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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!
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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!
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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!
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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).
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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