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  1. The Greatest Character Introductions in Star Wars | List

    FEB 18

    The Greatest Character Introductions in Star Wars | List

    Justin and Joe count down the top character introductions in the Star Wars Franchise (Movies/ TV)! 00:00 Honourable Mentions 05:57 Cassian Andor 08:38 Anakin Skywalker/ Darth Vader 12:44 Darth Sidious 14:57 Asajj Ventress 17:42 Fives and Echo 20:28 Yoda 23:48 General Grievous 27:03 Han Solo 30:30 Luke Skywalker 38:56 Obi-Wan Kenobi 41:55 George Lucas vs Disney WEBSITE: thoughtplane.ca JUSTIN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/jchurchtpm/ Recorded by Joseph Morin and Justin Church Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church #starwars #list #starwarscharacter #disneyplus #lucasfilm #closeup

    50 min
  2. Fallout S2 is Irresistibly Weird | What's New?

    FEB 7

    Fallout S2 is Irresistibly Weird | What's New?

    Justin and Joe review Fallout Season 2. 00:00 Our Backgrounds on Fallout 01:41 Overview + Thaddeus 05:32 Supermutants and Lore 08:03 The Enclave 12:29 House 13:52 Pacing Issues 16:26 Maximus 20:02 Season 3 Setup 21:26 The NCR 24:41 Some of the Writing and Arcs 29:27 Production Design 34:45 Talking Technical 37:52 The Canadian Parts 41:51 Rankings and Wrap-up WEBSITE: thoughtplane.ca JUSTIN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/jchurchtpm/ Recorded by Joseph Morin and Justin Church Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church #fallout #bethesda #primevideo #closeup #tvreview

    50 min
  3. The Mighty Nein is a Remarkable New Animated Series Which Left Us Wanting More | What's New?

    JAN 22

    The Mighty Nein is a Remarkable New Animated Series Which Left Us Wanting More | What's New?

    Justin, Joe, and special guest star Ryan Walker review The Mighty Nein Season 1. 00:00 Introduction 02:06 Preconceived Notions 05:15 Keeping Old and New Fans Invested 07:29 Voice Acting 10:16 vs Vox Machina 16:33 Into the Characters 24:19 Animation 28:13 The Villains 35:44 Fjord 41:05 Beau and Nott 47:59 Re-writing Yasha 51:21 The Cliffhanger 01:03:41 Stray Thoughts 01:17:37 Wrap-up WEBSITE: thoughtplane.ca JUSTIN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/jchurchtpm/ RYAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA @ryanwalkerofficial Recorded by Joseph Morin, Justin Church, and Ryan Walker Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church #criticalrole #mightynein #primevideo #dungeonsanddragons #closeup #tvreview

    1h 23m
  4. Stranger Things S5 Was Too Long For Its Story | What's New?

    JAN 8

    Stranger Things S5 Was Too Long For Its Story | What's New?

    Justin and Joe review Stranger Things 5. 00:00 Overview on the Series 04:01 Bloated Cast 10:00 Pacing Issues 13:31 New Lore 15:53 Parents Trusting Children 18:56 Will Byers 28:19 Inconsistent Writing 33:31 Technical Aspects 37:37 The Mind Flayer Twist 38:58 Character Arcs 42:24 The Military 47:46 The Finale 52:08 Wrap-up WEBSITE: thoughtplane.ca JUSTIN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/jchurchtpm/ Recorded by Joseph Morin and Justin Church Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church #strangerthings5 #strangerthings #netflixseries #closeup #tvreview

    58 min
  5. Revealing the Meaning of Christmas (Through 52 Holiday Films) | Leisure List

    12/24/2025

    Revealing the Meaning of Christmas (Through 52 Holiday Films) | Leisure List

    Justin and Joe review 52 holiday films (which they've never seen), then use them to discover the meaning of Christmas. 00:00 Intro 01:27 Reviews 01:03:04 Rom Com Lessons 01:05:18 Communication and Vulnerability 01:07:57 Family and Community 01:11:47 Save Relationship With Your Father 01:14:41 Christmas Protagonists are Jerks 01:17:52 Pushing Away Negativity 01:21:40 Family is Better than Money 01:25:01 Child Faith Heals Adults 01:30:26 The Meaning of Christmas THE LIST Love Actually Carry-on Hot Frosty The Knight Before Christmas National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Let It Snow If I Only Had Christmas Single All the Way A California Christmas A Merry Little Ex-Mas Jingle All the Way A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong Red One Dear Santa Muppets Christmas Carol Christmas Above the Clouds A Shoe Addict's Christmas Max Lucado's the Christmas Candle Jingle Bell Heist Dr Seuss' The Grinch (2018) Gremlins Your Christmas Or Mine Die Hard 2 Jack in Time for Christmas Love the Coopers The Christmas Ticket Last Christmas We Wish You A Married Christmas Dolly Parton's A Christmas On the Square It's A Wonderful Life A Christmas Story Oh. What. Fun The Nightmare Before Christmas Klaus Holiday Affair (1949) My Secret Santa Scrooged The Holdovers Serendipity Love Hard The Santa Clause Christmas Chronicles The Family Man The Star Wars Holiday Special Four Christmases The Merry Gentlemen Violent Night A Boy Called Christmas The Holiday Just Like a Christmas Movie Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Bad Santa WEBSITE: thoughtplane.ca JUSTIN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/jchurchtpm/ Recorded by Joseph Morin and Justin Church Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church #christmasmovies #reviews #holidays #closeup #filmdiscussion

    1h 39m
  6. Online Artistry Was Killed By Its Own Ruthless Mediums | General Discussion

    12/19/2025

    Online Artistry Was Killed By Its Own Ruthless Mediums | General Discussion

    Breaking into internet artistry is next to impossible, thanks to a series of decisions and trends which de-incentivized creativity. 00:00 Our General Dissatisfaction 02:05 Greed Swallowed Internet Individualism 05:35 Clickbait Equals Revenue 08:15 Shilling For Ads 13:56 Maximizing Ad Revenue 17:15 Influencers 22:57 The Rise of AI Content 28:58 AI Makes Creative Careers Harder 34:38 AI Ruined Traditional Writing 37:01 What Art Could Be 42:04 Why Do We Create 52:21 An Existential Thought Spiral WEBSITE: thoughtplane.ca JUSTIN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/jchurchtpm/ Recorded by Joseph Morin and Justin Church Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church #closeup #artificialintelligencetechnology #youtuber #influencers #advertising

    1h 2m
  7. Head Canon Is Great For YOU But Otherwise Terrible | Close Up Episode 162

    12/11/2025

    Head Canon Is Great For YOU But Otherwise Terrible | Close Up Episode 162

    Every fan of every fandom eventually comes across the concept of "Head Canon", whether or not they realize. Is it a useful coping mechanism or a pathetic fantasy? 00:00 Protects the Good Vibes 04:36 It's Silly 05:59 Honour the Creator's Intentions 10:45 Ignoring Hard Emotions 16:03 Sometimes Good Things Exist Within Bad 18:37 Fandoms Are Nightmares 28:38 What's Considered Definitive 34:42 Wrap-up WEBSITE: thoughtplane.ca JUSTIN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/jchurchtpm/ Recorded by Joseph Morin and Justin Church Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church #headcanon #starwarsfan #fandoms #closeup #cancelled

    39 min
  8. Zootopia 2 is Actually a Quality Sequel | What's New? | Close Up Episode 161

    12/03/2025

    Zootopia 2 is Actually a Quality Sequel | What's New? | Close Up Episode 161

    Justin and Joe review Zootopia 2. 00:00 Surprising Adult Appeal 02:48 Side Characters 05:54 Nick and Judy 10:03 Follow the Snake 12:49 Animation 15:58 Presentation and Writing 21:57 Score 22:50 Action 25:25 Wrap-up WEBSITE: thoughtplane.ca JUSTIN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/jchurchtpm/ Recorded by Joseph Morin and Justin Church Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church #zootopia #zootopia2 #disneyanimation #closeup #filmdiscussion

    30 min
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    Thought Plane Media
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  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
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