Rules of the Frame

By Rules of the Frame

Join 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 prep... more

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January 21, 2019012 | The Avengers (2012)
Join Connor & Riley as they tackle the Marvel universe and how it has become the modern version of the epic. Hear if nerds should direct superhero movies, why the Hulk is the most interesting Avenger, and is the Marvel craze ever going to end?
WARNING: Major spoilers for The Avengers & Avengers: Infinity War, minor spoilers for Split & Alien
Films mentioned in this episode:
The Avengers (2012) | Dir Joss Whedon
The Incredible Hulk (2008) | Dir. Louis Leterrier
Doctor Strange (2016) | Dir. Scott Derrickson
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) | Dir. James Gunn
Iron Man (2008) | Dir. Jon Favreau
Thor: Ragnarok (2017) | Dir. Taika Waititi
Spider-Man 2 (2004) | Dir. Sam Raimi
The Incredibles (2004) | Dir. Brad Bird
The Bourne Identity (2002) | Dir. Doug Liman
Unbreakable (2000) | Dir. M. Night Shyamalan
Glass (2019) | Dir. M. Night Shyamalan
Split (2016) | Dir. M. Night Shyamalan
Hellboy (2004) | Dir. Guillermo del Toro
Avengers: Infinity War (2018) | Dir. Anthony Russo & Joe Russo
Captain America: Civil War (2016) | Dir. Anthony Russo & Joe Russo
Back to the Future (1985) | Dir. Robert Zemeckis
Collateral (2004) | Dir. Michael Mann
Paris, Texas (1984) | Dir. Wim Wenders
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1h 10min
January 13, 2019011 | Lawrence of Arabia
Connor and Riley transition from the from the cold Russian winter to the hot Arabian summer as they discuss David Lean's 1962 masterwork, Lawrence of Arabia. Learn how this movie influenced the next generation of filmmakers, and if it truly lives up to being the greatest epic of all time. Connor defends long run-times for movies, while Riley pitches anproject for film school students. You'll also hear a nerdy digression into the history of aspect ratios and a public service announcement for anyone who owns movies on home video.
WARNING: Full spoilers for Lawrence of Arabia, minor spoilers for Doctor Zhivago & Tangled
Video on aspect ratios:
https://youtu.be/uSuCJyZzyRE
Films mentioned in this episode:
Lawrence of Arabia (1962) | Dir. David Lean
Doctor Zhivago (1965) | Dir. David Lean
Great Expectations (1946) | Dir. David Lean
Oliver Twist (1948) | Dir. David Lean
Star Wars (1977) | Dir. George Lucas
Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) | Dir. Robert Hamer
Hidalgo (2004) | Dir. Joe Johnston
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) | Dir. Steven Spielberg
Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) | Dir. Wes Anderson
Lady and the Tramp (1955) | Dir. Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, and Hamilton Luske
Gandhi (1981) | Dir. Richard Attenborough
Empire of the Sun (1987) | Dir. Steven Spielberg
Seven Samurai (1954) | Dir. Akira Kurosawa
Avatar (2009) | Dir. James Cameron
Jaws (1975) | Dir. Steven Spielberg
Tangled (2010) | Dir. Nathan Greno and Byron Howard
A Street Car Named Desire (1951) | Dir. Elia Kazan
On the Waterfront (1954) | Dir. Elia Kazan
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1h 24min
January 06, 2019010 | Doctor Zhivago ft. Billy Stevenson
Join Connor & Riley as they bring on the brilliant Irishman, Billy Stevenson, to discuss the romantic epic that is: Doctor Zhivago. Experience the true story of how this film impacted the life of the guest. Hear why intermissions are so important for long films. And decide whether action alone is enough to present love on film.
WARNING: Full spoilers for Doctor Zhivago
Link to David Lean biography: https://www.amazon.com/David-Lean-Intimate-Lady-Sandra/dp/0233002480/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1546537111&sr=8-1&keywords=david+lean%3A+an+intimate+portrait
Films mentioned in this episode:
Doctor Zhivago (1965) | Dir. David Lean
Brief Encounter (1945) | Dir. David Lean
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) | Dir. Stanley Kubrick
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) | Dir. Ken Hughes
The Revenant (2015) | Dir. Alejandro G. Inarritu
Lawrence of Arabia (1962) | Dir. David Lean
Great Expecatations (1946) | Dir. David Lean
The Sound of Music (1965) | Dir. Robert Wise
Ryan's Daughter (1970) | Dir. David Lean
Ratatouille (2007) | Dir. Brad Bird
Whiplash (2014) | Dir. Damien Chazelle
The Shape of Water (2017) | Dir. Guillermo Del Toro
The Wind Rises (2013) | Dir. Hayao Miyazaki
...more
1h 27min
December 30, 2018 Minisode | Defining an Epic
Connor and Riley intro their next series with a discussion on what constitutes an epic film. How do the new "epic" films measure up against the classic epics of old? Is the Marvel "machine" taking over Hollywood? Listen to find out.
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23min
December 23, 2018009 | The Prince of Egypt
Join Connor & Riley as they tackle Dreamworks' animated epic: The Prince of Egypt. Where they discuss questions that naturally come with each viewing such as: Is it Ramses or Rameses? Why is there a pop cover at the end of every 90's animated movie? And why is Jeff Goldblum in a Biblical epic? Listen in to the conversation.
WARNING: Major spoilers for The Prince of Egypt & minor spoilers for Exodus: Gods & Kings
Films mentioned in this episode:
The Prince of Egypt (1998) | Dir. Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner, Simon Wells
Antz (1998) | Dir. Eric Darnell, Tim Johnson
A Bug's Life (1998) | Dir. John Lasseter
Mulan (1998) | Dir. Tony Bancroft , Barry Cook
Hercules (1997) | Dir. Ron Clements, John Musker
Tarzan (1999) | Dir. Chris Buck, Kevin Lima
Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003) | Dir. Patrick Gillmore, Tim Johnson
The Road to El Dorado (2000) | Dir. Bibo Bergeron, Don Paul
Ben-Hur (1959) | Dir. William Wyler
Treasure Planet (2002) | Dir. Ron Clements, John Musker
Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) | Dir. Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise
Up (2009) | Dir. Pete Docter
Touch of Evil (1958) | Dir. Orson Welles
The Ten Commandments (1956) | Dir. Cecil B. DeMille
Noah (2014) | Dir. Darren Aronofsky
Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) | Dir. Ridley Scott
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe (2005) | Dir. Andrew Adamson
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) | Dir. Andrew Adamson
A Trip to the Moon (1902) | Dir. Georges Melies
Lawrence of Arabia (1962) | Dir. David Lean
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1h 30min
December 16, 2018008 | Peter Pan (1953) ft. Maggie Hardy
This week, Maggie Hardy joins Connor and Riley as they delve into the magical world of Peter Pan! From play, to book, to film... you'll hear them compare the strengths and weaknesses of each medium.
WARNING: Full spoilers for Peter Pan (1953)
Huffington Post article on Mary Blair:
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/22/the-world-of-mary-blair_n_5003658.html
The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/106731.The_Illusion_of_Life
Films mentioned in this episode:
Peter Pan (1953) | Dir. Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, and Hamilton Luske
Peter Pan (2003) | Dir. P.J. Hogan
Hook (1991) | Dir. Steven Spielberg
Peter Pan (1924) | Dir. Herbert Brenon
Pan (2015) | Dir. Joe Wright
Finding Neverland (2004) | Dir. Mark Forster
Alice In Wonderland (1951) | Dir. Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, and Hamilton Luske
Fantasia (1940) | see directors... https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032455/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_dr#directors/
Pinocchio (1940) | see directors... https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032910/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ql_1
The Adventures of Ichabod & Mr. Toad (1949) | Dir. Jack Kinney, Clyde Geronimi, James Algar
Treasure Planet (2002) | Dir. John Musker & Ron Clemens
The Jungle Book (1967)| Dir. Wolfgang Reitherman
The Sword in the Stone (1963) | Dir. Wolfgang Reitherman
The Thief and the Cobbler (1993) | Dir. Richard Williams
Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988) | Dir. Robert Zemeckis
Oliver and Company (1988) | Dir. George Scribner
Anastasia (1997) | Dir. Don Bluth & Gary Goldman
Thumbelina (1994) | Dir. Don Bluth & Gary Goldman
The Village (2004) | Dir. M. Night Shyamalan
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1h 31min
December 09, 2018007 | The Secret of N.I.M.H.
Connor and Riley explore the origins of ex-Disney animator Don Bluth with his directorial debut: The Secret of N.I.M.H. Don Bluth shook up the animation industry in the 1980's with darker material, proving that children can be a respected audience and handle heavier themes. Does the Secret of NIMH live up to it's source material? Listen to find out!
Link to Dragon's Lair playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-dg4J9_nes
WARNING: Full spoilers for The Secret of NIMH
Films mentioned in this episode:
Titan A.E. (2000) | Dir. Don Bluth
Oliver and Company (1987) | Dir. George Scribner
An American Tail (1986) | Dir. Don Bluth
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West (1991) | Dir. Phil Nibbelink & Simon Wells
The Land Before Time (1988) | Dir. Don Bluth
All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989) | Dir. Don Bluth
The Great Mouse Detective (1986) | Dir. Ron Clements
The Black Cauldron (1985) | Dir. Ted Berman
Home on the Range (2004) | Dir. Will Finn
Toy Story (1995) | Dir. John Lasseter
Tarzan (1999) | Dir. Chris Buck & Kevin Lima
Pete's Dragon (1977) | Dir. Don Chaffey
Anastasia (1997) | Dir. Don Bluth
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56min
December 02, 2018006 | WALL·E ft. Zack Reed
Connor and Riley get a bit emotional in this episode. They're joined by Connor's brother, Zack Reed, to discuss one of their favorite Pixar films: WALL-E. Childhoods are reminisced and tears are shed in this next episode in the series on the art and importance of animated films. Apologies in advance for the sniffles and stuffed up voices.
WARNING: Full spoilers for WALL-E and minor spoilers for 24 & The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Link to Andrew Stanton's TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxDwieKpawg
Films mentioned in this episode:
WALL-E (2008) | Dir. Andrew Stanton
Finding Nemo (2003) | Dir. Andrew Stanton
A Bug's Life (1998) | Dir. John Lasseter
Monster's Inc. (2001) | Dir. Pete Docter
Toy Story (1995) | Dir. John Lasseter
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) | Dir. William Cottrell & David Hand
Ratatouille (2007) | Dir. Brad Bird
The Incredibles (2004) | Dir. Brad Bird
Lone Survivor (2013) | Dir. Peter Berg
Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009) | Dir. Lasse Hallstrom
Old Yeller (1957) | Dir. Robert Stevenson
Where the Red Fern Grows (1974) | Dir. Norman Tokar
Suicide Squad (2016) | Dir. David Ayer
Star Wars (1977) | Dir. George Lucas
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) | Dir. Steven Spielberg
Alien (1979) | Dir. Ridley Scott
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) | Dir. George Lucas
Hello, Dolly (1969) | Dir. Gene Kelly
A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) | Dir. Brad Silberling
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1h 10min
November 25, 2018005 | The Wind Rises
Connor and Riley give their take on Miyazaki's The Wind Rises. This film gives an account of Jiro Horikoshi, designer of the Mitsubishi A6M Zero airplane, which was heavily utilized in WWII . The question this movies seeks to answer is this: What if our beautiful dreams are used for destruction?
WARNING: Full spoilers for The Wind Rises
Films mentioned in this episode:
The Wind Rises (2013) | Dir. Hayao Miyazaki
Grave of the Fireflies (1988) | Dir. Isao Takahata
My Neighbor Totoro (1988) | Dir. Hayao Miyazaki
Kiki's Delivery Servce (1989) | Dir. Hayao Miyazaki
Boro the Caterpillar (2018) | Dir. Hayao Miyazaki
Ponyo (2008) | Dir. Hayao Miyazaki
Only Yesterday (1991) | Dir. Isao Takahata
Floating Weeds (aka: Ukigusa) (1959) | Dir. Yasujirō Ozu
Duck Amuck (1953) | Dir. Chuck Jones
The Secret of NIMH (1982) | Dir. Don Bluth
Porco Rosso (1992) | Dir. Hayao Miyazaki
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1h 2min
November 18, 2018004 | Fantastic Mr. Fox ft. Stephen LaGue
Connor and Riley are joined by their first ever guest and long time friend Stephen LaGue to discuss Wes Anderson's first animated feature: Fantastic Mr. Fox. As this is the start of their new series on animation, they'll discuss its diversity, impact, and why it does not get the credit it deserves. Why shouldn't animation be considered a genre? Why is Wes Anderson's dry humor is so great? Is Stephen LaGue the human version of Kylie the Opossum?
WARNING: Full spoilers for Fantastic Mr. Fox
Films mentioned in this episode
Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) | Dir. Wes Anderson
Toy Story (1995) | Dir. John Lasseter
Coco (2017) | Dir. Lee Unkrich
Inside Out (2015) | Dir. Peter Docter
Only Yesterday (1991) | Dir. Isao Takahata
The Wind Rises (2013) | Dir. Hayao Miyazaki
Finding Nemo (2003) | Dir. Andrew Stanton
Piper (2016) | Dir. Alan Barillaro
The Incredibles (2004) | Dir. Brad Bird
Incredibles 2 (2018) | Dir. Brad Bird
Moonrise Kingdom (2012) | Dir. Wes Anderson
The Darjeeling Limited (2007) | Dir. Wes Anderson
Kicking & Screaming (1995) | Dir. Noah Baumbach
Frances Ha (2012) | Dir. Noah Baumbach
While We're Young (2014) | Dir. Noah Baumbach
The Squid & the Whale (2005) | Dir. Noah Baumbach
Isle of Dogs (2018) | Dir. Wes Anderson
Hot Rod (2007) | Dir. Akiva Schaffer
Bottle Rocket (1996) | Dir. Wes Anderson
Rushmore (1998) | Dir. Wes Anderson
The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) | Dir. Wes Anderson
The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou (2004) | Dir. Wes Anderson
The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) | Dir. Wes Anderson
Porco Rosso (1992) | Dir. Hayao Miyazaki
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55min

FAQs about Rules of the Frame:

How many episodes does Rules of the Frame have?

The podcast currently has 124 episodes available.