Here at 1001 by 1, we have discussed some of the most prolific French filmmakers: from Truffaut to Clouzot & Varda to Goddard. This week we can add Jean Renoir to the list as we discuss his film “The Rules of the Game”. Join Adam and Ian as they discuss this much beloved film (especially to the voters of the Sight and Sound poll) while sharing some of their concerns about the film (in terms of it being dated but also not holding up as well as they thought. Also, this week Ian recommends the series “Horace and Pete’s” (available on Hulu) and Adam recommends “Ready or Not (available on Cinemax or to rent on any major streaming service).

0:00-4:34 – Intros/Some Cameron Crowe thoughts

4:34-8:44 – Cronenberg’s “Crash”

8:44-10:38 – Altman’s “California Split”

10:38-17:22 – “Pieces of a Woman” and the tumultuous life of Shia LeBouf

17:22-22:08 – “Ready or Not”

22:08-27:52 – “Horace and Pete’s”

27:52-39:12 – “The Rules of the Game” – Stats and History

39:12-1:11:07 – “The Rules of the Game” – Plot and Thoughts

1:11:07 – Closing Thoughts/Replacements