Rules Of The Frame

Connor & Jon enter the fantastical world of Pandora with Chris Ridings as their guide. Chris shows off his Avatar merch, Jon re-evaluates the cultural impact of the film, and Connor wishes that it would commit to a harsher ending for the sake of the environmental theme.WARNING: Major spoilers for Avatar, minor spoilers for Dances with WolvesFollow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featuredFilms mentioned in this episode:--------------------------------Avatar (2009) | Dir. James CameronThe Star Wars Holiday Special (1978) | Dir. Steve Binder & David AcombaToy Story (1995) | Dir. John LasseterToy Story 2 (1999) | Dir. John Lasseter, Ash Brannon, & Lee UnkrichThe Adventures of Tintin (2011) | Dir. Steven SpielbergThe Hobbit Trilogy (2012-2014) | Dir. Peter JacksonPredator (1987) | Dir. John McTiernanDances with Wolv

Connor & Jon select the roster of films that make up the Top 5 Films of the 2000's. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe   Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featured

Connor & Jon are joined by Zoe Reed and her rat, Chicago, to discuss one of the most inventive Pixar films ever: Ratatouille! This episode contains; frequent interruptions by Chicago, a discussion on Pixar humor, and a heated debate on which Pixar films are masterpieces and which are just meh.WARNING: Major spoilers for RatatouilleFollow Zoe: https://instagram.com/purgatoryclown?utm_medium=copy_linkFollow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featuredFilms mentioned in this episode:--------------------------------Ratatouille (2007) | Dir. Brad BirdIndiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) | Dir. Steven SpielbergWALL-E (2008) | Dir. Andrew StantonToy Story 3 (2010) | Dir. Lee UnkrichMonster Inc. (2001) | Dir. Pete Docter, David Silverman, Lee UnkrichFinding Nemo (2003) | Dir. Andrew Stanton & Lee UnkrichCars (2006) | Dir.

Connor & Jon are joined by Kyle Stuck to discuss Sergio Leone's gangster epic. The crew has mixed feelings about the film, but gush on the score and cinematography. They argue over whether the characters are too unlikable, if Detroit Joe is too greasy, and was it all just a dream? WARNING: Major spoilers for Once Upon a Time in America Follow Kyle:Humming Fools: https://open.spotify.com/show/3evTcnQcGdP96XdYOl8osw?si=b97b18e597ee4a7eThe Night Shift: https://open.spotify.com/show/2zYROTnOfSc4WjOWxDgq6V?si=31cfbffc05284b08Website: https://www.ominous.media/ Follow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featured Films Mentioned in this Episode:--------------------------------Once Upon a Time in America (1984) | Dir. Sergio LeoneThe Godfather (1972) | Dir. Francis Ford CoppolaGoodfellas (1990) | Dir. Martin ScorseseThe Irishman (

Connor & Jon are swept into one of their favorite film series with The Temple of Doom. The boys question whether or not the individual elements of the film make up for its problematic nature, map out the cosmology of the Indy universe, and question what the Sankara stones actually do?WARNING: Major spoilers for the Indiana Jones SeriesFollow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featuredFilms mentioned in this episode:---------------------------------Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) | Dir. Steven SpielbergRaiders of the Lost Ark (1981) | Dir. Steven SpielbergIndiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) | Dir. Steven SpielbergIndiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) | Dir. Steven SpielbergGremlins (1984) | Dir. Joe DanteStar Wars - Episode V: The Empire Strikes BackTwilight Zone: The Movie (1983) | Di

Connor & Jon explore the beautiful world that Martin Scorsese has constructed in Gangs of New York. Jon can't stop gushing at the sets and depiction of New York. Connor loves Day-Lewis saying "whoopsie daisy." And the two wonder what it could have been if Scorsese had more money for the draft riots.WARNING: Major spoilers for Gangs of New York & TitanicFollow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featuredFilms mentioned in this episode:--------------------------------Gangs of New York (2002) | Dir.  Martin ScorseseGoodfellas (1990) | Dir. Martin ScorseseTaxi Driver (1976) | Dir. Martin ScorseseRaging Bull (1980) | Dir. Martin ScorseseMean Streets (1973) | Dir. Martin ScorseseHugo (2011) | Dir. Martin ScorseseTitanic (1997) | Dir. James CameronThe Departed (2006) | Dir. Martin ScorseseThe Wolf of Wall Street (2013) | Dir.

Connor & Jon return to the Sci-Fi genre with their fellow fan: Travis Olson, to discuss the hotly debated Alien "Prequel." They argue over whether it should be all philosophy or all horror movie. What is the moral outlook of the story. And how does the black goop work in the Xenomorph cycle?WARNING: Major Spoilers for Prometheus & Alien: CovenantFollow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featuredFilms mentioned in this episode:--------------------------------Prometheus (2012) | Dir. Ridley ScottAlien (1979) | Dir. Ridley ScottAliens (1986) | Dir. James CameronAlien: Covenant (2017) | Dir. Ridley ScottBlade Runner (1982) | Dir. Ridley ScottThe Village (2004) | Dir. M. Night ShyamalanOld (2021) | Dir. M. Night Shyamalan

Connor & Jon delve into madness as they discuss the long and troubled history of Terry Gilliam's passion project: The Man Who Killed Don Quixote. They discuss whether the story behind the making of the film is more interesting than the film itself. How the performances of the final cast are different than some of the previous outcomes. And why Gilliam seems to be cursed with excruciating productions.WARNING: Major spoilers for The Man Who Killed Don Quixote and BrazilFollow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featuredFilms mentioned in this episode:--------------------------------The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018) | Dir. Terry GilliamThe Zero Theorem (2013) | Dir. Terry GilliamLost in La Mancha (2002) | Dir. Keith Fulton & Louis PepeThe Two Popes (2019) | Dir. Fernando MeirellesBrazil (1985) | Dir. Terry GilliamThe

Connor & Jon & Riley? Yep, all three hosts are together at last to discuss the polarizing thriller: The Village. Riley talks about it being his first Shyamalan experience. Connor discusses its impact on his career and view of film. All the while Jon tries to fix some of the plot holes with his own unique ideas.WARNING: Major spoilers for The Village and SplitFollow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featuredFilms mentioned in this episode:---------------------------------The Village (2004) | Dir. M. Night Shyamalan12 Angry Men (1957) | Dir. Sidney LumetSigns (2002) | Dir. M. Night ShyamalanThe Thief and the Cobbler (1993) | M. Night ShyamalanThe Sixth Sense (1999) | Dir. M. Night ShyamalanUnbreakable (2000) | Dir. M. Night ShyamalanWide Awake (1998) | Dir. M. Night ShyamalanPraying with Anger (1992) | Dir. M. Night Sh

Connor & Jon work their way through the madness of the production of The Thief and the Cobbler. They argue over which version feels the most complete, who to blame for what went down, and why is Vincent Price so good in this?Link to The Animator's Survival Kit: https://www.amazon.com/Animators-Survival-Kit-Richard-Williams/dp/0571202284Follow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featuredFilms mentioned in this episode:---------------------------------The Thief and the Cobbler (1993) | Dir. Richard WilliamsThe Magnificent Ambersons (1942) | Dir. Orson WellesGreed (1924) | Dir. Erich von StroheimWho Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) | Dir.  Robert ZemeckisPete's Dragon (1977) | Dir. Don Chaffey & Don BluthAladdin (1992) | Dir. Ron Clement & John MuskerPrologue (2015) | Dir. Richard WilliamsCircus Drawings (2010) | Dir. Richa

Connor & Jon venture back to the Golden Age of Hollywood with Kaden Reed to discover the wonderful word of glitz, glamour, and communism. They discuss what the intentions of the Coen's were behind this film. If this is the closest we'll get to a Coen's 30 Rock episode. And who the biggest idiot in the film is.Link to Roger Deakins website: https://www.rogerdeakins.com/Follow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featuredFilms mentioned in this episode:---------------------------------Hail, Caesar! (2016) | Dir. Joel & Ethan CoenNo Country for Old Men (2007) | Dir. Joel & Ethan CoenArrival (2016) | Dir. Denis VilleneuveDr. Zhivago (1965) | Dir. David LeanLawrence of Arabia (1962) | Dir. David LeanThe Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018) | Dir. Joel & Ethan CoenThe Big Lebowski (1998) | Dir. Joel & Ethan CoenThe Hud

Connor & Jon start off fighting to try to get people to reconsider the box office bomb that is John Carter. Both of the boys are quite passionate about it and lay out their own reasons as to why they think it failed in theaters.  They also appreciate Stanton's top notch directing, Willem Dafoe's incredible performance, and how well the CG has held up.  WARNING: Major spoilers for John Carter and Game of ThronesLink to John Carter and the Gods of Hollywood: https://www.amazon.com/John-Carter-Hollywood-Michael-Sellers-ebook/dp/B00AFCZ1S4Follow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featuredFilms mentioned in this episode:--------------------------------John Carter (2012) | Dir. Andrew StantonStar Wars (1977) | Dir. George LucasLawrence of Arabia (1962) | Dir. David LeanIshtar (1987) | Dir. Elaine MayWALL-E (2008) | Dir. Andrew

Connor & Jon introduce their new series on what they call messy masterpieces. They will be covering films that they deem exceptional pieces of cinema that might have been overlooked or overshadowed by other films of the same director.Follow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featured

Connor & Jon are dragged into the Sandler-verse by their friend Connor Gooderl to discuss possibly the worst film of the 2010s. Is this film even worth meriting an episode? Why do Sandler's movies always make so much money? Can this craze every be stopped...probably not (Also Connor gets poisoned by a Dunkaccino.)WARNING: Major spoilers for Jack and JillFollow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featuredFilms mentioned in this episode:---------------------------------Jack and Jill (2011) | Dir. Dennis DuganThe Lighthouse (2019) | Dir. Robert EggersInception (2010) | Dir. Christopher NolanThe Room (2003) | Dir. Tommy WiseauBattlefield Earth (2000) | Dir. Roger ChristianPlan 9 From Outer Space (1957) | Dir. Edward D. Wood Jr.Vampire's Kiss (1988) | Dir. Robert BiermanGrown Ups (2010) | Dir. Dennis DuganThe Cobbler (2014) | D

Connor & Jon decide to take the plunge into Malick's magnum opus and bring on their good friend Clayton Lyon to join in this celebration of life. Connor reminisces over this film's influence on his thesis film, Clayton gawks over Lubezki's cinematography, and Jon just can't get enough of those sweet space shots.WARNING: Major spoilers for The Tree of LifeLink to Rehearsing the Unexpected: https://www.amazon.com/Terrence-Malick-Daniele-Villa-author/dp/0571334709/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3JEVO1A6UMYAH&dchild=1&keywords=terrence+malick+rehearsing+the+unexpected&qid=1621173575&sprefix=rehearsing+the+u%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-1Follow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featuredFilms mentioned in this episode:---------------------------------The Tree of Life (2011) | Dir. Terrence MalickKnight of Cups (2015) | Dir. Terrence

Connor & Jon are stranded, but thankfully they have their good friend Elise Yeomans to keep them company. While being stuck in isolation they ponder over what the true nature of the foghorn is, Jon's metric that makes this the greatest film of all time, and are boxier aspect ratios the way of the future? Sometimes a lighthouse is just a lighthouse...but not this time.WARNING: Major spoilers for The Lighthouse & Cast AwayFollow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featuredFilms mentioned in this episode:--------------------------------The Lighthouse (2019) | Dir. Robert Eggers12 Angry Men (1957) | Dir. Sidney LumetIshtar (1987) | Dir. Elaine MayThe Black Cauldron (1985) | Dir. Ted Berman & Richard RichZack Snyder's Justice League (2021) | Dir. Zack SnyderThe VVitch (2015) | Dir. Robert EggersRobin Hood (2018) | Dir.

Connor & Jon discuss their pick for the most impactful film of the 2010's with their good friend Luke Hogan. Together they discuss the impact this film had on their lives and social circles, as well as how it's impacted society as a whole. Plus it also gave us one of the greatest apps ever created, R.I.P.WARNING: Major spoilers for Inception, minor spoilers for Shutter Island & The Big LebowskiFollow Suite 25:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7HEdFdon42QifJyEZxAIpE?si=dx6caME6SUOdr_AgDmdg5wFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suite25Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suite25music/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ubX1M2XwK1OVhkcC0k92QFollow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featuredFilms mentioned in this episode:--------------------------------Inception (2010) | Dir. Christopher NolanMad Max Fury Ro

Connor & Jon fly in Clare Warrington to discuss Alfonso Cuaron's deeply personal blockbuster: Gravity. Clare lends her expertise in the field of grief and loss to evaluate Ryan Stone's emotional journey. Jon gushes about this being the best filmgoing experience he's ever had. And Connor can't stop obsessing about the technical achievements this film accomplishes.WARNING: Major spoilers for Gravity, Ad Astra, & InterstellarFollow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featuredFilms mentioned in this episode:---------------------------------Gravity (2013) | Dir. Alfonso CuaronAvengers: Endgame (2019) | Dir. Joe & Anthony RussoOrdinary People (1980) | Dir. Robert RedfordSilence (2016) | Dir. Martin ScorseseRoma (2018) | Dir. Alfonso CuaronArmageddon (1998) | Dir. Michael BayGreat Expectations (1998) | Dir. Alfonso Cuaron

Connor & Jon bring in their old friend, Hank Black, to dig deep into the Marvel fandom and explore the superhero phenomena. They discuss whether this film deserves to be in the echelon of highest grossing films and what the future of the MCU after this.  WARNING: Major spoilers for Avengers: Endgame & Doctor Strange, minor spoilers for AquamanFollow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featuredFilms mentioned in this episode:---------------------------------Avengers: Endgame (2019) | Dir. Joe & Anthony RussoAvengers (2012) | Dir. Joss WhedonSpider-Man: Homecoming (2017) | Dir. Jon WattsAvengers: Infinity War (2018) | Dir. Joe & Anthony RussoThe Dark Knight Trilogy (2005-2012) | Dir. Christopher NolanLogan (2017) | Dir. James MangoldX-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) | Dir. Bryan SingerCaptain Marvel (2019) | Dir.

Connor & Jon want to give you an inside look at the process behind choosing which films go into our series. They try to determine the criteria and what really are the "Top 5 Films of the 2010s." They are thrilled by some choices and dismayed by others. This new series is gonna be interesting.Follow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featured