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Connor & 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/RulesOfTheFrame   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featured   Films mentioned in this episode: --------------------------------- Frankenweenie (2012) | Dir. Tim Burton Edward Scissorhands (1990) | Dir. Tim Burton Frankenstein (1931) | Dir. James Whale The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) | Dir. Henry Selick James and the Giant (1996) | Dir. Henry Selick Corpse Bride (2005) | Dir. Tim Burton E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) | Dir. Steven Spielberg Vincent (1982) | Dir. Tim Burton Frankenweenie (1984) | Dir. Tim Burton Pinocchio (1940) | Dir. Norman Ferguson Batman Returns (1992) | Dir. Tim Burton Beetlejuice (1988) | Dir. Tim Burton Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) | Dir. Tim Burton Young Frankenstein (1974) | Dir. Mel Brooks The Son of Frankenstein (1939) | Dir. Rowland V. Lee Ready Player One (2018) | Dir. Steven Spielberg Winnie the Pooh (2011) | Dir. Stephen J. Anderson & Don Hall Coraline (2009) | Dir. Henry Selick ParaNorman (2012) | Dir. Chris Butler & Sam Fell Boxtrolls (2014) | Dir. Graham Annable & Anthony Stacchi Big Fish (2003) | Dir. Tim Burton Alice in Wonderland (2010) | Dir. Tim Burton Planet of the Apes (2001) | Dir. Tim Burton Dark Shadows (2012) | Dir. Tim Burton John Carter (2012) | Dir. Andrew Stanton Super 8 (2011) | Dir. J.J. Abrams Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) | Dir. Travis Knight Blade Runner 2049 (2017) | Dir. Denis Villeneuve The Batman (2022) | Dir. Matt Reeves

Connor & 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   Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featured   Films mentioned in this episode: -------------------------------- Ad Astra (2019) | Dir. James Gray Apocalypse, Now (1979) | Dir. Francis Ford Coppola Joker (2019) | Dir. Todd Phillips Gravity (2013) | Dir. Alfonso Cuaron Interstellar (2014) | Dir. Christopher Nolan First Man (2018) | Dir. Damien Chazelle Moon (2009) | Dir. Duncan Jones Blade Runner 2049 (2017) | Dir. Denis Villeneuve Joker (2019) | Dir. Todd Phillips Slow West (2015) | Dir. John Maclean The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) | Dir. Andrew Dominik The Tree of Life (2011) | Dir. Terrence Malick The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) | Dir. Wes Anderson

Connor & 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-nGDTOO9g1JEyuWdag YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgKbWWQ8U19kxgFfyN13zhw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suite25music/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suite25   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: -------------------------------- Joker (2019) | Dir. Todd Phillips King of Comedy (1982) | Dir. Martin Scorsese War Dogs (2016) | Dir. Todd Phillips The Batman (2022) | Dir. Matt Reeves Taxi Driver (1976) | Dir. Martin Scorsese The Dark Knight (2008) | Dir. Christopher Nolan Batman (1989) | Dir. Tim Burton Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) | Dir. Quentin Tarantino The Village (2004) | Dir. M. Night Shyamalan Split (2016) | Dir. M. Night Shyamalan Sleepers (1996) | Dir. Barry Levinson The Shining (1980) | Dir. Stanley Kubrick Fight Club (1999) | Dir. David Fincher Se7en (1995) | Dir. David Fincher The Game (1997) | Dir. David Fincher Batman Begins (2005) | Dir. Christopher Nolan The Dark Knight Rises (2012) | Dir. Christopher Nolan Batman Returns (1992) | Dir. Tim Burton Batman Forever (1995) | Dir. Joel Schumacher Batman & Robin (1997) | Dir. Joel Schumacher X2: X-Men United (2003) | Dir. Bryan Singer Iron Man (2008) | Dir. Jon Favreau Thor: Ragnarok (2017) | Dir. Taika Waititi Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) | Dir. Sam Raimi Super 8 (2011) | Dir. J.J. Abrams

Connor & 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   Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featured   Films mentioned in this episode: --------------------------------- The Last Duel (2021) | Dir. Ridley Scott Rashomon (1950) | Dir. Akira Kurosawa The Shape of Water (2017) | Dir. Guillermo Del Toro The Martian (2015) | Dir. Ridley Scott Good Will Hunting (1997) | Dir. Gus Van Sant House of Gucci (2021) | Dir. Ridley Scott Ready Player One (2018) | Dir. Steven Spielberg The Post (2017) | Dir. Steven Spielberg Black Widow (2021) | Dir. Cate Shortland All the Money in the World (2017) | Dir. Ridley Scott Blade Runner (1982) | Dir. Ridley Scott Gladiator (2000) | Dir. Ridley Scott Robin Hood (2010) | Dir. Ridley Scott The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) | Dir. Carl Theodor Dreyer Kingdom of Heaven (2005) | Dir. Ridley Scott The Duellists (1977) | Dir. Ridley Scott The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001-2003) | Dir. Peter Jackson Willow (1988) | Dir. Ron Howard Excalibur (1981) | Dir. John Boorman Braveheart (1995) | Dir. Mel Gibson The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005) | Dir. Andrew Adamson Alien (1979) | Dir. Ridley Scott Prometheus (2012) | Dir. Ridley Scott Alien: Covenant (2017) | Dir. Ridley Scott G.I. Jane (1997) | Dir. Ridley Scott Thelma & Louise (1991)| Dir. Ridley Scott Unforgiven (1992) | Dir. Clint Eastwood How to Train Your Dragon (2010) | Dir. Dean DeBlois & Chris Sanders

Connor & 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/RulesOfTheFrame   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featured   Films mentioned in this episode: -------------------------------- Super 8 (2011) | Dir. J.J. Abrams E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) | Dir. Steven Spielberg Jurassic Park (1993) | Dir. Steven Spielberg Schindler's List (1993) | Dir. Steven Spielberg Dazed & Confused (1993) | Dir. Richard Linklater Everybody Wants Some (2016) | Dir. Richard Linklater Star Wars (1977) | Dir. George Lucas Mission Impossible III (2006) | Dir. J.J. Abrams Star Trek (2009) | Dir. J.J. Abrams The Goonies (1985) | Dir. Richard Donner Poltergeist (1982) | Dir. Tobe Hooper Cloverfield (2008) | Dir. Matt Reeves Jaws (1975) | Dir.  Steven Spielberg Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015) | Dir. J.J. Abrams Alice in Wonderland (2010) | Dir. Tim Burton Tron: Legacy (2010) | Dir. Joseph Kosinski Oblivion (2013) | Dir. Joseph Kosinski Only the Brave (2017) | Dir. Joseph Kosinski Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | Dir. Joseph Kosinski The Fugitive (1993) | Dir. Andrew Davis The Iron Giant (1999) | Dir. Brad Bird Ready Player One (2018) | Dir. Steven Spielberg Finding Nemo (2003) | Dir. Andrew Stanton & Lee Unkrich The Princess Diaries (2001) | Garry Marshall First Man (2018) | Dir. Damien Chazelle Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019) | Dir. J.J. Abrams Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) | Dir. J.J. Abrams Schindler's List (1993) | Dir. Steven Spielberg Jurassic World (2015) | Dir. Colin Trevorrow

Connor & 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/featured

Connor 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_gVuq0WY_eZcOog 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 Room (2003) | Dir. Tommy Wiseau Jack and Jill (2011) | Dir. Dennis Dugan Birdemic: Shock and Terror (2010) | Dir. James Nguyen The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) | Dir. Anthony Minghella The Disaster Artist (2017) | Dir. James Franco Vampire's Kiss (1988) | Dir. Robert Bierman There Will Be Blood (2007) | Dir. Paul Thomas Anderson The Dark Knight (2008) | Dir. Christopher Nolan The Mummy (1999) | Dir. Stephen Sommers Die Hard (1988) | Dir. John McTiernan

Connor & 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://www.instagram.com/erickfrost/?hl=en   Follow RORRE: Website: https://www.rorreband.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5SvrzzHtsrPawzur258VNX?si=adfde283455c4974 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rorreband?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc   Link to Switchfoot's music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RHGp1Ugigo   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: -------------------------------- There Will Be Blood (2007) | Dir. Paul Thomas Anderson The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) | Dir. Peter Jackson Fast Food Nation (2006) | Dir. Richard Linklater Punch-Drunk Love (2002) | Dir. Paul Thomas Anderson No Country For Old Men (2007) | Dir. Joel & Ethan Coen The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) | Dir. Andrew Dominik Being John Malkovich (1999) | Dir. Spike Jn Sunshine (2007) | Dir. Danny Boyle The Dark Knight (2008) | Dir. Christopher Nolan The Dark Knight Rises (2012) | Dir.  Christopher Nolan The Avengers (2012) | Dir. Joss Whedon Juno (2007) | Dir. Jason Reitman Sound of Metal (2019) | Dir. Darius Marder Parasite (2019)| Dir. Bong Joon Ho Hell or High Water (2016) | Dir. David Mackenzie My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) | Dir. Joel Zwick O Brother, Where Art Thou (2000) | Dir. Joel & Ethan Coen WALL-E (2008) | Dir. Andrew Stanton Basic Instinct (1992) | Dir. Paul Verhoeven 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) | Dir. Stanley Kubrick The Shining (1980) | Dir. Stanley Kubrick A Clockwork Orange (1972) | Dir.  Stanley Kubrick A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) | Dir. Steven Spielberg Hard Eight (1996) | Dir. Paul Thomas Anderson Boogie Nights (1997) | Dir. Paul Thomas Anderson Magnolia (2000) | Dir . Paul Thomas Anderson The Power of the Dog (2021) | Dir.  Jane Campion Gangs of New York (2002) | Dir. Martin Scorsese Lincoln (2012) | Dir. Steven Spielberg Morbius (2022) | Dir. Daniel Espinosa The Batman (2022) | Dir. Matt Reeves Blade Runner 2049 (2017) | Dir. Denis Villeneuve Dallas Buyers Club (2013) | Dir. Jean-Marc Vallee House of Gucci (2021) | Dir. Ridley Scott Venom (2018) | Dir. Ruben Fleischer Once Upon a Time in America (1984) | Dir. Sergio Leone Jack and Jill (2011) | Dir. Dennis Dugan

Connor & 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: 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: --------------------------------- Finding Nemo (2003) | Dir. Andrew Stanton A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) | Dir. Brad Silberling Toy Story (1995) | Dir. John Lasseter The Lion King (1994) | Dir. Roger Allers & Rob Minkoff A Bug's Life (1998) | Dir. John Lasseter & Andrew Stanton Toy Story 2 (1999) | Dir. John Lasseter, Ash Brannon, Lee Unkrich The Incredibles (2004) | Dir. Brad Bird Monsters Inc. (2001) | Dir. Pete Docter, David Silverman, Lee Unkrich WALL-E (2008) | Dir. Andrew Stanton Toy Story 3 (2010) | Dir. Lee Unkrich Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) | Dir. Don Hall, Carlos Lopez Estrada, Paul Briggs, John Ripa The Dark Knight (2008) | Dir. Christopher Nolan Toy Story 4 (2019) | Dir. Josh Cooley Finding Dory (2016) | Dir. Andrew Stanton & Angus MacLane The Lego Movie (2014) | Dir. Phil Lord & Chris Miller Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) | Dir. Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman Ratatouille (2007) | Dir. Brad Bird Shark Tale (2004) | Dir. Bibo Bergeron, Vicky Jenson, Rob Letterman Luca (2021) | Dir. Enrico Casarosa Brave (2012) | Dir. Brenda Chapman, Mark Andrews, & Steve Purcell The Good Dinosaur (2015) | Dir. Peter Sohn Tarzan (1999) | Dir. Chris Buck & Kevin Lima Citizen Kane (1941) | Dir. Orson Welles Star Wars (1977) | Dir. George Lucas Antz (1998) | Dir. Eric Darnell & Tim Johnson

Connor & 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 for Star Wars: Episodes 6 & 9,   Follow Alan & Shawn: Prancing Pony Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2VarjDoOdeWCYjCtLLdkSM?si=66def0323adb4571 The Rings of Power Wrap-Up: https://open.spotify.com/show/6D6NcEveliOPgaimYYzJbI?si=4696ddd1b8614f41 Website: https://theprancingponypodcast.com Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/theprancingponypodcast/ https://instagram.com/prancingponypod?utm_medium=copy_link https://www.facebook.com/ringswrapup/ https://instagram.com/ringswrapup?utm_medium=copy_link   Link to Anything You Can Imagine: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/anything-you-can-imagine-ian-nathan/1126335643   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 Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) | Dir. Peter Jackson The Book Thief (2013) | Dir. Brian Percival The Batman (2022) | Dir. Matt Reeves The Eternals (2021) | Dir. Chloe Zhao The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) | Dir. Peter Jackson The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) | Dir. Peter Jackson The Thing (1982) | Dir. John Carpenter Help! (1965) | Dir. Richard Lester Excalibur (1981) | Dir. John Boorman The Lord of the Rings (1978) | Dir. Ralph Bakshi The Hobbit (1977) | Dir. Arthur Rankin Jr. & Jules Bass The Return of the King (1980) | Dir. Arthur Rankin Jr. & Jules Bass Heavenly Creatures (1994) | Dir. Peter Jackson The Frighteners (1996) | Dir. Peter Jackson The Star Wars Sequel Trilogy (2015-2019) | Dir. J.J. Abrams & Rian Johnson The Star Wars Original Trilogy (1977-1983) | Dir. George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Richard Marquand The Star Wars Prequel Trilogy (1999-2005) | Dir. George Lucas The Indiana Jones Trilogy (1981-1989) | Dir. Steven Spielberg Jaws (1975) | Dir. Steven Spielberg The Godfather Trilogy (1972-1990) | Dir. Francis Ford Coppola The Hobbit Trilogy (2012-2014) | Dir. Peter Jackson Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) | Dir. Terry Gilliam & Terry Jones Bad Taste (1987) | Dir. Peter Jackson Meet the Feebles (1989) | Dir. Peter Jackson Forgotten Silver (1995) | Dir. Peter Jackson King Kong (1933) | Dir. Merian C. Cooper & Ernest B. Schoedsack

Connor & 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/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 Dark Knight (2008) | Dir. Christopher Nolan Inception (2010) | Dir. Christopher Nolan Batman Begins (2005) | Dir. Christopher Nolan V for Vendetta (2005) | Dir. James McTeigue Joker (2019) | Dir. Todd Phillips Gravity (2013) | Dir. Alfonso Cuaron Iron Man (2008) | Dir. Jon Favreau Heat (1995) | Dir. Michael Mann The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933) | Dir. Fritz Lang Batman (1989) | Dir. Tim Burton Man of Steel (2013) | Dir. Zack Snyder The Dark Knight Rises (2012) | Dir. Christopher Nolan The Avengers (2012) | Dir. Joss Whedon Suicide Squad (2016) | Dir. David Ayer Superman (1978) | Dir. Richard Donner Superman II (1981) | Dir. Richard Donner & Richard Lester Collateral (2004) | Dir. Michael Mann The Matrix (1999) | Dir. The Wachowski's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) | Dir. Gore Verbinski Dunkirk (2017) | Dir. Christopher Nolan The Prestige (2006) | Dir. Christopher Nolan Spider-Man (2002) | Dir. Sam Raimi X-Men (2000) | Dir. Bryan Singer Wonder Woman (2017) | Dir. Patty Jenkins Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) | Dir. Gareth Edwards The Incredibles (2004) | Dir. Bard Bird Ratatouille (2007) | Dir. Brad Bird

Connor & 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.com/RulesOfTheFrame   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featured Films mentioned in this episode: -------------------------------- Avatar (2009) | Dir. James Cameron The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978) | Dir. Steve Binder & David Acomba Toy Story (1995) | Dir. John Lasseter Toy Story 2 (1999) | Dir. John Lasseter, Ash Brannon, & Lee Unkrich The Adventures of Tintin (2011) | Dir. Steven Spielberg The Hobbit Trilogy (2012-2014) | Dir. Peter Jackson Predator (1987) | Dir. John McTiernan Dances with Wolves (1990) | Dir. Kevin Costner True Lies (1994) | Dir. James Cameron Titanic (1997) | Dir. James Cameron Interstellar (2014) | Dir. Christopher Nolan The Abyss (1989) | Dir. James Cameron Hidalgo (2004) | Dir. Joe Johnston John Carter (2012) | Dir. Andrew Stanton Lawrence of Arabia (1962) | Dir. David Lean The Sound of Metal (2019) | Dir. Darius Marder Elysium (2013) | Dir. Neill Blomkamp The Secret of Kells (2009) | Dir. Tomm Moore & Nora Twomey Jurassic Park (1993) | Dir. Steven Spielberg Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) | Dir. Jon Watts Avengers: Endgame (2019) | Dir. Joe & Anthony Russo

Connor & 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

Connor & 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://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe   Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featured Films mentioned in this episode: -------------------------------- Ratatouille (2007) | Dir. Brad Bird Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) | Dir. Steven Spielberg WALL-E (2008) | Dir. Andrew Stanton Toy Story 3 (2010) | Dir. Lee Unkrich Monster Inc. (2001) | Dir. Pete Docter, David Silverman, Lee Unkrich Finding Nemo (2003) | Dir. Andrew Stanton & Lee Unkrich Cars (2006) | Dir. John Lasseter & Joe Ranft The Incredibles (2004) | Dir. Brad Bird Up (2009) | Dir. Pete Docter & Bob Peterson A Bug's Life (1998) | Dir. John Lasseter & Andrew Stanton The Secret of NIMH (1982) | Dir. Don Bluth Lady and the Tramp (1955) | Dir. Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, Jack Cutting Luca (2021) | Dir. Enrico Casarosa Soul (2020) | Dir. Pete Docter & Kemp Powers The Iron Giant (1999) | Dir. Brad Bird Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (2011) | Dir. Brad Bird Toy Story (1995) | Dir. John Lasseter Toy Story 2 (1999) | Dir. John Lasseter, Ash Brannon, Lee Unkrich Inside Out (2015) | Dir. Pete Docter & Ronnie Del Carmen The Polar Express (2004) | Dir. Robert Zemeckis Shrek (2001) | Dir. Andrew Adamson & Vicky Jenson Finding Dory (2016) | Dir. Andrew Stanton & Angus MacLane The Good Dinosaur (2015) | Dir. Peter Sohn Monsters University (2013) | Dir. Dan Scanlon Cars 2 (2011) | Dir. John Lasseter & Bradford Lewis Brave (2012) | Dir. Brenda Chapman, Mark Andrews, Steve Purcell Wreck-It Ralph (2012) | Dir. Rich Moore Brother Bear (2003) | Dir. Aaron Blaise & Robert Walker

Connor & 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/2zYROTnOfSc4WjOWxDgq6V?si=31cfbffc05284b08 Website: https://www.ominous.media/   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: -------------------------------- Once Upon a Time in America (1984) | Dir. Sergio Leone The Godfather (1972) | Dir. Francis Ford Coppola Goodfellas (1990) | Dir. Martin Scorsese The Irishman (2019) | Dir. Martin Scorsese Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) | Dir. Sergio Leone Duck, You Sucker (1971) | Dir. Sergio Leone 1900 (1976) | Dir. Bernardo Bertolucci Inception (2010) | Dir. Christopher Nolan Taxi Driver (1976) | Dir. Martin Scorsese Gangs of New York (2002) | Dir. Martin Scorsese Live by Night (2016) | Dir. Ben Affleck Gotti (2018) | Dir. Kevin Connolly Road to Perdition (2002) | Dir. Sam Mendes Public Enemies (2009) | Dir. Michael Mann The French Connection (1971) | Dir. William Friedkin Suspiria (1977) | Dir. Dario Argento Hearts of Darkness (1991) | Dir. Fax Bahr, George Hickenlooper, Eleanor Coppola Apocalypse, Now (1979) | Dir. Francis Ford Coppola

Connor & 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/RulesOfTheFrame   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featured Films mentioned in this episode: --------------------------------- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) | Dir. Steven Spielberg Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) | Dir. Steven Spielberg Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) | Dir. Steven Spielberg Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) | Dir. Steven Spielberg Gremlins (1984) | Dir. Joe Dante Star Wars - Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) | Dir. Joe Dante, George Miller, John Landis, Steven Spielberg Mars Attacks! (1996) | Dir. Tim Burton Hook (1991) | Dir. Steven Spielberg Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) | Dir. Steven Spielberg 1941 (1979) | Dir. Steven Spielberg The Color Purple (1985) | Dir. Steven Spielberg Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2015) | Dir. Gareth Edwards

Connor & 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://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featured Films mentioned in this episode: -------------------------------- Gangs of New York (2002) | Dir.  Martin Scorsese Goodfellas (1990) | Dir. Martin Scorsese Taxi Driver (1976) | Dir. Martin Scorsese Raging Bull (1980) | Dir. Martin Scorsese Mean Streets (1973) | Dir. Martin Scorsese Hugo (2011) | Dir. Martin Scorsese Titanic (1997) | Dir. James Cameron The Departed (2006) | Dir. Martin Scorsese The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) | Dir. Martin Scorsese Shutter Island (2010) | Dir. Martin Scorsese Saving Private Ryan (1998) | Dir. Steven Spielberg The Patriot (2000) | Dir. Roland Emmerich Fellini Satyricon (1969) | Dir. Federico Fellini Battleship Potemkin (1925) | Dir. Sergei Eisenstein Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace (1999) | Dir. George Lucas Cleopatra (1963) | Dir. Joseph L. Mankiewicz The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) | Dir. Peter Jackson The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) | Dir. Martin Scorsese

Connor & 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://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featured Films mentioned in this episode: -------------------------------- Prometheus (2012) | Dir. Ridley Scott Alien (1979) | Dir. Ridley Scott Aliens (1986) | Dir. James Cameron Alien: Covenant (2017) | Dir. Ridley Scott Blade Runner (1982) | Dir. Ridley Scott The Village (2004) | Dir. M. Night Shyamalan Old (2021) | Dir. M. Night Shyamalan

Connor & 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: 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 Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018) | Dir. Terry Gilliam The Zero Theorem (2013) | Dir. Terry Gilliam Lost in La Mancha (2002) | Dir. Keith Fulton & Louis Pepe The Two Popes (2019) | Dir. Fernando Meirelles Brazil (1985) | Dir. Terry Gilliam The Fisher King (1991) | Dir. Terry Gilliam 12 Monkeys (1995) | Dir. Terry Gilliam Back to the Future (1985) | Dir. Robert Zemeckis

Connor & 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: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featured Films mentioned in this episode: --------------------------------- The Village (2004) | Dir. M. Night Shyamalan 12 Angry Men (1957) | Dir. Sidney Lumet Signs (2002) | Dir. M. Night Shyamalan The Thief and the Cobbler (1993) | M. Night Shyamalan The Sixth Sense (1999) | Dir. M. Night Shyamalan Unbreakable (2000) | Dir. M. Night Shyamalan Wide Awake (1998) | Dir. M. Night Shyamalan Praying with Anger (1992) | Dir. M. Night Shyamalan Secret Window (2004) | Dir. David Koepp The Grudge (2004) | Dir. Takashi Shimizu Saw (2004) | Dir. James Wan Lady in the Water (2006) | Dir. M. Night Shyamalan Ironclad (2011) | Dir. Jonathan English Split (2016) | Dir. M. Night Shyamalan The Visit (2015) | M. Night Shyamalan After Earth (2013) | M. Night Shyamalan The Happening (2008) | M. Night Shyamalan The Last Airbender (2010) | M. Night Shyamalan Glass (2019) | M. Night Shyamalan Old (2021) | M. Night Shyamalan The Tree of Life (2011) | Dir. Terrence Malick Psycho (1960) | Dir. Alfred Hitchcock Hail, Caesar! (2016) | Dir. Joel & Ethan Coen The Help (2011) | Dir. Tate Taylor Manderlay (2005) | Dir. Lars Von Trier Jurassic World (2015) | Dir. Colin Trevorrow