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Spider-Man Brand New Day Is a Spectacular Spidey Film | What's New?
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) · Aug 6, 2026
The Odyssey Is Tremendous and May Be Nolan's Best | What's New?
The Odyssey (2026) · Jul 19, 2026
Project Hail Mary is Something Spectacular | What's New?
Project Hail Mary (2026) · Mar 25, 2026
Zootopia 2 is Actually a Quality Sequel | What's New? | Close Up Episode 161
What's New (2016) · Dec 3, 2025
Tron: Ares Is Better Than Its Predecessors | Review | Close Up Episode 157
TRON: Ares (2025) · Nov 7, 2025
Spirited Away Is More Horrific Than It Seems | Review
Spirited Away (2001) · Oct 29, 2025
The Gorge Sets a New Benchmark for Digital Cinematography | Close Up Episode 139
The Gorge (2025) · Jul 2, 2025
Thunderbolts* Is A Step In the Right Direction | Close Up Episode 132
Thunderbolts* (2025) · May 15, 2025
Leisure List | Critical Role C1, Marry My Husband, The Addams Family | Close Up Episode 129
The Addams Family (1991) · Apr 16, 2025
Leisure List | Impact Winter, Superhero Movie, Spy Family, Tremors | Close Up Episode 128
Superhero Movie (2008) · Apr 9, 2025
Leisure List | Latest: Invincible S3, Mickey 17, Dungeon Crawler Carl | Close Up Episode 126
Mickey 17 (2025) · Mar 20, 2025
Leisure Lists | Latest: Skeleton Crew, and A Complete Unknown | Close Up Episode 124
A Complete Unknown (2024) · Feb 19, 2025
Justin and Joe's Leisure Lists (January 2025) | Close Up Episode 123
JANUARY (2025) · Jan 22, 2025
Justin and Joe's Leisure Lists (November 2024) | Close Up Episode 121
November. (2024) · Nov 20, 2024
Ryan and Joe's Leisure Lists (August 2024) | Close Up Episode 114
Ryan (2024) · Aug 14, 2024
Ryan and Joe's Leisure Lists (May 2024) | Close Up Episode 106
Ryan (2024) · May 16, 2024
In Defense of the Star Wars Prequels | Close Up E99
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) · Mar 27, 2024
In Defense of the Star Wars Prequels | Close Up E99
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) · Mar 27, 2024
In Defense of the Star Wars Prequels | Close Up E99
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) · Mar 27, 2024
Ryan and Joe's Leisure Lists (March 2024) | Close Up E98
Ryan (2024) · Mar 20, 2024
Ryan and Joe's Leisure Lists (January 2024) | Close Up E89
Ryan (2024) · Jan 18, 2024
The Iron Claw Is One of the Saddest Movies Ever
The Iron Claw (2023) · Jan 10, 2024
Napoleon Makes Little Impression
Napoleon (2023) · Nov 30, 2023
Killers of the Flower Moon + The Creator Reviews
Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) · Oct 25, 2023
Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 Is A Diamond in the Rough
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) · May 10, 2023
John Wick Chapter 4 Earns Our Respect
John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) · Mar 29, 2023
Spider-Man 3 and TASM Are Better Than You Think (In Defense)
Spider-Man 3 (2007) · Jan 26, 2023
Spider-Man 3 and TASM Are Better Than You Think (In Defense)
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) · Jan 26, 2023
The Whale and Babylon Are Saved By Their Actors
Babylon (2022) · Jan 11, 2023
The Whale and Babylon Are Saved By Their Actors
The Whale (2022) · Jan 11, 2023
Ryan and Joe's Leisure Lists (September 2022)
September (2022) · Sep 14, 2022
In Defense of Tron: Legacy and Rocky V
Rocky V (1990) · Jul 27, 2022
Thor: Love and Thunder Failed to Reach its Potential
Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) · Jul 16, 2022
Top Gun: Maverick Takes Our Breath Away
Top Gun: Maverick (2022) · Jul 13, 2022