Rules Of The Frame

Connor & Riley are joined by Rod Reed to observe one of the sweatiest movies of all time: 12 Angry Men. They discuss how it brilliantly deconstructs the prejudices inherent in the judicial system, how the film doesn't work as a play, and how different genres shine a light on the human condition.WARNING: Major spoilers for 12 Angry MenFollow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrameYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featuredFilms mentioned in this episode:--------------------------------12 Angry Men (1957) | Dir. Sidney LumetTokyo Story (1953) | Dir. Yasujiro OzuA Serious Man (2009) | Dir. Joel & Ethan CoenThe Princess Diaries (2001) | Dir. Garry MarshallThe Emperor's New Groove (2000) | Dir. Mark DindalWonder Wheel (2017) | Dir. Woody AllenThe Trouble with Harry (1955) | Dir. Alfred HitchcockRope (1948) | Dir. Alfred HitchcockBlade Runner (1982) | Dir. Ridley

It's time for a new series and Connor & Jon start off with some bittersweet news: Riley Hardy is no longer a host. So we wish him well and continue onward with our new series about how limitations in the filmmaking process escalates the creative nature of it.Follow us:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrameYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featured

Connor & Riley cozy up to their pillow shots as they examine Yasujiro Ozu's masterwork: Tokyo Story. They discuss the complexity of the characters, and how the family dynamic makes the film universal even though producers said it was "too Japanese." They also ponder the question: does Ozu have the most consistent cinematic language?WARNING: Major spoilers for Tokyo Story, minor spoilers for Ordinary PeopleLink to Yasujiro Ozu: The Syntax of His Films: https://online.ucpress.edu/fq/article/17/2/11/38013/Yasujiro-Ozu-The-Syntax-of-His-FilmsFollow us:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrameFilms mentioned in this episode:-------------------------------Tokyo Story (1953) | Dir. Yasujiro OzuThe Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice (1952) | Dir. Yasujiro OzuFloating Weeds (1959) | Dir. Yasujiro OzuA Story of Floating Weeds (1934) | Dir. Yasujiro OzuCitizen Kane (1941) | Dir. Orson WellesJaws (1975) | Dir. S

Connor & Jon quote through Noah Baumbach's first film Kicking and Screaming(not the Will Ferrell one). They make the strange discovery of how relatable it is to their own lives and who is which character. This episode might also hold the record of most Mike Ditka mentions in a podcast.WARNING: Major spoilers for Kicking and ScreamingFollow us:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrameFilms mentioned in this episode:--------------------------------Kicking and Screaming (1995) | Dir. Noah BaumbachMr. Jealousy (1997) | Dir. Noah Baumbach(500) Days of Summer (2009) | Dir. Marc WebbWhen Harry Met Sally... (1989) | Dir. Rob ReinerKicking & Screaming (2005) | Dir. Jesse DylanFrozen (2013) | Dir. Chris Buck & Jennifer LeeFrozen (2010) | Dir. Adam GreenLee Daniels' The Butler (2013) | Dir. Lee DanielsDjango Unchained (2012) | Dir. Quentin TarantinoTalladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)

It's our 50th episode so we decided to do our first audience pick! Connor & Riley discuss Lulu Wang's 2019 film: The Farewell. They discuss what is really the most ethical thing to do, when it's okay to lie, and what makes a film American or Chinese?WARNING: Major spoilers for The Farewell, minor spoilers for The Royal TenenbaumsFollow us:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrameFilms mentioned in this episode:--------------------------------The Farewell (2019) | Dir. Lulu WangPosthumous (2014) | Dir. Lulu WangThe Matrix Trilogy (1999-2003) | Dir. Lilly & Lana WachowskiThe Young Girls of Rochefort (1967) | Dir. Jacques DemyCrazy Rich Asians (2018) | Dir. Jon M. ChuOceans Eight (2018) | Dir. Gary RossThe Royal Tenenbaums (2001) | Dir. Wes AndersonSecrets & Lies (1996) | Dir. Mike LeighThe Big Lebowski (1998) | Dir. Joel & Ethan CoenPirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (201

Connor & Riley are taken way back to their awkward years when they analyze Richard Linklater's passion project: Boyhood. The guys discuss the advantages and disadvantages to not having a script, and how mixing non-actors and actors has an interesting effect. They also take a retrospect to Linklater's career and his seeming obsession with conspiracy theories and rebellion towards authority.WARNING: Major spoilers for BoyhoodFollow us:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrameFilms mentioned in this episode:--------------------------------Boyhood (2014) | Dir. Richard LinklaterThe Sixth Sense (1999) | Dir. M. Night ShyamalanTo Kill a Mockingbird (1962) | Dir. Robert MulliganThe Before Trilogy (1995-2013) | Dir. Richard LinklaterStar Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015) | Dir. J.J. AbramsSlacker (1990) | Dir. Richard LinklaterSchool of Rock (2003) | Dir. Richard LinklaterDazed and Confused (

Connor & Jon are joined by the first critic of the show, Caleb Maine, to discuss the Coen's depressing masterpiece: A Serious Man. Jon gets distracted by the fact that there were earbuds in the '60's. Caleb hates Sy more than any other film character. And Connor obsesses over the use over repeating dialogue.WARNING: Major spoilers for A Serious ManFollow us:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrameFilms mentioned in this episode:----------------------------------A Serious Man (2009) | Dir. Joel & Ethan CoenMetropolis (1927) | Dir. Fritz LangThe Big Lebowski (1998) | Dir. Joel & Ethan CoenNo Country for Old Men (2007) | Dir. Joel & Ethan CoenCalvary (2014) | John Michael McDonaghThe Hurt Locker (2008) | Dir. Kathryn BigelowJoker (2019) | Dir. Todd PhillipsCrazy Heart (2009) | Dir. Scott CooperCalvary (2014) | Dir. John Michael McDonaghThe Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Rob

Connor & Riley take it all the way back to 1948 to discuss the Italian Neo-Realist classic: Bicycle Thieves. They admire how the film breaks all of the Hollywood conventions of the time and how more realistic films can touch us on such a personal and emotional basis.WARNING: Major spoilers for Bicycle Thieves, minor spoilers for ShoeshineFollow us:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrameFilms mentioned in this episode:--------------------------------Bicycle Thieves (1948) | Dir. Vittorio De SicaA Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) | Dir. Brad SilberlingShoeshine (1946) | Dir. Vittorio De SicaStar Wars (1977) | Dir. George LucasJoe (2013) | Dir. David Gordon GreenThe 15:17 to Paris (2018) | Dir. Clint EastwoodDunkirk (2017) | Dir. Christopher NolanTreasure Planet (2002) | Dir. Ron Clements, John MuskerTron (1982) | Dir. Steven LisbergerTron: Legacy (2010) | Dir. Joseph KosinskiThe Prince of Egy

Connor & Riley just couldn't resist talking about another animated film for this miniseries. They talk how everyday life can look extraordinary in animation when it's in the hands of Isao Takahata. So much beauty and simplicity is portrayed in Only Yesterday, that it's a real shame that Disney didn't release it to the U.S. until 2016.WARNING: Major spoilers for Only YesterdayFollow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrameFilms mentioned in this episode: ---------------------------------Only Yesterday (1991) | Dir. Isao TakahataNapoleon Dynamite (2004) | Dir. Jared HessGrave of the Fireflies (1988) | Dir. Isao TakahataMy Neighbor Totoro (1988) | Dir. Hayao MiyazakiBoyhood (2014) | Dir. Richard LinklaterTree of Life (2011) | Dir. Terrence MalickFinding Nemo (2003) | Dir. Andrew StantonToy Story (1995) | Dir. John LasseterMarriage Story (2019)| Dir. Noah BaumbachLion (2016) | Dir. Garth DavisThe S

This episode Connor & Riley are joined by Clare Warrington to discuss the groundbreaking emotional drama: Ordinary People. Clare lends her knowledge of family and human therapy to break down the psychological themes of the film. They also examine how this film created the modern family drama and one of the first novels aimed toward teenagers.WARNING: Major spoilers for Ordinary PeopleFollow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrameFilms mentioned in this episode:---------------------------------Ordinary People (1980) | Dir. Robert RedfordAd Astra (2019) | Dir. James GrayGood Will Hunting (1997)| Dir. Gus Van SantAmerican Beauty (1999) | Dir. Sam MendesThe Dark Knight (2008) | Dir. Christopher NolanMASH (1970) | Dir. Robert AltmanButch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid (1969) | Dir. George Roy HillThe Sting (1973) | Dir. George Roy HillThe Natural (1984) | Dir. Barry LevinsonRaging Bull (1980) | Dir

We are now at the start of a new series and are excited to be digging into films that are more grounded in reality and focus on the complex emotions of characters and the crazy machinations of society. We are also excited to announce that we have brought back previous guest, Jon Skinner, to be a recurring member of the show! We hope you will enjoy this next series and some new input.Follow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframeTwitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame 

Connor & Riley top off their second animation series with a slew of wonderful short films. The films span from the 50's to modern day and are made with almost every medium in the animator's toolkit. We try to have a great balance between popular beloved shorts and small impact full indie films. So listen in and watch these incredible pieces of art.WARNING: Major spoilers for all of the shorts discussedLink to Richard Williams' book: https://www.amazon.com/Animators-Survival-Kit-Principles-Classical/dp/086547897X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=richard+williams&qid=1581625513&sr=8-1Follow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframeTwitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrameFilms mentioned in this episode:--------------------------------Fantastic Planet (1973) | Dir. Rene LalouxThe Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001-2003)| Dir. Peter JacksonA Grand Day Out (1989) | Dir. Nick ParkCreature Comforts (1989) | Dir. Nick ParkDuck Amuck (1953)| Dir. Chuck Jo

Connor & Riley take a look at a film unlike any other: Waltz with Bashir. This one of a kind animated/documentary/autobiographical pic has both an intriguing storytelling style and animation style. Listen in as they discuss what it takes to make an animated film like this and how a movie like this would be almost impossible to make in the U.S.WARNING: Major spoilers for Waltz with Bashir & James and the Giant PeachFollow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframeTwitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrameFilms mentioned in this episode:--------------------------------Waltz with Bashir (2008) | Dir. Ari FolmanThey Shall Not Grow Old (2018) | Dir. Peter JacksonA Scanner Darkly (2006) | Dir. Richard LinklaterThe Congress (2013)| Dir. Ari FolmanThe Princess Bride (1987) | Dir. Rob ReinerThe Triplets of Belleville (2003) | Dir. Sylvain ChometThe Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926) | Dir. Lotte Reiniger, Carl KochThe Lord of the Rings Trilogy (

Films mentioned in this episode:--------------------------------The Secret of Kells (2007) | Dir. Tomm MooreThe Thief and the Cobbler (1993) | Dir. Richard WilliamsHome on the Range (2004) | Dir. Will Finn, John SanfordThe Princess and the Frog (2009) | Dir. Ron Clements, John MuskerThe Prophet (2014) | Dir. Roger Allers, etc...The Prince of Egypt (1998) | Dir. Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner, Simon WellsThe Road to El Dorado (2000) | Dir. Bibo Bergerson, Don Paul, Jeffrey KatzenbergSinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003) | Dir. Patrick Gilmore, Tim JohnsonTitan A.E. (2000)| Dir. Don Bluth, Gary GoldmanThe Breadwinner (2017) | Dir. Nora TwomeyUp (2009)| Dir. Pete DocterSong of the Sea (2014) | Dir. Tomm MooreCoco (2017) | Dir. Lee Unkrich, Adrian MolinaThe Lego Movie (2014) | Dir. Christopher Miller, Phil LordThe Iron Giant (1999) | Dir. Brad BirdThe Incredibles (2004) | Dir. Brad Bird

Films mentioned in this episode:---------------------------------Yellow Submarine (1968) | Dir. George DunningThe Jungle Book (1967) | Dir. Wolfgang ReithermanWizards (1977) | Dir. Ralph BakshiA Hard Day's Night (1964) | Dir. Richard LesterHelp! (1965) | Dir. Richard LesterMagical Mystery Tour (1967) | Dir. George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Bernard KnowlesThe Aristocats (1970) | Dir. Wolfgang ReithermanRobin Hood (1973) | Dir. Wolfgang Reitherman2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) | Dir. Stanley KubrickInterstellar (2014)| Dir. Christopher NolanApocalypse Now (1979) | Dir. Francis Ford CoppolaLawrence of Arabia (1962) | Dir. David LeanInsidious (2010) | Dir. James WanCitizen Kane (1941) | Dir. Orson WellesThis is Spinal Tap (1984) | Dir. Rob ReinerFantastic Planet (1973) | Dir. Rene LalouxAlice in Wonderland (1951) | Dir. Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton LuskeDumbo (1941) | Dir. Sam Armstrong, Norman Ferguson, Wilfred Jackson, Jack Kinney, Bill Roberts, Ben Sharpsteen, John ElliotteThe Many Adve

Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrameFilms mentioned in this episode:--------------------------------Watership Down (1978) | Dir. Martin RosenThe Secret of N.I.M.H. (1982) | Dir. Don BluthThe Plague Dogs (1982) | Dir. Martin RosenPrincess Mononoke (1997) | Dir. Hayao MiyazakiDumbo (1941) | Dir. Samuel Armstrong, Norman Ferguson, Jack Kinney, Bill Roberts, Ben SharpsteenThe Producers (1967) | Dir. Mel BrooksThe Elephant Man (1980) | Dir. David LynchAlien (1979) | Dir. Ridley ScottIndiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) | Dir. Steven SpielbergSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) | Dir. William Cottrell, David Hand, Wilfred Jackson, Larry Morey, Perce Pearce, Ben SharpsteenBambi (1942) | Dir. James Algar, Sam Armstrong, David Hand, Graham Heid, Bill Roberts, Paul Satterfield, Norman Wright, Arthur Davis, Clyde GeronimiThe Garden of Words (2013) | Dir. Makoto ShinkaiGrave

Connor & Riley tread dangerous Bakshi waters in their episode on Wizards. It may be hard for them to find the silver lining to the film, but at least that lends itself to fun conversations. The opinions fly in this maybe controversial episode...Films mentioned in this episode:---------------------------------Wizards (1977) | Dir. Ralph BakshiLast Days of Coney Island (2015) | Dir. Ralph BakshiThe Hobbit (1977) | Dir. Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.The Lord of the Rings (1978) | Dir. Ralph BakshiFritz the Cat (1972) | Dir. Ralph BakshiPrincess Mononoke (1997) | Dir. Hayao MiyazakiFire and Ice (1983) | Dir. Ralph Bakshi, Tom TataranowiczAmerican Pop (1981) | Dir. Ralph BakshiSpy Kids (2001) | Dir. Robert RodriguezShorts (2009) | Dir. Robert RodriguezMachete (2010) | Dir. Robert RodriguezThe Ant Bully (2006) | Dir. John A. DavisThe Return of the King (1980) | Dir. Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.Heavy Traffic (1973) | Dir. Ralph BakshiSausage Party (2016) | Dir. Gerg Tiernan, Conrad VernonStar Wars (1977) | Dir.

Connor & Riley are joined by previous guest, Stephen LaGue and his little brother Patrick, to discuss one of their all time favorite films: The Iron Giant. Together they break down Bird's animation career, his personal impact on the story, and why it still hits home 20 years later. So sit back, shove some Reddi-Wip into a Twinkie, sip some espresso, and enjoy!WARNING: Major spoilers for The Iron Giant, Minor spoilers for The Incredibles, Ratatouille, & Guardians of the GalaxyFollow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframeTwitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrameFilms mentioned in this episode:--------------------------------The Iron Giant (1999) | Dir. Brad BirdWALL-E (2008) | Dir. Andrew StantonThe Book Thief (2013) | Dir. Brian PercivalPokemon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998) | Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama, Michael HaigneyEight Below (2006) | Dir. Frank MarshallThe Bourne Identity (2002) | Dir. Doug LimanToy Story (1995) | Dir

Connor and Riley are joined by Michelle Johnson this week as they talk about the hidden 90's horror film: Ravenous. Things get a little graphic when discussing cannibalism, but don't get too grossed out to miss Michelle's insight into the film industry and society's impact upon it.Follow Michelle on Instagram: JohnsonpersonFollow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframeTwitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrameFilms mentioned in this episode:-------------------------------------Ravenous (1999) | Dir. Antonia BirdThe Revenant (2015) | Dir. Alejandro G. InarrituMemento (2000) | Dir. Christopher NolanL.A. Confidential (1997) | Dir. Curtis HansonTrainspotting (1996) | Dir. Danny BoyleFerris Bueller's Day Off (1986) | Dir. John HughesHoward the Duck (1986) | Dir. Willard HuyuckThe Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) | Dir. Peter JacksonYou've Got Mail (1998) | Dir. Nora EphronWhen Harry Met Sally... (1989) | Dir. Rob ReinerPoint Break (1991) |

We can't believe that a year ago today we released our first full episode! It's been so much fun making these episodes and we can't thank you listeners enough for supporting us. We're looking forward to the many years ahead and all of the films we get to share with you. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame