Rules of the Frame
121 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsJoin Connor and Jon as they seek the deeper meaning behind some of the world's most intriguing films. From indie art house films to the biggest summer blockbusters, these guys tackle it all. Come prepared to broaden your sense of what a "movie" can be.
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The Fast and the Furious ft. Dima Skinner
March 18, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBConnor & Jon bring on the final sibling, one Dima Skinner, to discuss the not-so-humble beginnings of the Fast and the Furious franchise. Jon's opinion wavers back and forth as to whether it is a rip-off of Point Break, Dima can't stand the nonsense car lingo, and Connor brings forth a defense for Keanu Reeves. WARNING: Major spoilers for The Fast and the Furious and Point Break Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoft...
Romancing the Stone
January 22, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBConnor & Jon once again dip into the deep well of Indiana Jones to discuss Spielberg's ward's attempt to make an action-adventure film. Together the two examine what separates Indy from it's rip-offs, why the adventure genre is so hard to tackle, and Walt Disney's famous last words..."Kurt Russell!" WARNING: Major spoilers for Romancing the Stone, Raiders of the Lost Ark, & Contact Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ru...
5 Year Anniversary
December 30, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBIt's hard to believe that this show has been running for five years now. Connor, Jon, and Riley meet up to talk about the history and development of the show, some of their favorite and least favorite episodes, and even some trivia about the most popular elements of Rules of the Frame. Special thank you to you listeners, for making this show possible, sending in your feedback, and for just being incredible! Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https:/...
The Rules of the Game
November 06, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBIt's our 100th episode, so we're bringing the whole gang back together. Join Connor, Jon, and Riley as they discuss Jean Renoir's masterpiece, the namesake of the show, The Rules of the Game. Connor adores the camera movements and staging, Jon tries to dissect the cultural elements, and Riley asks THE question "what makes a movie good?" WARNING: Major spoilers for The Rules of the Game Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...
Lockout
August 21, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBConnor & Jon get sent to space prison or Manhattan prison as they examine the weird Euro-action b-movie Lockout, and it's definite point of inspiration Escape from New York. They examine the actual legal action that was taken against Lockout and decipher how original of an idea did Luc Besson have? Jon thinks there's a better bad movie that could have been made, Connor is annoyed at the rules of space this film breaks, and both question the place of Snake Plissken in 80s' and modern action f...
A Fistful of Dollars
August 09, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBConnor & Jon mosey on down to the ol' West/feudal Japan to consume one of the greatest spaghetti Westerns of all time: A Fistful of Dollars! Since there was a legal dispute over this film, does it automatically make it a rip off of Yojimbo? Connor gets way too worked up over a Rotten Tomatoes Top 100 list, Jon wants to propose to Morricone's score, and the two try to hold the show together through Covid and technical malfunctions. WARNING: Major spoilers for A Fistful of Dollars and Yojimbo...
House ft. Travis Olson
June 04, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBConnor and Jon bring along fellow weird-film-enthusiast Travis Olson to discuss House. The three dig into how the studio wanted this film to be the Japanese Jaws, the incredible use of practical effects, and if this is the strangest film they've covered so far! WARNING: Major spoilers for House, minor spoilers for Jaws Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame...
Frankenweenie
November 04, 2022 18:50 - 1 hour - 59 MBConnor & Jon get spooked out by Tim Burton's claymation adaptation of his short film: Frankenweenie. Jon gets freaked out by the teeth, Connor is frustrated by the Laika-esque animation, and the two just can't seem to agree on whether this film is a rip-off or a remake. WARNING: Major spoilers for Frankenweenie and Frankenstein Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTh...
095 | Ad Astra
August 02, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBConnor & Jon are reluctantly dragged to space as they try to decipher James Gray's opaque space road movie. The boys try to figure out how much it is inspired by Apocalypse, Now or by Heart of Darkness. Connor is amazed by the visuals, but disappointed by the outcome and Jon rags on the film the whole time. WARNING: Major spoilers for Ad Astra and Apocalypse, Now Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe ...
094 | Joker ft. Thatcher Radler
July 11, 2022 21:24 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBConnor & Jon are joined by Thatcher Radler to discuss Joker and why it pulled so much from King of Comedy and Taxi Driver. Jon is bothered by the messiness of the Batman and DC universe. Connor can't stand the film's tone of uber-serious. Thatcher progressively realizes how much of a rip-off this film is. WARNING: Major spoilers for Joker, minor spoilers for Taxi Driver & King of Comedy Follow Suite 25: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7HEdFdon42QifJyEZxAIpE?si=xc4t-nGDTOO9g...
093 | The Last Duel ft. Dillon Worthington
June 20, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBConnor & Jon are joined by Dillon Worthington to figure out how well The Last Duel harnesses Rashomon's storytelling technique. Jon wonders if Scott was the right choice of director. Connor tries to figure out why they didn't let Nicole write the entire script. And Dillon ponders who this movie is for. WARNING: Major spoilers for The Last Duel and Rashomon Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe Twitte...
092 | Super 8
June 06, 2022 15:23 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBConnor & Jon start off the new series by analyzing Super 8 and its predecessor E.T. Is it purely an homage, and does it count as one since Spielberg worked on it? Is it to be blamed for the boom in 80's nostalgia? Is it an effective piece of storytelling? Listen in to find out! WARNING: Major spoilers for Super 8, minor spoilers for E.T. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ru...
Minisode | Retelling or Rip-Off
May 23, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBConnor & Jon set up the stage for their new series: Retelling or Rip-Off. They make the distinction on what films are eligible, and that this is not dedicated to official remakes or adaptions, but to films that walk the line of inspiration and stealing. 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/f...
Bonus | The Room ft. Connor Gooderl, Zach Koym, Tim Scebold, & Daniel Loganbill
May 09, 2022 18:24 - 1 hour - 100 MBConnor and Jon bring on too many guests to discuss Tommy Wiseau's labor of love: The Room. Connor Gooderl tries to piece together Tommy's mysterious past, Tim goes on about the non-stop moaning, Daniel secretly watches YouTube videos, and Zach weaves a poetic tapestry of the true meaning and intent of The Room. WARNING: Major spoilers for The Room Follow Connor: https://twitter.com/ConnorGoodz?t=Q8h7WaXvW60k743Kz3186Q&s=09 Follow Daniel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCz30rrh_gVuq0W...
091 | There Will Be Blood ft. Erick Frost
April 25, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 94 MBConnor & Jon grab a milkshake with musician and filmmaker Erick Frost and talk about the subversive oil epic: There Will Be Blood. Connor is happy because the film is a non-traditional slow western. Jon is happy because the film is based on an obscure part of history. And Erick is happy because the film is innovative in its use of lenses and practical effects. WARNING: Major spoilers for There Will Be Blood, minor spoilers for No Country for Old Men Follow Erick: Instagram: https://...
090 | Finding Nemo ft. Michael Kelley
April 11, 2022 20:56 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBConnor & Jon dive into the big blue with Michael Kelley to discuss the aquatic cinematic masterpiece: Finding Nemo. Of course there is a fair amount of discussion on the state of animation, Michael tells how the film affected his relationship with his family, Connor just wants to talk about the score, and Jon can't remember all of Dory's misremembered names for Nemo. WARNING: Major spoilers for Finding Nemo Follow Michael: http://www.michaelkelleyfilm.com/ Follow us: Facebook: h...
089 | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King ft. Alan Sisto & Shawn Marchese
March 28, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBConnor & Jon are joined by Alan Sisto and Shawn Marchese of The Prancing Pony Podcast to talk about the Middle Earth Masterpiece: The Return of the King. The four ponder the strange filmic history of The Lord of the Rings. Shawn and Alan use Tolkien's letter to Ackerman to evaluate whether Jackson did a good job of adapting the books. Connor gushes over the sound design and Jon's mind is changed on the ending of the film. WARNING: Major spoilers for The Lord of the Rings, minor spoilers ...
088 | The Dark Knight ft. Zack Reed
March 14, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBConnor & Jon go straight to the heart of Gotham City with Zack Reed to discuss The Dark Knight. Zack remembers the days of old where he could just look at this as a "cool movie." Jon can't stop obsessing over the geography changes throughout the trilogy and how Gotham is essentially Chicago. Connor just wonders where other superhero films went wrong. WARNING: Major spoilers for The Dark Knight, minor spoilers for The Dark Knight Rises Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoft...
087 | Avatar ft. Chris Ridings
March 08, 2022 13:56 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBConnor & 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 Wolves Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe Twitter: https://twitter.c...
Minisode | Top 5 Films of the 2000's
February 14, 2022 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBConnor & 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
086 | Ratatouille ft. Zoe Reed & Chicago
February 04, 2022 18:05 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBConnor & 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 Ratatouille Follow Zoe: https://instagram.com/purgatoryclown?utm_medium=copy_link Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https://ww...
085 | Once Upon a Time in America ft. Kyle Stuck
January 20, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBConnor & 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=b97b18e597ee4a7e The Night Shift: https://open.spotify.com/show/...
084 | Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
January 03, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBConnor & 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 Series Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rul...
083 | Gangs of New York
August 31, 2021 22:55 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBConnor & 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 & Titanic Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe Twitter: https...
082 | Prometheus ft. Travis Olson
August 15, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBConnor & 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: Covenant Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe Twitter: https://twit...
081 | The Man Who Killed Don Quixote
August 01, 2021 16:25 - 1 hour - 65 MBConnor & 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 Brazil Follow us: Facebook...
080 | The Village ft. Riley Hardy
July 18, 2021 19:52 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBConnor & 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 Split Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe Twitter:...
079 | The Thief and the Cobbler
July 04, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBConnor & 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/0571202284 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ru...
078 | Hail, Caesar! ft. Kaden Reed
June 20, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBConnor & 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 ...
077 | John Carter
June 06, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 92 MBConnor & 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 Thrones Link to John Carter and the Gods of Hollywood: https://www.amazon.com/John-Car...
Minisode | Messy Masterpieces
May 30, 2021 17:30 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBConnor & 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
Bonus | Jack and Jill ft. Connor Gooderl
May 23, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBConnor & 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 Jill Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe Twitter: http...
076 | Tree of Life ft. Clayton Lyon
May 16, 2021 16:08 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBConnor & 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 Life Link to Rehearsing the Unexpected: https://www.amazon.com/Terrence-Malick-Daniele-Villa-author/dp/0571334709/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3JEVO1A6UM...
075 | The Lighthouse ft. Elise Yeomans
April 25, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBConnor & 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 Away Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ I...
074 | Inception ft. Luke Hogan
April 11, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBConnor & 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 Lebowski Follow Suite 25: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7HEdFdon42QifJyEZxAIpE?si=dx6caME6SU...
073 | Gravity ft. Clare Warrington
March 28, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBConnor & 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, & Interstellar Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ ...
072 | Avengers: Endgame ft. Hank Black
March 14, 2021 17:30 - 2 hours - 115 MBConnor & 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 Aquaman Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe Twitter: https://twitter...
Minisode | Top 5 Films of the 2010's
March 07, 2021 18:30 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBConnor & 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.c...
071 | Dune (1984)
February 28, 2021 18:30 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBConnor & Jon finish off the series with a film that had great ambition, but fell short of the imagined product: David Lynch's Dune. The two argue over what qualities drove Lynch to make the film, whether the Dune sequels can be adapted, and forget to even mention the great score by Toto!! WARNING: Major spoilers for Dune Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame ...
070 | An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn
February 14, 2021 18:30 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBConnor and Jon are left nearly speechless by the tastelessness of the film that "Hollywood doesn't want you to see." There's good reason for that slogan as it is nearly unbearable to watch. Even so, the boys slug through the film and rag on this weird part of film history that is better left forgotten. WARNING: Major spoilers for An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe ...
069 | Piranha II: The Spawning ft. Andrew Lewis
January 31, 2021 18:30 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBConnor & Jon are joined by Andrew Lewis to discuss James Cameron's debut film: Piranha II. They discover that the film is nowhere near as fun as they thought it would be. Due to that realization they discuss what is good camp, if they learned anything about Cameron from this, and how the film relates to Jaws. WARNING: Major spoilers for Piranha II & The Grey, minor spoilers for Avatar & The Abyss Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https://www.inst...
068 | The Black Cauldron ft. Elise Yeomans
January 17, 2021 18:30 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBConnor & Jon bring in Elise Yeomans to crack open the Disney vault and discuss The Black Cauldron. The hosts think the film should be locked away, while Elise makes some good cases on its worth and originality. It's a fascinating story of a media giant's darkest time and the road it paved to create some of the greatest animated films of all time. WARNING: Major spoilers for The Black Cauldron Follow Elise: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisewhyredbubble/ Follow us: Facebook: http...
067 | Ishtar ft. Rod Reed
January 03, 2021 18:30 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBConnor & Jon discuss one of the most infamous box-office bombs of all time: Ishtar! In order to adequately cover the impact of this film they bring in Connor's father Rod Reed, one of the few people who actually saw it in theaters. They all come to the consensus that it's actually a pretty great film and would each gladly watch it again. WARNING: Major spoilers for Ishtar Link to Star- How Warren Beatty Seduced America: https://www.amazon.com/Star-Warren-Beatty-Seduced-America/dp/B004C7DLP...
066 | The Star Wars Holiday Special ft. Chris Ridings
December 20, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBConnor & Jon are so appalled(& bored) that they have to bring in Star Wars expert Chris Ridings, to help keep them awake. He shares about what it's like to live Star Wars every day working at Disney World's Batuu. Jon is disappointed by how much of the Holiday Special is still canon. And Connor isn't very impressed with the lauded Boba Fett cartoon. WARNING: Major spoilers for The Star Wars Holiday Special, minor spoilers for The Last Jedi Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rul...
065 | Highball
December 06, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBConnor & Jon dig through the VHS' to find Noah Baumbach's forgotten (or thrown out) third film. They try to guess at what the intended purpose of the film was and why Eric Stoltz didn't play the main character. But hey, it's gotta be hard trying to make a film in 6 days. WARNING: Major spoilers for Highball Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame YouTube: https...
064 | Fear and Desire ft. Travis Olson
November 22, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBConnor & Jon are joined by their old co-worker, Travis Olson, to dig into Stanley Kubrick's worst film. They try to find his roots and genius in this snooze-fest of a war film. And ponder whether the director's wishes towards their finished products should be followed and if it's a waste of resources restoring a bad film? WARNING: Major spoilers for Fear and Desire, minor spoilers for It's a Wonderful Life & Bridge on the River Kwai Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesofthe...
063 | Catwoman ft. Ed Blizzard
November 08, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 107 MBConnor & Jon need help tearing into this awful movie, and that's why they brought on their good friend Ed Blizzard to rip Catwoman apart. Ed explains why the film is a disgrace to a great character. Connor rants about Pitof's plan to shoot it like a perfume commercial. Jon can't get over the fact that her powers are derived from a magical cat burp. WARNING: Major spoilers for Catwoman, minor spoilers for Captain America: Civil War & The Dark Knight Rises Follow us: Facebook: https://www.f...
062 | 1941
October 25, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 101 MBConnor & Jon start off their new series with one of the most chaotic films of all time and they are not too happy about it. They try to analyze why Spielberg can't make a direct comedy, what Zemeckis & Gale's original intention for the screenplay was, and how you can have so many great actors in a film with no great performances. WARNING: Major spoilers for 1941, minor spoilers for Miracle Mile & Dr. Strangelove Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: ...
Minisode | The Films They Hid From Us
October 18, 2020 17:30 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBConnor & Jon introduce their next series in which they dive into films that were covered up by their director, actor, or studio for differing reasons. They hope to examine these, sometimes anomalies, place in film history and how they affect the careers of those involved. 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_Fevn...
061 | Jaws
October 11, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBConnor & Jon get their feet wet in discussing the film that created the modern blockbuster: Jaws! Probably the most well known limitation in film history that created the perfect horror/adventure film. They discuss how different(and not as good) it would be if the shark had worked perfectly and the beginnings of Spielberg's career and how this experience shaped his future films and collaborations. WARNING: Major Spoilers for Jaws, minor spoilers for No Country for Old Men Link to The Jaws ...