Ron Howard
Summary
Hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante interview director Ron Howard, who discusses his new book *The Boys* with his brother Clint and reflects on his father Rance Howard’s influence. Howard shares anecdotes from his early career working with Roger Corman and Joe Dante on *Grand Theft Auto* and highlights films that shaped his craft, including *One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest*, *The Graduate*, and *The Apartment*.
Topics discussed
Intro, sponsor reads, and show overview
Ron Howard joins the show and discusses his new book
Ron Howard's father, Rance Howard, and his acting career
Ron Howard's early career and first directing experiences
Working with Roger Corman and learning the craft of filmmaking
Transition to Hollywood and the influence of The Graduate
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Jack Nicholson's performance
Discussing The Graduate and the Broadway adaptation of Cuckoo's Nest
The Graduate as a formative film and early cinema experiences
Billy Wilder's The Apartment and the art of screenwriting
Schindler's List and Dog Day Afternoon
Das Boot and the impact of confined space in cinema
It's a Wonderful Life and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Boy and His Dog and Harlan Ellison's influence
Conclusion, Patreon promotion and closing remarks and ads
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