryanwalker

Leisure Lists | Latest: Skeleton Crew, and A Complete Unknown | Close Up Episode 12419 févr. 202501:37:35

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 Journey Fanboys

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#closeup #dune #skeletoncrew #gladiator2 #dandadan #beastars

Justin and Joe's Leisure Lists (January 2025) | Close Up Episode 12322 janv. 202501:39:29

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

-American Reunion

-Tower of Power series Books 1-4

-The Monuments Men

-Trainspotting

-The Strange Case

-Gangs of New York

-The Flash

-The Coldest Case sequel

-Emma (1996)

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#closeup #dccomics #towerofpower #americanpie #Sweettooth #gangsofnewyork

Justin and Joe's Leisure Lists (December 2024) | Close Up Episode 12211 déc. 202401:40:00

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)

-Justice League: Endless Winter (Graphic Novel)

-Dimension 20: Escape From the Bloodkeep

-Doki Doki Literature Club (Video Game)

-Brokeback Mountain

-Batman: The Cowardly Lot

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#closeup #superman #cobrakai #wicked #Overlord #Arcane

Justin and Joe's Leisure Lists (November 2024) | Close Up Episode 12120 nov. 202401:36:48

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

Delicious in Dungeon

Batman: Ghost Stories by James Tynion IV, Guillem March, James Stokoe, Carlo Pagulayan and David Baron

Beetlejuice

Bettlejuice Beetlejuice

Dune (relisten)

Scream

Saw

All Quiet on the Western Front

The Shadow season 3

Joker Folie A Deux

War for the Planet of the Apes

Wonder Woman: Lords and Liars by Mariko Tamakai, Mikel Janin, and Steve Pugh

Dazed and Confused

Percy Jackson and the Olympians

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#closeup #startrek #Beetlejuice #twinpeaks #deathnote #Planetoftheapes

The Legend of Vox Machina S3 Is Crammed, Yet Thrilling (Feat. Ryan Walker) | Close Up E12008 nov. 202401:21:37

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

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#criticalrole #legendofvoxmachina #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #closeup #ryanwalker

Yoni Collins Offers an Eye-opening Perspective on Documentary Filmmaking | Close Up Episode 11923 oct. 202400:46:35

Yoni Collins teaches Joe about the world of documentary filmmaking.

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#documentaryfilmmaker #documentary #documentaryfilmmaking #closeup #ryanwalker

Justin and Joe's Leisure Lists (October 2024) | Close Up Episode 11810 oct. 202401:38:40

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

Dimension 20 Fantasy High S1

No Man's Sky

The Devil Wears Prada

Sr.

Final Fantasy 15

Juno

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#closeup #startrek #starwars #warframe #threebodyproblem #xmen

Hold Your Breath Will Make You Fear Dust Particles (Feat. Justin Church) | Close Up Episode 11725 sept. 202401:08:14

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?

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#closeup #holdyourbreath #sarahpaulson #thriller #reviews

We Explain the Remarkable World of Comic Conventions and Expos | Close Up Episode 11611 sept. 202401:36:16

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.

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#closeup #ryanwalker #fanexpo #comicconventions #comiccon #

We ACTUALLY agree on House of the Dragon S2 | Close Up Episode 11529 août 202401:38:49

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...

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#closeup #ryanwalker #houseofthedragon #georgerrmartin #hbo #gameofthrones #fantasy

Ryan and Joe's Leisure Lists (August 2024) | Close Up Episode 11414 août 202402:35:44

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).

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#closeup #ryanwalker #leisurelist #xmen #startrek #houseofthedragon

Deadpool and Wolverine Gave Us Maximum Effort to Great Results | Close Up E11302 août 202401:18:54

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...

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#closeup #ryanwalker #deadpool #deadpoolandwolverine #wolverine #hughjackman #ryanreynolds

An Ode to the Most Attractive Male Actors | Close Up E11217 juil. 202401:13:46

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...

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#closeup #ryanwalker #lgbtq #pride #handsomeactors #charmingcharacters

Jodie Comer Delivers an Awesome Performance in The Bikeriders | Close Up E11105 juil. 202400:59:56

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?

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#podcast #closeup #ryanwalker #thebikeriders #vandalsmc #motorcycles #tomhardy

Joe Explains the Old and Forgotten Star Wars "LEGENDS" | Close Up E11013 juin 202401:24:29

Joe explains the old Star Wars Expanded Universe (Legends) to Ryan.

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#podcast #closeup #ryanwalker #starwarslegends #starwarseu #kotor #grandadmiralthrawn

Furiosa Has Epic Action and Expands the Mad Max World | Close Up E10906 juin 202400:55:31

Furiosa is one of 2024's best action films! That said: Ryan and Joe have a few complaints...

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#podcast #closeup

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Is Excellent | Close Up E10829 mai 202401:07:57

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a worthy successor to the Caesar trilogy, and makes us excited for the franchise's future!

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#podcast #closeup #starwars #themandalorian #davefiloni #ryanwalker

Tales of the Empire Fails to Reach its Potential | Close Up E10722 mai 202400:56:40

Ryan and Joe review Tales of the Empire: Star Wars' disappointing follow up to Tales of the Jedi.

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#podcast #closeup #starwars #themandalorian #davefiloni #ryanwalker

Ryan and Joe's Leisure Lists (May 2024) | Close Up Episode 10616 mai 202402:32:41

Another instalment of Leisure Lists: this episode's topics include The Bad Batch S3, the NHL playoffs, and Ghost of Tsushima, and Civil War.

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Challengers Features the Best Acting We've Yet Seen in 2024 | Close Up E10508 mai 202400:57:31

Ryan and Joe both went into Challengers with low-mid expectations. But it greatly succeeded our skepticism! This is a well made film.

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We Rave About How Shogun Is Remarkable in Every Regard | Close Up E10401 mai 202401:27:02

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!

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Fallout Is a Unique Take on the Post-Apocalyptic Genre | Close Up E10325 avr. 202401:22:39

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...

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Audiences Deserve Better than Hollywood's Loathsome Marketing | Close Up E10217 avr. 202401:25:21

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.

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Invincible S2 Forwards Its Story In Unexpected Ways10 avr. 202401:37:19

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!

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Close Up Radiant 100th Episode Retrospective | Close Up E10003 avr. 202401:21:26

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.

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In Defense of the Star Wars Prequels | Close Up E9927 mars 202402:10:39

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.

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Ryan and Joe's Leisure Lists (March 2024) | Close Up E9820 mars 202401:53:04

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

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Dune Part 2 Will Be Remembered Alongside The Great Films | Close Up E9713 mars 202401:13:29

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.

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On The Challenges Faced By Adaptations | Close Up E9606 mars 202401:10:53

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.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

Avatar The Last Airbender (Netflix) Satisfied Us More Than Expected | Close Up E9528 févr. 202401:16:57

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.

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Ryan Explains Sons of Anarchy to Someone Who's Never Watched SoA | Close Up E9420 févr. 202400:58:40

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.

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Celebrating Love | Our Favourite Couples In Fiction | Close Up E9314 févr. 202401:18:56

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.

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Marvel Comics Battle Royale (Marvel Heroes) | Close Up E9207 févr. 202401:14:26

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.

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Oscars 2024 Picks and Predictions 31 janv. 202401:15:00

Ryan and Joe break down the Oscars 2024 nominations, pick their favourites, and offer their predictions for what'll actually win the trophy!

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Superman The Movie vs Man of Steel Debate 24 janv. 202401:25:37

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.

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Ryan and Joe's Leisure Lists (January 2024) | Close Up E8918 janv. 202402:41:57

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

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The Iron Claw Is One of the Saddest Movies Ever10 janv. 202400:53:30

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.

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Ryan and Joe's Top 10 Entertainment of 2023 03 janv. 202401:52:40

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!

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Ryan and Joe's Top 10 TV Shows (List)20 déc. 202302:04:02

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.

Theatres Bravely Stand Against The Tide of Streaming (Debate)13 déc. 202300:58:49

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?

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