Rules of the Frame

Rules of the Frame
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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 prepared to broaden your sense of what a "movie" can be.

  1. JAN 30

    The English Patient

    We're back again, and we're a bit less excited to talk about The English Patient and the Oscars in the 90's. The film is a bit of a miss for both of the guys, but so close to being one of Connor's top 5 favorites. Jon just wants to send Ralph Fiennes to jail, and Connor is befuddled as to why so much of the press and BTS surrounding the film was just about Michael Ondaatje.   WARNING: Major spoilers for The English Patient   Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featured

    53 min

  2. 01/21/2025

    Titanic ft. Travis Olson

    We're back after our year break, and we are so excited to talk Titanic and all things Cameron. We bring in sci-fi expert Travis Olson to talk about JC's least fictional film and hear his thoughts on why it's the greatest movie of all time. Connor shares many stories about his viewing experiences and Jon loves the scope and wishes for more films like this. WARNING: Major spoilers for Titanic   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: Titanic (1997) | Dir. James CameronHouse (1977) | Dir. Nobuhiko ObayashiAvatar (2009) | Dir. James CameronThe Abyss (1989) | Dir. James CameronThe Lord of the Rings (2001-2003) | Dir. Peter JacksonPirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) | Dir. Gore VerbinskiIntolerance (1916) | Dir. D.W. GriffithWar of the Worlds (2005) | Dir. Steven SpielbergGangs of New York (2002) | Dir. Martin ScorseseThe Creator (2023) | Dir. Gareth EdwardsTop Gun: Maverick (2022) | Dir. Joseph KosinskiRaiders of the Lost Ark (1981) | Dir. Steven SpielbergKingdom of Heaven (2005) | Dir. Ridley ScottTrue Lies (1994) | Dir. James CameronAvatar: The Way of Water (2022) | Dir. James CameronOppenheimer (2023) | Dir. Christopher NolanThe Terminator (1984) | Dir. James CameronAliens (1986) | Dir. James CameronTerminator 2: Judgement Day (1991) | Dir. James CameronBarbie (2023) | Dir. Greta GerwigKillers of the Flower Moon (2023) | Dir. Martin ScorseseBraveheart (1995) | Dir. Mel Gibson

    1h 17m

  3. 05/06/2024 · BONUS

    Minisode: Top 5 Films of the 1990's

    Connor & Jon contemplate and argue about which movies fit into the category of Top 5 Films of the 1990'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

    19 min

  4. 03/18/2024

    The Fast and the Furious ft. Dima Skinner

    Connor & 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/rulesoftheframe   Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featured   Films mentioned in this episode: -------------------------------- The Fast and the Furious (2001) | Dir. Rob CohenPoint Break (1991) | Dir. Kathryn BigelowMission: Impossible (1996) | Dir. Brian DePalmaThe Chronicles of Riddick (2004) | Dir. David TwohyThe Pacifier (2005) | Dir. Adam ShankmanThe Iron Giant (1999) | Dir. Brad BirdGuardians of the Galaxy (2014) | Dir. James GunnEndless Summer (1966) | Dir. Bruce BrownK-19: The Widowmaker (2002) | Dir. Kathryn BigelowThe Hurt Locker (2008) | Dir. Kathryn BigelowGone in 60 Seconds (2000) | Dir. Dominic SenaRoad House (1989) | Dir. Rowdy HerringtonFast X (2023) | Dir. Louis Leterrier & Justin LinEscape from New York (1981) | Dir. John CarpenterRocky IV (1985) | Dir. Sylvester StalloneHeat (1995) | Dir. Michael MannThe Italian Job (2003) | Dir. F. Gary GrayBaby Driver (2017) | Dir. Edgar WrightSmokey and the Bandit (1977) | Dir. Hal NeedhamBullitt (1968) | Dir. Peter YatesHerbie Fully Loaded (2005) | Dir. Angela RobinsonCars 2 (2011) | Dir. John Lasseter & Bradford LewisCars 3 (2017) | Dir. Brian FeePlanes (2013) | Dir. Klay HallFlight (2012) | Dir. Robert ZemeckisA Fistful of Dollars (1964) | Dir. Sergio LeoneYojimbo (1961) | Dir. Akira KurosawaLockout (2012) | Dir. James Mather & Steve Saint LegerJoker (2019) | Dir. Todd PhillipsThe King of Comedy (1982) | Dir. Martin ScorseseTaxi Driver (1976) | Dir. Martin Scorsese

    1h 17m

  5. 01/22/2024

    Romancing the Stone

    Connor & 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/rulesoftheframe   Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featured Films Mentioned in this Episode: --------------------------------- Romancing the Stone (1984) | Dir. Robert ZemeckisRaiders of the Lost Ark (1981) | Dir. Steven SpielbergA Fistful of Dollars (1964) | Dir. Sergio LeoneSuper 8 (2011) | Dir. J.J. AbramsForrest Gump (1994) | Dir. Robert ZemeckisIndiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) | Dir. Steven SpielbergThe Lost City (2022) | Dir. Aaron & Adam NeeThe Princess Bride (1987) | Dir. Rob ReinerTomb Raider (2018) | Dir. Roar UthaugUncharted (2022) | Dir. Ruben FleischerSix Days Seven Nights (1998) | Dir. Ivan ReitmanE.T. (1982) | Dir. Steven SpielbergJaws (1975) | Dir. Steven SpielbergHouse (1977) | Dir. Nobuhiko ObayashiIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) | Dir. James MangoldFord v Ferrari (2019) | Dir. James MangoldAir (2023) | Dir. Ben AffleckJurassic Park (1993) | Dir. Steven SpielbergCast Away (2000) | Dir. Robert ZemeckisBack to the Future (1985) | Dir. Robert ZebecksForrest Gump (1994) | Dir. Robert ZemeckisThe Polar Express (2004) | Dir. Robert ZemeckisFlight (2012) | Dir. Robert ZemeckisAllied (2016) | Dir. Robert ZemeckisWitches (2020) | Dir. Robert ZemeckisThe Walk (2015) | Dir. Robert ZemeckisFerris Bueller's Day Off (1986) | Dir. John HughesGhostbusters (1984) | Dir. Ivan ReitmanIndiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) | Dir. Steven SpielbergWho Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) | Dir. Robert ZemeckisJungle Cruise (2021) | Dir. Jaume Collet-SerraThe Jewel of the Nile (1985) | Dir. Lewis TeagueThe Thief and the Cobbler (1993) | Dir. Richard WilliamsAn American Tail (1986) | Dir. Don BluthAll Dogs Go to Heaven (1989) | Dir. Don Bluth, Gary Goldman, Dan KuensterThe Land Before Time (1988) | Dir. Don BluthPsycho (1998) | Dir. Gus Van SantThe Sixth Sense (1999) | Dir. M. Night ShyamalanWhat Lies Beneath (2000) | Dir. Robert ZemeckisDisturbia (2007) | Dir. D.J. CarusoMars Needs Moms (2011) | Dir. Simon WellsStrange World (2022) | Dir. Don Hall & Qui NguyenLightyear (2022) | Dir. Angus MacLaneJohn Carter (2012) | Dir. Andrew StantonThe Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969) | Dir. Robert Butler

    1h 9m

  6. 12/30/2023 · BONUS

    5 Year Anniversary

    It'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://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featured

    38 min

  7. 11/06/2023

    The Rules of the Game

    It'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.com/rulesoftheframe   Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featured   Films mentioned in this episode: -------------------------------- The Rules of the Game (1939) | Dir. Jean RenoirLa Chienne (1931) | Dir. Jean RenoirThe Human Beast (1938) | Dir. Jean RenoirThe Grand Illusion (1937 ) | Dir. Jean RenoirThe Wizard of Oz (1939) | Dir. Victor Fleming & King VidorCitizen Kane (1941) | Dir. Orson WellesGone with the Wind (1939) | Dir. Victor Fleming, George Cukor, & Sam WoodCasablanca (1942) | Dir. Michael CurtizThe Matrix (1999) | Dir. Lily & Lana WachowskiPicnic at Hanging Rock (1975) | Dir. Peter WeirThe Sixth Sense (1999) | Dir. M. Night Shyamalan

    1h 10m

  8. 08/21/2023

    Lockout

    Connor & 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 films. WARNING: Major spoilers for Escape from New York & Lockout, minor spoilers for Big Trouble in Little China & Predator   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: -------------------------------- Lockout (2012) | Dir. James Mather & Steve Saint LegerEscape from New York (1981) | Dir. John CarpenterA Fistful of Dollars (1964) | Dir. Sergio LeoneYojimbo (1961) | Dir. Akira KurosawaEscape from L.A. (1996) | Dir. John CarpenterElysium (2013) | Dir. Neil BlomkampAnt-Man (2015) | Dir. Peyton ReedValerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) | Dir. Luc BessonLeon: The Professional (1994) | Dir. Luc BessonThe Fifth Element (1997) | Dir. Luc BessonIron Man 3 (2013) | Dir. Shane BlackBig Trouble in Little China (1986) | Dir. John CarpenterCloverfield (2008) | Dir. Matt ReevesWhite House Down (2013) | Dir. Roland EmmerichOlympus Has Fallen (2013) | Dir. Antoine FuquaThe Fog (1980) | Dir. John CarpenterHalloween (1978) | Dir. John CarpenterPredator (1987) | Dir. John McTiernanTaken (2008) | Dir. Pierre MorelJohn Wick (2014) | Dir. Chad Stahelski & David LeitchBlade Runner (1982) | Dir. Ridley Scott

    1h 8m
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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 prepared to broaden your sense of what a "movie" can be.

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  • Creator
    Rules of the Frame
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    124
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Rules of the Frame