Episode 28 - Hillbilly Elegy (2020)

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff return to their fifth season to discuss Hillbilly Elegy. Ron Howard's family drama based upon the memoir by JD Vance. Together they discuss the film's journey to screen, the misunderstandings around the story, the incredible performances by Glenn Close and Amy Adams and where this new film fits within Ron Howard's filmography.

Episode 27 - Season Wrap: Ron Howard

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff reflect on the season that has been as they take one last look at Ron Howard's filmography, rank his films and announce who their season six director is. It's been a journey that has lasted over half a year, survived a global pandemic and seen a new addition to the FFTL family and it's been a blast!

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff reflect on the season that has been as they take one last look at Ron Howard's filmography, rank his films and announce who their season six director is. It's been a journey that has lasted over half a year, survived a global pandemic and seen a new addition to the FFTL family and it's been a blast!

Episode 26 - Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) w/ Glen Fredericks

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff are joined by Newcastle's biggest, and self professed luckiest, Star Wars fan Glen Fredericks. From his origins of a Star Wars inspired cafe to his involvement as a member of the 501st, Glen is the most qualified to talk a Star Wars film. Together the three chat the journey of a Han Solo origins story on both TV and film, the bumpy journey of this film and the incredible effort to get the film to screen.

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff are joined by Newcastle's biggest, and self professed luckiest, Star Wars fan Glen Fredericks. From his origins of a Star Wars inspired cafe to his involvement as a member of the 501st, Glen is the most qualified to talk a Star Wars film.

Episode 25 - Inferno (2016)

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff round out the Robert Langdon trilogy when they take a look at Inferno. It's also the second last film of the season and to celebrate, they eat some chicken and things get a little loose as they chat about the back end of Howard's career, the way each Langdon film is different and why Howard skipped The Lost Symbol and so much more.

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff round out the Robert Langdon trilogy when they take a look at Inferno. It's also the second last film of the season and to celebrate, they eat some chicken and things get a little loose as they chat about the back end of Howard's career, the way each Langdon film is different and why Howard skipped The Lost Symbol and so much more.

Episode 24 - In The Heart of the Sea (2015)

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff take a look at Ron Howard's epic whaling tale, In The Heart of the Sea. It's the true story that inspired the classic novel, Moby Dick and together, the lads, discuss the novel, the history behind the film, the incredible cast and so much more.

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff take a look at Ron Howard's epic whaling tale, In The Heart of the Sea. It's the true story that inspired the classic novel, Moby Dick and together, the lads, discuss the novel, the history behind the film, the incredible cast and so much more.

Episode 23 - Rush (2013)

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff take a look at Ron Howard's Formula 1 film, Rush. Starring Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Bruhl, Rush is the legendary story of the 1976 F1 Season and the rivalry between James Hunt and Niki Lauda. Together they chat about the film, its journey to screen, the real life friendship between writer and Lauda and so much more.

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff take a look at Ron Howard's Formula 1 film, Rush. Starring Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Bruhl, Rush is the legendary story of the 1976 F1 Season and the rivalry between James Hunt and Niki Lauda.

Episode 22 - The Dilemma (2011)

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff discuss Ron Howard's first comedy film in over 20 years. Starring Vince Vaughn, Kevin James, Jennifer Connelly, Wynona Rider and Channing Tatum. It's a film about a moral dilemma and the challenges that arise from deciding to tell the truth or protect the future. Together they chat about the film, its journey to screen, Vince Vaughn's career and so much more.

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff discuss Ron Howard's first comedy film in over 20 years. Starring Vince Vaughn, Kevin James, Jennifer Connelly, Wynona Rider and Channing Tatum. It's a film about a moral dilemma and the challenges that arise from deciding to tell the truth or protect the future.

Episode 21 - Angels & Demons (2009)

In this week's episode Craig and Geoff return to the world of code breaking and symbology with Angels & Demons, the second film in the Robert Langdon trilogy. It's Ron Howard's only sequel and together they chat about the film's journey to screen, how the film compares to The Da Vinci Code and so much more.

In this week's episode Craig and Geoff return to the world of code breaking and symbology with Angels & Demons, the second film in the Robert Langdon trilogy. It's Ron Howard's only sequel and together they chat about the film's journey to screen, how the film compares to The Da Vinci Code and so much more.

Episode 20 - Frost/Nixon (2008)

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff take a look at Frost/Nixon. Together they discuss the film's journey from stage to screen, the performances of the cast and so much more.

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff take a look at Frost/Nixon. Together they discuss the film's journey from stage to screen, the performances of the cast and so much more.

Episode 19 - The Da Vinci Code (2006)

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff take a look at Ron Howard's adaptation of Dan Brown's best selling novel, The Da Vinci Code. Together they discuss the film's journey to screen, the controversy surrounding it, if the novel translates to film and so much more.

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff take a look at Ron Howard's adaptation of Dan Brown's best selling novel, The Da Vinci Code. Together they discuss the film's journey to screen, the controversy surrounding it, if the novel translates to film and so much more.

Episode 18 - Cinderella Man (2005)

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff take a look at Ron Howard's boxing biopic of Jim Braddock's rise to the top, Cinderella Man. They talk the film's journey to screen, Russell Crowe's amazing performance, the supporting cast and so much more.

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff take a look at Ron Howard's boxing biopic of Jim Braddock's rise to the top, Cinderella Man. They talk the film's journey to screen, Russell Crowe's amazing performance, the supporting cast and so much more.

Episode 17 - The Missing (2003)

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff take a look at Ron Howard's western The Missing. It was an unknown quantity for the lads and together they discuss the film's journey to screen, the performances of the huge cast, whether or not Cate Blanchett is Australia's finest actor and so much more.

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff take a look at Ron Howard's western The Missing. It was an unknown quantity for the lads and together they discuss the film's journey to screen, the performances of the huge cast, whether or not Cate Blanchett is Australia's finest actor and so much more.

Episode 16 - A Beautiful Mind (2001)

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff are joined by their favourite Sydney based Killian as a very special guest, John Killian returns. Together they take a tangental journey through film as they discuss A Beautiful Mind's journey to screen, Russell Crowe's knock out performance and so much more.

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff are joined by their favourite Sydney based Killian as a very special guest, John Killian returns. Together they take a tangental journey through film as they discuss A Beautiful Mind's journey to screen, Russell Crowe's knock out performance and so much more.

Episode 15 - How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) w/ Evie Reid

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff are joined by the ever wonderful, Evie Reid, to celebrate Christmas in July by watch Dr Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Together they discuss the film's journey to screen, the difference between the recently released animated version and how this film fits within Ron Howard's filmography. 

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff are joined by the ever wonderful, Evie Reid, to celebrate Christmas in July by watch Dr Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Together they discuss the film's journey to screen, the difference between the recently released animated version and how this film fits within Ron Howard's filmography.

Episode 14 - EDtv (1999)

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff take a look at Ron Howard's reality television comedy, EDtv. They discuss the film's journey to screen, its challenges amongst a crowded year of releases and the comparisons the film got following the release of another reality TV related film.

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff take a look at Ron Howard's reality television comedy, EDtv. They discuss the film's journey to screen, it's challenges amongst a crowded year of releases and the comparisons the film got following the release of another reality TV related film.

Episode 13 - Ransom (1996)

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff talk Ron Howard's gritty thriller, Ransom. It's a sharp departure from Apollo 13 and the lads have a great time discussing the film's tone, it's journey to screen, the cast's performances and so much more.

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff talk Ron Howard's gritty thriller, Ransom. It's a sharp departure from Apollo 13 and the lads have a great time discussing the film's tone, it's journey to screen, the cast's performances and so much more.

Episode 12 - Apollo 13 (1995)

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff take a look at Ron Howard's 11th film, the critically acclaimed Apollo 13. Based upon real events the film features a great cast that brings their everything. Together the lads chat the film's journey to screen, the cast and so much more.

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff take a look at Ron Howard's 11th film, the critically acclaimed Apollo 13. Based upon real events the film features a great cast that brings their everything. Together the lads chat the film's journey to screen, the cast and so much more.

Episode 11 - The Paper (1994)

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff take a look at Ron Howard's newspaper drama, The Paper. They take a look at the film's journey to screen, the relevance of such a film 25 years on and so much more.

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff take a look at Ron Howard's newspaper drama, The Paper. They take a look at the film's journey to screen, the relevance of such a film 25 years on and so much more.

Episode 10 - Far and Away (1992)

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff take a look at Ron Howard's sweeping romance film, Far and Away. Together they discuss the film's journey to screen, the chemistry between Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman and the way Far and Away could influence future film.

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff take a look at Ron Howard's sweeping romance film, Far and Away. Together they discuss the film's journey to screen, the chemistry between Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman and the way Far and Away could influence future film.

Episode 9 - Backdraft (1991)

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff take a look at Ron Howard's firefighting Thriller, Backdraft. They discuss the films origins, it's ties with Highlander, the casting and so much more.

In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff take a look at Ron Howard's firefighting Thriller, Backdraft. They discuss the films origins, it's ties with Highlander, the casting and so much more.