Rules of the Frame

Full spoilers for Treasure Planet Films mentioned in this episode: Treasure Planet (2002) | Dir. John Musker & Ron Celements Treasure Island (1950) | Dir. Byron Haskin Muppet Treasure Island (1996) | Dir. Brian Henson & David Lane A Bug's Life (1998) | Dir. John Lasseter Beauty & the Beast (1992) | Dir. Gary Trousdale & Kirk Wise Tarzan (1999) | Dir. Chris Buck & Kevin Lima The...

Films mentioned in this episode: How to Train Your Dragon (2010) | Dir. Dean DeBlois & Chris Sanders The Secret of Kells (2009) | Dir. Tomm Moore & Nora Twomey The Phantom of the Opera (2004) | Dir. Joel Schumacher The Iron Giant (1999) | Dir. Brad Bird Toy Story (1995) | Dir. John Lasseter Ratatouille (2007) | Dir Brad Bird A Bug's Life (1998) | Dir. John Lasseter Finding Nemo (2003) | Di...

It's 2019! Which means Connor and Riley are dissecting Ridley Scott's vision of 2019 Los Angeles in the classic science-fiction film Blade Runner. They are joined by Steve Snediker, Associate Professor of Visual Arts at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. The Rules of the Frame crew reach a whole new level of nerdiness as they discuss crazy production conditions, all different versi...

Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony. Then, everything changed when M. Night Shyamalan attacked. Connor and Riley examine The Last Airbender to find out what exactly went wrong. Was the studio interfering? Would this movie be better off without a director? Does Shyamalan owe the world an apology? Yes. Yes he does. Full spoilers for Avatar: The Last Airbender, Signs, & Blade Run...

Connor and Riley prelude their upcoming series with a brief discussion about book-to-film adaptations. Tired of hearing, "I thought the book was better"? They talk about their beef with that phrase, and why adaptations should be scrutinized differently. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe Twitter: https://twi...

An epic conclusion to an epic series: Barry Lyndon. Connor and Riley oogle over each and every frame of Stanley Kubrick's 1975 period piece. Why was this film neglected? And does it really deserve a spot among the greatest achievements in cinematography? WARNING: Full spoilers for Barry Lyndon Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rules...

In the penultimate episode in their Epic series, Connor and Riley examine Akira Kurosawa's crowning achievement Seven Samurai. While possibly the most influential film ever made, this film also showcases how Kurosawa's directing style differed from most at the time. Listen for Star Wars comparisons, Japanese culture, and Riley struggling to pronounce a single Japanese name correctly. WARNING: Spoi...

Connor and Riley talk about the often overlooked epic-period film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. Once again, Connor geeks out about history as they discuss if life at sea really was as grueling as this movie depicts. Does the CG hold up to today's standards? How faithful is Russel Crowe's performance to the Captain Aubrey from Patrick O'Brian's original novels? How does this film...

Connor and Riley are joined by friend and video editor Travis Olsen to discuss Fritz Lang's Sci-Fi Masterpiece Metropolis. They discuss film editing, social classes, extreme filming conditions, and whether or not Metropolis was deserving of a new 1980's synth soundtrack. WARNING: Full spoilers for Metropolis Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/?ref=m_notif&notif_t=page_user_activi...

A little PSA for all of our listeners that the name of the podcast will no longer be Good Film Hunting, but instead we will be Rules of the Frame. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame?lang=en

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 Avenger...

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...

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 biogr...

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.

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 f...

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 Animatio...

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.y...

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...

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....

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 Steph...

In our final episode in our mini-series on the use of silence in films, we discuss the Coen Brothers' masterpiece No Country For Old Men. Join us as we compare Tommy Lee Jones to Andy Griffith, make a weird connection with this film and The Office. and discuss what is truly important: Roger Deakins finally getting an Oscar. WARNING: Full Spoilers for No Country For Old Men, minor spoilers for Prom...

Connor and Riley discuss a film you may not have heard of before. Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans was released in 1927 and broke new ground in the history of cinema. Listen to discover why this film was unique and how it paved the road for movies to follow. WARNING: Full spoilers for Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans Films mentioned in this episode Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) | Dir. F.W. Murnau...

Connor and Riley kick off their series on "silence" with the film The Shape of Water. Did it successfully merge the fantasy genre with the period piece? Was it deserving of the Best Picture Oscar? Listen to find out! WARNING: Full spoilers for The Shape of Water and minor spoilers for The Iron Giant Films mentioned in this episode: Pacific Rim (2013) | Dir. Guillermo Del Toro Pan's Labyrinth (2006...

Connor and Riley introduce themselves, share the vision for the podcast, and even share some of their favorite movies. Riley's picks: Tarzan (1999) | Directed by Chris Buck & Kevin Lima To Kill a Mocking Bird (1962) | Directed by Robert Mulligan Good Will Hunting (1997) | Directed by Gus Van Sandt Connor's picks: Andrei Rublev (1966) | Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky Inception (2010) | Directed b...