In April 2006, Michael Sparaga, the writer-producer of the Canadian independent movie, Sidekick, traveled across Canada as part of a Telefilm Canada-funded theatrical tour, in an effort to generate enough positive word-of-mouth to lure a Canadian theatrical distributor to release his award-winning film in theatres. While chronicling the ups-and-downs of his coast-to-coast adventure, he also took to the streets to interview everyday Canadians and film industry professionals about their knowledge of and thoughts on Canadian films and the Canadian film industry. Honest, frank and often humorous, Maple Flavour Films is a documentary that’s not afraid to ask, “Do you know the difference between a Genie, Juno and a Gemini?”

February 25, 2008
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by having a look at Caramel, then we talk about the new Christina Ricci film Penelope, and we wrap by discussing The Band’s Visit. Richard interviews Caramel director Nadine Labaki, Penelope star Christina Ricci and The Band’s Visit director Eran Kolirin.
Richard with Penelope star Christina Ricci

Also... Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 9:00 am for Richard's wrap up of last night's Academy Award broadcast, live from Los Angeles. 

Also... In Toronto check out the Stu and Colleen Show on 97.3 Easy Rock this morning at 8:05 am to hear Richard report live from Los Angeles about The Academy Awards.

The 10th Edition of The Floating Film Festival
(from moviecitynews.com) It has been called the “most exclusive film festival in the world” and Rod Steiger said “It Was The Best Film Festival I Ever Attended.” It is easy to understand why. Only 200 movie lovers will experience this cinematic journey on the high seas when the 10th edition of The Floating Film Festival sets sails for the Mexican Riviera on February 25th 2008 from Los Angeles for seven days aboard the ultra luxurious Crystal Cruises Symphony. This magnificent ship, part of the first class luxury collection from Crystal Cruises features a state of the art fitness and spa facility, Casino and award winning gourmet cuisine. The 7 day voyage includes stops In Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta. Created in 1991 by Dusty Cohl, founder of The Toronto International Film Festival, The Floating Film Festival has become the ultimate movie lovers’ fantasy, featuring a diverse film program set against the tropical locations. Over the years The Floating Film Festival has premiered such extraordinary films as Silence of the Lambs, Hoop Dreams, Howard’s End, Four Weddings and a Funeral, The Corporation, Sophie Scholl with appearances by Ted Demme, Mario and Melvin Van Peebles, Jiri Menzel, Robert Towne, Martin Scorsese, and Haskell Wexler amongst many other special guests.
The festival will feature over 15 films selected and presented by our renowned programming team which includes Pulitzer prize winning film critic Roger Ebert, Richard Corliss (Time Magazine) Jim Emerson of Roger Ebert.com, Richard Crouse, George Anthony, Film Historian Mary Corliss, veteran festival programmer Hannah Fisher, Movie City News founder David Poland, and director Barry Avrich. The Floating Film Festival will also feature a tribute to our special guest, legendary actress Gena Rowlands, star of such classic films as The Notebook, Gloria, and A Woman Under The Influence, directed by her late husband John Cassavetes, and for which she received an Oscar nomination. Past recipients of this honor have included Rod Steiger, Chuck Jones, Cliff Robertson, Haskell Wexler, Studs Terkel, Evelyn Keyes, Melvin Van Peebles and Lou Jacobi.

February 24, 2008
Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best Hollywood rescues today on Bravo at 6 am with the help of Film Critic Richard Crouse and Daily Reporter Sean Gehon.

Also... Pucker up today at 4:30 pm as Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best sweet 'n steamy kissing scenes, with the help of MuchMoreMusic's luscious Traci Melchor, film critic Richard Crouse and STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon.

February 22, 2008
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 7:40 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new thriller Vantage Point, new Michel Gondry film Be Kind Rewind and American Gangster on DVD. Keep watching! He'll be back at 8:15 to dole out hints on how to win your Oscar Office Pool! Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... Richard will appear on the Toronto edition of Rogers Television's Daytime this morning at 11:10 am to talk about how to win your office Oscar pool.

Also... Richard will appear on the Kitchener edition of Rogers Television's Daytime this morning at 11 am to talk Oscars!

Also... Tonight at 9 pm tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. Tonight they talk about the new thriller Vantage Point, new Michel Gondry film Be Kind Rewind and American Gangster on DVD.

Also... Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best Hollywood rescues today on Bravo at 5:30 pm with the help of Film Critic Richard Crouse and Daily Reporter Sean Gehon.

Also... "Michel Gondry, the French director best known for fanciful films like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and eye-popping videos for Bjork, Massive Attack and The Chemical Brothers has, with Be Kind Rewind, made his most conventional movie to date. That’s not to say his sense of whimsy has disappeared—any film that recreates Fats Waller’s life using human hands for piano keys (more on that later) isn’t exactly blockbuster material—but the storyline seems more rooted in reality and not so much in dreamland this time around..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Be Kind Rewind and new reviews for Charlie Bartlett and Vantage Point click here.

Also... In Toronto tune into 102.1 The Edge at 5:30 pm this afternoon to hear Richard and host Dave Bookman chat about the Academy Awards and all the new release in theatres this week.

Also... Richard is namechecked in an article in today's Toronto Star titled So Where's The Party?. To read the article click here.

February 21, 2007
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss the new thriller Vantage Point, new Michel Gondry film Be Kind Rewind and American Gangster on DVD.

Also... A Hollywood hotel scene has it all - sex, murder, and general mayhem. Tonight at 8:30 pm on Bravo Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best, with the help of hotel guest services director Lexie Bramble, film critic Richard Crouse and STAR! Daily Reporter Sean Gehon. 

February 20, 2008
Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best Hollywood rescues today on Star! TV at 12:30 pm with the help of Film Critic Richard Crouse and Daily Reporter Sean Gehon.

Also... Here are some photos from the Kathleen Turner event courtesy of photographer David Cuthbertson...

February 19, 2008In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss the new DVDs Michael Clayton, American Gangster and Margot at the Wedding with host Bill Carroll.

Also... Buy your tickets now for the opportunity to see sultry screen siren (and voice of Jessica Rabbit) Kathleen Turner in conversation with Richard Crouse. On Tuesday February 19th she's launching her new memoir, Send Yourself Roses: Thoughts on My Life, Love and Leading Roles (H.B. Fenn/Springboard Press) at St. Barnabas Anglican Church (361 Danforth Avenue). Presented by This Is Not A Reading Series and a mere five dollars, watch as Reel to Real’s Richard Crouse engages the gravelly-voiced icon in a revealing conversation. According to Torontoist "the chat will be punctuated with clips from some favorite on-screen moments. While The War of the Roses and Romancing the Stone are obvious picks, let’s hope Turner’s riveting performance as Chandler's dad on Friends is also featured." Tickets are only available in person from Pages Books & Magazines (256 Queen St. W)—there are no reserves or phone orders.

Also... Hey Night Owls! Anything can, and does, happen in Hollywood hospital scenes, from murder to body snatching and tonight at 3:00 am on Bravo Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best, with the help of Dr. Shazhan Amed, STAR! Daily Reporter Sean Gehon and Film Critic Richard Crouse. February 18, 2008
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by having a look at the rom com Definitely, Maybe, then we talk about the new Michel Gondry film Be Kind Rewind, and we wrap by meeting Academy Award nominee Ellen Page. Richard interviews Ellen Page and Michel Gondry; Geoff interviews Ryan Reynolds of Definitely, Maybe.

Also... Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best Hollywood rescues today on Star! TV at 2 pm with the help of Film Critic Richard Crouse and Daily Reporter Sean Gehon.

February 17, 2008
Everyone loves a good road trip movie, so today on Bravo at 4 pm Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the ten best, from Pee Wee to Borat, with the help of Film Critic Richard Crouse, STAR! Daily Reporter Sean Gehon and film buff Azed Majeed.

February 16, 2008
Check out Shinan Govani's column in today's National Post Toronto section for info on Richard's upcoming event with Kathleen Turner. Clcik here to read the article.

Also... By car, boat, foot and even bicycle, Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best movie chases ever, this morning at 9 am on Bravo, with the help of Film Critic Richard Crouse, STAR! Daily Reporter Sean Gehon and film buff Azed Majeed.

February 15, 2008
CheapEats Ottawa is an insider's guides to the good quality, high value restaurants in the National Capital Region—from Barrhaven to Wakefield, Orleans to Kanata. We've visited them all, double and triple checked the details and prices, and pulled it all together in CheapEats Ottawa. This handy guide will save you money while you explore the area's cuisines and neighborhoods through direct, honest and unconventional recommendations. The CheapEats Ottawa team of foodies-with-opinions, readers and celebrities recommend great spots where you can get everything from Burgers to Bulgogi, Poutine to Pupusas, Vermicelli to Vindaloo, and of course Shawarma, without breaking the bank. Check out Richard’s entry in the celebrity section. To learn more about the book, click on the picture.

Also... Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 7:40 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new Ryan Reynold's rom com Definitely, Maybe, the sci fi thriller Jumper and The Spiderwick Chronicles. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... Tonight at 9 pm tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. Tonight they talk about the new Ryan Reynold's rom com Definitely, Maybe, the sci fi thriller Jumper and The Spiderwick Chronicles.

Also... In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss the new Ryan Reynold's rom com Definitely, Maybe, the sci fi thriller Jumper and The Spiderwick Chronicles.

Also... "Why would 20th Century Fox release a science fiction film on Valentines Day? Counter programming perhaps? Or could it be that it is actually about love conquering all, including platinum blonde religious fanatics and metaphysics? Based on a novel by Stephen Gould Jumper, a new film starring the Vancouver born Hayden Christensen, is sci fi that wears its heart on its sleeve..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Jumper, and new reviews for Definitely, Maybe, The Spiderwick Chronicles and the cult movie Viva click here.

February 13, 2008
"Viva presents itself as a lost artifact from the 1970s, a Technicolor relic of the sexual revolution complete with scratches and blotches as though it had been stowed in Russ Meyers’ basement for the last thirty years. Ripe with cheesy music, double entendres and 70’s hedonism—“Live and love today,” one character says, “and pay tomorrow”—it’s a time capsule to an era when bosses pinched their secretaries bums, and got away with it. “There’s never a better time to be a man,” says Mark as a naked actress reclines in his lap. “The open shirts… the sense of entitlement...” To read the rest of Richard's review of the cult movie Viva and new reviews for Jumper, Definitely, Maybe and The Spiderwick Chronicles click here.

February 12, 2008
It's a Valentine's Day triptych! In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss three new DVDs perfect for date night: No Reservations, Martian Child and Becoming Jane with host Bill Carroll.

February 11, 2008
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by having a look at U23D, then we talk about the new documentary called The Ants, and we wrap by reviewing Normal, the new Carrie Anne Moss film. Richard interviews Normal star Carrie Anne Moss and director Carl Bessai as well as Yung Chang, director of Up the Yangtze.

Also... Fans of Michel Gondry's Be Kind Rewind can Enter the Swede Your Favorite Movie Contest at HMV.ca for the chance to win a video camera courtesy of Henry's plus a $1000 HMV shopping spree! Entries will be judged by Richard. More info coming soon!

February 10, 2008
Tonight at 8:00 pm Richard will appear at The Gladstone Hotel (1214 Queen Street West, Toronto, 416 531 4635) as a guest of the Monkey Toast comedy troupe. Winner of the 2004 Canadian Comedy Award for Best Improv Troupe, Monket Toast, the Imporovised Talk Show is a unique live show that blends a traditional talk show with wild improvised comedy. Following an interview segment hosted by David Shore, the Monkey Toast improvisers use the interview as the basis for a series of sketches. It should be lots of fun, and with a "Pay What You Think" cover charge it's no wonder Now Magazine called it the "best comedy deal in town." For more info click on the logo.

February 8, 2008
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 7:40 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new Kate Hudson / Matthew McConaughey comedy Fool's Gold and the documentary Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Fool's Gold stars Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey

Also... Tonight at 9 pm tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. Tonight they talk about the new Kate Hudson / Matthew McConaughey comedy Fool's Gold and the documentary Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show.

Also... "Fool’s Gold is a microcosm of star Matthew McConaughey’s career. His “Sexiest Man Alive” good looks make him a natural for romantic comedy, while his Greek God physique lends itself to action adventure roles. He done both before so Fool’s Gold should be a welcome hybrid of his particular skills. Unfortunately the combo of having to look good while romancing Kate Hudson and doing dangerous looking stunts is too much of a good McConaughey thing..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Fool's Gold and a new review for Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show click here. 

February 7, 2008
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss the new Kate Hudson / Matthew McConaughey comedy Fool's Gold and the documentary Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show with host Bill Carroll.

Also... Tonight at 7 pm Richard will introduce a special sneak preview of the new Jack Black film Be Kind Rewind at the Cumberland Cinema (159 Cumberland Street) in Toronto and after the screening do a Q&A with director Michel Gondry.

February 6, 2008
Richard will be at the Bialik Hebrew Day School in Toronto this morning to take part in their Career Day Learn-In 2008.

February 5, 2008
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss the new DVDs Across the Universe, Elizabeth the Golden Age and The Brave One with host Bill Carroll.

February 4, 2008
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by having a look at In Bruge, then we talk about the new Julien Temple documentary Joe Strummer: The Future is Unwritten, and we wrap by meeting the cast of Fool's Gold. Richard interviews Fool's Gold stars Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey and Donald Sutherland and from Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show, Ahmed Ahmed.

February 1, 2008
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 7:40 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new Eva Longoria comedy Over Her Dead Body and the documentary Joe Strummer: The Future is Unwritten. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... "In the dreaded January – February movie slump, when the studios traditionally dump their less than a-list movies into theatres no weekend is more brutal than Super Bowl Weekend. Luckily this year the pickings are better than usual for this time of year. The lone big release that was screened this week for the press is Over Her Dead Body, starring Knocked Up’s Paul Rudd and Eva Longoria-Parker of Desperate Housewives as his dearly departed who refuses to stay departed..."  To read the rest of Richard's review of Over Her Dead Body and new reviews for Joe Strummer: The Future is Unwritten and Shake Hands with the Devil on DVD click here. 

Also... Tonight at 9 pm tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. Tonight they talk about the new Eva Longoria comedy Over Her Dead Body and the documentary Joe Strummer: The Future is Unwritten.

Janaury 31, 2008
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss the new Eva Longoria comedy Over Her Dead Body and the documentary Joe Strummer: The Future is Unwritten with host Bill Carroll.

January 30, 2008
Click here to read Richard's on-line diary about his recent exploits in Los Angeles.

Also... To see EXCLUSIVE press conference footage from Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show from the new and improved Reel to Real website, click on the photo.

January 29, 2008
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss the new DVDs Daddy Day Camp, The Invasion and Shake Hands with the Devil with host Bill Carroll.

January 28, 2008
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by having a look at Untraceable, then we talk about the new John Sayles film Honeydripper, and we wrap by meeting Julie Benz of Rambo.Richard interviews Honeydripper director Jophn Sayles and star Charles Dutton and  Rambo's Julie Benz.

January 26, 2007
Check out HypaSpace, an informative look at the news and gossip from the Entertainment Industry, at 5:30 pm today on the Space Channel to hear Richard discuss the career of the late Heath Ledger.  

January 25, 2008
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new Diane Lane thriller Untraceable. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... Tonight at 9 pm tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. Tonight they talk about the new Diane Lane thriller Untraceable and Rambo.

Also... "It’s been twenty years since Sylvester Stallone last played Jonathon James Rambo, a rogue warrior so tough he combed his hair with barbed wire. In just three films this guy made those other 80s action icons, Bruce and Arnold, look like another 80s icon—Pee Wee Herman. While other 80s stars like Frogger and the Where's the Beef lady are now long distant nostalgic memories Rambo, true to character, refused to disappear quietly..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Rambo and a new review for Untraceable click here. 

January 24, 2008
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss the new Diane Lane thriller Untraceable with host Bill Carroll.

January 23, 2008
In Toronto check out the Stu and Colleen Show on 97.3 Easy Rock this morning at 7:25 am to hear Richard talk about The Academy Awards.

Also... In London, Ontario tune into Classic Rock 103.9 The Hawk this morning at 8:30 am to hear Richard discuss the Academy Award nomninations on McArthur in the Morning.

Also... By car, boat, foot and even bicycle, Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best movie chases ever, this afternoon at 12:30 pm on Star! TV, with the help of Film Critic Richard Crouse, STAR! Daily Reporter Sean Gehon and film buff Azed Majeed. For a schedule of encore presentations click here.

Also... In Toronto tune into The Mike Stafford Show on Mojo Radio this afternoon at 1:40 pm to hear Richard discuss the Academy Award nominations.

January 22, 2008
Tune into Canada AM this morning at 8:30 am to see Richard comment on the Acadamey Award nominations as they are broadcast live from Los Angeles.

Also... In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 9:30 am to hear Richard discuss the Acadamey Award nominations with host Bill Carroll.

Also... In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this evening at 5:20 pm to hear Richard discuss the passing of actor Heath Ledger.
 
Also... Tune into Entertainment Tonight Canada tonight to see Richard discussing the Academy Award nominations. Where were the nominations for Ryan Gostling, Tom Hanks and Angelina Jolie?

Also... In Toronto tune into The John Downes Show on Mojo Radio this evening at 8:10 pm to hear Richard discuss the untimely passing of actor Heath Ledger.

Also... Tune into The Verdict tonight at 9 pm on CTV's NewsNet to hear Richard's reactions to The Acadmey Award nominations and Heath Ledger's passing.

Also... Check out this new article from The Canadian Press on Cloverfield. Richard is quoted...

January 21, 2008
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by having a look at Cloverfield, then we talk about the new surreal German comedy Waiter, and we wrap by looking at the new Canadian film How She Move. Richard interviews Waiter director Alex Van Warmerdam and How She Move's director Ian Rashid and star Tre Armstrong.

January 18, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new JJ Abrams action flick Cloverfield and the romantic comedy 27 Dresses. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... Tonight at 9 pm tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. Tonight they talk about the much anticipated JJ Abrams action flick Cloverfield and the romantic comedy 27 Dresses.

Also... "Film trailers are the single most important tool in the movie marketing business. Over the years the creation of movie trailers has been honed to a fine art and the right assortment of music, images and star power can be a powerful promotional tool. Cloverfield, a new monster movie from Lost producer JJ Abrams turned convention on its head recently with a teaser trailer that didn’t feature big stars or music, just one striking image. There’s a party. Outside you hear a loud thump. Lights flicker and everyone rushes outside just I time for the head of The Statue of Liberty, torn from its body, to skid to a halt in from to them. Fade to black. No music, no title, nothing except a mind-bender of an image that knocked you back in your seat." To read the rest of Richard's review of Cloverfield and new reviews for Mad Money and  27 Dresses click here. 

January 17, 2008
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss the new JJ Abrams action flick Cloverfield and the romantic comedy 27 Dresses with host Bill Carroll.

January 16, 2007
Check out Reel to Real's newly designed website. You'll find uncut interviews, reviews news and more. For more info click on the picture below.

January 15, 2008
In Toronto tune into 102.1 The Edge at 4:30 pm this afternoon to hear Richard and host Dave Bookman chat about the stripped down Golden Globes broadcast and all the new movies.

January 14, 2008
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by having a look at Starting Out in the Evening, then we talk about the new horror flick The Girl Next Door, and we wrap by looking at Persepolis. Richard interviews Starting Out in the Evening director Andrew Wagner; The Girl Next Door writer Jack Ketchum; Persepolis star Chiara Mastroianni.

Also... Today at 2:00 pm on Star! TV Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best films about fashion with film critic Richard Crouse, fashionista Sean Gehon and Fashion Television's Claudia Abate. Click here for a full schedule of encore presentations.

January 11, 2008
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new Uwe Boll film In the Name of the King and The Bucket List, now in wide release. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... Tonight at 9 pm tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. Tonight they talk about the Uwe Boll film In the Name of the King and The Bucket List, now in wide release.

Also... "January and February are generally the months I suffer for my art. The studios figure that since the weather is crappy and everyone spent too much money at Christmas that regular movie goers will be staying at home instead of going out to the movies. That means, of course, that they don’t waste their time releasing the good stuff. They’ll save the a-list stuff until the sun starts to poke its cheery little face through the clouds and people have paid off their credit card debts from the holidays..." To read the rest of Richard's review of In the Name of the King click here. 

January 10, 2008
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss the new Uwe Boll action flick In the name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale with host Bill Carroll.

January 7, 2008
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by having a look at There Will Be Blood, the new film from Paul Thomas Anderson, then we'll look back at the Best and Worst of 2007.

Also... Richard appears on Canada AM this morning at 8:40 am to talk about Britney Spears and the new Hollywood "Troll models."


Also... A Hollywood hotel scene has it all - sex, murder, and general mayhem. Today at 2:00 pm on Star! TV Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best, with the help of hotel guest services director Lexie Bramble, film critic Richard Crouse and STAR! Daily Reporter Sean Gehon. Click here for a full schedule of encore presentations.

January 4, 2008
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new Paul Thomas Anderson film There Will be Blood, the horror thriller One Missed Call and Shoot 'Em Up on DVD. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... Tonight at 9 pm tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. Tonight they talk about the new Paul Thomas Anderson film There Will be Blood, the horror thriller One Missed Call and Shoot 'Em Up on DVD.

Also... "In the 1990s Paul Thomas Anderson made his name directing films like Boogie Nights and Magnolia that recalled the sprawling, complex work of Robert Altman. Epic in length, but intimate in detail, those films established him as one of the best of young Hollywood directors. He took a u-turn stylistically with Punch Drunk Love, a briskly paced, but unconventional love story in 2002. And then nothing for almost six years..." To read the rest of Richard's review of There Will Be Blood and new reviews for Shoot 'Em Up on DVD and One Missed Call click here. 

January 3, 2008
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss the new Paul Thomas Anderson film There Will be Blood with host Bill Carroll.

Also... Tonight at 7 pm Richard will introduce a special sneak preview of the new Frank Langella film Starting Out in the Evening at the Cumberland Cinema (159 Cumberland Street) in Toronto.

December 31, 2007
In Winnipeg tune into The Night Hawk on CJOB 68 this morning at 10:30 am as host Geoff Currier and Richard discuss the Best and Worst of the Year. For more info click here.

Also... Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 dance scenes in the movies, from Footloose to Flashdance, today 2 pm on Star! TV with the help of choreographer Tre Armstrong, film critic Richard Crouse & STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon.

December 28, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the best movies of 2007. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... Tonight at 9 pm tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. Tonight they talk about the new Jack Nicholson film The Bucket List and The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

December 27, 2007
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss the new Jack Nicholson film The Bucket List and The Diving Bell and the Butterfly with host Bill Carroll.

December 26, 2007
In Toronto tune into Rogers Television tonight for a 100 Best Movies You’ve Never Seen Marathon beginning at 7 pm.  Then, at 11 pm stay tuned for 4 back-to-back episodes of Reel to Real. Night owls can catch up with the shows from 3 am to 6:30 am Thursday morning.  

Also... "The Bucket List is the story of two terminally ill men played by Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman who, faced with death, form an unlikely friendship and discover what it’s really like to be alive. Think of it as The Grim Reaper meets The Odd Couple..." To read the rest of Richard's review of The Bucket List and a new review for The Diving Bell and the Butterfly click here. 
December 25, 2007

Also... Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 dance scenes in the movies, from Footloose to Flashdance, today 1 pm on Star! TV with the help of choreographer Tre Armstrong, film critic Richard Crouse & STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon.

Also... Today at 1:30 pm on Star! TV Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best films about fashion with film critic Richard Crouse, fashionista Sean Gehon and Fashion Television's Claudia Abate.

December 24, 2007
Tune into Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am to see Richard discuss his Naughty and Nice list of Christmas themed movies.

December 22, 2007
In Toronto tune into Canada’s Premier Jazz Station JAZZ FM91 tonight from 9 – 11 pm to hear Richard with host Danny Marks as they spin Richard’s favorite blues Christmas records. It’s the 6th year they’ve gotten together to celebrate the holidays with songs like Xmas Prison Blues and Frosty the Blues Man and this year promises to offer up lots more Yuletide surprises. For more info click here. 

December 21, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new Johnny Depp film Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and Walk Hard: the Dewey Cox Story. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... Tonight at 9 pm tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. Tonight they talk about Juno, the new Johnny Depp film Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and Walk Hard: the Dewey Cox Story.

Also... Richard appears with Toronto's Second City (51 Mercer Street) tonight at 11 pm in a show called I've Gotta Show. To buy tickets click here.

Also... "A hullabaloo arose in 1924 when sex symbol Rudolph Valentino, nicknamed The Shiek, was seen sporting a Van Dyke beard, cultivated for his upcoming role in The Hooded Falcon. The Barbers of America, fearing a loss of business if the famous actor made beards chic, threatened to boycott his films unless he shaved his beard. Now comes Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, surely to be a target of another nation-wide barber boycott for it’s depiction of hairstylists as bloodthirsty fiends..."  To read the rest of Richard's review of Sweeney Todd and new reviews for Juno and Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story click here. 

December 20, 2007
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss the new Johnny Depp film Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and Walk Hard: the Dewey Cox Story with host Bill Carroll.

December 19, 2007
Richard will appear at The Drake Hotel (1150 Queen Street West) in The Sean Schau with host Sean Cullen tonight. Also scheduled to appear is Chris Murphy from Sloan. The show  starts at 9 (door is at 8:30 pm) and the cover is $10. Here's a blurb about the show: "Come to Sean's Schau. It's an evening of comedy, music, interviews, violence and magic. All right, there will no magic. An Orb will be present, throbbing with supernatural power as Sean sings, chats dances and amuses all and sundry. Bring your sundries! Sean will dance with and around them. You will not believe your eyes! Don't listen to your eyes! They will only break your heart. Sean's Schau: you will believe an Orb can throb." Click on the photo for more info.

Also... Richard is quoted in an article on the best in Canadian film in 2007 by Canadian Press writer Lee-Anne Goodman. Read it here.

December 18, 2007
In Toronto tune into 102.1 The Edge at 3:30 pm this afternoon to hear Richard and host Dave Bookman chat about Sweeney Todd and other Christmas releases.

December 17, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by having a look at The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, then we talk about Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, a funny new film starring John C. Reilly and finish by reviewing The Savages. Richard interviews The Diving Bell and the Butterfly director Julian Schnabel and stars Emmanuelle Seigner and Marie-Josée Croze; Walk Hard’s John C. Reilly, Jenna Fischer and Judd Apatow; The Savages director Tamara Jenkins and, from Juno, Ellen Page and screenwriter Diablo Cody.

Also... Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 Best Movie Rants today at 2:00 pm on Star! TV and no one does it better than an angry army general, an obsessed fan, and a Bible-quoting hit man, just to name a few. Pundits include comedian Maggie Cassella and film critic/author Richard Crouse. For a schedule of encore presentations, click here.

Also... Tune into Rogers Television's Daytime this morning at 11 am to hear Richard discuss your best bets at the theates this Christmas.

December 14, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new Will Smith film I Am Legend and the animated holiday film Alvin and the Chipmunks. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... Tonight at 9 pm tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. Tonight they talk about the new Will Smith film I Am Legend and the animated holiday film Alvin and the Chipmunks.

Also... "Richard Matheson’s 1954 novella I Am Legend is no stranger to screen adaptations. Originally filmed in 1964 as Last Man on Earth it starred Vincent Price as Dr. Robert Morgan, the only survivor of a world-wide epidemic who is being hounded by zombified plague victims. A few years later it was updated with flared trousers and afro hairstyles as The Omega Man starring Charlton Heston’s hairy chest and clenched teeth. Now the sci fi classic is being given a third life—it’s a tri-make—with Will Smith as government virologist Robert Neville, in what is certainly the loudest version of the story ever committed to celluloid..." To read the rest of Richard's review of I Am Legend and new reviews for The Kite Runner and Alvin and the Chipmunks click here. 

December 13, 2007
Richard will be on Canada AM this morning at 8:40 am to discuss the Golden Globe nominations!

Also... In Toronto tune into The Mike Stafford Show on Mojo Radio this afternoon at 1:10 pm to hear Richard discuss the Golden Globe nominations.
Also... In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss the new Will Smith film I Am Legend and Alvin and the Chipmunks with host Bill Carroll.


I Am Legend

December 11, 2007
At 6:30 pm tonight Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 Best Dining Moments - the restaurant break-ups, make-ups, accidents & proposals that could only happen in a Hollywood movie - with the help of film critic/author Richard Crouse, actress/waitress Elle Boutilier and STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon. Click here for a schedule of repeats.

December 10, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by having a look at The Golden Compass, then we talk about The Kite Runner, a new film starring James McAvoy and finish by reviewing Walk All Over Me. Richard interviews Walk All Over Me's LeeLee Sobieski and Tricia Helfer; and Geoff interviews The Kite Runner's Homayon Ershadi.

Richard with Tricia Helfer and Leelee Sobieski of Walk All Over Me
Also... Click here to see video from Friday night’s Q&A with Richard and Turtles singer and My Dinner with Jimi screenwriter Howard Kaylan.

December 8, 2007
A photo from last night's Q&A with Howard Kaylan of The Turtles and the screenwriter for My Dinner with Jimi. To find out more about the movie, click here.



December 7, 2007
My Dinner With Jimi is premiering at 9:30 pm tonight at the Bloor Cinema (506 Bloor St. West, phone 416 516 2331 for details) in Toronto. After the show Richard will host a Q&A with Turtles singer and screenwriter Howard Kaylan. The film chronicles the events leading up to the night in 1967 when Howard Kaylan met Jimi Hendrix and the Beatles. “It's an absolutely true story,” Kaylan recounts. “It was our first trip to London, and we met Graham Nash, Donovan, the Stones, and the Beatles-who played us Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band before it was released-all on the same night! I wound up eating dinner with Hendrix at 4 a.m...!” ...and therein lies the tale. My Dinner With Jimi will play at the Bloor Cinema, at 9:30 pm every Friday in December.

Also... Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new Nicole Kidman film The Golden Compass. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... Tonight at 9 pm tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. Tonight they talk about Nicole Kidman's latest The Golden Compass. Also... "The Golden Compass, starring Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig, is the latest trilogy-in-the-making to grace theatres. Based on a series of books called His Dark Materials by British author and atheist Philip Pullman the film comes to audiences riding a wave of controversy. Although The Golden Compass won the Carnegie Medal for children's literature and by public vote, (by readers from North America, Europe, Asia and Australia), the title of “best children's book of the past 70 years,” several schools have banned the book (including some in Canada) because of a perceived anti-religion bias. I haven’t read the books, but based on the movie the plot appears to be nothing more than a simple adventure story in which good battles evil..." To read the rest of Richard's review of The Golden Compass and a new review for Atonement click here.Also... Richard's thoughts on The Golden Compass were reported on by The National Post's Shinan Govani today. Click here to see the article.
December 6, 2007
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss the new Nicole Kidman film The Golden Compass with host Bill Carroll.

December 5, 2007
Richard is quoted in a Canadian Press article on Holiday Films by Lee-Ann Goodman on MacLeans.ca. To read the article click here.


December 4, 2007
Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 dance scenes in the movies, from Footloose to Flashdance, tonight at 6:30 pm on Star! TV with the help of choreographer Tre Armstrong, film critic Richard Crouse & STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon.
December 3, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by having a look at Poor Boy's Game, the new film from Clement Virgo, then we talk about Atonement, a new film starring James McAvoy and finish by reviewing Life of Reilly, the new concert film starring game show stalwart Chrles Nelson Reilly. Richard interviews Poor Boy's Game director Clement Virgo and star Rossif Sutherland; Atonement's James McAvoy; Life of Reilly co-director Barry Poltermann and Turtles' singer and screenwriter for My Dinner with Jimi, Howard Kaylan.


Richard with Howard Kalan of The Turtles and My Dinner with Jimi

Also...  CANADIANS LOOKING FOR ACTION THIS SEASON  The Hunt Is On For Canada’s Ultimate Action Fan – with a $10,000 reward  Scoring some action is a priority for over half of Canadians this holiday season – on-screen action, that is. According to a recent Panasonic poll, 54% want to feel the need for speed by watching an action movie during the holidays. And it’s no surprise more men than women are looking for an action fix. But which movies pack the best action punch? Leading Canadian film critics share their picks to settle in with on a cold night with a warm mug of eggnog. Indiana Jones vs. John McClane Movie experts, including Canada AM’s Richard Crouse, CBC’s Jelena Adzic and National Post’s Chris Knight were charged with the difficult task of narrowing down a list of their top five action movie picks – and from there, the public cast their vote. What movie came out on top? The 1981 classic that launched the Indiana Jones legacy, Raiders of the Lost Ark won out for best action. Die Hard (1988) was on its tail, and The Matrix (1999), Rocky (1976) and Scarface (1983) all scored high to round out the top five list for on-screen movie action. "Action movies are so popular because they appeal to our in-bred notions of good and evil; right and wrong,” says Richard Crouse, film critic for CTV’s Canada AM. “The plots are generally simple, there's a bad person and there's a good person and after some back and forth the good person is going to come out on top. The hero may be bloodied and bruised, but they're inevitably going to win, and I think that appeals to the innate goodness in us all." And just how do Canucks get their action fix? Forty-eight per cent like to curl up on the couch with a snack, while 23% prefer to dim the lights and crank the volume to get into the mood.  Socializing is important – 25% enjoy getting together with friends to share the thrill of action, and we’re starting to go high-def, with 19% saying they prefer their action in high definition. Calling all action enthusiasts! Movie aficionados have a chance to show their passion for action starting tomorrow, as Panasonic launches the hunt for Canada’s ultimate action fan! The reward? A $10,000 action lover’s dream: a 50-inch VIERA high-definition plasma television and home audio system to screen their favourite action scenes, plus a trip to the TELUS Whistler World Cup in February 2008 to catch all the action up close. During their stay, the winner and a guest will attend the World Cup Gala and have a chance to ski or snowboard at the renowned Whistler Blackcomb Mountain. Panasonic Canada is the Official Consumer Electronics Sponsor of Alpine Canada Alpin. To enter, entrants visit www.panasonicactionfan.ca and upload a video, up to one minute in length, showcasing why they should be crowned the ultimate action fan. The contest runs from December 1st, 2007 to January 7th, 2008 and is open to residents of Canada, excluding Quebec. Read more... click here! November 30, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new Cate Blanchett film I'm Not There and the DVD release of Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... "This is a hard one to describe. It’s a metaphoric retelling of Bob Dylan’s life, but none of the characters in it are called Bob Dylan. Most of them don’t look like Dylan, and the one who most looks like Dylan is a woman. It’s a long, strange trip down memory lane with one of the most enigmatic characters of the 20th century..." To read the rest of Richard's review of I'm Not There and new reviews for Amazing Journey on DVD click here.

Also... Check out page 30 of the the new issue of Driven Magazine to see Richard's DVD picks for 2007! Driven is published 6 times a year and is available through the Globe and Mail, at Air Canada first class lounges and aircraft and at selected newsstands. For more info, click on the picture.

 

November 29, 2007
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss the new Todd Haynes film I'm Not There starring Cate Blanchett as Bob Dylan with host Bill Carroll.

November 27, 2007
Embarrassing Moments: There's something about doing the wrong thing at the wrong time, and tonight at 6:30 pm Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the Top Ten most embarrassing scenes in the movies with the help of film critic Richard Crouse, STAR! Host Sean Gehon and comedian Lisa Schwartzman. Click here for a schedule of repeats.


November 26, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by having a look at I'm Not There, the unusual Bob Dylan biopic from director Todd Haynes, then we talk about Amazing Journey, a new documentary about The Who and finish by reviewing Breakfast with Scot. Richard interviews I'm Not There director Todd Haynes and star Heath Ledger; Breakfast with Scot's Tom Cavanaugh; and Amazing Journey directors Murray Lerner and Paul Crowder.


Richard with Breakfast with Scot star Tom Cavanaugh

November 24, 2007
Richard's Christmas wish was mentioned in today's National Post. Click here to see the article.

November 23, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new Stephen King film The Mist, Nicole Kidman's latest Margot at the Wedding and August Rush. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... Tonight at 9 pm tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. Tonight they talk about the new Stephen King film The Mist, Nicole Kidman's latest Margot at the Wedding and August Rush.

Also... "If you’ve watched old Roger Corman movies like Attack of the Crab Monsters and thought, ‘I wonder what Corman would have done with a few extra dollars in the budget?’ well, wonder no more. The Mist, the latest Stephen King literary adaptation to hit the big screen is Roger Corman on steroids. Gone are the papier-mâché creatures—they’ve been replaced by expensive high tech computer generated giant bugs—but make no mistake, despite the tarted-up effects and big budget, The Mist is a good old-fashioned grindhouse film..." To read the rest of Richard's review of The Mist and new reviews for Margot at the Wedding and August Rush click here.

Also... Tune into the Mike Stafford Show on 640 Mojo Radio in Toronto at 9:40 am  today to hear Richard discuss the upcoming holiday releases.
November 22, 2007
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss the new Stephen King film The Mist and August Rush with host Bill Carroll.
November 20, 2007
Photos from last night's SOCAN Classic Awards...




Top to bottom... Richard presenting the SOCAN Classic Awards at Carlu in Toronto... Richard with Ronnie Hawkins and wife Wanda... Richard with Loverboy's Mike Reno.

Also... Tonight at 6:30 pm on Star! TV Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best films about fashion with film critic Richard Crouse, fashionista Sean Gehon and Fashion Television's Claudia Abate.

November 19, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by having a look at Margot at the Wedding, then we talk about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory star Freddie Highmore's latest August Rush and finish by reviewing The Mist, the latest Stephen King literary adaptation. Richard interviews The Mist director Frank Darabont and August Rush stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Keri Russell and Hairspray director Adam Shankman.


Scene from The Mist

Also... Tonight at 8 pm Richard will present the SOCAN Classic Awards at Carlu in Toronto. Inductees include Try Walkin’ Away songwriter Murray McLauchlan; Dean McTaggart and David Tyson for the song Dark Horse, which was performed and co-written with Amanda Marshall and the other, Trust Me, This Is Love, performed by Amanda and by Anne Murray; Loreena McKennitt; Sky’s Jimmy Renald and Antoine Sicotte who produced the two big hit singles, Some Kind of Wonderful and Love Song; Jim Vallance for Cuts Like a Knife, I’m Ready, It’s Only Love and This Time and Paul Dean and Mike Reno of Loverboy.

November 16, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new Dustin Hoffman film and Mr. Margorium's Wonder Emporium, the animated Beowulf and Javier Bardem in Love in the Time of Cholera. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.


Javier Bardem in Love in the Time of Cholera

Also... Tonight at 9 pm tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. Tonight they talk about the new Dustin Hoffman film and Mr. Margorium's Wonder Emporium, the animated Beowulf and Javier Bardem in Love in the Time of Cholera.


Angelina Jolie in Beowulf

Also... "The overriding theme of Love in the Time of Cholera, the new film from 4 Weddings and a Funeral director Mike Newell, is that true love never dies. Nice sentiment to be sure, but unfortunately for viewers of this sprawling adaptation of the wildly popular novel by Nobel Prize Winner Gabriel Garcia Marquez, my love for the film died about an hour before the movie ended..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Love in the Time of Cholera and a new review for Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium click here.

November 15, 2007
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss the new Dustin Hoffman film and Mr. Margorium's Wonder Emporium and Beowulf with host Bill Carroll.

November 13, 2007
Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best Hollywood rescues tonight at 6:30 pm on Star! TV with the help of Film Critic Richard Crouse and Daily Reporter Sean Gehon. For a schedule of reruns click here.

November 12, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by having a look at Redacted, then we talk about the Coen Brothers' latest No Country for Old Men and finish by reviewing The Stanley Kubrick DVD Box Set. Richard interviews Redacted director Brian de Palma, No Country For Old Men's Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem and Kelly MacDonald; Music Within star Ron Livingston and Love in the Time of Cholera director Mike Newell.

Also... Tonight at 7 pm come see a special screening of Redacted at the beautifully renovated Royal Theatre (608 College Street) in Toronto. Stick around after the screening when Richard hosts a Q&A with the movie's producers Simone Urdl and Jennifer Weiss.

November 9, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss he new Vince Vaughn flick Fed Claus, the latest from Robert Redford and Meryl Streep, Lions for Lambs and No Country for Old Men from the Coen Brothers. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... "The success of the 1966 cartoon The Grinch Who Stole Christmas triggered an avalanche of Yuletide themed movies from producers eager to cash in on the spirit of the season. Every year a new one comes out and for every hit there are a Santa’s sack of stinkers like Jingle All the Way and Surviving Christmas." To read the rest of Richard's review of Fred Claus and new reviews for Lions for Lambs and No Country for Old Men click here.

November 8, 2007
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss the new Vince Vaughn flick Fed Claus, and the latest from Robert Redford and Meryl Streep, Lions for Lambs, with host Bill Carroll.

November 6, 2007
Everyone loves a good road trip movie, so tonight on Star! TV at 6:30 pm Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the ten best, from Pee Wee to Borat, with the help of Film Critic Richard Crouse, STAR! Daily Reporter Sean Gehon and film buff Azed Majeed.

November 5, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by having a look at Bee Movie, then we talk about the Rebecca DeMornay film American Venus and finish by reviewing Lars and the Real Girl, the latest film from Ryan Gosling. Richard interviews Bee Movie's Jerry Seinfeld, American Venus director Bruce Sweeney; Emily Mortimer of Lars and the Real Girl, Emily Page of The Tracey Fragments and Ted Braun, director of Darfur Now.

November 2, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the Denzel Washington flick American Gangster, the latest from John Cusack, Martian Child and Bee Movie starring Jerry Seinfeld. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... "If there is one message the filmmakers behind Martian Child would like you to take home it is: You Are What You Is. The latest from John Cusack is a family film about spare pegs and round holes which extols the virtues of being yourself. It’s a great message in this age where conformity seems to be king, but I wish it had presented in a more interesting movie. .." To read the rest of Richard's review of Martian Child and new reviews for Bee Movie and American Gangster click here.

Also... Tonight at 9 pm tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. Tonight they talk about the Denzel Washington flick American Gangster, the latest from John Cusack, Martian Child and Bee Movie starring Jerry Seinfeld.

November 1, 2007
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss the new Denzel Washington flick American Gangster, and the latest from John Cusack, Martian Child with host Bill Carroll.

October 31, 2007


Happy Halloween!

Also... In Toronto tune into The Mike Stafford Show on Mojo Radio this afternoon at 1:40 pm to hear Richard discuss the scariest movies of all time!

October 30, 2007
Anything can, and does, happen in Hollywood hospital scenes, from murder to body snatching and tonight at 6:30 pm on Star! TV Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best, with the help of Dr. Shazhan Amed, STAR! Daily Reporter Sean Gehon and Film Critic Richard Crouse.


October 29, 2007
Check out the special 6th Annual Spooktacular edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This year Richard and Geoff discuss Monster Squad, the cult film now out on DVD; they have a look at Saw 4 and profiles horror icon Basil Gogos, the artist behind the legendary Famous Monsters of Filmland covers. Richard interviews Monster Squad director Fred Dekker, Saw 4 star Tobin Bell, Basis Gogos and legendary Italian horror icon Dario Argento.


Richard and Geoff with Zombie Puppets from Reel to Real's 6th Annual Spooktacular! For more info on the puppets check out www.mylilzombie.com

October 26, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss Steve Carell's latest Dan in Real Life, the new Joy Division film Control, and Jude Law in Sleuth. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... "Don’t call it a remake of the classic 1972 film based on Anthony Shaffer's stage play which starred Michael Caine and Laurence Olivier as two men locked in a tricky and sometimes vicious game of verbal one-upmanship. No, the new Sleuth, penned by the Nobel laureate playwright Harold Pinter, has, for better and for worse, only a passing relationship with the original..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Sleuth and a new review for Dan in Real Life click here.

October 25, 2007
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss the new Joy Division film Control, and the latest from Jude Law, Sleuth with host Bill Carroll.

October 23, 2007
By car, boat, foot and even bicycle, Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best movie chases ever, tonight at 6:30 pm on Star! TV, with the help of Film Critic Richard Crouse, STAR! Daily Reporter Sean Gehon and film buff Azed Majeed. For a schedule of re-runs, click here.

Also... Richard will host a special fundraising event for Eva’s Initiatives tonight at 6:30 pm. Taste Matters is a spectacular annual fundraising event for Eva's Initiatives that unites and brings the financial and business community together to support our innovative work - work that touches the lives of over 2000 homeless and at-risk youth in Toronto each year. Date:        Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Time:        6:00pm - 9:00pm Venue:      The Fermenting Cellar | The Distillery | 55 Mill Street Taste Matters expands this year to feature ten wineries, each pouring up to four vintage selections. The tastings on offer will be a fantastic array of exceptional culinary creations from top chefs (including toronto's favourite, Jamie Kennedy), caterers and restaurants from around the city. Guest ticket $100     * One ticket to Taste Matters fine wine and gourmet food tasting     * Tax receipt for $60 Tasting Package $800     * 5 tickets to Taste Matters and 5 tickets to the VIP Reception     * 2nd page Program listing     * Tax receipt for $550 Vintage Package $1200     * 8 tickets to Taste Matters and 8 tickets to the VIP Reception     * 1st page Program listing and logo in full colour     * Tax receipt for $800 To order tickets, please contact us at: (416) 977-4497 x 124 or events@evas.ca. All guests are eligible to win the Xstrata Nickel grand prize draw for a Niagara-on-the-Lake Winery and Spa Weekend for two. October 22, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by having a look at the documentary My Kid Could Paint That, then we talk about the Joy Division film Control, and finish by reviewing Things We Lost in the Fire, the latest film from director Suzanne Bier. Richard interviews My Kid Could Paint That director Amir Bar-Lev, Control director and stars Anton Corbijn, Sam  Riley and  Alexandra Maria Lara; Suzanne Bier of Things We Lost in the Fire, Mark Rendell of 30 Days of Night and Wes Anderson and Jason Schwartzman of The Darjeeling Limited.


Wes Anderson, Richard and Jason Schwartzman

Also... In Toronto tune into 102.1 The Edge at 4:30 pm this afternoon to hear Richard and host Dave Bookman chat about I'm Not There the Bob Dylan biopic.

October 19, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss Reese Witherspoon's latest Rendition, the family drama Reservation Road, the horror flick 30 Days of Night and A Mighty Heart on DVD. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

October 18, 2007
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss Reese Witherspoon's latest Rendition, Reservation Road and the horror flick 30 Days of Night with host Bill Carroll.

Also... "Reservation Road opens with every parent’s nightmare. At a rest stop, while the mom and dad gas up the car, little Josh wanders away and is killed by a hit-and-run-driver along a rural Connecticut road. What follows is meant to be an examination of grief and the repercussions of loss, but is in fact, little more than a revenge drama tarted-up with an a-list cast..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Reservation Road and new reviews for Rendition and 30 Days of Night click here.

October 16, 2007
Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 Best Movie Rants tonight at 6:30 pm on Star! TV and no one does it better than an angry army general, an obsessed fan, and a Bible-quoting hit man, just to name a few. Pundits include comedian Maggie Cassella and film critic/author Richard Crouse. For a schedule of re-runs, click here.

Also... Tonight at 7 pm Richard is hosting a Q&A with The Savages director Tamara Jenkins at the Varsity Theatre (55 Bloor St. W. in the Manulife Centre) in Toronto.

October 15, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by having a look at Rendition, we also discuss the new Michael Douglas film King of California, and finish by reviewing Reservation Road, the latest film from Joaquin Phoenix. Richard interviews Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Connelly of Reservation Road, Michael Douglas of King of California, Rendition's Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal and Weirdsville's Scott Speedman and Alan Moyle.

October 12, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 7:45 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss Cate Blanchett's new film Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Lust, Caution from director Ang Lee and Surf's Up on DVD. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.


October 11, 2007
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss Cate Blanchett's latest Elizabeth: the Golden Age and King of California with host Bill Carroll.

Also... In Toronto tune into 102.1 The Edge at 4:30 pm this afternoon to hear Richard and host Dave Bookman chat about Elizabeth: The Golden Age.

Also... "And so Oscar® season begins in earnest. Cate Blanchett is returning to the role that made her a star and earned her first Academy Award nomination—Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen. Elizabeth: the Golden Age is the kind of movie you don’t see in theatres until Oscar® ballots are about to be printed; a big budget period piece with big stars and laced with treachery and romance. It’s kind of like Pirates of the Caribbean but with a brain but nowhere near the blockbuster potential. It will, however, grab more Oscars® attention than Johnny and company..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Elizabeth: The Golden Age and a new review for Lust, Caution click here.

October 9, 2007
From Airport to Airplane! many movies have used airports as a location for the action. Tonight at 7:30 pm on Star! TV's Best! Movies! Ever! pundits Richard Crouse and Sean Gehon run down the top ten best airport scenes in screen history.

October 8, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by having a look at Michael Clayton, we also discuss the new Ang Lee film Lust, Caution, and finish by reviewing Sleuth, the latest film from Jude Law. Richard interviews Ang Lee, Tony Leung, Jude Law, Michael Caine and The Jane Austin Book Club's Kathy Baker.

October 5, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 7:45 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss George Clooney's new film Michael Clayton, The Heartbreak Kid with Ben Stiller and 1408 on DVD. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.


Also... "Based on a 1972 Neil Simon comedy which was underscored with notes on ethnic assimilation and class structure, The Heartbreak Kid redux has taken a walk through the dirty minds of The Farrelly Brothers and emerged on the other side as a raunchy update that focuses on laughs rather than social subtext..." To read the rest of Richard's review of The Heartbreak Kid and a new review for Michael Clayton click here.
 
October 4, 2007
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss George Clooney's latest Michael Clayton and The Heartbreak Kid starring Ben Stiller with host Bill Carroll.

Also... Buy my pal Paul Myers' new book It Ain't Easy about legendary English blues singer Long John Baldry. It's a great read and if you look carefully on page 22 you'll see a reference to yours truly... For more info on the book click here.

October 2, 2007
Pucker up tonight at 7:30 pm as Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best sweet 'n steamy kissing scenes, with the help of MuchMoreMusic's luscious Traci Melchor, film critic Richard Crouse and STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon. For a schedule of encore presentations of this show, click here.

October 1, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by having a look at The Kingdom, we also discuss the new Wes Anderson film Darjeeling Limited, and finish by reviewing the latest film from French superstar Roy Dupuis Shake Hands with the Devil. Richard interviews Shake Hands with the Devil star Roy Dupuis and director Roger Spottiswood and Parker Posey.

Also... photos from last night's Monkey Toast:



Richard with Monkey Toast host David Shore.

September 30, 2007
Tonight at 8:00 pm Richard will appear at The Gladstone Hotel (1214 Queen Street West, Toronto, 416 531 4635) as a guest of the Monkey Toast comedy troupe. Winner of the 2004 Canadian Comedy Award for Best Improv Troupe, Monket Toast, the Imporovised Talk Show is a unique live show that blends a traditional talk show with wild improvised comedy. Following an interview segment hosted by David Shore, the Monkey Toast improvisers use the interview as the basis for a series of sketches. Other special guests this week include comedian Fraser Young, and President of Hershey's Canada, Eric Lent. It should be lots of fun, and with a "Pay What You Think" cover charge it's no wonder Now Magazine called it the "best comedy deal in town." For more info click on the logo.


September 29, 2007
Today from 10:00 am – 11:30 am Richard will host the Keynote Interview at the SOCAN Symposium for Film and Television at the Al Green Theatre at the Miles Nadal JCC (Spadina & Bloor) in Toronto. It will be a conversation about the music in Little Mosque on the Prairie with composer Jack Lenz. For more info see www.socan.ca.


Jack Lenz, Richard and Little Mosque on the Prairie executive producer Clark Donnely at today's SOCAN Conference Here’s more info on Jack Lenz and the event: Little Mosque on the Prairie is a new comedy from CBC Television about a small Muslim community in the prairie town of Mercy, many of whose residents are wary of their new, more ‘exotic’ neighbors. Our Keynote Interview focuses on the relationship between the producer and the composer and the process of bringing music into this hit television series. Jack Lenz: Music Composer: Little Mosque on the Prairie Jack Lenz is an acclaimed composer, producer and music director. Through his prolific career, he has composed music for motion pictures (The Passion of the Christ, Men with Brooms), television (H20, Due South, Designer Guys), documentaries, Canadian news programs and award shows. Lenz’s passion for music, television, film and the arts has translated into a thriving business - Lenz Entertainment.

Also... Richard will appear on the Court TV Canada series Eddie Greenspan: Reel Justice tonight at 9:00pm & midnight ET/7:00pm & 10:00pm MT. Eddie Greenspan, Canada's most famous criminal lawyer, introduces the featured film then returns at the conclusion with a special guest to discuss the legal facts, fallacies, and issues raised in the movie and to contextualize it from a modern legal perspective. Richard and Greenspan will screen and discuss the film Compulsion, starring Orson Welles.

Richard with Canada's most famous defence attorney and the host of Reel Justice, Eddie Greenspan. September 28, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 7:45 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss Sean Penn's new film Into the Wild, The Jane Austin Book Club with Jimmy Smits and Amy Brenneman and The Kingsdom starring Jamie Foxx. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.
Also... Pick up a copy of The National Post today to read Richard's contributions to The Popcorn Panel in the Post Movies section. Here's the idea... "Quentin Tarantino has said that the sign of a good film is that it makes you want to go home, eat some pie and talk about it. With that in mind, the Popcorn Panel features film buffs feuding in this space each week." This week Richard, short filmmaker Craig Courtice and Sean Currie dissect Eastern Promises.

September 27, 2007
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss The Kingdom, Into the Wild and The Jame Austin Book Club with host Bill Carroll.

Also... "Bring ear plugs and sun screen to The Kingdom. So many things blow up that you’ll need ear protection from the sound and tanning lotion to prevent getting a sun burn from the glare off the giant fireballs that light up screen..." To read the rest of Richard's review of The Kingdom and new reviews for Into the Wild and The Jane Austin Book Club click here.

September 25, 2007
Pucker up tonight as Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best sweet 'n steamy kissing scenes, with the help of MuchMoreMusic's luscious Traci Melchor, film critic Richard Crouse and STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon. For a schedule of reruns, click here.


Also... In Toronto tune into 102.1 The Edge at 4:30 pm this afternoon to hear Richard and host Dave Bookman chat about Bee Movie and Jerry Seinfeld's visit to Toronto.

September 24, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by having a look at Good Luck Chuck, we also discuss Brad Pitt and Casey Affleck in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, and finish by reviewing the Sean Penn directed Into the Wild. Richard interviews Into the Wild's Emile Hirsch and Jena Malone, The Game Plan's The Rock and Johnny Knoxville and Selma Blair.



September 21, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 7:45 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss Amanda Bynes' new comedy Sydney White, Good Luck Chuck with Jessica Alba and In the Valley of Elah from director Paul Haggis. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... "Romantic comedies are the most reliably predictable form of movie entertainment. The template for many 21st century rom coms goes something like this: Boy meets girl. Boy loses Girl. Boy realizes the error of his ways and runs through a busy airport to win back the heart of his soul mate who is about to start a new life elsewhere. We’ve seen it a thousand times and usually know how the movie will end before it even starts, so the challenge for filmmakers is to keep the journey interesting. How the lovers wind up together is as important as why.  Good Luck Chuck follows the formula to a tee—everything except the interesting journey part." To read the rest of Richard's review of Good Luck Chuck and new reviews for The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, Amanda Bynes' new comedy Sydney White click here. September 20, 2007
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard and host Bill Carroll discuss Brad Pitt's latest The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, Amanda Bynes' new comedy Sydney White and Good Luck Chuck with Jessica Alba.

September 19, 2007
Download Richard's book The 100 Best Movies You've Never Seen at WOWIO! Click here for details.

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A Hollywood hotel scene has it all - sex, murder, and general mayhem. Tonight at 7:30 pm on Star! TV Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best, with the help of hotel guest services director Lexie Bramble, film critic Richard Crouse and STAR! Daily Reporter Sean Gehon. To find out when the show replays, click here.

September 17, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by having a look at The King of California, we also discuss The Beatles redux in Across the Universe, and finish by reviewing Paul Haggis' The Valley of Elah. Richard interviews The King of California star Michael Douglas, Julie Taymor and Evan Rachel Wood of Across the Universe, Paul Haggis, Jeff Goldblum and Roger Corman.

Also... Crews turn Toronto's Yonge Street into Manhattan on the set of Edward Norton's The Incredible Hulk. For more info on the movie, click on the photos.

 



September 15, 2007
More pics from the 32nd Annual Toronto International Film Festival...



From top... Richard with acting legends Max Von Sydow and Christopher Plummer.

September 14, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 7:45 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss Across the Universe, The Brave One and Eastern Promises. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... "Blame Mama Mia. Ever since Broadway producers figured out that nostalgia starved baby boomers would pay big bucks to see the songs of their youth reinterpreted for their old age, shows based on rock and pop songs have sprung up with the frequency of grey hairs on Grace Slick’s head..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Across the Universe click here.

Also... More pics from the 32nd Annual Toronto International Film Festival...




From top to bottom... Richard with... Here Is What Is's Daniel Lanois... New York City Serenade actors Chris Klien and Freddie Prinze Jr and (Bottom) director Frank Whaley.

September 13, 2007
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss Across the Universe, The Brave One and Eastern Promises.

Also... Click here to have a look at a blow by blow look at Richard's book The 100 Best Movies You've Never Seen.

September 12, 2007
Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 dance scenes in the movies, from Footloose to Flashdance, tonight at 8 pm on Star! TV with the help of choreographer Tre Armstrong, film critic Richard Crouse & STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon. For a schedule of reruns, click here.

Also... More photos from the 32nd Annual Toronto International Film Festival...




From top... Richard with King of California star Michael Douglas... Tricia Helfer and Leelee Sobieski of Walk All Over Me... and Weirdsville's Scott Speedman.

September 11, 2007
Photos from the 32nd Annual Toronto International Film Festival...





From top Richard with... Breakfast With Scot's Tom Cavanagh... Body of War director Phil Donahue...Pittsburgh's Jeff Goldblum... and Nightwatching's Martin Freeman.
 September 10, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by having a look back at some of their favorite interviews of the last 15 seasons, we also have a look at the old school revenge of Death Sentence, and we finish by reviewing David Cronenberg's latest Eastern Promises. Richard interviews stop motion legend Ray Harryhausen, Francis Ford Coppola, David Cronenberg and Viggo Mortensen.

Also... Richard drops by Canada AM's special tribute to The Toronto International Film Festival at 8:30 am to discuss his picks for the fest.

September 7, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 7:45 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the neo-Western 3:10 to Yuma and The Toronto International Film Festival. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

September 6, 2007
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss 3:10 to Yuma.

Also... To see some of Richard's TIFF interviews click here. Also check out the interviews on Yahoo.ca.

Also... "There was a time when Westerns ruled the movie theatres. John Wayne, Randolph Scott and Joel McCrea were all larger than life cowboy stars and the sight of a wagon train coming over a mountain pass was pretty much a guarantee of a healthy box office. Then times changed. The western went urban as big city cop dramas squeezed cowboy stories off the big screen. This season, however, after an absence of several years two new westerns are slated to gauge audience interest in good old fashioned horse opera..." To read the rest of Richard's review of 3:10 to Yuma click here.

September 4, 2007
In London, Ontario tune into Classic Rock 103.9 The Hawk this morning at 8:30 am to hear Richard discuss the upocoming Toronto International Film Festival.

September 3, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by reviewing the new Russell Crowe film 3:10 to Yuma, we also have a look at the old school horror of Hatchet, and we finish up by spending some time with director Marc Morgenstern who has come up with a unique way of raising money for his next film. Richard interviews Morgenstern and Hatchet director Adam Green.

Also... Richard will be on the Mojo Radio's Mike Stafford Show this afternoon at 1:30 pm to talk about the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival.

Also... In Toronto tune into The John Moore Show on CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this afternoon at 4:30 pm to hear Richard chat about what's new at the theatres.

August 31, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the Kevin Bacon thriller Death Sentence, the comedy Balls of Fury and the Blades of Glory DVD. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.



Also... From Rocky to Bruce Lee to Bob Barker, everyone loves a good on-screen fight, so this morning on Star! TV at 8:30 am Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 best of the best. STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon and film critic / author Richard Crouse both participate. Click here for info on show reruns.


Also...  In Toronto tune into 102.1 The Edge at 4:30 pm this afternoon to hear Richard and Dave Bookman chat about the best bets in the theatres.

August 30, 2007
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss the upcoming weekend's movie releases.

Also... "If Death Sentence was made in 1974 it would have starred Joe Don Baker of Walking Tall fame and played the grindhouse circuit before disappearing from the big screen and waiting to be discovered anew in video bargain bins. As it is Kevin Bacon and Saw director James Wan have created a genre movie that out-genres Tarantino’s recent effort to revive the revenge film. It’s a pure 1970’s exploitation flick, done up 2007 style..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Death Sentence and a new review for Balls of Fury click here.

Also... photos from last night's Sean Schau at The Drake Hotel in Toronto:




August 29, 2007
Richard will appear at The Drake Hotel (1150 Queen Street West) in The Sean Schau with host Sean Cullen tonight. The show  starts at 9 (door is at 8:30 pm) and the cover is $10. Here's a blurb about the show: "Come to Sean's Schau. It's an evening of comedy, music, interviews, violence and magic. All right, there will no magic. An Orb will be present, throbbing with supernatural power as Sean sings, chats dances and amuses all and sundry. Bring your sundries! Sean will dance with and around them. You will not believe your eyes! Don't listen to your eyes! They will only break your heart. Se..n's Schau: you will believe an Orb can throb."

August 27, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by reviewing the new David Fincher film, Zodiac, now out on DVD, we also have a look at Inland Empire, David Lynch's unique masterpiece and we finish up by spending some time with Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell.



August 25, 2007
Photos from The Festival of Fear...



(Top) Richard interview Italian horror legend Dario Argento. (Bottom) Famous Monsters of Filmland illustrator Basil Gogos. Watch Reel to Real's Halloween Spooktacular to see both those interviews!

August 24, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the Rowan Atkinson comedy Mr. Bean's Holiday, The Nanny Diaries and War from Jet Li and Jason Statham. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

August 23, 2007
"You either love the monosyllabic Mr. Bean or want to see him banished to the seventh level of Hell where constant pain will be his reward for all the idiocy he has loosed upon the world..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Mr. Bean's Holiday and new reviews for War and The Nanny Diaries click here.
August 22, 2007
Tonight at 8 pm (5 pt) Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 Best Movie Rants and no one does it better than an angry army general, an obsessed fan, and a Bible-quoting hit man, just to name a few. Pundits include comedian Maggie Cassella and film critic/author Richard Crouse. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday August 24 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday August 25 at 1 am, Sunday August 26 at 7 pm, Monday August 27 at 4 pm and Tuesday August 28 at 6 pm.

August 20, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by reviewing the great environmental documentary The 11th Hour, and we finish up by looking at El Cantate. Richard interviews Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony of El Cantate, and 11th Hour directors Nadia Conners and Leila Conners Petersen.



Richard with Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony of El Cantate.

August 17, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the Seth Rogan comedy Superbad, the latest from writer Nicole Kidman, it's called The Invasion and the new DVD rereleases of Elvis Presley movies. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

August 16, 2007
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss the upcoming weekend's movie releases.

Also... "Superbad is Porky's for a new generation. It’s a throwback to the teen comedies we used to love before John Hughes got his hands on the genre and smoothed out the rough edges. It’s rude, has no boundaries and is laugh out loud funny..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Superbad and a new review for The Invasion click here.

August 15, 2007
Tonight at 8 pm (5 pt) Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 Best Makeovers in a Hollywood movie, where men turn into women, ladies of the night become socialites, and a cop can become a beauty queen, all with the help of film critic/author Richard Crouse, MuchMoreMusic's glamorous Traci Melchor, and STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday August 17 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday August 18 at 1 am, Sunday August 19 at 7 pm, Monday August 20 at 4 pm and Tuesday August 21 at 6 pm.

August 13, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by reviewing the great new comedy Superbad, then we have a look at the career of legendary Raging Bull editor Thelma Schoonmaker, and we finish up by looking at Rush Hour 3. Richard interviews Thelma Schoonmaker, and Rush Hour star Chris Tucker.


Richard with Thelma Schoonmaker.

August 10, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the Jackie Chan / Chris Tucker comedy Rush Hour 3, the latest from writer Neil Gaiman, it's called Stardust and the new Cuba Gooding Jr movie Daddy Day Camp. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... "It’s been almost ten years since the original Rush Hour graced theatres. Today the third (and hopefully final installment) hits the circuit a full six years since part two. Has it been worth the wait? Nope, but it’s not like people have been holding their breath eagerly awaiting Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan to once again light up the screen..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Rush Hour 3 and new reviews for Stardust and Daddy Day Camp click here.

Also... Click here to read The Hours of Powers blogspot where Colin Powers from Swift Current, Saskatchewan calls Richard's review of Daddy Day Camp "the funniest thing  I've heard all week (so far)"...

August 8, 2007
Tonight  at 8 pm (5 pt) Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 Best Dining Moments - the restaurant break- ups, make-ups, accidents & proposals that could only happen in a Hollywood movie with the help of film critic / author Richard Crouse, actress / waitress Elle Boutilier and STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday August 10 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday August 11 at 1 am, Sunday August 12 at 7 pm, Monday August 13 at 4 pm and Tuesday August 14 at 6 pm.

August 6, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at Stardust, next we’ll discuss The Bourne Ultimatum, and we finish up by looking at The Simpsons Movie. Richard interviews Daddy Day Camp star Cuba Gooding Jr..


Also... Star TV is running a Best! Movies! Ever! marathon today from 1 pm until 5 pm. For more details click here. Here's the run down...
1:00 pm: Pucker up as Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best sweet 'n steamy kissing scenes, with the help of MuchMoreMusic's luscious Traci Melchor, film critic Richard Crouse and STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon.
1:30 pm: From Rocky to Bruce Lee to Bob Barker, everyone loves a good on-screen fight, so Best Movies Ever counts down the top 10 best of the best.
2:00 pm: Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 Best Makeovers in a Hollywood movie, where men turn into women, ladies of the night become socialites, and a cop can become a beauty queen - all with the help of film critic/author Richard Crouse, MuchMoreMusic's glamorous Traci Melchor, and STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon.
2:30 pm: Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 Best Movie Rants and no one does it better than an angry army general, an obsessed fan, and a Bible-quoting hit man, just to name a few. Pundits include comedian Maggie Cassella and film critic/author Richard Crouse.
3:00 pm: Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 Matrimonial Moments of all time - angry brides, best friends, wedding crashers and drunken best men, - with the help of film critic/author Richard Crouse, wedding planner Tara O'Grady and wedding crashers and STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon.
3:30 pm: By car, boat, foot and even bicycle, Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best movie chases ever, with the help of Film Critic Richard Crouse, STAR! Daily Reporter Sean Gehon and film buff Azed Majeed.
4:00 pm: Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 dance scenes in the movies, from Footloose to Flashdance, with the help of choreographer Tre Armstrong, film critic Richard Crouse & STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon.
4:30 pm: A Hollywood hotel scene has it all - sex, murder, and general mayhem. Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best, with the help of hotel guest services director Lexie Bramble, film critic Richard Crouse and STAR! Daily Reporter Sean Gehon. August 4, 2007
From today's Globe and Mail coverage of the Hairspray premier party at The Drake Hotel in Toronto...


Richard with Andrea Bodnar.
Photo: Tom Sandler/For The Globe and Mail
© Copyright 2007 CTVglobemedia publishing Inc. All Rights Reserved.

For more photos from the event click here.

August 3, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the Andy Samberg comedy Hot Rod, the latest from Matt Damon The Bourne Ultimatum and the eagerly waited (by Jane Austin fans, anyway) Becoming Jane. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

August 2, 2007
"With a plot that seems to have been cribbed from a Spy Movies for Dummies book The Bourne Ultimatum is the weakest of the three Jason Bourne movies. The pulse racing action of the first two installments is still very much in evidence, but the proceedings are brought down by a poor script that could have used a run through the de-clichéifer before cameras rolled..." To read the rest of Richard's review for Bourne Ultimatum and new reviews for Hot Rod and Becoming Jane click here. 

August 1, 2007
Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 Matrimonial Moments of all time, angry brides, best friends, wedding crashers and drunken best men, tonight at 8 pm on Star! TV with the help of film critic/author Richard Crouse, wedding planner Tara O'Grady and wedding crashers and STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday August 3 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday August 4 at 1 am, Sunday August 5 at 7 pm, Monday August 6 at 4 pm and Tuesday August 7 at 6 pm.

Also... In Toronto tune into 102.1 The Edge at 4:30 pm this afternoon to hear Richard and Dave Bookman chat about the best bets in the theatres.

July 31, 2007
In Toronto tune into The Mike Stafford Show on Mojo Radio this afternoon at 6:40 pm to hear Richard discuss the legacy of film legends Ingmar Bergman and Michelangelo Antonioni.

July 30, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard has a look at a new environmental doc called Arctic Tale; next he has a sneak peak at Hot Rod, the new one Andy Samberg, and he finishes up with an interview with Claire Danes, the star of Stardust. Richard interviews Arctic Tale directors Sarah Robertson and Adam Ravetch, Hot Rod star Andy Samberg and Claire Danes.

Also... Tune into The CTV National News with Lloyd Robertson tonight at 11 pm to see Richard discuss the passing of film legend Ingmar Bergman.

July 27, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the Catherine Zeta-Jones comedy No Reservations, the latest from Don Cheadle Talk to Me and the eagerly waited The Simpson's Movie. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.


The Simpson's Movie

July 26, 2007
"No Reservations succeeds because of one of the performance by its two Oscar nominated females. No, it’s not Catherine Zeta Jones as the control freak chef who makes this one worth while, it’s the sweet performance of eleven-year-old Abigail Breslin, a child actress so unpretentious and natural that she steals every scene she’s in. Audiences loved her as Little Miss Sunshine and she is the reason to go and see No Reservations..." To read the rest of Richard's review for No Reservations and new reviews for The Simpsons Movie and Talk to Me click here. 

Also... Tune into Mojo Radio in Toronto this evening at 6:10 pm to hear Richard discuss The Simpsons Movie with host John Downes.

July 25, 2007
Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 nerds, geeks and dorks in the movies tonight at 8 pm on Star! TV with the help of Film Critic Richard Crouse, STAR! Host Sean Gehon and comedian/uber-nerd Mike Moses. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday July 27 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday July 28 at 1 am, Sunday July 29 at 7 pm, Monday July 30 at 4 pm and Tuesday July 31 at 6 pm.


Also... Richard hosts a Q&A with Stardust star Claire Danes tonight at 7 pm at The Cumberland Theatre (159 Cumberland Street) in Toronto.


Richard with Stardust star Claire Danes.

Also... Tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 tonight at 10 pm to hear Richard discuss the upcoming Simpsons Movie with host Ben Mercer.

July 23, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard reviews the big musical movie of the summer, Hairspray; next he has a sneak peak at August Rush, the new one Freddie Highmore, and he finishes up with an interview with Danny Boyle, the director of Sunshine. Richard interviews Hairspray director Adam Shankman and August Rush producer Richard Barton Lewis, and Danny Boyle.


Richard with Sunshine director Danny Boyle


July 20, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss Hairpspray, the comedy I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry and the DVD release of Factory Girl. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.



July 19, 2007
"Adam Sandler might be the most perplexing movie star working today. He churns out a movie or two a year, makes a decent grab at the box office and occasionally even earns good reviews. The thing that makes him so bothersome to me isn’t the boy-man character he’s perfected in movies like Billy Madison and Happy Gilmour or his penchant for bathroom humor, it’s his inconsistency. Just when I thought he had turned a corner with the excellent Reign Over Me from earlier this year into interesting adult roles he slaps me in the face with his follow-up, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry..." To read the rest of Richard's review for I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry and Hairspray click here.

July 18, 2007
Embarrassing Moments: There's something about doing the wrong thing at the wrong time, and tonight at 8 pm Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the Top Ten most embarrassing scenes in the movies with the help of film critic Richard Crouse, STAR! Host Sean Gehon and comedian Lisa Schwartzman. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday July 20 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday July 21 at 1 am, Sunday July 22 at 7 pm, Monday July 23 at 4 pm and Tuesday July 24 at 6 pm.


July 16, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard reviews the loudest movie of the summer, Transformers; next he’ll looks at Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, and he finishes up with interviews with the cast of the new musical Hairspray. Richard interviews Harry Potter star Rupert Grint and Hairspray stars Amanda Bynes, Zac Efron, Elijah Kelley and Nikki Blonsky.



Richard with Harry Potter star Rupert Grint.

Also... The eighth episode of Richard's new show, The 100 Best Movies You've Never Seen airs tonight on Rogers Television at 10 pm in Toronto. In this episode Richard looks at more movies including Gangster No. 1 and Funny Games. The show reruns every Wednesday at 5:30 am and 4 pm, Thursday at 12 pm and 8:30 pm and Sunday at 12 am.



July 13, 2007
Pick up a copy of The National Post today to read Richard's contributions to The Popcorn Panel in the Post Movies section. Here's the idea... "Quentin Tarantino has said that the sign of a good film is that it makes you want to go home, eat some pie and talk about it. With that in mind, the Popcorn Panel features film buffs feuding in this space each week." This week Richard, short filmmaker Craig Courtice and Media & Special Projects Editor for the Huffington Post and editor of the site's Eat The Press page Rachel Sklar dissect Sicko. Read it on line here. The debate continued on-line. Read the Unpopped Unkernels Sicko debate between Craig and Richard here.

July 12, 2007
Subscribe to Doc Soup! EARLY-BIRD OFFER (available until July 20th) All early-bird pass buyers are eligible to win dinner for two at the Queen Street West hot spot the Drake Hotel with noted film critic and TV personality Richard Crouse, host of Rogers Television's Reel to Real. Don't miss out on your chance to talk docs and more with one of Toronto's top film reviewers. 2007-08 Doc Soup Subscription $125.00 + GST (Reg. $140.00 + GST!)  BUY NOW! This subscription includes:     * one ticket to each Doc Soup selection (early or late screening)     * ten screening tickets for the 2008 Festival 2007-08 Doc Soup Subscription Plus: $250.00 + GST (Reg. $280.00 + GST)  BUY NOW! This subscription includes:     * two tickets to each Doc Soup selection (early or late screening)     * twenty-four screening tickets (four bonus tickets!) for the 2008 Festival     * two tickets to the 2008 opening night party Doc Soup subscriptions can also be purchased by phone at 416-203-2155 ext. 227. Please note that Doc Soup subscribers will be mailed their tickets each month prior to the screening and will be mailed their 2008 Festival Passes prior to the opening of the advance box office in 2008. DOC SOUP DATES: October 3, November 7, December 5, January 9, February 6, March 5 and April 2. All dates feature two screenings, 6:30 pm and 9:15 pm. DOC SOUP VENUE: Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor Street West. Single tickets for a Doc Soup screening are $12. July 11, 2007
Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the greatest moments in movie history with Best Weddings, Best Car Chases, Best Makeovers, Best Couples and many many more. Tonight film critic Richard and Star Daily’s Sean Gehon look at the greatest Goodbyes in screen history. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday July 13 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday July 14 at 1 am, Sunday July 15 at 7 pm, Monday July 16 at 4 pm and Tuesday July 17 at 6 pm.


July 10, 2007
"I have to start by saying I’m not a Harry Potter fan—I’ve only read one of the books, I’ve seen the movies, but have always been left cold by the boy wizard with the scar on his forehead. As a result I wouldn’t know an Obliviator from a Hippogriff, but that doesn’t stop me from objectively looking at the movies. .." To read the rest of Richard's review for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix click here.

July 9, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard has a look at the quirky Australian film Introducing the Dwights; next he’ll discuss Live Free or Die Hard and Ratatouille, and he finishes up with a look at the new gorno film Captivity. Richard interviews Captivity star Elisha Cuthbert and Introducing the Dwights star Brenda Blethyn.


Elisha Cuthbert in Captivity

Also... The seventh episode of Richard's new show, The 100 Best Movies You've Never Seen airs tonight on Rogers Television at 10 pm in Toronto. In this episode Richard looks at more movies including The 5000 Fingers of Dr. T and Foreign Correspondent. The show reruns every Wednesday at 5:30 am and 4 pm, Thursday at 12 pm and 8:30 pm and Sunday at 12 am.



July 7, 2007
Richard will appear on CTV's coverage of Live Earth this morning at 1 am to discuss movies with an eco friendly message. Here are all the details...
In an effort to galvanize people from across Canada to "answer the call" about the global climate crisis, CTV revealed a broadcast plan that will see a marathon, 28-hour, High Definition broadcast on CTV as well as over 60 hours of additional live coverage on CTVglobemedia's MuchMusic, MuchMoreMusic, Bravo! and Star!, where each concert from each city will be seen in their entirety. Finally, live coverage will also be broadcast on CTVgm's CHUM radio network. The end result is a customized-for-Canadians television and radio broadcast unlike any other in the world. In what will be the world's largest High Definition concert broadcast of all time, CTV's non-stop Live Earth coverage will be the longest, single program ever broadcast by the network. Live coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET on Friday, July 6 when the first of more than 100 international artists takes to the stage in Sydney, Australia and continues until 11 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 7, when the historic event concludes at Giants Stadium in New Jersey (see Addendum 1: Live Earth Timeline, below). Viewers in British Columbia will see 28 hours of coverage, beginning at 7 p.m. PT on July 6 and continuing to 11 p.m. PT on July 7. Anchored from MuchMusic headquarters in downtown Toronto, the Live Earth broadcast on CTV will feature rolling live coverage from up to five concerts simultaneously. CTV will send entertainment reporters from its family of channels to London and New Jersey to cover the UK and US legs of the event. While live highlights from across the globe will air during the marathon CTV broadcast, eight concerts will also air simultaneously in their entirety live on CTVglobemedia's MuchMusic, MuchMoreMusic, Bravo! and Star! Live Earth features performances from some of the world's biggest music headliners, including Madonna, Bon Jovi, The Police, Enrique Iglesias, Kelly Clarkson, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kanye West, Melissa Etheridge, Beastie Boys, Smashing Pumpkins, John Mayer, Shakira, Black Eyed Peas, Foo Fighters, Fall Out Boy, Duran Duran, The Pussycat Dolls and many others.July 6, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new Michael Bay actioner Transformers, and the comedy License to Wed. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.


A scene from Transformers.

Also... "It is the very definition of banal, formulaic romantic comedy and it is one of the worst movies of the year, and that’s saying something in a year that gave us The Hills Have Eyes 2, Wild Hogs and The Reaping..." To read the rest of Richard's review for License to Wed as well as new reviews for Transformers and last week's other releases, Sicko,  Live Free or Die Hard and Ratatouille click here.

July 5, 2007
Richard will host a Q&A with Arctic Tale director Sarah Robertson at Canada Square Theatre (2190 Yonge Street in Toronto) tonight at 7 pm.

July 4, 2007
A Hollywood hotel scene has it all - sex, murder, and general mayhem. Tonight on Star! TV at 8 pm Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best, with the help of hotel guest services director Lexie Bramble, film critic Richard Crouse and STAR! Daily Reporter Sean Gehon. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday July 6 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday July 7 at 1 am, Sunday July 8 at 7 pm, Monday July 9 at 4 pm and Tuesday July 10 at 6 pm.


July 2, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard has a look at the quirky comedy Eagle vs. Shark; next he’ll discuss 1408, a new film from John Cusack, and he finishes up with a look at the DVD release of Black Snake Moan. Richard interviews 1408 star John Cusack; Eagle vs. Shark director Taika Waititi and Black Snake Moan stars Samuel L. Jackson and Christina Ricci.


Richard with Black Snake Moan's Christina Ricci. For more info on the movie, click on the picture.

Also... "Director Michael bay, the auteur behind such hits as The Rock, Armageddon, Bad Boys 1 and 2 and the Lionel Ritchie video for Do It to Me recently said that he doesn’t make movies for critics. Never has a truer statement been spoken. His latest film, Tranformers, continues his trend of making big, loud dumb movies that make a lot of money at the box office but leave critics reaching for the Advil..." To read the rest of Richard's review for Transformers and last week's other new releases, Sicko,  Live Free or Die Hard and Ratatouille click here.

Also... To see Richard's Canada AM interview with Michael Moore regarding Sicko, click here.

July 1, 2007
It's a Best! Movies! Ever! mini-marathon! Tune into Star! TV for three back-to-back episodes...

At 3 pm Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 Matrimonial Moments of all time - angry brides, best friends, wedding crashers and drunken best men, - with the help of film critic/author Richard Crouse, wedding planner Tara O'Grady and wedding crashers and STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon.

At 3:30 pm Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 Best Dining Moments - the restaurant break- ups, make-ups, accidents & proposals that could only happen in a Hollywood movie - with the help of film critic/author Richard Crouse, actress/waitress Elle Boutilier and STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon.

At 4 pm Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 Best Makeovers in a Hollywood movie, where men turn into women, ladies of the night become socialites, and a cop can become a beauty queen - all with the help of film critic/author Richard Crouse, MuchMoreMusic's glamorous Traci Melchor, and STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon.

Also... In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 tonight at 8 pm to hear Richard discuss the summer blockbusters with host Michael Coren.

June 29, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new Bruce Willis actioner Live Free or Die Hard, Michael Moore’s new doc Sicko, and Ratatouille the new Pixar animated movie. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.


Richard with Sicko director Michael Moore

Also... "Sicko, the new film from Michael Moore, marks a different approach from the filmmaker, best known for his agitprop takes on gun control, big business and George Bush. The Moore who takes on America’s lucrative but appallingly inefficient health care system, is kinder and gentler, but still drives his point home with the power of a jackhammer..."  To read the rest of Richard's review for Sicko and this week's other new releases, Live Free or Die Hard and Ratatouille click here.

June 27, 2007
Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 dance scenes in the movies, from Footloose to Flashdance, tonight at 8 pm on Star! TV with the help of choreographer Tre Armstrong, film critic Richard Crouse & STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday June 29 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday June 30 at 1 am, Sunday July 1 at 7 pm, Monday July 2 at 4 pm and Tuesday July 3 at 6 pm.

Also... "John McClane (Bruce Willis) may be the toughest man ever seen on screen. Over the course of four Die Hard movies he’s been shot, run over with a variety of vehicles, pushed down elevator shafts, blown up, hurled through windows, karate chopped and generally brutalized. In the newest installment of the series, Die Hard or Live Free the punishment continues. He’s older now and a bit of a dinosaur, as one of the bad guys notes, he’s “a Timex watch in a digital world.” That may be true, but like the fabled watch, this guy can take a licking and keep on ticking..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Live Free or Die Hard click here.

Also...

Rob "Mr. Toronto" Spence, Richard and Albert Nerenberg at the Let's All Hate Toronto Critic's Choice screening last night

June 26, 2007


Also... To see a photo from the August Rush event, click here. (TCEB.com, Toronto Celebrity and Event Blog)

June 25, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard has a look at Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman; next he’ll discuss A Mighty Heart, a new film from Michael Winterbottom, and he finishes up with a look at Sicko, the latest film from Michael Moore. Richard interviews Hangman star Timothy Spall; A Mighty Heart director Michael Winterbottom and Sicko director Michael Moore.




Also... Richard hosts an invitation only sneak peak the new Freddie Highmore film August Rush at The Camera Bar (1028 Queen Street West in Toronto) tonight at 6:30 pm. The screening will be  followed by a musical presentation  by Charles Mack and a Q&A with the film's producer Richard Barton Lewis.

June 22, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the newSteve Carell comedy Evan Almighty, John Cusack's thriller Room 1408, and A Mighty Heart the new drama starring Angelina Jolie. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.


John Cusack in Room 1408.

Also... "The filmmakers behind Evan Almighty, or as I like to call it The Movie We’re Going to be Watching on Television After Easter Dinner for the Next Twenty Years or So are clearly hoping to have families lining up two by two to see this movie, reported to be the most expensive comedy ever made..." To read the rest of Richard's reviews for Evan Almighty, 1408 and A Mighty Heart and click here.

June 20, 2007
Prom night can be a real scream, and Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best, tonight at 8 pm on Star! TV, with the help of STAR's Sean Gehon, film critic Richard Crouse and prom committee member Alexandra Cowie. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday June 22 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday June 23 at 1 am, Sunday June 24 at 7 pm, Monday June 25 at 4 pm and Tuesday June 26 at 6 pm.

June 19, 2007
The National Post calls Richard "Canada's most recognizable film critic." To read the whole article, click here.

June 18, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard has an in-depth look at the sci-fi / horror classic The Blob and visits Blobfest in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. While there he spoke to Wes Shank, memorabilia collector who has, among other things, the original Blob from the movie and some of the miniature sets used to create the illusion that the Blob was leaping, gliding and sliding across the floor. Richard also spoke to Jonathan Haze, the star of the original Little Shop of Horrors. He also visited The Colonial Theater, which is seen in the famous "run-out" scene in The Blob.


Richard with The Blob and Wes Shank, the "caretaker of The Blob."

Richard with Jonathan Haze who played Seymour Krelboyne in the Roger Corman version of Little Shop of Horrors.


The Colonial Theater in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. BUilt in 1903 as a vaudeville house, the Colonial is most famous as the location of the famous "run-out" scene in The Blob where hundreds of movie goers fled the theatre to get away from the Blob.

Also... Richard will host a Q&A with Eagle vs Shark writer and director Taika Waititi tonight at 7 pm at The Varsity Theatre (55 Bloor St. W. in the Manulife Centre) in Toronto.

June 15, 2007
Richard appears on The Andy Barrie Show on CBC Radio One this morning at 7:50 am to review  The Fantastic Four: The Rise of the Silver Surfer, Nancy Drew and  Ghost Rider on DVD.

Also... "The opening scene of Nancy Drew: Mystery in the Hollywood Hills answers many questions. Firstly: Is it possible for a relative of a movie superstar to make a credible debut in a summer movie? (Yes! Emma Roberts, daughter of Eric, niece of Julia has the right balance of all-American girl and chutzpah needed to bring the beloved literary character Nancy Drew to life.Like her famous aunt, she's all eyes, teeth and lips, but the perpetual look of astonishment on her face serves her well here. I don't know if she can do anything else, but she pulls this off...)" To read the rest of Richard's reviews for Nancy Drew and The Fantastic Four: The Rise of the Silver Surfer and click here.

June 13, 2007
By car, boat, foot and even bicycle, Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best movie chases ever, tonight at 8 pm, with the help of Film Critic Richard Crouse, STAR! Daily Reporter Sean Gehon and film buff Azed Majeed. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday June 15 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday June 16 at 1 am, Sunday June 17 at 7 pm, Monday June 18 at 4 pm and Tuesday June 19 at 6 pm.

June 11, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard has an in-depth look at the stage play based on Sam Raimi's first film, Evil Dead. Richard interviews Evil Dead stars Ryan Ward, Sarah Cornell and Mike Nahrgang and writer George Reinblatt on the set of the hit musical.

Also... Richard will be on the Mojo Radio's Mike Stafford Show tonight at 6:30 pm to talk about the shocking season finale of The Sopranos.

June 10, 2007
First Weekend Club, a non-profit organization that helps to promote Canadian film through grassroots initiatives will be hosting a TalkBack event at the Drake Hotel (1150 Queen Street West in Toronto) today at 1pm for the new film Love Is Work. Director Johnny Kalangis, producer Chris Binney, and four of the stars will be featured guests for this interview-styled live event moderated by Richard. Your admission to this event is your movie ticket stub from any one of the opening weekend screenings of Love is Work - in other words this event is FREE if you see the film on opening weekend – just keep your movie ticket stub as proof of purchase. For more info click here.

June 9, 2007
Photos from the Canadian premier of Michael Moore's new film Sicko and red carpet in London, Ontario. To read more about the event, click on the picture.





Richard and Michael Moore in the greenroom after the Q&A at the Canadian premier of Sicko in London, Ontario

June 8, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new George Clooney comedy Ocean’s 13, and Surf’s Up the new animated movie starring Shia LaBeouf, and Norbet on DVD. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... Tonight Richard will host the Canadian premier of Michael Moore's film Sicko at the Silvercity Theatre in London, Ontario. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Moore.


Richard with Michael Moore in Cannes.

Also... "Ocean’s 13, the third installment of the modish crime comedies, involves an over-the-top casino owner, the giant tool that drilled the Chunnel and George Clooney in very nicely tailored suits. With style to burn and an all-star cast of Hollywood hunks, director Stephen Soderbergh returns to the roots of the franchise after the unfortunate European vacation of Ocean’s 12, unraveling a convoluted but exciting story that’s as smooth as a fine cigar..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Ocean's 13, Surf's Up and the DVD Norbit click here.
 
June 7, 2007
“Dinner Music II,” SOCAN’s webcast series designed to give you the inside track on topics you want to know about from the people who know them best goes live today on the SOCAN website! Click here to check it out. In the webcasts Richard hosts a gathering of four music industry experts. Over dinner and drinks, they discuss the industry, their roles within it and offer their best advice. IN the latest installments Richard chats with three experts who deal in the online and traditional marketing of their clients and gets the opinion of a journalist on how marketing efforts can capture or quash the interest of the media.

June 6, 2007
Some movie stars are actually brave enough to ugly it up for their art, and tonight at 8 pm Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best transformations with the help of makeup artist Laurie McDonald, Film Critic Richard Crouse and STAR! Daily Reporter Sean Gehon. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday June 8 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday June 9 at 1 am, Sunday June 10 at 7 pm, Monday June 11 at 4 pm and Tuesday June 12 at 6 pm.


June 4, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard has an in-depth look at the new Canadian film Love Is Work. Richard interviews Love Is Work stars Scott McCord and Shauna MacDonald and director Johnny Kalangas and the legendary Andy Griffith of Waitress and george Clooney of The Good German, now out on DVD.

Coming Soon...



June 1, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new comedy Knocked Up, and Mr.Brooks the new serial killer movie from Kevin Costner and Demi Moore, and Hannibal Rising on DVD. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... "There was a time when we wouldn’t be able to discuss a movie with the title Knocked Up in polite company. It wasn’t that long ago that censors wouldn’t allow Lucille Ball to even utter the word “pregnant” on television, let alone use language that wouldn’t be out of place at a trucker’s convention. .." To read the rest of Richard's review of Knocked Up and Mr. Brooks click here.

Also... In London, Ontario tune into Classic Rock 1093.9 The Hawk this morning at 8:05 am to hear Richard discuss the summer's upocoming releases.

May 30, 2007
Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best Hollywood rescues tonight on Star! TV at 8 pm with the help of Film Critic Richard Crouse and Daily Reporter Sean Gehon. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday June 1 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday June 2 at 1 am, Sunday June 3 at 7 pm, Monday June 4 at 4 pm and Tuesday June 5 at 6 pm.


May 28, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard has a look at the gallows humor of a new British fiulm called Severance; next he’ll discuss The Limits, a new film from a two new Canadian filmmakers, and he finishes up with a special advance sneak peak at Hairspray. Richard interviews Severance star Lauren Harris and director Chris Smith and The Limits director and writer Ben Mozzatta and Maria Kennedy and Hairspray star Nikki Blonsky.

May 25, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new Johnny Depp film Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, and the new releases of Apocalypto, Flags of Our Fathers and Letters From Iwo Jima on DVD. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... "According to Captain Jack Sparrow, the pirate’s motto is: “Take what you can and give nothing back.” Apparently the salty adage doesn’t only apply to sea bandits. The Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End filmmakers seem to have taken it to heart as well—they’re going to take almost three hours of your time, your twelve doubloons admission and in return they’ll give you… well, more than nothing, but not much..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End click here.

Also... Tune into The Current this morning between 8:30 and 9:30 am on CBC Radio One to hear Richard discuss the impact celebrity culture has had on film reviewing.

May 24, 2007
Richard will be on Star Daily tonight at 6:30 talking about Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End's chances of breaking the box-office record set by Spider-Man 3. For info on the show click on the picture.


Also... Tune into Space Top 10 Countdown: Some Strings Attached today at 5 pm on the Space Channel. From the Muppets to Star Wars, and some things in between, a look at a few of the favorite puppet characters that have graced the silver screen. Richard and others comment on movies such as Labyrinth, Star Wars and The Dark Crystal. For more info click here. Look for a show repeat on Sunday May 27 at 8:30 am.

May 23, 2007
Everyone loves a good road trip movie, so tonight on Star! TV at 8 pm Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the ten best, from Pee Wee to Borat, with the help of Film Critic Richard Crouse, STAR! Daily Reporter Sean Gehon and film buff Azed Majeed. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday May 25 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday May 26 at 1 am, Sunday May 27 at 7 pm, Monday May 28 at 4 pm and Tuesday May 29 at 6 pm.


May 22, 2007
The fifth episode of Richard's new show, The 100 Best Movies You've Never Seen airs June 26, 2007


June 25, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard has a look at Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman; next he’ll discuss A Mighty Heart, a new film from Michael Winterbottom, and he finishes up with a look at Sicko, the latest film from Michael Moore. Richard interviews Hangman star Timothy Spall; A Mighty Heart director Michael Winterbottom and Sicko director Michael Moore.




June 22, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the newSteve Carell comedy Evan Almighty, John Cusack's thriller Room 1408, and A Mighty Heart the new drama starring Angelina Jolie. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.


John Cusack in Room 1408.

Also... "The filmmakers behind Evan Almighty, or as I like to call it The Movie We’re Going to be Watching on Television After Easter Dinner for the Next Twenty Years or So are clearly hoping to have families lining up two by two to see this movie, reported to be the most expensive comedy ever made..." To read the rest of Richard's reviews for Evan Almighty, 1408 and A Mighty Heart and click here.

June 20, 2007
Prom night can be a real scream, and Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best, tonight at 8 pm on Star! TV, with the help of STAR's Sean Gehon, film critic Richard Crouse and prom committee member Alexandra Cowie. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday June 22 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday June 23 at 1 am, Sunday June 24 at 7 pm, Monday June 25 at 4 pm and Tuesday June 26 at 6 pm.

June 19, 2007
The National Post calls Richard "Canada's most recognizable film critic." To read the whole article, click here.


Photo by Tyler Anderson / National Post

June 18, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard has an in-depth look at the sci-fi / horror classic The Blob and visits Blobfest in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. While there he spoke to Wes Shank, memorabilia collector who has, among other things, the original Blob from the movie and some of the miniature sets used to create the illusion that the Blob was leaping, gliding and sliding across the floor. Richard also spoke to Jonathan Haze, the star of the original Little Shop of Horrors. He also visited The Colonial Theater, which is seen in the famous "run-out" scene in The Blob.


Richard with The Blob and Wes Shank, the "caretaker of The Blob."

Richard with Jonathan Haze who played Seymour Krelboyne in the Roger Corman version of Little Shop of Horrors.


The Colonial Theater in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. BUilt in 1903 as a vaudeville house, the Colonial is most famous as the location of the famous "run-out" scene in The Blob where hundreds of movie goers fled the theatre to get away from the Blob.

Also... Richard will host a Q&A with Eagle vs Shark writer and director Taika Waititi tonight at 7 pm at The Varsity Theatre (55 Bloor St. W. in the Manulife Centre) in Toronto.

June 15, 2007
Richard appears on The Andy Barrie Show on CBC Radio One this morning at 7:50 am to review  The Fantastic Four: The Rise of the Silver Surfer, Nancy Drew and  Ghost Rider on DVD.

Also... "The opening scene of Nancy Drew: Mystery in the Hollywood Hills answers many questions. Firstly: Is it possible for a relative of a movie superstar to make a credible debut in a summer movie? (Yes! Emma Roberts, daughter of Eric, niece of Julia has the right balance of all-American girl and chutzpah needed to bring the beloved literary character Nancy Drew to life.Like her famous aunt, she's all eyes, teeth and lips, but the perpetual look of astonishment on her face serves her well here. I don't know if she can do anything else, but she pulls this off...)" To read the rest of Richard's reviews for Nancy Drew and The Fantastic Four: The Rise of the Silver Surfer and click here.

June 13, 2007
By car, boat, foot and even bicycle, Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best movie chases ever, tonight at 8 pm, with the help of Film Critic Richard Crouse, STAR! Daily Reporter Sean Gehon and film buff Azed Majeed. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday June 15 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday June 16 at 1 am, Sunday June 17 at 7 pm, Monday June 18 at 4 pm and Tuesday June 19 at 6 pm.

June 11, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard has an in-depth look at the stage play based on Sam Raimi's first film, Evil Dead. Richard interviews Evil Dead stars Ryan Ward, Sarah Cornell and Mike Nahrgang and writer George Reinblatt on the set of the hit musical.

Also... Richard will be on the Mojo Radio's Mike Stafford Show tonight at 6:30 pm to talk about the shocking season finale of The Sopranos.

June 10, 2007
First Weekend Club, a non-profit organization that helps to promote Canadian film through grassroots initiatives will be hosting a TalkBack event at the Drake Hotel (1150 Queen Street West in Toronto) today at 1pm for the new film Love Is Work. Director Johnny Kalangis, producer Chris Binney, and four of the stars will be featured guests for this interview-styled live event moderated by Richard. Your admission to this event is your movie ticket stub from any one of the opening weekend screenings of Love is Work - in other words this event is FREE if you see the film on opening weekend – just keep your movie ticket stub as proof of purchase. For more info click here.

June 9, 2007
Photos from the Canadian premier of Michael Moore's new film Sicko and red carpet in London, Ontario. To read more about the event, click on the picture.





Richard and Michael Moore in the greenroom after the Q&A at the Canadian premier of Sicko in London, Ontario

June 8, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new George Clooney comedy Ocean’s 13, and Surf’s Up the new animated movie starring Shia LaBeouf, and Norbet on DVD. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... Tonight Richard will host the Canadian premier of Michael Moore's film Sicko at the Silvercity Theatre in London, Ontario. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Moore.


Richard with Michael Moore in Cannes.

Also... "Ocean’s 13, the third installment of the modish crime comedies, involves an over-the-top casino owner, the giant tool that drilled the Chunnel and George Clooney in very nicely tailored suits. With style to burn and an all-star cast of Hollywood hunks, director Stephen Soderbergh returns to the roots of the franchise after the unfortunate European vacation of Ocean’s 12, unraveling a convoluted but exciting story that’s as smooth as a fine cigar..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Ocean's 13, Surf's Up and the DVD Norbit click here.
 
June 7, 2007
“Dinner Music II,” SOCAN’s webcast series designed to give you the inside track on topics you want to know about from the people who know them best goes live today on the SOCAN website! Click here to check it out. In the webcasts Richard hosts a gathering of four music industry experts. Over dinner and drinks, they discuss the industry, their roles within it and offer their best advice. IN the latest installments Richard chats with three experts who deal in the online and traditional marketing of their clients and gets the opinion of a journalist on how marketing efforts can capture or quash the interest of the media.

June 6, 2007
Some movie stars are actually brave enough to ugly it up for their art, and tonight at 8 pm Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best transformations with the help of makeup artist Laurie McDonald, Film Critic Richard Crouse and STAR! Daily Reporter Sean Gehon. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday June 8 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday June 9 at 1 am, Sunday June 10 at 7 pm, Monday June 11 at 4 pm and Tuesday June 12 at 6 pm.


June 4, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard has an in-depth look at the new Canadian film Love Is Work. Richard interviews Love Is Work stars Scott McCord and Shauna MacDonald and director Johnny Kalangas and the legendary Andy Griffith of Waitress and george Clooney of The Good German, now out on DVD.

Coming Soon...



June 1, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new comedy Knocked Up, and Mr.Brooks the new serial killer movie from Kevin Costner and Demi Moore, and Hannibal Rising on DVD. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... "There was a time when we wouldn’t be able to discuss a movie with the title Knocked Up in polite company. It wasn’t that long ago that censors wouldn’t allow Lucille Ball to even utter the word “pregnant” on television, let alone use language that wouldn’t be out of place at a trucker’s convention. .." To read the rest of Richard's review of Knocked Up and Mr. Brooks click here.

Also... In London, Ontario tune into Classic Rock 1093.9 The Hawk this morning at 8:05 am to hear Richard discuss the summer's upocoming releases.

May 30, 2007
Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best Hollywood rescues tonight on Star! TV at 8 pm with the help of Film Critic Richard Crouse and Daily Reporter Sean Gehon. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday June 1 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday June 2 at 1 am, Sunday June 3 at 7 pm, Monday June 4 at 4 pm and Tuesday June 5 at 6 pm.


May 28, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard has a look at the gallows humor of a new British fiulm called Severance; next he’ll discuss The Limits, a new film from a two new Canadian filmmakers, and he finishes up with a special advance sneak peak at Hairspray. Richard interviews Severance star Lauren Harris and director Chris Smith and The Limits director and writer Ben Mozzatta and Maria Kennedy and Hairspray star Nikki Blonsky.

May 25, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new Johnny Depp film Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, and the new releases of Apocalypto, Flags of Our Fathers and Letters From Iwo Jima on DVD. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... "According to Captain Jack Sparrow, the pirate’s motto is: “Take what you can and give nothing back.” Apparently the salty adage doesn’t only apply to sea bandits. The Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End filmmakers seem to have taken it to heart as well—they’re going to take almost three hours of your time, your twelve doubloons admission and in return they’ll give you… well, more than nothing, but not much..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End click here.

Also... Tune into The Current this morning between 8:30 and 9:30 am on CBC Radio One to hear Richard discuss the impact celebrity culture has had on film reviewing.

May 24, 2007
Richard will be on Star Daily tonight at 6:30 talking about Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End's chances of breaking the box-office record set by Spider-Man 3. For info on the show click on the picture.


Also... Tune into Space Top 10 Countdown: Some Strings Attached today at 5 pm on the Space Channel. From the Muppets to Star Wars, and some things in between, a look at a few of the favorite puppet characters that have graced the silver screen. Richard and others comment on movies such as Labyrinth, Star Wars and The Dark Crystal. For more info click here. Look for a show repeat on Sunday May 27 at 8:30 am.

May 23, 2007
Everyone loves a good road trip movie, so tonight on Star! TV at 8 pm Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the ten best, from Pee Wee to Borat, with the help of Film Critic Richard Crouse, STAR! Daily Reporter Sean Gehon and film buff Azed Majeed. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday May 25 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday May 26 at 1 am, Sunday May 27 at 7 pm, Monday May 28 at 4 pm and Tuesday May 29 at 6 pm.


May 22, 2007
The fifth episode of Richard's new show, The 100 Best Movies You've Never Seen airs tonight on Rogers Television at 10 pm in Toronto. In this episode Richard looks at five movies, Delicatessen, Demnentia 13 and The Devil's Backbone. The show reruns every Wednesday at 5:30 am and 4 pm, Thursday at 12 pm and 8:30 pm and Sunday at 12 am.



May 21, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard has a look at Shrek the Third; next he’ll discuss Fay Grim the new film from indie hero Hal Hartley, and he finishes up by looking at Paris Je'Taime. Richard interviews Fay Grim stars Jeff Goldblum, Parker Posey and director Hal Hartley and Paris Je'Taime contributing director Alexander Payne.


Richard with Paris Je'Taime co-director Alexander Payne


Mike Myers and Shrek

Also... In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 10 am to hear Richard and host Christina Chernesky discuss the week's new releases.

May 20, 2007
Tune into Space Top 10 Countdown: Some Strings Attached today at 5 pm on the Space Channel. From the Muppets to Star Wars, and some things in between, a look at a few of the favorite puppet characters that have graced the silver screen. Richard and others comment on movies such as Labyrinth, Star Wars and The Dark Crystal. For more info click here.

May 19, 2007
Richard will appear on the Court TV Canada series Eddie Greenspan: Reel Justice tonight at 9:00pm & midnight ET/7:00pm & 10:00pm MT. Eddie Greenspan, Canada's most famous criminal lawyer, introduces the featured film then returns at the conclusion with a special guest to discuss the legal facts, fallacies, and issues raised in the movie and to contextualize it from a modern legal perspective. Richard and Greenspan will screen and discuss the film Compulsion, starring Orson Welles.


Richard with Canada's most famous defence attorney and the host of Reel Justice, Eddie Greenspan.
May 18, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new Mike Myers' film Shrek the Third, and the new releases of Pan's Labyrinth and The Fountain on DVD. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... Pick up a copy of The National Post today to read Richard's contributions to The Popcorn Panel in the Post Movies section. Here's the idea... "Quentin Tarantino has said that the sign of a good film is that it makes you want to go home, eat some pie and talk about it. With that in mind, the Popcorn Panel features film buffs feuding in this space each week." This week Richard, short filmmaker Craig Courtice and Joseph Belanger dissect Away From Her. To read the article, click here.

Also... "Three is a very popular number in the entertainment world. There were three Stooges; the Schoolhouse Rock folks did a song called Three is a Magic Number and even William Shakespeare favoured the number, giving King Lear three daughters, and writing about the three witches in Macbeth. This summer there seems to be a revival in the importance of the number three at the movies, with no less than six threequels hitting the screens..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Shrek the Third and a new review of the Pan's Labyrinth DVD plus other archived reviews click here.

May 16, 2007
From Rocky to Bruce Lee to Bob Barker, everyone loves a good on-screen fight, so tonight on Star! TV at 8 pm Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 best of the best. STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon and film critic / author Richard Crouse both participate. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday May 18 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday May 19 at 1 am, Sunday May 20 at 7 pm, Monday May 21 at 4 pm and Tuesday May 22 at 6 pm.


May 15, 2007
In Toronto tune into Maggie Casella's new show on 103.9 Proud FM at 4:10 pm this afternoon to hear Richard and Maggie talk about what's new in pop culture.

May 14, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere have a look at the scary new film 28 Weeks Later; next we’ll discuss Once the new Irish film, and we finish up by looking at the DVD release of the Oscar nominated Pan's Labyrinth. Richard interviews Once  stars Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, Pan's Labyrinth director Guillermo del Toro and Jindabyne star Gabriel Byrne.


Richard with Once star Glen Hansard at The Regent Theatre in Toronto.


Richard with Pan's Labyrinth director Guillermo del Toro.

Also... In Ontario tune into Goldhawk on Rogers Television at 9 pm. Richard discusses film piracy with Dale Goldhawk and guests.

Also... To win one of five Shrek the Third prize packs from Reel to Real, click on the picture.



Also... For Immediate Release:  The 10TH Edition of The Floating Film Festival
Honours Gena Rowlands
with a Lifetime Achievement Award  It has been called the “most exclusive film festival in the world” and Rod Steiger said “It Was The Best Film Festival I Ever Attended."

It is easy to understand why. Only 200 movie lovers will experience this cinematic journey on the high seas when the 10th edition of The Floating Film Festival sets sails for the Mexican Riviera on February 25th  2008 from Los Angeles for seven days aboard the ultra luxurious Crystal Cruises Symphony.   This magnificent ship, part of the first class luxury collection from Crystal Cruises features a state of the art fitness and spa facility, Casino and award winning gourmet cuisine. The 7 day voyage includes stops in CABO SAN LUCAS, MAZATLAN, AND PUERTO VALLARTA  Created in 1991 by Dusty Cohl, founder of The Toronto International Film Festival, The Floating Film Festival has become the ultimate movie lovers’ fantasy, featuring a diverse film program set against the tropical  locations.  Over the years The Floating Film Festival has premiered such extraordinary films as Silence of the Lambs, Hoop Dreams, Howard’s End, Four Weddings and a Funeral,  The Corporation, Sophie Scholl with appearances by Ted Demme, Mario and Melvin Van Peebles, Jiri Menzel, Robert Towne, Martin Scorsese, and Haskell Wexler amongst many other special guests.
 
The festival will feature over 15 films selected and presented by our renowned programming team which includes Pulitzer prize winning film critic Roger Ebert, Richard Corliss (Time Magazine ) Jim Emerson of Roger Ebert.com, Richard Crouse, George Anthony, Film Historian Mary Corliss, veteran festival programmer Hannah Fisher, Movie City News founder David Poland, and director Barry Avrich. The Floating Film Festival will also feature a tribute to our special guest, legendary actress Gena Rowlands , star of such classic films as The Notebook, Gloria, and A Woman Under The Influence, directed by her late husband John Cassavetes, and for which she received an Oscar nomination.   Past recipients of this honour have included Rod Steiger, Chuck Jones, Cliff Robertson, Haskell Wexler, Studs Terkel, Evelyn Keyes, Melvin Van Peebles and Lou Jacobi.  Booking information; Rosemary Durham 1-800-268.0900.  www.floatingfilmfest.com May 11, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new horror film 28 Days Later, the new Lindsay Lohan film Georgia Rules and The Painted Veil on DVD. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... To read Richard's reviews of 28 Days Later and its sequel, the newly released 28 Weeks Later, click on the poster.



May 10, 2007
"In the new dramedy from director Garry Marshall, Lindsay Lohan plays Rachel, a young foul-mouthed booze-hound with a rebellious streak. In other words, if you believe TMZ.com and the other gossip rags, it’s art imitating life..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Georgia Rule and a new review of 28 Weeks Later plus other archived reviews click here.

Also... In Toronto tune into NewsTalk 1010 CFRB's Jim Richards' Show at 8:15 pm tonight to hear Richard discuss the MPAA's possible new rating system for movies that feature cigarette smoking.

May 9, 2007
Tonight on Star! TV at 8 pm Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the Top 10 sex scenes and boy, is this list scorching! Men with women, women with women and men with men - something for everyone! SexTV's Cynthia Loyst, STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon and film critic / author Richard Crouse all participate! The show replays on Star! TV on Friday May 11 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday May 12 at 1 am, Sunday May 13 at 7 pm, Monday May 14 at 4 pm and Tuesday May 15 at 6 pm.

Also... Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 7:40 am to see more of Richard comments on Warner Brother's decision to cancel all advance word-of-mouth and radio-promo screenings in Canada in an effort to quell piracy in the theatres.

May 8, 2007
Tune into CTV's eTalk tonight at 7 pm to see Richard comment on Warner Brother's decision to cancel all advance word-of-mouth and radio-promo screenings in Canada in an effort to quell piracy in the theatres.

Also... In Toronto tune into NewsTalk 1010 CFRB's Jim Richards' Show at 7:45 pm tonight to hear Richard discuss Warner Brother's decision to cancel all advance word-of-mouth and radio-promo screenings in Canada in an effort to quell piracy in the theatres.

May 7, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere kick off the summer bloackbuster season by having a look at Spider-Man 3; next we’ll discuss Waitress the great new film directed by the late, great Adrienne Shelly, and we finish up by looking at the movie that started the midnight movie craze, the extremely strange El Topo. Richard interviews Civic Duty's, Peter Krause and Little Children's Kate Winslet.



May 5, 2007
Marriage is always a gamble, but it's especially risky when Elvis is your wedding official. Nonetheless, Sabine Hikel comes by to tell CBC Radio One's Definitely Not The Opera why a Vegas wedding may be your best matrimonial bet. Tune in to the show today between 1 pm and 2 pm to hear Richard talk to Sabine about his Vegas wedding. Listen here. 

May 4, 2007
Richard will host a special screening of the 2007 Sundance Audience Award winner Once, tonight at 7 pm at The Regent Theatre (555 Mount Pleasant Road) in Toronto, to be followed by a Q&A and musical presentation from the film's stars Glen Hansard and Markéta Irgová.

Also... in Toronto tune into the CFTO News at noon and 6 to see Richard commenting on Spider-Man 3 with reporter Galit Soloman.

Also... Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss Spider-Man 3, the new Drew Barrymore film Lucky You and Dreamgirls on DVD. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.



May 3, 2007
"To decipher what’s wrong with Spider-Man 3 all we have to do is look back at movie history. Sequels with the number 3 in the title rarely hold up, particularly when their predecessors are highly regarded. Godfather 1 and 2. Yes please. Number 3? Not so much. Batman, Batman Returns and Batman Forever? Yes, yes and no thanks. X-Men 3? I hope it is their last stand..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Spider-Man 3 and a new review of Lucky You plus other archived reviews click here.
May 2, 2007
Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 Best Movie Rants and no one does it better than an angry army general, an obsessed fan, and a Bible-quoting hit man, just to name a few. Pundits include comedian Maggie Cassella and film critic/author Richard Crouse The show replays on Star! TV on May 4 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday May 5 at 1 am, Sunday May 6 at 7 pm, Monday May 7 at 4 pm and Tuesday May 8 at 6 pm.


April 30, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at Black Book, the new wartime drama from director Paul Verhoeven; next we’ll discuss Away From Her the great new film directed by Sarah Polley and starring Gordon PInsent and Julie Christie, and we finish up by looking at the new 3 hour film from David Lynch, Inland Empire. Richard interviews Away From Her's, Sarah Polley, Gordon Pinsent and Julie Christie and Seraphim Falls' Liam Neeson and Pierce Brosnan.


Richard with Pierce Brosnan and Liam Neeson of Seraphim Falls. For more info on the movie click on the picture.


Richard with Away From Her's Gordon Pinsent.


Richard with Away From Her director Sarah Polley.

Also... Richard will be on the Mojo Radio's Mike Stafford Show tonight at 6:30 pm to talk about the summer's up coming releases.

April 29, 2007
Tonight at 6:30 pm Richard will appear in The Underground at The Drake Hotel (1150 Queen Street West in Toronto, 416. 531. 5042) as a guest of the Monkey Toast comedy troupe. Winner of the 2004 Canadian Comedy Award for Best Improv Troupe, Monket Toast, the Imporovised Talk Show is a unique live show that blends a traditional talk show with wild improvised comedy.  Following an interview segment hosted by David Shore, the Monkey Toast improvisers use the interview as the basis for a series of sketches. It should be lots of fun, and with a "Pay What You Think" cover charge it's no wonder Now Magazine called it the "best comedy deal in town." For more info click on the logo.


April 27, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss The Condemned, the new actioner from wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin, and the DVD releases of The Queen and A Night at the Museum. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

April 26, 2007
"If you like your villains big and violent and your heroes even bigger and more violent, then The Condemned is for you.If you like your heroes to have the emotional maturity of a tree trunk and arms to match, then The Condemned is for you..." To read the rest of Richard's review of The Condemned plus other archived reviews click here.

April 25, 2007
Anything can, and does, happen in Hollywood hospital scenes, from murder to body snatching and tonight Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best, with the help of Dr. Shazhan Amed, STAR! Daily Reporter Sean Gehon and Film Critic Richard Crouse. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday April 27 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday April 28 at 1 am, Sunday April 29 at 7 pm, Monday April 30 at 4 pm and Tuesday May 1 at 6 pm.


April 23, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at Fracture, the new courtroom drama starring Canadian Oscar nominee Ryan Gosling and Anthony Hopkins; next we’ll discuss the Hot Docs entry Last Call at the Gladstone Hotel, and we finish up by looking at the new action film The Condemned. Richard interviews The Condemned star, wrestling legend Stone Cold Steve Austin and Everything's Gone Green screen writer Douglas Coupland.


For more information on The Condemned, click on the blurry, out-of-focus picture.

Richard with Everything's Gone Green screenwriter Douglas Coupland. For more info on the movie, click on the picture

April 20, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss Fracture, the new thriller from Canadian Oscar nominee Ryan Gosling and Anthony Hopkins, Hot Fuzz, new British comedy Hot Fuzz from the guys who brought you Shawn of the Dead and the horror flick Vacancy starring owne Wilson. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.



April 19, 2007
"Jerry Bruckheimer is the most successful movie producer on the planet. Nicknamed “Mr. Blockbuster” Bruckheimer is either regarded as a genius or a lowbrow hack, depending on your tolerance for rapid gunfire, slo-mo car crashes and scripts with the emotional depth of a lunch tray. Movies such as Bad Boys, The Rock and Con Air have made him very rich and while he busied himself circling the earth in his Gulfstream IV private jet, thinking up new and insidious ways to blow things up, a trio of British filmmakers came up with a film called Hot Fuzz that both pays tribute to, and takes the Mickey out of, the Bruckheimer oeuvre..."  To read the rest of Richard's review of Hot Fuzz and new reviews of Fracture and Vacancy plus other archived reviews click here.

Also... In Toronto tune into 640 AM Mojo Radio's news today to hear Richard discuss the film Oldboy and its connection to the Virginia Tech shootings.

April 18, 2007
By car, boat, foot and even bicycle tune in tonight as Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best movie chases ever, with the help of Film Critic Richard Crouse, STAR! Daily Reporter Sean Gehon and film buff Azed Majeed. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday April 20 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday April 21 at 1 am, Sunday April 22 at 7 pm, Monday April 23 at 4 pm and Tuesday April 24 at 6 pm.

April 16, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at the new British comedy Hot Fuzz from the guys who brought you Shawn of the Dead; next we’ll discuss After the Wedding, and we finish up by looking at the new teen crime drama Disturbia. Richard interviews Disturbia director D.J. Caruso, After the Wedding star Mads Mikkelsen, Bobby director Emilio Estevez and Hot Fuzz stars and director Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright.


Richard with After the Wedding star Mads Mikkelsen.

April 13, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss Disturbia, the new thriller from Salton Sea director D.J. Caruso, Perfect Stramger, the new thriller from Oscar winner Halle Berry and the release of Bobby on DVD. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... "Somewhere in Hollywood there is a very usual script. I say usual because it doesn’t look like all the other scripts that get made into movies every year. This one looks more like the “fill-in-the-blanks” game that you used to play as a kid..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Perfect Stranger and a new review of Disturbia plus other archived reviews click here.

April 12, 2007
Richard will host a special screening of Hot Fuzz, the wild new comedy from the makers of Shawn of the Dead, tonight at 7 pm at The Varsity Theatre in Toronto, to be followed by a Q&A with director Edgar Wright and stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost.


Nick Frost and Simon Pegg in Hot Fuzz. For more info on the movie, click on th picture.

April 11, 2007
Pucker up tonight as Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best sweet 'n steamy kissing scenes, with the help of MuchMoreMusic's luscious Traci Melchor, film critic Richard Crouse and STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday April 13 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday April 14 at 1 am, Sunday April 15 at 7 pm, Monday April 16 at 4 pm and Tuesday April 17 at 6 pm.


April 10, 2007
In Toronto tune into NewsTalk 1010 CFRB's Jim Richards' Show at 9:30 pm tonight to hear Richard discuss movie sequels.

April 9, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at the new Korean horror movie The Host; next we’ll discuss The Reaping, the new supernatural thriller from Oscar winner Hillary Swank, and we finish up by looking at the new crime drama Perfect Stranger with Halle Berry and Richard Gere. Richard interviews Perfect Stranger stars Halle Berry and Giovanni Ribisi, Who Loves the Sun star Molly Parker and Young Triffie's Andrea Martin.

Also... Richard will host a special screening of the new thriller Disturbia tonight at 7 pm at The Varsity Theatre in Toronto, to be followed by a Q&A with director D.J. Caruso.


D.J. Caruso

April 6, 2007
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this afternoon at 1:30 to hear Richard and host Christina Chernesky discuss the week's new releases.

April 5, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss Grindhouse, the crazy new double feature from directors Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez, The Reaping, the new supernatural thriller from Oscar winner Hillary Swank and the release of the children's classic on DVD Charlotte's Web. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... "Hilary Swank makes some strange career choices. I can’t think of any other two-time Best Actress winner who gets as much press as she does and yet still remains firmly planted on the b-list..." To read the rest of Richard's review of The Reaping and a new review of Grindhouse and plus other archived reviews click here.


Richard with director Bob Clark RIP. For more info click on the picture.

April 4, 2007
A Hollywood hotel scene has it all - sex, murder, and general mayhem. Tonight at 8 pm on Star! TV Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the counts down the 10 best, with the help of hotel guest services director Lexie Bramble, film critic Richard Crouse and STAR! Daily Reporter Sean Gehon. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday April 6 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday April 7 at 1 am, Sunday April 8 at 7 pm, Monday April 9 at 4 pm and Tuesday April 10 at 6 pm.


To check out Richard's special Grindhouse page with a review and interviews with Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, Rose McGowan and Kurt Russell, click on the poster.

April 2, 2007
Check out a special all-Grindhouse edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at the down and dirty history of grindhouses; next we’ll talk about the first film of the Grindhouse double feature, Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror,and we finish up by looking at Quentin Tarantino's contribution to Grindhouse, Death Proof. Also on the show Richard's interviews with Grindhouse directors Tarantino and Rodriguez, and stars Rose McGowan, Kurt Russell, Zoe Bell, Freddy Rodriguez, Naveen Andrews, Rosario Dawson, and more!


Richard with Grindhouse co-director Quentin Tarantino


A scene from Grindhouse.

March 30, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss Blades of Glory, the new comedy starring Will Ferrell, The Lookout, the new crime drama from former Third Rock From the Sun star Joseph Gordon-Levitt and the release of the best movie of last year on DVD Children of Men. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... Pick up a copy of The National Post today to read Richard's contributions to The Popcorn Panel in the Post Movies section. Here's the idea... "Quentin Tarantino has said that the sign of a good film is that it makes you want to go home, eat some pie and talk about it. With that in mind, the Popcorn Panel features film buffs feuding in this space each week." This week Richard, short filmmaker Craig Courtice and Matthew Pioro dissect Air Giutar Nation. To read the story on-line click here.

Also... Tune into Star! Daily tonight at 6:30 pm on Star! TV to see Richard talking about sequels and why some work and others flop.

March 29, 2007
"The Lookout is the strangest crime drama to come along so far this year. At the beginning of the film Chris Pratt, played by former Third Rock from the Sun star Joseph Gordon-Levitt, is the guy you love to hate—he has a rich father, a beautiful girlfriend, good-looking friends and a fast car. Life is perfect until he causes a car accident that claims his friends and leaves him with severe brain damage..." To read the rest of Richard's review of The Lookout and plus other archived reviews click here.

March 28, 2007
Tonight Richard will host an invitation only special sneak peak at the upcoming musical Hairspray at The Varsity Cinemas in Toronto. In attendance will be director Adam Shankman and producers Craig Zedan and Neil Meron.


A still from the upcoming movie Hairspray.


Also... Tonight at 8 pm Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 Best Dining Moments - the restaurant break- ups, make-ups, accidents & proposals that could only happen in a Hollywood movie - with the help of film critic/author Richard Crouse, actress/waitress Elle Boutilier and STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday March 30 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday March 31 at 1 am, Sunday April 1 at 7 pm, Monday April 2 at 4 pm and Tuesday April 3 at 6 pm.


March 26, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at the new Mark Wahlberg thriller called Shooter; next we’ll discuss Radiant City, the new film from Calgary filmmaker Gary Burns,and we finish up by looking at the wild new documentary Air Guitar Nation. Richard interviews Shooter star director Mark Wahlberg, Radiant City co-directors Gary Burns and Jim Brown, Air Guitar Nation's Björn Türoque (Dan Crane) and Sharkwater director Rob Stewart.



March 23, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss Shooter, the new drama starring Oscar nominated Mark Wahlberg, Reign Over Me, the new drama from Adam Sandler and the return of the Teenaged Mutant Ninja Turtles to the big screen. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.



Also... "Who says you can’t fight City Hall? In Shooter, the new film from Training Day director Antoine Fuqua, Mark Wahlberg plays the excellently named Bobby Lee Swagger who not only fights City Hall, but burns it down, shoots it up and leaves it for dead..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Shooter and new reviews of TMNT and Reign Over Me plus other archived reviews click here.


March 22, 2007
Richard will host a screening and Q&A for the beautiful new documentary Sharkwater tonight at the Scotiabank Theatre (259 Richmond Street, formerly The Paramount, 416. 368. 5600) in Toronto. The movie starts at 7 pm and will be followed by a Q&A with the film's star and director Rob Stewart.



March 21, 2007
Tonight at 8 pm Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 Matrimonial Moments of all time - angry brides, best friends, wedding crashers and drunken best men, - with the help of film critic/author Richard Crouse, wedding planner Tara O'Grady and wedding crashers and STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday March 23 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday March 24 at 1 am, Sunday March 25 at 7 pm, Monday March 26 at 4 pm and Tuesday March 27 at 6 pm.


Richard and Geoff from Wednesday March 21's Metro Magazine. To see the full page on-line click here.

March 19, 2007
Check out a special all-DVD edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at Performance, the legendary lost sex, drugs and rock and roll film starring Mick Jagger; next we’ll revisit the best movie of 2006, Children of Men, now on DVD,and we finish up by looking at a new DVD set of 5 classic W.C. Fields comedies. Also on the show, a sneak peak at the wild new Quentin Tarantino / Robert Rodriguez double feature, Grindhouse.


Grindhouse

March 16, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss I Think I Love My Wife, the new comedy starring funny man Chris Rock and Ray star Kerry Washington, The Wind That Shakes the Barley from director Ken Loach and Casino Royale on DVD. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.


Richard with I Think I Love My Wife star Kerry Washington

Also... Pick up a copy of The National Post today to read Richard's contributions to The Popcorn Panel in the Post Movies section. Here's the idea... "Quentin Tarantino has said that the sign of a good film is that it makes you want to go home, eat some pie and talk about it. With that in mind, the Popcorn Panel features film buffs feuding in this space each week." This week Richard, short filmmaker Craig Courtice and Christopher Hutsul dissect 300.Click here to read the story.


Richard with 300 star Gerard Butler.

Also... "You don’t have to be Dr. Phil to know that relationships are hard work. Everyone knows that to be really fulfilling they require a mix of respect, understanding, responsibility and maturity. Everyone, that is, except the characters in Chris Rock’s new comedy I Think I Love My Wife..." To read the rest of Richard's review of I Think I Love My Wife and a new review of The Wind That Shakes the Barley plus other archived reviews click here.

March 14, 2007
"To err is human. To air guitar, divine!" Richard will host a Q&A with Air Guitar Nation star Björn Türoque tonight at the Scotiabank Theatre (259 Richmond Street, formerly The Paramount, 416. 368. 5600). For information on the film click here. For info on Björn Türoque click on photo.


Richard and Björn Türoque at the Q&A

Also... Tonight at 8 pm Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 dance scenes in the movies, from Footloose to Flashdance, with the help of choreographer Tre Armstrong, film critic Richard Crouse & STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon. The show reruns on Star! TV on Friday March 16 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday March 17 at 1 am, Sunday March 18 at 7 pm, Monday March 19 at 4 pm and Tuesday March 20 at 6 pm.


March 12, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at the new David Fincher serial killer movie Zodiac; next we’ll discuss the new Cillian Murphy movie The Wind That Shakes the Barley,and we finish up by looking at the new Canadian zombie film, Fido. Richard interviews The Wind That Shakes the Barley director Ken Loach and star Cillian Murphy and Fido stars Carrie-Anne Moss and Billy Connolly.


Richard with Billy Connolly and Carrie-Anne Moss of Fido. For info on the film, click on picture.

March 10, 2007
Richard will appear on the Court TV Canada series Eddie Greenspan: Reel Justice tonight at 9:00pm & midnight ET/7:00pm & 10:00pm MT. Eddie Greenspan, Canada's most famous criminal lawyer, introduces the featured film then returns at the conclusion with a special guest to discuss the legal facts, fallacies, and issues raised in the movie and to contextualize it from a modern legal perspective. Richard and Greenspan will screen and discuss the film Compulsion, starring Orson Welles. For more info on the show click here.


Richard with Canada's most famous defence attorney and the host of Reel Justice, Eddie Greenspan.

March 9, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss 300, the Spartan warrior flick starring heart throb Gerad Butler, The Namesake from director Mira Nair and Borat! on DVD. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.


Mira Nair
Also... "300 is the film equivalent of a heavy metal concert—it’s loud, brutal and completely uncompromising. The story of the battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC, in which the King of Sparta led three hundred soldiers against the might of the Persian army is bloody, and like the soldiers it celebrates, takes no prisoners..." To read the rest of Richard's review of 300 and a new review of The Namesake plus other archived reviews click here.



March 7, 2007
Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 movie aliens, both nasty and nice, tonight at 8 pm on Star! TV with the help of SPACE Channel's Kim Poirier, film critic Richard Crouse & STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon. The show reruns on Star! TV on Friday March 9 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday March 10 at 1 am, Sunday March 11 at 7 pm, Monday March 12 at 4 pm and Tuesday March 13 at 6 pm.


March 5, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at Wild Hogs, the new comedy from John Travolta; next we’ll discuss the new Mira Nair movie starring Kal Penn The Namesake, and we finish up by looking at the new film from the creators of Sin City, 300 starring gerard Butler. Richard interviews The Namesake director Mira Nair, and 300's director Zach Synder and stars Gerard Butler and Rodrigo Santoro.



Gerard Butler in 300.

March 2, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss Wild Hogs, the latest comedy from John Travolta, the serial killer movie from director David Fincher called Zodiac and Stranger Than Fiction on DVD. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... "Wild Hogs boasts an all-star cast of old pros with a collective career span of 94 years. This is relevant because Wild Hogs is a movie about middle age and the kind of life lessons people pick up as the clock ticks on. The film’s leads, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence, Tim Allen and William H. Macy, are all in the throws of middle age and should have learned by now to avoid stinkers like this. With almost 100 years of experience between them they are old enough to know better..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Wild Hogs and other archived reviews click here.

February 28, 2007
From Airport to Airplane! many movies have used airports as a location for the action. Tonight on Best! Movies! Ever! pundits Richard Crouse and Sean Gehon run down the top ten best airport scenes in screen history. The show reruns on the Star! TV Channel on Friday March 2 at 8 pm and Saturday March 3 at 1 am and 10 am and Sunday March 4 at 7 pm.


February 26, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at the new Infernal Affairs Trilogy DVD box set ; next we’ll discuss the Samuel L. Jackson movie Black Snake Moan, and we finish up by revisiting The Trailer Park Boys Movie on DVD. Richard interviews Black Snake Moan's Samuel L. Jackson, Christina Ricci and director Craig Brewer and The Trailer Park Boys.




Richard with Black Snake Moan's Christina Ricci. For more info on the movie, click on the picture.

Also... Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning for Richard post-Oscar wrap up at 7:05 am, then stay tuned to CTV's NewsNet at 8 am for a half-an-hour Oscar wrap-up featuring Richard and several guests from Los Angeles.

February 25, 2007
OSCAR WEEKEND AT THE DRAKE HOTEL
Hosted by Richard Crouse of Reel to Real February 25th, 2007 Presented by Stella Artois, Rogers Television, Ten Spot, The Toronto Star, Mongrel Media and Eye Magazine. Toronto, ON — Predictions and debates, prizes and pampering, glamour and glitz… make it an Oscar weekend at the Drake! Plus, enter to win two fabulous Oscar weekend rewards — a Star Treatment package from The Drake and Ten Spot, or tickets to the Reel to Real live taping from Rogers Television. On February 24th, The Drake Hotel is proud to host the 10th Annual Reel to Real Movie Awards Special from Rogers Television. Live to air from the Drake Hotel at 8pm. You can call in with your comments or to enter to win a spot in the invite-only, live studio audience at the Drake Hotel. Visit www.rogerstelevision.com and enter to win. On February 25th, The Drake Hotel rolls out the red carpet again for the Drake Oscar House Party, hosted by acclaimed film critic Richard Crouse from Rogers Television's Reel to Real.  Everybody is welcome.  FREE ADMISSION. 4pm – 8pm - Sunday Funky Sunday in the Lounge features DJs Jude Kelly and Gary Cronin.
  8pm - The Oscar celebrations begin with a screening of the Academy Awards in the Lounge and Underground, including gourmet popcorn and your chance to win the Drake Oscar Pool.  Participants can acquire a form online (deadline for entries is 8pm). You must be present in the Underground at the conclusion of the Oscars to collect your prize. Get your form online at www.thedrakehotel.ca/oscar.asp, or enter in person at the Drake Hotel. Drake's Oscar-Inspired Sunday Spread menu includes Pirates of the Caribbean Jerk Chicken, The Good German Potato Salad and Marie Antoinette Meringue, plus a menu of Oscar-Inspired Martinis. See:  http://www.thedrakehotel.ca/oscar.asp#sunday for more details. The Drake is also offering special hotel packages for Oscar night. Go to www.thedrakehotel.ca/oscar.asp for your chance to win the Star Treatment Package, redeemable February 25th. You can also enter to win the special Oscar contest at http://www.thedrakehotel.ca/oscar.asp#win.  Go online and check it out!  Also... Tonight at 6:30 pm Richard will appear in The Underground at The Drake Hotel (1150 Queen Street West in Toronto, 416. 531. 5042) as a guest of the Monkey Toast comedy troupe. Winner of the 2004 Canadian Comedy Award for Best Improv Troupe, Monket Toast, the Imporovised Talk Show is a unique live show that blends a traditional talk show with wild improvised comedy.  Following an interview segment hosted by David Shore, the Monkey Toast improvisers use the interview as the basis for a series of sketches. Richard will be talking about the Academy Awards. It should be lots of fun, and with a "Pay What You Think" cover charge it's no wonder Now Magazine called it the "best comedy deal in town." For more info click on the logo.



Also... In Toronto tune into the John Donabie Morning Show on CFRB this morning to hear Richard discuss tonight's Oscar Show.

Also... In Toronto tune into the Christina Chernesky Show on CFRB at 1:30 pm today to hear Richard's take on this year's Oscars and who he thinks will win.

February 24, 2007
THE 10TH ANNUAL REEL TO REAL MOVIE AWARD SPECIAL IS LIVE FROM THE HIP DOWNTOWN HOTSPOT THE DRAKE HOTEL ON ROGERS TELEVISION!!!  Toronto, ON — This year Rogers Television’s Reel to Real will be broadcasting the “10th Anniversary Movie Awards Special” live from the Drake Hotel, Toronto’s hottest dining and entertainment space.   On Saturday February 24, 2007, join hosts Richard Crouse and Geoff Pevere as they review this year’s 79th Annual Academy Awards and give their predictions on who will take home an Oscar. Tune in from 8:00pm to 9:30pm on Rogers Television (Cable 10 and 63 in Toronto) as Richard and Geoff go totally interactive, taking questions from viewers in person and via telephone, e-mail and cell phone videos. From best actor to best picture, Canada’s favourite film duo will entertain and educate viewers about the industry’s most promising and profound filmmakers and stars.    Located at 1150 Queen St. West, in the heart of the design district, the trendy Drake Hotel is the quintessential setting for Reel to Real’s “10th Anniversary Movie Awards Special”. Richard Crouse and Geoff Pevere will make predictions for this years Oscar and present exclusive interviews with the following nominees: Best Supporting Actor -Djimon Hounsou for Blood Diamond,  Best Supporting Actress - Adriana Barraza for Babel, Best Actor - Forest Whitaker for The Last King of Scotland, Best Actress - Kate Winslett for Little Children, Best Director - Alejandro González Iñárritu for Babel,  Best Film - Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris for Little Miss Sunshine.   So tune into Rogers Television on Saturday February 24th at 8pm for Reel to Real’s 10th Anniversary Movie Awards Special to find out what the Oscar buzz is all about!



Also... Check out the Toronto magazine in today's National Post. Richard is quoted on page 15 in an article about what makes a man a man, and, several pages later The Drake Hotel Oscar Bash that Richard is hosting on Sunday night is listed in an article called, If You Only Do Five Things This Week. To read What Makes a Man Manly click here. To check out If You Only Do Five Things This Week click here.

February 23, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's pre-Oscar prognostication segment. He'll choose the winners, you'll win your office Oscar pool! Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more Oscar chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... Pick up a copy of The National Post today to read Richard's contributions to The Popcorn Panel in the Post Movies section. Here's the idea... "Quentin Tarantino has said that the sign of a good film is that it makes you want to go home, eat some pie and talk about it. With that in mind, the Popcorn Panel features film buffs feuding in this space each week." This week Richard, short filmmaker Craig Courtice and National Post movie critic Chris Knight dissect Breaking and Entering. To read the article click here. To read the web-only Unpopper Kernels (this week's topic: We look at when a good film that mysteriously goes unnoticed by critics and film fans alike) click here. 

Also... Tune into CFTO's News At Noon today to see Richard take questions from viewers about Sunday night's Oscars.

Also... In Toronto tune into the news on CHUM AM & FM this morning at 5:30 am, 6:30 am, 7:30 am, 8:30 am and  9:30 am to hear Richard's Oscar predictions and thoughts on the upcoming show.

Also... In Toronto tune into the hourly news on Mojo Radio this morning starting at 7:30 am to hear Richard's Oscar predictions and thoughts on the upcoming show.

Also... In Toronto tune into the Stu & Colleen Show on 97.3 EZRock this morning between  5:30 and 9 am to hear Richard's Oscar Picks. For more info click here.




Also... Richard will be on 102.1 The Edge with host Dave Bookman in Toronto this afternoon at 4:30 pm to discuss the Oscar nominations.

Also... Richard will be on the Mojo Radio's Mike Stafford Show at 6:30 pm to run down the Oscar noms and talk about Reel to Real's Oscar parties at The Drake Hotel.

February 22, 2007
"Julius Caesar was allegedly stabbed twenty-three times when he was assassinated. Psalms, the longest book of the Bible, is the 23rd book of the Old Testament. The regular human body temperature is 98.6 (9+8+6=23). According to the Dr Pepper company website, the soft drink "is a unique blend of 23 flavors". The new Jim Carrey movie is the 23rd project Joel Schumacher has directed, counting both his film and television work. Throughout history the number 23 has been associated with mystery. Numerologists believe that like the digits 7 and 13, which also carry some baggage, the number 23 has a notorious past. Is it all coincidence or is there really an enigma surrounding the numeral?..." To read the rest of Richard's review of The Number 23 and The Astronaut Farmer and other archived reviews click here.

Also... In Toronto tune into 94.9 The Rock FM this morning at 8:10 am to hear Richard's take on the Oscars and The Razzie Awards. For more info click here.

Also... In Toronto Richard appears on Canoe Live on Sun TV this afternoon at 6:15 pm to discuss the Oscars and the upcoming Reel to Real Movie Awards Show from The Drake Hotel. Click here for more info.

Also... The Toronto Sun has chosen Saturday night's 10th Annual Reel to Real Movie Awards Call-In Special (from 8 to 9:30 pm broadcast live from The Drake Hotel on Rogers Television across Ontario) and The Drake Hotel's Sunday night Oscar party hosted by Richard as their Best Bets at the Clubs This Week. For more info click here.

February 21, 2007
Check out In Toronto on Rogers television today at 11 am, 5 pm and 11 pm to see Richard make his Oscar predictioins and chat about the upcoming Reel to Real Movie Awards Call-In Special.

Also... Tune into NewsTalk 1010 CFRB's Jim Richards' Show at 10:00 pm tonight to hear Richard discuss the Oscar noms and the legendary Oscar curse! Also... From Rocky to Bruce Lee to Bob Barker, everyone loves a good on-screen fight, so tonight at 8 pm on Star! TV Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 best of the best. The show reruns on the Star! TV Channel on Friday February 23 at 8 pm and Saturday February 17 at 1 am.

February 20, 2007
In Winnipeg tune into The Night Hawk on CJOB 68 tonight at 10:10 as host Geoff Currier and Richard discuss the Oscars. For more info click here.

Oscar Alert... to fill out Reel to Real's Movie Awards poll click on the picture. Remember to watch the 10 Annual Reel to Real Movie Awards Show live from The Drake Hotel in Toronto on February 24 at 8 pm.



February 19, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at the the careers of screen legends Marlon Brando and Paul Newman; next we’ll discuss the Nicolas Cage movie Ghost Rider, and we finish up with a look at the new Billy Bob Thornton film The Astronaut Farmer. Richard interviews Ghost Rider's Nicolas Cage and Eva Mendes and Billy Bob Thornton, star of The Astronaut Farmer.


Billy Bob Thornton in The Astronaut Farmer. For info in the movie, click on the picture.


Richard on the Ghost Rider's "Hell Cycle." For more info on the movie click on the photo.

Also... Tune into Star! Daily all this week at 6:30 pm on Star! TV to see Richard's predictions for all the major categories at the 79th Annual Academy Awards.



February 18, 2007
In Toronto and Montreal (CFRB 1010 am in Toronto / CJAD 800 in Montreal) tune into The Strombo Show with George Stromboulopoulos tonight at 9:50 pm to hear Richard breakdown the Oscar nominations. For more info click here.

Coming soon... Reel to Real's 10th Annual Movie Awards Show live from The Drake Hotel in Toronto.



February 16, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss Ghost Rider, the latest comic book adaptation from Hollywood, the new romantic comedy from Drew Barrymore and Hugh Grant called Music and Lyrics and Jude Law's latest Breaking and Entering. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

February 15, 2007
"Lately I have been very hard on that reliable old standby, the romantic comedy. I’ve said that the recent crop of them are neither romantic or funny and I even went so far as to suggest that The Holiday is misogynist. Today we’re talking about a different kind of romantic comedy, the trademarked Drew Barrymore Rom Com®..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Music and Lyrics, Breaking and Entering, Ghost Rider and other archived reviews click here.


Ghost Rider

February 14, 2007
Happy Valentines Day! Click here for Richard's reviews of several recent romantic comedies.

Also... Episode 4 of Richard's new show, The 100 Best Movies You've Never Seen debuts this afternoon on Rogers Television at 4 pm and in Toronto! The show reruns on Rogers on Thursdays at 12 pm, Sundays at 12 am, and Wednesdays at 5:30 am and 4 pm.

Here's the info from the press release: Hosted by acclaimed film critic Richard Crouse, the series is based on his book of the same name.
Discerning video renters as well as those looking for something a little different will enjoy the best over-looked films of the last 70 years.
  Richard Crouse, film critic and host of television’s award-winning Reel to Real, details his favorite films, from the sublime Monsoon Wedding to the ridiculous Eegah! The Name Written in Blood. Each movie’s plot is described along with trivia tidbits, and interviews with actors and filmmakers. Featured interviews include Bill Wyman on a little-known Rolling Stones documentary, schlockmeister Lloyd Kaufman on the history of the Toxic Avenger, reclusive writer and director Hampton Fancher on his film The Minus Man, and B-movie hero Bruce Campbell on playing Elvis Presley in Bubba Ho-Tep. The 100 Best Movies You’ve Never Seen will also feature loads of trivia and quirky details, including Richard’s favorite legal disclaimers and memorable quotes.

On this episode Richard looks at the Robin Tunney movie Cherish; CQ from director Roman Coppola; the Disney classic Darby O'Gill and the Little People and The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys.

Also... Tonight at 8 pm Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the Top 10 sex scenes and boy, is this list scorching! Men with women, women with women and men with men - something for everyone! SexTV's Cynthia Loyst, STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon and film critic / author Richard Crouse all participate! Then, at 8:30 stay tuned for a re-run of the Best! Movies! Ever! as they count down the top 10 Matrimonial Moments of all time - angry brides, best friends, wedding crashers and drunken best men, - with the help of film critic/author Richard Crouse, wedding planner Tara O'Grady and wedding crashers and STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon. The best sex show reruns on Star! Channel on Thursday February 15 at 12:30 am, Friday February 16 at 8 pm and Saturday February 17 at 1 am.


Also... In Toronto tune into the Stu & Colleen Show on 97.3 EZRock this morning between  5:30 and 9 am to hear Richard's suggestions for great Valentines Day movies and which movies to avoid...  here's a hint: Anything with the work "Bloodsport" in the title. For more info click here.



February 12, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at the latest Hannibal the Cannibal movie, Hannibal Rising; next we’ll discuss the Edie Sedgwick biopic Factory Girl, and finally Richard interviews three members of Andy Warhol's legendary Factory, Paul Morrissey, Joe Dallesandro and Holly Woodlawn.


Sienna Miller as Edie Sedgwick and Guy Pearce as Andy Warhol in Factory Girl. For more info click on the picture.

February 9, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the latest installment in the Hannibal the Cannibal series Hannibal Rising, the new movie about the fabulous Edie Sedgwick Factory Girl and the DVD release of the Clint Eastwood film Flags of Our Fathers. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.


Factory Girl

Also... "In the film Silence of the Lambs Anthony Hopkins turned the character of Hannibal “the Cannibal” Lecter into a pop culture icon with a scant sixteen minutes of screen time. The performance was the shortest to ever win a Best Actor Oscar but seems so much more substantial because of Hopkins’ command of the character. In 960 seconds Hopkins created as effective, chilling and memorable portrayal of evil as we have seen on screen. In short, that performance contains everything that is so painfully missing from Hannibal Rising, the new prequel to the Lecter series..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Hannibal Rising and other archived reviews click here.

Also... Pick up a copy of The National Post today to read Richard's contributions to The Popcorn Panel in the Post Movies section. Here's the idea... "Quentin Tarantino has said that the sign of a good film is that it makes you want to go home, eat some pie and talk about it. With that in mind, the Popcorn Panel features film buffs feuding in this space each week." This week Richard, short filmmaker Craig Courtice and Alex Burzotta dissect The Messengers. To read the article click here.

Also... Richard is quoted in an article about Andy Warhol and the men who have played him on-screen in today's Globe and Mail. It's on page R16 of the review section.

Coming soon... Reel to Real's 10th Annual Movie Awards Show live from The Drake Hotel in Toronto. Click on the photo for more details...


February 7, 2007
Richard will appear at The Drake Hotel (1150 Queen Street West) in The Sean Schau with host Sean Cullen tonight to discuss the Oscar nominations. The show  starts at 9 (door is at 8:30 pm) and the cover is $10. Here's a blurb about the show: "Come to Sean's Schau. It's an evening of comedy, music, interviews, violence and magic. All right, there will no magic. An Orb will be present, throbbing with supernatural power as Sean sings, chats dances and amuses all and sundry. Bring your sundries! Sean will dance with and around them. You will not believe your eyes! Don't listen to your eyes! They will only break your heart. Se..n's Schau: you will believe an Orb can throb." For more info click on the picture.



Also... Tonight Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 Best Movie Rants on Star TV and no one does it better than an angry army general, an obsessed fan, and a Bible-quoting hit man, just to name a few. Pundits include comedian Maggie Cassella and film critic/author Richard Crouse. The show reruns on Star! Channel on Friday February 9 at 8 pm, Saturday February 10 at 10 am and Monday February 12 at 4 pm.


February 5, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at the Oscar nominated film The Departed on DVD; next we’ll discuss the latest from Vic Sarin, Partition, and we'll meet Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, director of the film The Lives of Others, nominated this year for Best Foriegn Film at the Oscars. Richard interviews Partition director and stars Vic Sarin, Jimi Mistry and Kristen Kruek, and The Lives of Others' director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck.


Jack Nicholson and Martin Scorsese on the set of The Departed. For more info on the DVD, click on the picture.

February 2, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new Diane Keaton film Because I Said So, the new Vic Sarin movie Partition, and the DVD release of the Tim Robbins / Dereck Luke film Catch a Fire. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

February 1, 2007
"Movies this bad don’t get released… they escape. The story, which picks the bones of everything from Something’s Gotta Give (sans Jack Nicholson) to Fiddler on the Roof, never met a cliché it didn’t love or a situation too hackneyed to be inserted into the mix..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Because I Said So and others click here.

January 31, 2007
Check out Best! Movies! Ever! on Star! TV tonight as they count down the top 10 Best Makeovers in a Hollywood movie, where men turn into women, ladies of the night become socialites, and a cop can become a beauty queen - all with the help of film critic/author Richard Crouse, MuchMoreMusic's glamorous Traci Melchor, and STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon. The show reruns on Star! Channel on Friday February 2 at 8 pm, Saturday February 3 at 10 am, Sunday February 4 at 7 pm and Monday February 5 at 4 pm.


January 29, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere spend the whole show in conversation with Away From Her director Sarah Polley.


Richard with Sarah Polley.
January 27, 2007
Check out an article by Kathryn Kates in the Go@home section of today's Hamilton Spectator about Richard's home. To read the article click on the picture.


Photos by Rick Eglinton, Toronto Star

Also... Check out an encore presentation of Nightmare in Canada: Canadian Horror on Film this morning at 11 am on The Independent Film Channel (216 on the dial in most markets) to see Richard discuss Black Christmas and other Canadian horror films. Click here for more info.

January 26, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new Jeremy Piven film Smokin' Aces, the new Jennifer Garner movie Catch and Release, and the DVD release of the Norman Jewison classic Fiddler on the Roof. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

January 24, 2007 Check out Best! Movies! Ever! on Star! TV tonight as they count down the Top 10 Dining Moments of all time - the restaurant break- ups, make-ups, accidents & proposals that could only happen in a Hollywood movie - with the help of film critic/author Richard Crouse, actress/waitress Elle Boutilier and STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon. The show reruns on Star! Channel on Friday January 26 at 8 pm, Monday January 29 at 4 pm and Tuesday January 30 at 6 pm.
Also... In London, Ontario check out Classic Rock 103.9 this morning at 8:10 to hear Richard discussing the Oscars.

Also... Check out Richard's take on the Oscar nominations at ctv.ca. Click here for an overview on the nominations, and here for an article on how buzz can effect a movie's chance of getting nominated.

January 23, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:40 am for Richard's reaction to this morning's Oscar nominations. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more Oscar chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... Richard will be on 102.1 The Edge with host Dave Bookman in Toronto this afternoon at 3:30 pm to discuss the Oscar nominations.

Also... Richard will be on Star Daily tonight at 6:30 talking about the Oscar nominations.



Also... Tune into NewsTalk 1010 CFRB's Jim Richards' Show at 10:30 pm tonight to hear Richard discuss the Oscar noms.

Also... Tune into the CTV National News with Lloyd Robertson tonight at 11 pm to see Richard talking about Ryan Gostling's Oscar nomination.

January 22, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at Peter O'Toole's new film Venus; next we’ll discuss the latest from Jude Law Breaking and Entering, and we'll meet Erin Gruwell, the inspiration for the film Freedom Writers. Richard interviews Venus star Jody Whittaker,  Breaking and Entering's Jude Law and Erin Gruwell of Freedom Writers. Also featured is an excerpt of Richard's interview with Wah Wah director Richard E. Grant.

Also... In Toronto tune into 640 AM Mojo Radio's Mike Stafford show today at 5:40 pm to hear Richard discuss Tuesday's Oscar nominations.

January 20, 2007
Richard is name checked in Shinan Govani's column in today's National Post. Click here to read the article.

January 18, 2007
Richard will host a screening and Q&A for the festival hit The Lives of Others tonight at the Isabel Bader Theatre (93 Charles Street West) in Toronto. The movie starts at 7 pm and will be followed by a Q&A with German director Florian Henckel Von Donnersmarck. The Lives of Others is a Golden Globe nominee and Los Angeles Film Critics Association winner for Best Foreign Film, and the winner of Best Film, Best Screenplay and Best Actor from the European Film Awards. For more info on the film click here.




January 17, 2007
Check out Best! Movies! Ever! on Star! TV tonight as they count down the top 10 Matrimonial Moments of all time - angry brides, best friends, wedding crashers and drunken best men, - with the help of film critic/author Richard Crouse, wedding planner Tara O'Grady and wedding crashers and STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon. The show reruns on Star! Channel on Friday January 19 at 8 pm, and Saturday January 20 at 10 am.

January 16, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:40 am for Richard's review of last night's Golden Globes. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more Golden Globes chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

January 15, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere have a look at the Worst films and DVDs of the year. Richard interviews Erin Gruwell, the real life inspiration for Freedom Writers.



Also... Richard will be on 102.1 The Edge with host Dave Bookman in Toronto this afternoon at 3:30 pm to discuss the Golden Globes.

January 12, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new Justin Timberlake film Alpha Dog, the new animated movie Arthur and the Invisibles, and the Renee Zellweger film Miss Potter. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.


Arthur and the Invisibles

Also... Tune into the CTV National News with Lloyd Robertson tonight at 11 pm to see Richard talking about Bollywood movies.

January 10, 2006
Best! Movies! Ever! is a new weekly series about the movies you love and the moments you can’t forget!  Best! Movies! Ever! captures the magical movie moments that stay with you forever.  Who can forget the restaurant scene in When Harry Met Sally; the shopping spree in Pretty Woman; or the wedding scene at the end of The Graduate?  Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the greatest moments in movie history, looking at the best of everything - from Best Weddings, Best Car Chases, Best Makeovers, Best Couples and much, much more. Whether you agree or disagree…find out what makes a film scene or moment the greatest and compare your list. For more info click on the logo.
Check out Best! Movies! Ever! tonight on at 8 pm Star! TV as they count down the top 10 Best Movie Rants and no one does it better than an angry army general, an obsessed fan, and a Bible-quoting hit man, just to name a few. Pundits include comedian Maggie Cassella and film critic/author Richard Crouse. Check out reruns on Star! TV on Friday January 12 at 8 pm, Saturday January 13 at 10 am, Sunday January 14 at 7 pm, and 4 pm on Monday January 15. January 9, 2007
"There’s a great moment in The Departed where psycho gangster Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson) tries to discover which of his crew has been feeding the police inside information about his operation. I say it is a great scene, but what I should say is that I imagine it is a great scene. It’s probably pure Scorsese, filled with tension, violence and even a little bit of sadism. I say imagine because we never actually see the scene. What we do see is a brief exchange between Billy Costigan (Leonardo Di Caprio) and Costello that is all of three lines long. Di Caprio shows up to get his assignment for the day at Costello’s hangout. Costello comes out of a back room, sleeves rolled up, covered in blood with an grim clown smile plastered on his face, and tells Leo DiCaprio to take the day off because he’s trying out a new crew. We don’t see as much as a bitch slap or a kneecapping, but we can imagine the grim goings on in the back room and that is worse than anything Scorsese could have shown us. When Nicholson points to the back with his dripping red hand and tells the bartender to “get a mop” our curiosity is peaked. Nicholson covered in blood is startling, but leaving out why he is covered in gore is memorable." To read more of Richard's (and other National Post Popcorn Panelists) favorite scenes from 2006 click here.
 
January 8, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere have a look at the Best films and DVDs of the year. Richard interviews director Luc Besson of Arthur and the Invisibles.

January 5, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new Hilary Swank film Freedom Writers, the new animated movie Happily N'Ever After, and the Tom Tykwer film Perfume: The Story of a Murderer and the DVD of Snakes on a Plane. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... Pick up a copy of The National Post today to read Richard's contributions to The Popcorn Panel in the Post Movies section. Here's the idea... "Quentin Tarantino has said that the sign of a good film is that it makes you want to go home, eat some pie and talk about it. With that in mind, the Popcorn Panel features film buffs feuding in this space each week." This week Richard, short filmmaker Craig Courtice and Argonaut running back John Williams dissect We Are Marshall. To read the story click here.

January 3, 2007
Best! Movies! Ever! is a new weekly series about the movies you love and the moments you can’t forget!  Best! Movies! Ever! captures the magical movie moments that stay with you forever.  Who can forget the restaurant scene in When Harry Met Sally; the shopping spree in Pretty Woman; or the wedding scene at the end of The Graduate?  Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the greatest moments in movie history, looking at the best of everything - from Best Weddings, Best Car Chases, Best Makeovers, Best Couples and much, much more. Whether you agree or disagree…find out what makes a film scene or moment the greatest and compare your list. For more info click on the logo.
Check out Best! Movies! Ever! tonight on at 8 pm Star! TV as they count down the top 10 Best Makeovers in a Hollywood movie, where men turn into women, ladies of the night become socialites, and a cop can become a beauty queen - all with the help of film critic/author Richard Crouse, MuchMoreMusic's glamorous Traci Melchor, and STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon. Check out reruns on Star! TV on Friday January 5 at 8 pm, Saturday January 6 at 10 am, Sunday January 7 at 7 pm, and 4 pm on Monday January 8. January 1, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at Nicole Kidman's new film Fur; next we’ll discuss the latest from director Guillermo del Toro, Pan's Labyrinth, and we'll finish up with a look at the strange new Tom Tykwer film Perfume. Richard interviews director Guillermo del Toro of Pan's Labyrinth.



December 29, 2006
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 7:50 am for Richard's recommendations of films to rent to chase away the Christmas blues. Today's segment: Best Picture winners.

Also... Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new Clive Owen film Children of Men, the Judi Dench movie Notes on a Scandal, and the Edward Norton film The Painted Veil. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... Richard will be on 102.1 The Edge with host Dave Bookman in Toronto this afternoon at 3:30 pm to discuss the Best and Worst of 2006.

Also... It’s literary adaptation week at the movies. To read Richard's reviews of Children of Men, Notes on a Scandal and The Painted Veil click here. Click here to read Ain't It Cool News.com's report on Richard's Q&A with Edward Norton of The Painted Veil.


Clive Owen in the year's best movie, Children of Men.
December 28, 2006
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 7:50 am for Richard's recommendations of films to rent to chase away the Christmas blues. Today's segment: Sports movies.

Also... Tonight at 8 pm on Star TV Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 Best Dining Moments - the restaurant break- ups, make-ups, accidents & proposals that could only happen in a Hollywood movie - with the help of film critic/author Richard Crouse, actress/waitress Elle Boutilier and STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon. Check out reruns on Star TV on Friday December 29 at 9 pm, 10 am on Saturday December 30, 11:30 pm on Monday January 1 and 6 pm on Tuesday January 2. For more info click on the logo.


December 27, 2006
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 7:50 am for Richard's recommendations of films to rent to chase away the Christmas blues. Today's segment: Romantic comedies.

December 26, 2006
Tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this afternoon at 1:10 pm to hear Richard and host Peter Sherman discuss Christmas movies.

December 25, 2006



December 24, 2006
Tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this afternoon at 1 pm to hear Richard and host Christina Chernesky discuss what's in the theatres this Christmas.

December 23, 2006
Check out page N8 in the New in Homes section of today's Toronto Star to read the full page At Home With... Richard Crouse story. To read the story click on the Star logo.



Also... Just announced: Richard will join BLUZ FM host Danny Marks for their fifth annual 2-hour Blues Christmas Special on JazzFM91. The special will air Saturday December 23 between 8 and 10pm.


December 22, 2006
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am to hear Richard discuss the new Robert De Niro film The Good Shepherd, the Sylvestor Stallone comeback movie Rocky Balboa, the all-star Dreamgirls and the new inspiration coach flick We Are Marshall. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... tune into the nationally syndicated radio show Adler On Line this afternoon at 4:40 to hear Richard discuss the best of the season's movie releases. For a list of where to hear the show in your area click here.

December 21, 2006
Richard will be on 102.1 The Edge with host Dave Bookman in Toronto this afternoon at 4:40 pm to discuss Christmas movies.

December 20, 2006
Richard will appear at The Drake Hotel (1150 Queen Street West) in The Sean Schau with host Sean Cullen and his guests the Das Band and Chris Murphy.  The show  starts at 9 (door is at 8:30 pm) and the cover is $10. For more info click on the picture.

Sean Cullen

Also... Tune into Star TV tonight at 8 pm for the debut of Best! Movies! Ever! a new weekly series about the movies you love and the moments you can’t forget. Best! Movies! Ever! captures the magical movie moments that stay with you forever.  Who can forget the restaurant scene in When Harry Met Sally; the shopping spree in Pretty Woman; or the wedding scene at the end of The Graduate?  Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the greatest moments in movie history, looking at the best of everything - from Best Weddings, Best Car Chases, Best Makeovers, Best Couples and much, much more. Whether you agree or disagree…find out what makes a film scene or moment the greatest and compare your list. Tonight's episode of Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 Matrimonial Moments of all time - angry brides, best friends, wedding crashers and drunken best men, - with the help of film critic/author Richard Crouse, wedding planner Tara O'Grady and wedding crashers and STAR! Dailyreporter Sean Gehon. Check out reruns of this episode on Star! TV at 8:30 pm on December 22, 1:30 am on December 23, 10 on December 23 and 7 pm on Christmas Eve. For more info, click on the logo.



Also... "Rocky Balboa is a career underdog. In one classic film and 4 not so classic sequels the Italian Stallion has battled the odds and some heavy hitters to emerge bloodied but unbowed. He never gives up and that temerity shaped him into one of the screen’s greatest characters. Whether battling a vicious six and a half foot Russian boxer in the ring or his own personal demons outside the squared circle, audiences always rooted for him..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Rocky Balboa, and other reviews for The Good Shepherd, Dreamgirls and We Are Marshall click here.

Also... Tune into NewsTalk 1010 CFRB's Jim Richards' Show at 8:30 pm tonight to hear Richard review of Rocky Balboa!

December 19, 2006
In Toronto this morning tune into the Ted Woloshyn Morning Show on CFRB 1010 to hear Richard discuss what's coming to DVD between now and Christmas.

Also... Click here to read Ain't It Cool News.com's report on Richard's Q&A with Edward Norton.



December 18, 2006
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at Will Smith's new film The Pursuit of Happyness; next we’ll discuss the latest from Clive Owen The Childrenn of Men, and we'll finish up with a look at the new Ed Norton / Naomi Watts' film The Painted Veil. Richard interviews director Alfonso Cuaron of The Children of Men, The Pianted Veil star Ed Norton. Also featured is an excerpt of Richard's interview with A Christmas Story director Bob Clark and Lost's Matthew Fox stops by to chat up We Are Marshall.


Richard wiith Children of Men director Alfonso Cuaron.

Also... a new epsiode of Richard's other show, The 100 Best Movies You've Never Seen debuts tonight on Rogers Television  in Toronto! Discerning video renters as well as those looking for something a little different should enjoy this look at the best over-looked films of the last 70 years. On this episode Richard looks at The Brave One, Brotherhood of the Wolf, Bubba Ho-Tep, Cane Toads: An Unnatural History and Carnival of Souls.



December 15, 2006
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am to hear Richard discuss the new George Clooney film The Good German, the Will Smith movie The Pursuit of Happyness, and the dragon slaying tale Eragon. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... Tune into Entertainment Tonight Canada tonight to see Richard discussing the Canadian snubs at the Golden Globes. Where were the nominations for Ryan Gostling, Adam Beach and Paul Haggis?



Also... Tonight at 7 pm come see a special screening of Monkey Warfare at the beautifully renovated Royal Theatre (608 College Street) in Toronto. Stick around after the screening when Richard hosts a Q&A with the movie's stars Don McKellar, Nadia Litz, Tracy Wright and director Reg Harkema. For more info on the film click here.



December 14, 2006
Tune into CTV"s NewsNet this afternoon at 1:30 pm to hear Richard's reactions to the Golden Globes nominations.

December 12, 2006
In Toronto this morning tune into the Ted Woloshyn Morning Show on CFRB 1010 to hear Richard discuss what's coming to DVD between now and Christmas.

Also... In Toronto check out the Stu and Colleen Show on 97.3 Easy Rock at 8:45 this morning to hear Richard talk about the best movies at the theatres right now.

Also... later that night at 9 pm tune into NewsTalk 1010 CFRB's Jim Richards' Show to hear Richard chat up some of the new holiday releases.

December 11, 2006
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at Mel Gibson's controversial new film Apocalypto; next we’ll discuss Snow Cake, the new film starring Alan Rickman and we'll finish up with a look at the new George Clooney film The Good German. Richard interviews George Clooney and Cate Blanchett of The Good German, Snowcake stars Alan Rickman and Signourney Weaver. Also featured is an excerpt of Richard's interview with Unaccompanied Minors' director Paul Feig and Nadia Litz of Monkey Warfare. Also watch for our tribute to The Harder They Come director Perry Henzell.



December 9, 2006
Richard will appear on the Court TV Canada series Eddie Greenspan: Reel Justice tonight at 9:00pm & midnight ET/7:00pm & 10:00pm MT. Eddie Greenspan, Canada's most famous criminal lawyer, introduces the featured film then returns at the conclusion with a special guest to discuss the legal facts, fallacies, and issues raised in the movie and to contextualize it from a modern legal perspective. Richard and Greenspan will screen and discuss the film Compulsion, starring Orson Welles. For more info on the show click here.


Richard with Canada's most famous defence attorney and the host of Reel Justice, Eddie Greenspan.

December 8, 2006
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am to hear Richard discuss the new Mel Gibson film Apocalypto, the Leonardo DiCaprio movie Blood Diamond, and the holiday releases Unaccompanied Minors and The Holiday. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... In Toronto this morning tune into the Ted Woloshyn Morning Show on CFRB 1010 to hear Richard discuss what's coming to theatres between now and Christmas.

Also... Pick up a copy of The National Post today to read Richard's contributions to The Popcorn Panel in the Post Movies section. Here's the idea... "Quentin Tarantino has said that the sign of a good film is that it makes you want to go home, eat some pie and talk about it. With that in mind, the Popcorn Panel features film buffs feuding in this space each week." This week Richard, short filmmaker Craig Courtice and Christa Oancia mother of five religion teacher and amatuer film critic dissect The Nativity Story. To read the story on-line click here.

Also... What are Richard's picks for the best Christmas movies of all time? That was the question the National Post asked for their Unpopped Kernels feature on their website. Here's a taste: "It's a story about a man who just wants  to do good, and when he isn't allowed he goes on a murderous rampage. It's ho ho horrible." To read the whole story click here.

December 7, 2006
Richard will host a Q&A tonight at 7 pm with Academy Award nominee and star of the upcoming period drama The Painted Veil Edward Norton at the Cumberland Theatre in Toronto. (Read about the event here.)

December 4, 2006
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere pay tribute to the legendary Robert Altman in a segment that will feature interviews with Altman and many of the actors from his films; next we’ll discuss Unnatural and Accidental and we'll finish up with a look at the new Leonardo DiCaprio film Blood Diamond. Richard interviews the cast of Unnatural and Accidental and it's director Carl Bessai, Blood Diamond director Ed Zwick and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Connelly and Djimon Housou. Also featured is an excerpt of Richard's interview with Porky's director Bob Clark.


Richard with Porky's director Bob Clark

December 3, 2006

Perry Henzell, director of The Harder They Come. RIP For more info click on the picture.

December 1, 2006
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am to hear Richard discuss the new horror film Turistas, the Catherine Hardwicke film The Nativity Story, and the DVD release of Superman Returns. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

November 29, 2006
Check out Richard's reviews of Volver, the new Peter O'Toole film Venus and Breaking and Entering, the latest from Jude Law in the new issue of Wish Magazine, on stands now. For more info click on the picture.



November 27, 2006
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere look at three films. First up is the new Denzel Washington flick Deja Vu; next we’ll discuss The Navitity Story and we'll finish up with a look at the new Emilio Estevez film Bobby. Richard interviews the cast of The Navitity Story, Bobby director and stars Emilio Estevez, William H. Macy and Christian Slater. Also featured is an excerpt of one of Richard's interviews with legendary filmmaker Robert Altman.

November 24, 2006
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am to hear Richard discuss the new Emilio Estevez film Bobby, the controversial Darren Aaronofsky film The Fountain, the new Denzel Washington thriller Deja Vu and the havy meal comedy  Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

November 23, 2006
Richard presented eight awards at last night's 17th Annual SOCAN Awards at the Carlu in Toronto. Among the winners was composer Mychael Danna who took home the Domestic Feature Film Music Award for his score to Where the Truth Lies and Jack Lenz who won for his score to the television series H20. For more info on the event click here.


Richard with Hot Child in the City singer Nick Gilder at the 17th Annual SOCAN Awards at the Carlu in Toronto.


Richard presenting an award at the 17th Annual SOCAN Awards at the Carlu in Toronto.

November 21, 2006
Richard will appear on the CBC News Today on CBC's Newsworld this afternoon at 4:45 to discuss the passing of legendary film director Robert Altman.

Also... Tune into 640 Mojo Radio this afternoon at 5:40 pm to hear Richard and host Mike Stafford talk about the legendary Robert Altman.

Also... In Toronto tune into 102.1 The Edge this afternoon at 4:00 pm to hear Richard and host Dave Bookman discuss the late great Robert Altman.

Also... To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of Porky's Richard will host a special marathon screening of all three Porky's films and do a Q&A with director Bob Clark at Toronto's historic Bloor Cinema.

November 20, 2006
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere look at three films. First up is the new James Bond flick Casino Royale; next we’ll discuss Happy Feet, the new animated film from director George 'Mad Max' Miller and then we'll finish up with a look at the new Hugh Kackman film and The Fountain. Richard interviews George Miller of Happy Feet, The Fountain director and stars Darren Aaronofsky, Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz and Bobby director Emilio Estevez.

Darren Aaronofsky, Rachel Weisz and Hugh Jackman on the set of The Fountain.
November 17, 2006
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am to hear Richard discuss the new animated film Happy Feet, the much anticipated Casino Royale and the DVD releases of The Davinci Code and James Bond 007 Ultimate DVD Box Set. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.
Also... In London, Ontario tune into McArthur in the Morning this morning on Classic Rock 103.9 The Hawk to hear Richard's review of Casino Royale...
November 14, 2006
Richard will host a tribute concert for Leonard Cohen to celebrate the release of the Maple Pictures DVD I'm Your Man tonight at Revival (783 College Street in Toronto).


November 13, 2006
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere look at three films. First up is the new Will Ferrell movie Stranger Than Fiction; next we’ll discuss For Your Consideration, the new film from director Christopher Guest and then we'll finish up with a look at the Russell Crowe and in A Good Year. Richard interviews Eva Longoria from Harsh Times and For Your Consideration director and stars Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy.

Richard with Harsh Times actress Eva Longoria.
November 10, 2006
Pick up a copy of The National Post today to read Richard's contributions to The Popcorn Panel in the Post Movies section. Here's the idea... "Quentin Tarantino has said that the sign of a good film is that it makes you want to go home, eat some pie and talk about it. With that in mind, the Popcorn Panel features film buffs feuding in this space each week." This week Richard, short filmmaker Craig Courtice and National Post writerBasem Boshra Tracey Lazos dissect Borat!. To read the story click here. To read the Post's on-line only Unpopped Kernels (A discussion of Sacha Baron Cohen's new Bruno project.) click here. November 6, 2006
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere look at three films. First up is Alejandro González Iñárritu’s latest Babel; next we’ll discuss Sleeping Dogs Lie, the new film from director Bobcat Goldthwait and then we'll finish up with a look at the Dixie Chicks and their fight for free speech in Shut Up and Sing. Richard interviews Alejandro González Iñárritu, Bobcat Goldthwaite, Shut Up and Sing directors Barbara Kopple and Cecilia Peck and Boynton Beach Club director Susan Seidelman.

Richard with Sleeping Dogs Lie director Bobcat Goldthwait. For more info on the movie click here.
November 3, 2006
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am to hear Richard discuss the new animated film Flushed Away, the outrageous Borat! and the DVD release of Mission Impossible III. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

October 31, 2006
In Toronto tune into the Stu and Colleen show this morning on 97.3 EZRock to hear Richard discuss kid friendly scary movies for Halloween.
Also... Tune into 640 Mojo Radio this afternoon at 6:10 pm to hear Richard and host Jim Stafford talk about what movies to rent on Halloween.
Also... Check out MTV Live today at 6:30 pm to see Richard talking about the scariest movies ever made!
October 30, 2006
Check out the special 5th Annual Spooktacular edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard takes a tour of Rue Morgue magazine and chats with editor / filmmaker Rod Gudino; talks about cult b-movie Rock N Roll Nightmare with its star Jon Mikl Thor and profiles horror icon Michael "The Hills Have Eyes" Berryman.
 
Richard with Jon Mikl Thor, star of Rock N Roll Nightmare. For more info on the movie, click on the picture.

Richard with Micheal Berryman, star of The Hills Have Eyes.
October 27, 2006
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am to hear Richard discuss the new Tim Robbins film Catch a Fire, Death of a President and the DVD release of Nacho Libre. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Ravi Baichwal. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.
October 26, 2006
Richard will host a round table discussion at the International Festival of Authors in Toronto on tonight at 7 pm.:
Newborn: How a Book Changes After it is Birthed into the World Creation is just one part of the life of a book. This round table discusses what happens when the book leaves home and how the writer deals with the empty nest syndrome. Richard Crouse moderates this round table discussion with Eden Robinson, Timothy Taylor, Tom McCarthy, Caroline Adderson. For more information click here.
October 25, 2006
Check out an article by Shinan Govani about Richard's new show, The 100 Best Movies You've Never Seen, in today's National Post. To read the article, click on the picture.

October 23, 2006
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard has a look at four films Deliver Us from Evil, Death of a President, Catch a Fire and Flags of Our Fathers. Richard interviews Deliver Us from Evil director Amy Berg, Falgs of Our Fathers star Barry Pepper, Catch a Fire's Tim Robbins and Death of a President director Gabriel Range.

October 20, 2006
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am to hear Richard discuss the new Sophia Coppola film Marie Antoinette, The Prestige, Flags of Our Fathers and the DVD release of Over the Hedge. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Ravi Baichwal. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.
Also... Pick up a copy of The National Post today to read Richard's contributions to The Popcorn Panel in the Post Movies section. Here's the idea... "Quentin Tarantino has said that the sign of a good film is that it makes you want to go home, eat some pie and talk about it. With that in mind, the Popcorn Panel features film buffs feuding in this space each week." This week Richard, short filmmaker Craig Courtice and Boston Herald arts reporter Tracey Lazos dissect The Departed. To read it on-line click here. To read the Post's on-line only Unpopped Kernels (whatmakes a good remake?) click here. October 19, 2006
To read Richard's reviews of The Prestige, the new Sophia Coppola film Marie Antoinette and Flags of Our fathers click here.
Also... in Toronto tune into 102.1 The Edge this afternoon at 4:30 pm to hear Richard and host Dave Bookman discuss  Richard's new show The 100 Best Movies You've Never Seen and this week's releases.
Also... click here to read and interview with Richard from insidetoronto.com.
October 18, 2006
To see clips from Richard's recent Q&A with Tideland director Terry Gilliam, click here. To read about the event, click here.
October 16, 2006
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard has a look at three films Tideland, Little Children and The Last KIng of Scotland. Richard interviews Tideland director Terry Gilliam, Last King stars Forest Whitaker, James McAvoy and Kerry Washington, Little Children's Kate Winslet and Patrick Wilson and American Hardcore director Paul Rachman.

Richard with The Last King of Scotland's Forest Whitaker and James McAvoy. For more info on the movie, click here. October 13, 2006
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am to hear Richard discuss the new Robin William's film Man of the Year, The Queen and the DVD release of The Prairie Home Companion. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Ravi Baichwal. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.
October 11, 2006
Read Shinan Govani's column in today's National Post for story involving Sook Yin-Lee, Richard and some very famous movie stars. Click here to read the story.

October 10, 2006
In Toronto keep your eyes open for Reel to Real's new subway ads.

October 9, 2006
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere review the new NFB DVD box set of legendary Canadian filmmaker Norman McLaren's films; they also look at two new films, Trailer Park Boys: The Movie and Infamous, the second film in two years to portray Truman Capote's journey to write the book In Cold Blood. Richard interviews Infamous director Douglas McGrath and star Toby Jones, and Ricky, Julian and Bubbles, The Trailer Park Boys.

Richard with Ricky, Julien and Bubbles, The Trailer Park Boys. October 8, 2006
Richard will host a special on-stage interview with director Vincenzo Natali and legendary filmmaker Terry Gilliam at The Ryerson Theatre at 2:30 pm today.

Richard with Tideland director Terry Gilliam. For more info on Tideland, click on the picture.
October 6, 2006
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am to hear Richard discuss the new Martin Scorsese film The Departed, the outrageous Canadian comedy Trailer Park Boys: The Movie and The Last King of Scotland. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Ravi Baichwal. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.
Also... Richard will host a Q&A with actress Sook Yin-Lee after tonight's 10 pm screening of Shortbus at the Cumberland Theatre in Toronto.

Richard with Sook-Yin Lee of Shortbus. For info on the film, click on picture. October 4, 2006
Canada's Independent Film Channel welcomes Reel to Real back for its fourth season. Starting this week Reel to Real can be seen Monday through Friday at 7 to 8 am (new show and an encore presentation) and 6 to 7 pm. The show will also run on Saturday and Sundays from 7 to 8 am. For more schedule information click here.
October 3, 2006
Richard will be hosting a press conference with Ricky, Julien and Bubbles and the rest of the cast of Trailer Park Boys: The Movie today at 1 pm.
October 2, 2006
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere review the controversial new Sook Yin-Lee film Shortbus; they also look at two new documentaries, The US vs John Lennon about the former Beatle's battle to stay in the United States and Manufactured Landscapes. Richard interviews Shortbus director John Cameron Mitchell and star Sook Yin-Lee, David Leaf and John Scheinfeld of The Us vs John Lennon and Jennifer Baichwal, director of Manufactured Landscapes.

Richard with Shortbus writer and director John Cameron Mitchell. For more info on the movie click on the picture. September 30, 2006
The second episode of Richard's new show, The 100 Best Movies You've Never Seen airs tonight on Rogers Television at 6 pm and 9 pm in Toronto. In this episode Richard looks at five movies, Better Off Dead, Beyond the Mat, Beyond the Valley of the Dolls, Big Bad Love and Biggie and Tupac.

September 29, 2006
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am to hear Richard discuss the new animated film Open Season, the Billy Bob Thornton comedy School for Scoundrels and the DVD release of The Lake House. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Ravi Baichwal. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.
September 26, 2006
September 25, 2006
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere review the new Brian De Palma film The Black Dahlia; they look at the latest from Ron Mann, The Tales of the Rat Fink about the legendary Southern Californian car customizer Ed "Big Daddy" Roth and the Britcom Confetti starring Martin Freeman. Richard interviews Confetti director Debbie Isitt and Ron Mann of The Tales of the Rat Fink.
September 22, 2006
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am to hear Richard discuss the new Sean Penn film All the King's Men, the World War I action flick Flyboys and the DVD release of Grease. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Ravi Baichwal. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.
Also... Pick up a copy of The National Post today to read Richard's contributions to The Popcorn Panel in the Post Movies section. Here's the idea... "Quentin Tarantino has said that the sign of a good film is that it makes you want to go home, eat some pie and talk about it. With that in mind, the Popcorn Panel features film buffs feuding in this space each week." This week Richard, short filmmaker Craig Courtice and National Post arts reporter J. Kelly Nestruck dissect The Black Dahlia. To read it on-line click here. To read the Post's on-line only Unpopped Kernels (a return to the print review?) click here.

September 19, 2006
Just announced... Richard will host a special musical tribute to John Lennon at the Cadillac Lounge (1296 Queen Street West) in Toronto on Tuesday, September 26 at 9 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Advance tickets available September 15 at The Cadillac Lounge,Soundscapes and Rotate This! Order online at www.ticketweb.com or toll free by phone (888) 222-6608.
September 18, 2006
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere look back at the highs and lows of the 31st Toronto International Film Festival; they review the new Sean Penn film All the King's Men and look at the latest from Zach Braff, The Last Kiss, penned by Oscar winning Canadian Paul Haggis. Richard interviews Pan's Labyrinth director Guillermo del Toro and Zach Braff and the rest of the cast of The Last Kiss.
Also... tune into Rogers Television's Daytime this morning at 11 am to hear Richard discuss the highs and lows of the 31st Toronto International Film Festival.

September 16, 2006
Richard's new show, The 100 Best Movies You've Never Seen debuts tonight on Rogers Television at 6 pm and 9 pm in Toronto! Here's the info from the press release: Hosted by acclaimed film critic Richard Crouse, the series is based on his book of the same name.
Discerning video renters as well as those looking for something a little different will enjoy the best over-looked films of the last 70 years.
  Richard Crouse, film critic and host of television’s award-winning Reel to Real, details his favorite films, from the sublime Monsoon Wedding to the ridiculous Eegah! The Name Written in Blood. Each movie’s plot is described along with trivia tidbits, and interviews with actors and filmmakers. Featured interviews include Bill Wyman on a little-known Rolling Stones documentary, schlockmeister Lloyd Kaufman on the history of the Toxic Avenger, reclusive writer and director Hampton Fancher on his film The Minus Man, and B-movie hero Bruce Campbell on playing Elvis Presley in Bubba Ho-Tep. The 100 Best Movies You’ve Never Seen will also feature loads of trivia and quirky details, including Richard’s favorite legal disclaimers and memorable quotes.

September 15, 2006
In Toronto tune into 102.1 The Edge this afternoon at 3:40 to hear Richard and host Dave Bookman discuss the Toronto International Film Festival and what's hot in the theatres.

Reel to Real Highlights of the Toronto International Film Festival

Richard with This Filthy World's director Jeff Garland and star John Waters. For info on the movie, click on the picture.


Richard with the stars of Alatriste, Ariadna Gil and Viggo Mortensen. For more info on the movie click on the picture.


Richard with El Cantante's Jennifer Lopez. For more information on the movie click on the picture.

Richard with El Cantante star Marc Anthony.

Richard with Pierce Brosnan and Liam Neeson of Seraphim Falls. For more info on the movie click on the picture.


Richard with the great Guillermo del Toro, director of Pan's Labyrinth. For more info on the movie, click here.


Richard with Giovanni Ribisi and Mena Suvari of The Dog Problem. For more info on the movie click here.

Richard with Parker Posey and Jennifer Coolidge of For Your Consideration. For more info on the movie click here.


Richard with Babel director Alejandro González Iñárritu. For more info on movie,the click on the picture.

Richard with Kabul Express star John Abraham and  director Kabir Khan.


September 13, 2006
"Now, everything I see and hear feels like a scene from For Your Consideration. Richard Crouse, a host of the cable show Reel to Real, told me that TV crews working the red carpet at Roy Thompson Hall have lackeys tap the microphones of rival reporters, thus ruining the sound for anyone trying to cop a quote off their camera time." To read the full article by Johanna Schneller from today's Globe and Mail click here, or check out the Press section of this website.  
September 12, 2006
"Movies like Walk the Line and the story of Ray Charles have not only been filled with music that everyone knows and grew up listening to, the stories are inspirational ... America loves those pull-yourself-up-by-the-bootstraps stories," Crouse said." To read the full article Music Films Strike a Harmonius Chord at TIFF from CTV.ca click here.
September 9, 2006
Check out the "Dinner Music" webcasts and podcasts now available at www.socan.ca (or click here). In this entertaining series Richard hosts an intimate dinner with a film director, songwriter, composer and music supervisor/publisher. This is SOCAN’s first-ever webcast/podcast series that gives you the inside track on music and the film/TV industries. 

September 8, 2006
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 7:45 am to hear Richard and guest critic from The Hollywood Reporter, Michael Rechtshaffen, discuss the best and the brightest from this year's Toronto International Film Festival. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Ravi Baichwal. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.
From CTV News... "If you're really going to take 10 days off to do the festival from top to bottom, I suggest getting a haircut before, learn how to eat standing up, get some sleep, and take some vitamins," Crouse said. To read the whole article on how to survive TIFF, click here.
September 7, 2006
This September, get your film festival fix with Rogers Television. Take a front row seat and check out the films and the filmmakers at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival with Rogers Television’s coverage September 7-16th, 2006. Viewers will enjoy a special two-hour block of Festival programming each night starting at 7pm that includes press conferences, red carpet gala coverage on Rushes and movie reviews and interviews on Reel to Real. This Festival programming block runs daily from September 7-16 starting at 7pm and repeats at midnight, 7am and 3pm for Rogers Cable customers across Ontario on Rogers Television.
Viewers can also watch TIFF programming on Rogers On Demand. 24 hours after each episode of Reel to Real, Rushes and Press Conferences air on Rogers Television, the show will be available free to Rogers Digital Cable customers on channel 100. Additional TIFF favourites will also be available to film buffs who just can’t get enough of the Festival.

For complete Film Festival coverage listings, click on the picture. Check out Reel to Real airing nightly at 7:30pm, repeated at 12:30am, 7:30am and 3:30pm. With daily episodes from the Festival, movie critics Richard Crouse and Geoff Pevere give you the latest Festival Film reviews as well as interviews with the stars and personalities behind the Festival.
Also... in London, Ontario tune into Classic Rock 103.9 the Hawk to hear Richard's picks and pans from the Toronto International Film Festival.
Also... check out Freestyle (Weekdays at 2 p.m.; 1 p.m. in Toronto & Winnipeg, 2:30 p.m. NT) on CBC Radio One this afternoon to hear Richard discuss the Toronto International Film Festival with hosts Kelly Ryan and Cameron Phillips. 
Also... Richard will be heard on 640 Mojo Radio News this afternoon giving his picks and pans for this year's festival.
Also... Richard will be on the CTV National News with Lloyd Robertson at 11 pm tonight discussing the controvesial German film about Canadian serial killer Robert Picton.
Also... Tune into CJOB 68 AM in Winnipeg tonight with Geoff Currier's show The Nighthawk to hear Richard discuss the Toronto International Film Festival  and the Robert Picton exploitation film. For more info on CJOB click here.
September 5, 2006
If you're travelling on Air Canada this month check out Richard discussing the Toronto International Film Festival on the show Drake TV on the in-flight entertainment.
Also... here's a picture from last night's Q&A event at the Bloor Cinema in Toronto with legendary cult star Karen Black.

September 4, 2006
Check out the special pre-Toronto International Film Festival edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere chat with three filmmakers who have films in the festival this year. Ron Mann discusses his documentary about Ed "Big Daddy" Roth Tales of the Rat Fink, Guy Maddin talks about his silent film The Brand Upon the Brain which is being presented with a live orchestra and narrator and Sarah Polley tells us about her directorial debut Away from Her.
September 3, 2006
Tonight Rue Morgue and Daniloff Productions are also very proud to present an exclusive intimate and interactive film career retrospective of Karen Black, aptly titled Shades of Black: An Intimate Evening With Karen Black. It will take place at Toronto's historic Bloor Cinema. This unique event will reveal various layers of Karen Black's film career through big-screen film montages, an on-stage interview with Karen by Richard Crouse from the popular Reel to Reel TV program and a distinctive live-from-the-floor Q & A assembly with fans. Doors open at 9:00pm, advance tickets are $20 and will be available at various Downtown Toronto retail locations. Karen will be selling and autographing the new Special Edition DVD of Trilogy of Terror which includes filmed interviews with Karen and Richard Matheson.
September 1, 2006
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am to hear Richard discuss the new action film Crank, the remake of the British horror classic The Wicker Man and the DVD release of Akeelah and the Bee. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Ravi Baichwal. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.
Also... Richard interviewed legendary horror actor Michael Berryman today. Look for the interview on Reel to Real's annual Halloween special in October. In the interview Mr. Berryman discusses his most famous role as Pluto in The Hills Have Eyes and the things that really scare him.
August 30, 2006
Tune into the Mike Stafford Show on 640 Mojo Radio in Toronto between 6:10 and 6:45 today to hear Richard discuss the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival.
August 28, 2006
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere look at three films. First up is Hollywoodland, tabout the mysterious death of TV Superman George Reeves. Next up is the New York based romantic comedy Trust the Man, and finally we'll look at Invincible, the new inspirational football movie from Disney. Richard interviews Trust the Man stars Julianne Moore, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Billy Crudup and David Duchovny; Hollywoodland stars Robyn Tunney and Bob Hoskins and How to Eat Fried Worms star Tom Cavanaugh.
Also... Tune into the CBC Radio One news to hear Richard's comments on this year's Toronto International Film Festival.
Also... Tune into 640 Mojo Radio News this afternoon to hear Richard discuss Statistics Canada report that says Canadians are going to the movie theatres in record numbers.   
August 26, 2006
Check Star TV on Star today (check local listings for times) to hear Richard discussing the films from last year's Toronto International Film Festival.
August 25, 2006
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am to hear Richard discuss the new Mark Wahlberg football film Invincible, the new one from Broken Lizard, Beerfest and the Outkast musical Idlewild. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Ravi Baichwal. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.
August 24, 2006
To read Richard's reviews of Invincible, Beerfest, Idlewild and Snakes on a Plane click here.
August 22, 2006
Richard will appear on CTV's NewsNet this afternoon at 5:30 pm to discuss the Toronto International Film Festival.  
August 21, 2006
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere look at three films. First up is Cache, the briolliant Michael Haneke film, new on DVD. Next up is an indie film called Hate Crime, and finally we'll look at Beerfest, the new film from comedy troiupe Broken Lizard. Richard interviews Hate Crimes director Tommy Stovall and star Seth Peterson; Beerfest writers and stars, the Broken Lizard comedy troupe and Human Cargo director Brad Turner.
August 18, 2006
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am to hear Richard discuss the new Edward Norton film The Illusionist, the new Canadian movie Bon Cop Bad Cop and Richard's interview with Edward Norton. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Ravi Baichwal. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.
August 16, 2006
Check out page 22 of the September issue of Toronto Life Magazine. Richard is profiled in an article titled "Festival Player." "TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) isn't for the meek," reads the headline, "How the pros stay standing until the credits roll." To see the fullsize article click on the picture.


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tonight on Rogers Television at 10 pm in Toronto. In this episode Richard looks at five movies, Delicatessen, Demnentia 13 and The Devil's Backbone. The show reruns every Wednesday at 5:30 am and 4 pm, Thursday at 12 pm and 8:30 pm and Sunday at 12 am.



May 21, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard has a look at Shrek the Third; next he’ll discuss Fay Grim the new film from indie hero Hal Hartley, and he finishes up by looking at Paris Je'Taime. Richard interviews Fay Grim stars Jeff Goldblum, Parker Posey and director Hal Hartley and Paris Je'Taime contributing director Alexander Payne.


Richard with Paris Je'Taime co-director Alexander Payne


Mike Myers and Shrek

Also... In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 10 am to hear Richard and host Christina Chernesky discuss the week's new releases.

May 20, 2007
Tune into Space Top 10 Countdown: Some Strings Attached today at 5 pm on the Space Channel. From the Muppets to Star Wars, and some things in between, a look at a few of the favorite puppet characters that have graced the silver screen. Richard and others comment on movies such as Labyrinth, Star Wars and The Dark Crystal. For more info click here.

May 19, 2007
Richard will appear on the Court TV Canada series Eddie Greenspan: Reel Justice tonight at 9:00pm & midnight ET/7:00pm & 10:00pm MT. Eddie Greenspan, Canada's most famous criminal lawyer, introduces the featured film then returns at the conclusion with a special guest to discuss the legal facts, fallacies, and issues raised in the movie and to contextualize it from a modern legal perspective. Richard and Greenspan will screen and discuss the film Compulsion, starring Orson Welles.


Richard with Canada's most famous defence attorney and the host of Reel Justice, Eddie Greenspan.
May 18, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new Mike Myers' film Shrek the Third, and the new releases of Pan's Labyrinth and The Fountain on DVD. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... Pick up a copy of The National Post today to read Richard's contributions to The Popcorn Panel in the Post Movies section. Here's the idea... "Quentin Tarantino has said that the sign of a good film is that it makes you want to go home, eat some pie and talk about it. With that in mind, the Popcorn Panel features film buffs feuding in this space each week." This week Richard, short filmmaker Craig Courtice and Joseph Belanger dissect Away From Her. To read the article, click here.

Also... "Three is a very popular number in the entertainment world. There were three Stooges; the Schoolhouse Rock folks did a song called Three is a Magic Number and even William Shakespeare favoured the number, giving King Lear three daughters, and writing about the three witches in Macbeth. This summer there seems to be a revival in the importance of the number three at the movies, with no less than six threequels hitting the screens..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Shrek the Third and a new review of the Pan's Labyrinth DVD plus other archived reviews click here.

May 16, 2007
From Rocky to Bruce Lee to Bob Barker, everyone loves a good on-screen fight, so tonight on Star! TV at 8 pm Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 best of the best. STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon and film critic / author Richard Crouse both participate. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday May 18 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday May 19 at 1 am, Sunday May 20 at 7 pm, Monday May 21 at 4 pm and Tuesday May 22 at 6 pm.


May 15, 2007
In Toronto tune into Maggie Casella's new show on 103.9 Proud FM at 4:10 pm this afternoon to hear Richard and Maggie talk about what's new in pop culture.

May 14, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere have a look at the scary new film 28 Weeks Later; next we’ll discuss Once the new Irish film, and we finish up by looking at the DVD release of the Oscar nominated Pan's Labyrinth. Richard interviews Once  stars Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, Pan's Labyrinth director Guillermo del Toro and Jindabyne star Gabriel Byrne.


Richard with Once star Glen Hansard at The Regent Theatre in Toronto.


Richard with Pan's Labyrinth director Guillermo del Toro.

Also... In Ontario tune into Goldhawk on Rogers Television at 9 pm. Richard discusses film piracy with Dale Goldhawk and guests.

Also... To win one of five Shrek the Third prize packs from Reel to Real, click on the picture.



Also... For Immediate Release:  The 10TH Edition of The Floating Film Festival
Honours Gena Rowlands
with a Lifetime Achievement Award  It has been called the “most exclusive film festival in the world” and Rod Steiger said “It Was The Best Film Festival I Ever Attended."

It is easy to understand why. Only 200 movie lovers will experience this cinematic journey on the high seas when the 10th edition of The Floating Film Festival sets sails for the Mexican Riviera on February 25th  2008 from Los Angeles for seven days aboard the ultra luxurious Crystal Cruises Symphony.   This magnificent ship, part of the first class luxury collection from Crystal Cruises features a state of the art fitness and spa facility, Casino and award winning gourmet cuisine. The 7 day voyage includes stops in CABO SAN LUCAS, MAZATLAN, AND PUERTO VALLARTA  Created in 1991 by Dusty Cohl, founder of The Toronto International Film Festival, The Floating Film Festival has become the ultimate movie lovers’ fantasy, featuring a diverse film program set against the tropical  locations.  Over the years The Floating Film Festival has premiered such extraordinary films as Silence of the Lambs, Hoop Dreams, Howard’s End, Four Weddings and a Funeral,  The Corporation, Sophie Scholl with appearances by Ted Demme, Mario and Melvin Van Peebles, Jiri Menzel, Robert Towne, Martin Scorsese, and Haskell Wexler amongst many other special guests.
 
The festival will feature over 15 films selected and presented by our renowned programming team which includes Pulitzer prize winning film critic Roger Ebert, Richard Corliss (Time Magazine ) Jim Emerson of Roger Ebert.com, Richard Crouse, George Anthony, Film Historian Mary Corliss, veteran festival programmer Hannah Fisher, Movie City News founder David Poland, and director Barry Avrich. The Floating Film Festival will also feature a tribute to our special guest, legendary actress Gena Rowlands , star of such classic films as The Notebook, Gloria, and A Woman Under The Influence, directed by her late husband John Cassavetes, and for which she received an Oscar nomination.   Past recipients of this honour have included Rod Steiger, Chuck Jones, Cliff Robertson, Haskell Wexler, Studs Terkel, Evelyn Keyes, Melvin Van Peebles and Lou Jacobi.  Booking information; Rosemary Durham 1-800-268.0900.  www.floatingfilmfest.com May 11, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new horror film 28 Days Later, the new Lindsay Lohan film Georgia Rules and The Painted Veil on DVD. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... To read Richard's reviews of 28 Days Later and its sequel, the newly released 28 Weeks Later, click on the poster.



May 10, 2007
"In the new dramedy from director Garry Marshall, Lindsay Lohan plays Rachel, a young foul-mouthed booze-hound with a rebellious streak. In other words, if you believe TMZ.com and the other gossip rags, it’s art imitating life..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Georgia Rule and a new review of 28 Weeks Later plus other archived reviews click here.

Also... In Toronto tune into NewsTalk 1010 CFRB's Jim Richards' Show at 8:15 pm tonight to hear Richard discuss the MPAA's possible new rating system for movies that feature cigarette smoking.

May 9, 2007
Tonight on Star! TV at 8 pm Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the Top 10 sex scenes and boy, is this list scorching! Men with women, women with women and men with men - something for everyone! SexTV's Cynthia Loyst, STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon and film critic / author Richard Crouse all participate! The show replays on Star! TV on Friday May 11 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday May 12 at 1 am, Sunday May 13 at 7 pm, Monday May 14 at 4 pm and Tuesday May 15 at 6 pm.

Also... Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 7:40 am to see more of Richard comments on Warner Brother's decision to cancel all advance word-of-mouth and radio-promo screenings in Canada in an effort to quell piracy in the theatres.

May 8, 2007
Tune into CTV's eTalk tonight at 7 pm to see Richard comment on Warner Brother's decision to cancel all advance word-of-mouth and radio-promo screenings in Canada in an effort to quell piracy in the theatres.

Also... In Toronto tune into NewsTalk 1010 CFRB's Jim Richards' Show at 7:45 pm tonight to hear Richard discuss Warner Brother's decision to cancel all advance word-of-mouth and radio-promo screenings in Canada in an effort to quell piracy in the theatres.

May 7, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere kick off the summer bloackbuster season by having a look at Spider-Man 3; next we’ll discuss Waitress the great new film directed by the late, great Adrienne Shelly, and we finish up by looking at the movie that started the midnight movie craze, the extremely strange El Topo. Richard interviews Civic Duty's, Peter Krause and Little Children's Kate Winslet.



May 5, 2007
Marriage is always a gamble, but it's especially risky when Elvis is your wedding official. Nonetheless, Sabine Hikel comes by to tell CBC Radio One's Definitely Not The Opera why a Vegas wedding may be your best matrimonial bet. Tune in to the show today between 1 pm and 2 pm to hear Richard talk to Sabine about his Vegas wedding. Listen here. 

May 4, 2007
Richard will host a special screening of the 2007 Sundance Audience Award winner Once, tonight at 7 pm at The Regent Theatre (555 Mount Pleasant Road) in Toronto, to be followed by a Q&A and musical presentation from the film's stars Glen Hansard and Markéta Irgová.

Also... in Toronto tune into the CFTO News at noon and 6 to see Richard commenting on Spider-Man 3 with reporter Galit Soloman.

Also... Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss Spider-Man 3, the new Drew Barrymore film Lucky You and Dreamgirls on DVD. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.



May 3, 2007
"To decipher what’s wrong with Spider-Man 3 all we have to do is look back at movie history. Sequels with the number 3 in the title rarely hold up, particularly when their predecessors are highly regarded. Godfather 1 and 2. Yes please. Number 3? Not so much. Batman, Batman Returns and Batman Forever? Yes, yes and no thanks. X-Men 3? I hope it is their last stand..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Spider-Man 3 and a new review of Lucky You plus other archived reviews click here.
May 2, 2007
Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 Best Movie Rants and no one does it better than an angry army general, an obsessed fan, and a Bible-quoting hit man, just to name a few. Pundits include comedian Maggie Cassella and film critic/author Richard Crouse The show replays on Star! TV on May 4 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday May 5 at 1 am, Sunday May 6 at 7 pm, Monday May 7 at 4 pm and Tuesday May 8 at 6 pm.


April 30, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at Black Book, the new wartime drama from director Paul Verhoeven; next we’ll discuss Away From Her the great new film directed by Sarah Polley and starring Gordon PInsent and Julie Christie, and we finish up by looking at the new 3 hour film from David Lynch, Inland Empire. Richard interviews Away From Her's, Sarah Polley, Gordon Pinsent and Julie Christie and Seraphim Falls' Liam Neeson and Pierce Brosnan.


Richard with Pierce Brosnan and Liam Neeson of Seraphim Falls. For more info on the movie click on the picture.


Richard with Away From Her's Gordon Pinsent.


Richard with Away From Her director Sarah Polley.

Also... Richard will be on the Mojo Radio's Mike Stafford Show tonight at 6:30 pm to talk about the summer's up coming releases.

April 29, 2007
Tonight at 6:30 pm Richard will appear in The Underground at The Drake Hotel (1150 Queen Street West in Toronto, 416. 531. 5042) as a guest of the Monkey Toast comedy troupe. Winner of the 2004 Canadian Comedy Award for Best Improv Troupe, Monket Toast, the Imporovised Talk Show is a unique live show that blends a traditional talk show with wild improvised comedy.  Following an interview segment hosted by David Shore, the Monkey Toast improvisers use the interview as the basis for a series of sketches. It should be lots of fun, and with a "Pay What You Think" cover charge it's no wonder Now Magazine called it the "best comedy deal in town." For more info click on the logo.


April 27, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss The Condemned, the new actioner from wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin, and the DVD releases of The Queen and A Night at the Museum. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

April 26, 2007
"If you like your villains big and violent and your heroes even bigger and more violent, then The Condemned is for you.If you like your heroes to have the emotional maturity of a tree trunk and arms to match, then The Condemned is for you..." To read the rest of Richard's review of The Condemned plus other archived reviews click here.

April 25, 2007
Anything can, and does, happen in Hollywood hospital scenes, from murder to body snatching and tonight Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best, with the help of Dr. Shazhan Amed, STAR! Daily Reporter Sean Gehon and Film Critic Richard Crouse. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday April 27 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday April 28 at 1 am, Sunday April 29 at 7 pm, Monday April 30 at 4 pm and Tuesday May 1 at 6 pm.


April 23, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at Fracture, the new courtroom drama starring Canadian Oscar nominee Ryan Gosling and Anthony Hopkins; next we’ll discuss the Hot Docs entry Last Call at the Gladstone Hotel, and we finish up by looking at the new action film The Condemned. Richard interviews The Condemned star, wrestling legend Stone Cold Steve Austin and Everything's Gone Green screen writer Douglas Coupland.


For more information on The Condemned, click on the blurry, out-of-focus picture.

Richard with Everything's Gone Green screenwriter Douglas Coupland. For more info on the movie, click on the picture

April 20, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss Fracture, the new thriller from Canadian Oscar nominee Ryan Gosling and Anthony Hopkins, Hot Fuzz, new British comedy Hot Fuzz from the guys who brought you Shawn of the Dead and the horror flick Vacancy starring owne Wilson. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.



April 19, 2007
"Jerry Bruckheimer is the most successful movie producer on the planet. Nicknamed “Mr. Blockbuster” Bruckheimer is either regarded as a genius or a lowbrow hack, depending on your tolerance for rapid gunfire, slo-mo car crashes and scripts with the emotional depth of a lunch tray. Movies such as Bad Boys, The Rock and Con Air have made him very rich and while he busied himself circling the earth in his Gulfstream IV private jet, thinking up new and insidious ways to blow things up, a trio of British filmmakers came up with a film called Hot Fuzz that both pays tribute to, and takes the Mickey out of, the Bruckheimer oeuvre..."  To read the rest of Richard's review of Hot Fuzz and new reviews of Fracture and Vacancy plus other archived reviews click here.

Also... In Toronto tune into 640 AM Mojo Radio's news today to hear Richard discuss the film Oldboy and its connection to the Virginia Tech shootings.

April 18, 2007
By car, boat, foot and even bicycle tune in tonight as Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best movie chases ever, with the help of Film Critic Richard Crouse, STAR! Daily Reporter Sean Gehon and film buff Azed Majeed. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday April 20 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday April 21 at 1 am, Sunday April 22 at 7 pm, Monday April 23 at 4 pm and Tuesday April 24 at 6 pm.

April 16, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at the new British comedy Hot Fuzz from the guys who brought you Shawn of the Dead; next we’ll discuss After the Wedding, and we finish up by looking at the new teen crime drama Disturbia. Richard interviews Disturbia director D.J. Caruso, After the Wedding star Mads Mikkelsen, Bobby director Emilio Estevez and Hot Fuzz stars and director Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright.


Richard with After the Wedding star Mads Mikkelsen.

April 13, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss Disturbia, the new thriller from Salton Sea director D.J. Caruso, Perfect Stramger, the new thriller from Oscar winner Halle Berry and the release of Bobby on DVD. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... "Somewhere in Hollywood there is a very usual script. I say usual because it doesn’t look like all the other scripts that get made into movies every year. This one looks more like the “fill-in-the-blanks” game that you used to play as a kid..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Perfect Stranger and a new review of Disturbia plus other archived reviews click here.

April 12, 2007
Richard will host a special screening of Hot Fuzz, the wild new comedy from the makers of Shawn of the Dead, tonight at 7 pm at The Varsity Theatre in Toronto, to be followed by a Q&A with director Edgar Wright and stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost.


Nick Frost and Simon Pegg in Hot Fuzz. For more info on the movie, click on th picture.

April 11, 2007
Pucker up tonight as Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best sweet 'n steamy kissing scenes, with the help of MuchMoreMusic's luscious Traci Melchor, film critic Richard Crouse and STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday April 13 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday April 14 at 1 am, Sunday April 15 at 7 pm, Monday April 16 at 4 pm and Tuesday April 17 at 6 pm.


April 10, 2007
In Toronto tune into NewsTalk 1010 CFRB's Jim Richards' Show at 9:30 pm tonight to hear Richard discuss movie sequels.

April 9, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at the new Korean horror movie The Host; next we’ll discuss The Reaping, the new supernatural thriller from Oscar winner Hillary Swank, and we finish up by looking at the new crime drama Perfect Stranger with Halle Berry and Richard Gere. Richard interviews Perfect Stranger stars Halle Berry and Giovanni Ribisi, Who Loves the Sun star Molly Parker and Young Triffie's Andrea Martin.

Also... Richard will host a special screening of the new thriller Disturbia tonight at 7 pm at The Varsity Theatre in Toronto, to be followed by a Q&A with director D.J. Caruso.


D.J. Caruso

April 6, 2007
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this afternoon at 1:30 to hear Richard and host Christina Chernesky discuss the week's new releases.

April 5, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss Grindhouse, the crazy new double feature from directors Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez, The Reaping, the new supernatural thriller from Oscar winner Hillary Swank and the release of the children's classic on DVD Charlotte's Web. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... "Hilary Swank makes some strange career choices. I can’t think of any other two-time Best Actress winner who gets as much press as she does and yet still remains firmly planted on the b-list..." To read the rest of Richard's review of The Reaping and a new review of Grindhouse and plus other archived reviews click here.


Richard with director Bob Clark RIP. For more info click on the picture.

April 4, 2007
A Hollywood hotel scene has it all - sex, murder, and general mayhem. Tonight at 8 pm on Star! TV Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the counts down the 10 best, with the help of hotel guest services director Lexie Bramble, film critic Richard Crouse and STAR! Daily Reporter Sean Gehon. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday April 6 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday April 7 at 1 am, Sunday April 8 at 7 pm, Monday April 9 at 4 pm and Tuesday April 10 at 6 pm.


To check out Richard's special Grindhouse page with a review and interviews with Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, Rose McGowan and Kurt Russell, click on the poster.

April 2, 2007
Check out a special all-Grindhouse edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at the down and dirty history of grindhouses; next we’ll talk about the first film of the Grindhouse double feature, Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror,and we finish up by looking at Quentin Tarantino's contribution to Grindhouse, Death Proof. Also on the show Richard's interviews with Grindhouse directors Tarantino and Rodriguez, and stars Rose McGowan, Kurt Russell, Zoe Bell, Freddy Rodriguez, Naveen Andrews, Rosario Dawson, and more!


Richard with Grindhouse co-director Quentin Tarantino


A scene from Grindhouse.

March 30, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss Blades of Glory, the new comedy starring Will Ferrell, The Lookout, the new crime drama from former Third Rock From the Sun star Joseph Gordon-Levitt and the release of the best movie of last year on DVD Children of Men. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... Pick up a copy of The National Post today to read Richard's contributions to The Popcorn Panel in the Post Movies section. Here's the idea... "Quentin Tarantino has said that the sign of a good film is that it makes you want to go home, eat some pie and talk about it. With that in mind, the Popcorn Panel features film buffs feuding in this space each week." This week Richard, short filmmaker Craig Courtice and Matthew Pioro dissect Air Giutar Nation. To read the story on-line click here.

Also... Tune into Star! Daily tonight at 6:30 pm on Star! TV to see Richard talking about sequels and why some work and others flop.

March 29, 2007
"The Lookout is the strangest crime drama to come along so far this year. At the beginning of the film Chris Pratt, played by former Third Rock from the Sun star Joseph Gordon-Levitt, is the guy you love to hate—he has a rich father, a beautiful girlfriend, good-looking friends and a fast car. Life is perfect until he causes a car accident that claims his friends and leaves him with severe brain damage..." To read the rest of Richard's review of The Lookout and plus other archived reviews click here.

March 28, 2007
Tonight Richard will host an invitation only special sneak peak at the upcoming musical Hairspray at The Varsity Cinemas in Toronto. In attendance will be director Adam Shankman and producers Craig Zedan and Neil Meron.


A still from the upcoming movie Hairspray.

Also... Tonight at 8 pm Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 Best Dining Moments - the restaurant break- ups, make-ups, accidents & proposals that could only happen in a Hollywood movie - with the help of film critic/author Richard Crouse, actress/waitress Elle Boutilier and STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday March 30 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday March 31 at 1 am, Sunday April 1 at 7 pm, Monday April 2 at 4 pm and Tuesday April 3 at 6 pm.

March 26, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at the new Mark Wahlberg thriller called Shooter; next we’ll discuss Radiant City, the new film from Calgary filmmaker Gary Burns,and we finish up by looking at the wild new documentary Air Guitar Nation. Richard interviews Shooter star director Mark Wahlberg, Radiant City co-directors Gary Burns and Jim Brown, Air Guitar Nation's Björn Türoque (Dan Crane) and Sharkwater director Rob Stewart.



March 23, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss Shooter, the new drama starring Oscar nominated Mark Wahlberg, Reign Over Me, the new drama from Adam Sandler and the return of the Teenaged Mutant Ninja Turtles to the big screen. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.



Also... "Who says you can’t fight City Hall? In Shooter, the new film from Training Day director Antoine Fuqua, Mark Wahlberg plays the excellently named Bobby Lee Swagger who not only fights City Hall, but burns it down, shoots it up and leaves it for dead..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Shooter and new reviews of TMNT and Reign Over Me plus other archived reviews click here.

March 22, 2007
Richard will host a screening and Q&A for the beautiful new documentary Sharkwater tonight at the Scotiabank Theatre (259 Richmond Street, formerly The Paramount, 416. 368. 5600) in Toronto. The movie starts at 7 pm and will be followed by a Q&A with the film's star and director Rob Stewart.



March 21, 2007
Tonight at 8 pm Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 Matrimonial Moments of all time - angry brides, best friends, wedding crashers and drunken best men, - with the help of film critic/author Richard Crouse, wedding planner Tara O'Grady and wedding crashers and STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday March 23 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday March 24 at 1 am, Sunday March 25 at 7 pm, Monday March 26 at 4 pm and Tuesday March 27 at 6 pm.


Richard and Geoff from Wednesday March 21's Metro Magazine. To see the full page on-line click here.

March 19, 2007
Check out a special all-DVD edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at Performance, the legendary lost sex, drugs and rock and roll film starring Mick Jagger; next we’ll revisit the best movie of 2006, Children of Men, now on DVD,and we finish up by looking at a new DVD set of 5 classic W.C. Fields comedies. Also on the show, a sneak peak at the wild new Quentin Tarantino / Robert Rodriguez double feature, Grindhouse.


Grindhouse

March 16, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss I Think I Love My Wife, the new comedy starring funny man Chris Rock and Ray star Kerry Washington, The Wind That Shakes the Barley from director Ken Loach and Casino Royale on DVD. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.


Richard with I Think I Love My Wife star Kerry Washington

Also... Pick up a copy of The National Post today to read Richard's contributions to The Popcorn Panel in the Post Movies section. Here's the idea... "Quentin Tarantino has said that the sign of a good film is that it makes you want to go home, eat some pie and talk about it. With that in mind, the Popcorn Panel features film buffs feuding in this space each week." This week Richard, short filmmaker Craig Courtice and Christopher Hutsul dissect 300.Click here to read the story.


Richard with 300 star Gerard Butler.

Also... "You don’t have to be Dr. Phil to know that relationships are hard work. Everyone knows that to be really fulfilling they require a mix of respect, understanding, responsibility and maturity. Everyone, that is, except the characters in Chris Rock’s new comedy I Think I Love My Wife..." To read the rest of Richard's review of I Think I Love My Wife and a new review of The Wind That Shakes the Barley plus other archived reviews click here.

March 14, 2007
"To err is human. To air guitar, divine!" Richard will host a Q&A with Air Guitar Nation star Björn Türoque tonight at the Scotiabank Theatre (259 Richmond Street, formerly The Paramount, 416. 368. 5600). For information on the film click here. For info on Björn Türoque click on photo.


Richard and Björn Türoque at the Q&A

Also... Tonight at 8 pm Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 dance scenes in the movies, from Footloose to Flashdance, with the help of choreographer Tre Armstrong, film critic Richard Crouse & STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon. The show reruns on Star! TV on Friday March 16 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday March 17 at 1 am, Sunday March 18 at 7 pm, Monday March 19 at 4 pm and Tuesday March 20 at 6 pm.


March 12, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at the new David Fincher serial killer movie Zodiac; next we’ll discuss the new Cillian Murphy movie The Wind That Shakes the Barley,and we finish up by looking at the new Canadian zombie film, Fido. Richard interviews The Wind That Shakes the Barley director Ken Loach and star Cillian Murphy and Fido stars Carrie-Anne Moss and Billy Connolly.


Richard with Billy Connolly and Carrie-Anne Moss of Fido. For info on the film, click on picture.

March 10, 2007
Richard will appear on the Court TV Canada series Eddie Greenspan: Reel Justice tonight at 9:00pm & midnight ET/7:00pm & 10:00pm MT. Eddie Greenspan, Canada's most famous criminal lawyer, introduces the featured film then returns at the conclusion with a special guest to discuss the legal facts, fallacies, and issues raised in the movie and to contextualize it from a modern legal perspective. Richard and Greenspan will screen and discuss the film Compulsion, starring Orson Welles. For more info on the show click here.


Richard with Canada's most famous defence attorney and the host of Reel Justice, Eddie Greenspan.

March 9, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss 300, the Spartan warrior flick starring heart throb Gerad Butler, The Namesake from director Mira Nair and Borat! on DVD. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.


Mira Nair
Also... "300 is the film equivalent of a heavy metal concert—it’s loud, brutal and completely uncompromising. The story of the battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC, in which the King of Sparta led three hundred soldiers against the might of the Persian army is bloody, and like the soldiers it celebrates, takes no prisoners..." To read the rest of Richard's review of 300 and a new review of The Namesake plus other archived reviews click here.



March 7, 2007
Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 movie aliens, both nasty and nice, tonight at 8 pm on Star! TV with the help of SPACE Channel's Kim Poirier, film critic Richard Crouse & STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon. The show reruns on Star! TV on Friday March 9 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday March 10 at 1 am, Sunday March 11 at 7 pm, Monday March 12 at 4 pm and Tuesday March 13 at 6 pm.


March 5, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at Wild Hogs, the new comedy from John Travolta; next we’ll discuss the new Mira Nair movie starring Kal Penn The Namesake, and we finish up by looking at the new film from the creators of Sin City, 300 starring gerard Butler. Richard interviews The Namesake director Mira Nair, and 300's director Zach Synder and stars Gerard Butler and Rodrigo Santoro.



Gerard Butler in 300.

March 2, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss Wild Hogs, the latest comedy from John Travolta, the serial killer movie from director David Fincher called Zodiac and Stranger Than Fiction on DVD. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... "Wild Hogs boasts an all-star cast of old pros with a collective career span of 94 years. This is relevant because Wild Hogs is a movie about middle age and the kind of life lessons people pick up as the clock ticks on. The film’s leads, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence, Tim Allen and William H. Macy, are all in the throws of middle age and should have learned by now to avoid stinkers like this. With almost 100 years of experience between them they are old enough to know better..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Wild Hogs and other archived reviews click here.

February 28, 2007
From Airport to Airplane! many movies have used airports as a location for the action. Tonight on Best! Movies! Ever! pundits Richard Crouse and Sean Gehon run down the top ten best airport scenes in screen history. The show reruns on the Star! TV Channel on Friday March 2 at 8 pm and Saturday March 3 at 1 am and 10 am and Sunday March 4 at 7 pm.


February 26, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at the new Infernal Affairs Trilogy DVD box set ; next we’ll discuss the Samuel L. Jackson movie Black Snake Moan, and we finish up by revisiting The Trailer Park Boys Movie on DVD. Richard interviews Black Snake Moan's Samuel L. Jackson, Christina Ricci and director Craig Brewer and The Trailer Park Boys.




Richard with Black Snake Moan's Christina Ricci. For more info on the movie, click on the picture.

Also... Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning for Richard post-Oscar wrap up at 7:05 am, then stay tuned to CTV's NewsNet at 8 am for a half-an-hour Oscar wrap-up featuring Richard and several guests from Los Angeles.

February 25, 2007
OSCAR WEEKEND AT THE DRAKE HOTEL
Hosted by Richard Crouse of Reel to Real February 25th, 2007 Presented by Stella Artois, Rogers Television, Ten Spot, The Toronto Star, Mongrel Media and Eye Magazine. Toronto, ON — Predictions and debates, prizes and pampering, glamour and glitz… make it an Oscar weekend at the Drake! Plus, enter to win two fabulous Oscar weekend rewards — a Star Treatment package from The Drake and Ten Spot, or tickets to the Reel to Real live taping from Rogers Television. On February 24th, The Drake Hotel is proud to host the 10th Annual Reel to Real Movie Awards Special from Rogers Television. Live to air from the Drake Hotel at 8pm. You can call in with your comments or to enter to win a spot in the invite-only, live studio audience at the Drake Hotel. Visit www.rogerstelevision.com and enter to win. On February 25th, The Drake Hotel rolls out the red carpet again for the Drake Oscar House Party, hosted by acclaimed film critic Richard Crouse from Rogers Television's Reel to Real.  Everybody is welcome.  FREE ADMISSION. 4pm – 8pm - Sunday Funky Sunday in the Lounge features DJs Jude Kelly and Gary Cronin.
  8pm - The Oscar celebrations begin with a screening of the Academy Awards in the Lounge and Underground, including gourmet popcorn and your chance to win the Drake Oscar Pool.  Participants can acquire a form online (deadline for entries is 8pm). You must be present in the Underground at the conclusion of the Oscars to collect your prize. Get your form online at www.thedrakehotel.ca/oscar.asp, or enter in person at the Drake Hotel. Drake's Oscar-Inspired Sunday Spread menu includes Pirates of the Caribbean Jerk Chicken, The Good German Potato Salad and Marie Antoinette Meringue, plus a menu of Oscar-Inspired Martinis. See:  http://www.thedrakehotel.ca/oscar.asp#sunday for more details. The Drake is also offering special hotel packages for Oscar night. Go to www.thedrakehotel.ca/oscar.asp for your chance to win the Star Treatment Package, redeemable February 25th. You can also enter to win the special Oscar contest at http://www.thedrakehotel.ca/oscar.asp#win.  Go online and check it out!  Also... Tonight at 6:30 pm Richard will appear in The Underground at The Drake Hotel (1150 Queen Street West in Toronto, 416. 531. 5042) as a guest of the Monkey Toast comedy troupe. Winner of the 2004 Canadian Comedy Award for Best Improv Troupe, Monket Toast, the Imporovised Talk Show is a unique live show that blends a traditional talk show with wild improvised comedy.  Following an interview segment hosted by David Shore, the Monkey Toast improvisers use the interview as the basis for a series of sketches. Richard will be talking about the Academy Awards. It should be lots of fun, and with a "Pay What You Think" cover charge it's no wonder Now Magazine called it the "best comedy deal in town." For more info click on the logo.



Also... In Toronto tune into the John Donabie Morning Show on CFRB this morning to hear Richard discuss tonight's Oscar Show.

Also... In Toronto tune into the Christina Chernesky Show on CFRB at 1:30 pm today to hear Richard's take on this year's Oscars and who he thinks will win.

February 24, 2007
THE 10TH ANNUAL REEL TO REAL MOVIE AWARD SPECIAL IS LIVE FROM THE HIP DOWNTOWN HOTSPOT THE DRAKE HOTEL ON ROGERS TELEVISION!!!  Toronto, ON — This year Rogers Television’s Reel to Real will be broadcasting the “10th Anniversary Movie Awards Special” live from the Drake Hotel, Toronto’s hottest dining and entertainment space.   On Saturday February 24, 2007, join hosts Richard Crouse and Geoff Pevere as they review this year’s 79th Annual Academy Awards and give their predictions on who will take home an Oscar. Tune in from 8:00pm to 9:30pm on Rogers Television (Cable 10 and 63 in Toronto) as Richard and Geoff go totally interactive, taking questions from viewers in person and via telephone, e-mail and cell phone videos. From best actor to best picture, Canada’s favourite film duo will entertain and educate viewers about the industry’s most promising and profound filmmakers and stars.    Located at 1150 Queen St. West, in the heart of the design district, the trendy Drake Hotel is the quintessential setting for Reel to Real’s “10th Anniversary Movie Awards Special”. Richard Crouse and Geoff Pevere will make predictions for this years Oscar and present exclusive interviews with the following nominees: Best Supporting Actor -Djimon Hounsou for Blood Diamond,  Best Supporting Actress - Adriana Barraza for Babel, Best Actor - Forest Whitaker for The Last King of Scotland, Best Actress - Kate Winslett for Little Children, Best Director - Alejandro González Iñárritu for Babel,  Best Film - Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris for Little Miss Sunshine.   So tune into Rogers Television on Saturday February 24th at 8pm for Reel to Real’s 10th Anniversary Movie Awards Special to find out what the Oscar buzz is all about!



Also... Check out the Toronto magazine in today's National Post. Richard is quoted on page 15 in an article about what makes a man a man, and, several pages later The Drake Hotel Oscar Bash that Richard is hosting on Sunday night is listed in an article called, If You Only Do Five Things This Week. To read What Makes a Man Manly click here. To check out If You Only Do Five Things This Week click here.

February 23, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's pre-Oscar prognostication segment. He'll choose the winners, you'll win your office Oscar pool! Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more Oscar chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

Also... Pick up a copy of The National Post today to read Richard's contributions to The Popcorn Panel in the Post Movies section. Here's the idea... "Quentin Tarantino has said that the sign of a good film is that it makes you want to go home, eat some pie and talk about it. With that in mind, the Popcorn Panel features film buffs feuding in this space each week." This week Richard, short filmmaker Craig Courtice and National Post movie critic Chris Knight dissect Breaking and Entering. To read the article click here. To read the web-only Unpopper Kernels (this week's topic: We look at when a good film that mysteriously goes unnoticed by critics and film fans alike) click here. 

Also... Tune into CFTO's News At Noon today to see Richard take questions from viewers about Sunday night's Oscars.

Also... In Toronto tune into the news on CHUM AM & FM this morning at 5:30 am, 6:30 am, 7:30 am, 8:30 am and  9:30 am to hear Richard's Oscar predictions and thoughts on the upcoming show.

Also... In Toronto tune into the hourly news on Mojo Radio this morning starting at 7:30 am to hear Richard's Oscar predictions and thoughts on the upcoming show.

Also... In Toronto tune into the Stu & Colleen Show on 97.3 EZRock this morning between  5:30 and 9 am to hear Richard's Oscar Picks. For more info click here.



Also... Richard will be on 102.1 The Edge with host Dave Bookman in Toronto this afternoon at 4:30 pm to discuss the Oscar nominations.

Also... Richard will be on the Mojo Radio's Mike Stafford Show at 6:30 pm to run down the Oscar noms and talk about Reel to Real's Oscar parties at The Drake Hotel.

February 22, 2007
"Julius Caesar was allegedly stabbed twenty-three times when he was assassinated. Psalms, the longest book of the Bible, is the 23rd book of the Old Testament. The regular human body temperature is 98.6 (9+8+6=23). According to the Dr Pepper company website, the soft drink "is a unique blend of 23 flavors". The new Jim Carrey movie is the 23rd project Joel Schumacher has directed, counting both his film and television work. Throughout history the number 23 has been associated with mystery. Numerologists believe that like the digits 7 and 13, which also carry some baggage, the number 23 has a notorious past. Is it all coincidence or is there really an enigma surrounding the numeral?..." To read the rest of Richard's review of The Number 23 and The Astronaut Farmer and other archived reviews click here.

Also... In Toronto tune into 94.9 The Rock FM this morning at 8:10 am to hear Richard's take on the Oscars and The Razzie Awards. For more info click here.

Also... In Toronto Richard appears on Canoe Live on Sun TV this afternoon at 6:15 pm to discuss the Oscars and the upcoming Reel to Real Movie Awards Show from The Drake Hotel. Click here for more info.

Also... The Toronto Sun has chosen Saturday night's 10th Annual Reel to Real Movie Awards Call-In Special (from 8 to 9:30 pm broadcast live from The Drake Hotel on Rogers Television across Ontario) and The Drake Hotel's Sunday night Oscar party hosted by Richard as their Best Bets at the Clubs This Week. For more info click here.

February 21, 2007
Check out In Toronto on Rogers television today at 11 am, 5 pm and 11 pm to see Richard make his Oscar predictioins and chat about the upcoming Reel to Real Movie Awards Call-In Special.

Also... Tune into NewsTalk 1010 CFRB's Jim Richards' Show at 10:00 pm tonight to hear Richard discuss the Oscar noms and the legendary Oscar curse! Also... From Rocky to Bruce Lee to Bob Barker, everyone loves a good on-screen fight, so tonight at 8 pm on Star! TV Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 best of the best. The show reruns on the Star! TV Channel on Friday February 23 at 8 pm and Saturday February 17 at 1 am.

February 20, 2007
In Winnipeg tune into The Night Hawk on CJOB 68 tonight at 10:10 as host Geoff Currier and Richard discuss the Oscars. For more info click here.

Oscar Alert... to fill out Reel to Real's Movie Awards poll click on the picture. Remember to watch the 10 Annual Reel to Real Movie Awards Show live from The Drake Hotel in Toronto on February 24 at 8 pm.



February 19, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at the the careers of screen legends Marlon Brando and Paul Newman; next we’ll discuss the Nicolas Cage movie Ghost Rider, and we finish up with a look at the new Billy Bob Thornton film The Astronaut Farmer. Richard interviews Ghost Rider's Nicolas Cage and Eva Mendes and Billy Bob Thornton, star of The Astronaut Farmer.


Billy Bob Thornton in The Astronaut Farmer. For info in the movie, click on the picture.


Richard on the Ghost Rider's "Hell Cycle." For more info on the movie click on the photo.

Also... Tune into Star! Daily all this week at 6:30 pm on Star! TV to see Richard's predictions for all the major categories at the 79th Annual Academy Awards.



February 18, 2007
In Toronto and Montreal (CFRB 1010 am in Toronto / CJAD 800 in Montreal) tune into The Strombo Show with George Stromboulopoulos tonight at 9:50 pm to hear Richard breakdown the Oscar nominations. For more info click here.

Coming soon... Reel to Real's 10th Annual Movie Awards Show live from The Drake Hotel in Toronto.



February 16, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss Ghost Rider, the latest comic book adaptation from Hollywood, the new romantic comedy from Drew Barrymore and Hugh Grant called Music and Lyrics and Jude Law's latest Breaking and Entering. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

February 15, 2007
"Lately I have been very hard on that reliable old standby, the romantic comedy. I’ve said that the recent crop of them are neither romantic or funny and I even went so far as to suggest that The Holiday is misogynist. Today we’re talking about a different kind of romantic comedy, the trademarked Drew Barrymore Rom Com®..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Music and Lyrics, Breaking and Entering, Ghost Rider and other archived reviews click here.


Ghost Rider

February 14, 2007
Happy Valentines Day! Click here for Richard's reviews of several recent romantic comedies.

Also... Episode 4 of Richard's new show, The 100 Best Movies You've Never Seen debuts this afternoon on Rogers Television at 4 pm and in Toronto! The show reruns on Rogers on Thursdays at 12 pm, Sundays at 12 am, and Wednesdays at 5:30 am and 4 pm.

Here's the info from the press release: Hosted by acclaimed film critic Richard Crouse, the series is based on his book of the same name.
Discerning video renters as well as those looking for something a little different will enjoy the best over-looked films of the last 70 years.
  Richard Crouse, film critic and host of television’s award-winning Reel to Real, details his favorite films, from the sublime Monsoon Wedding to the ridiculous Eegah! The Name Written in Blood. Each movie’s plot is described along with trivia tidbits, and interviews with actors and filmmakers. Featured interviews include Bill Wyman on a little-known Rolling Stones documentary, schlockmeister Lloyd Kaufman on the history of the Toxic Avenger, reclusive writer and director Hampton Fancher on his film The Minus Man, and B-movie hero Bruce Campbell on playing Elvis Presley in Bubba Ho-Tep. The 100 Best Movies You’ve Never Seen will also feature loads of trivia and quirky details, including Richard’s favorite legal disclaimers and memorable quotes.

On this episode Richard looks at the Robin Tunney movie Cherish; CQ from director Roman Coppola; the Disney classic Darby O'Gill and the Little People and The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys.

Also... Tonight at 8 pm Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the Top 10 sex scenes and boy, is this list scorching! Men with women, women with women and men with men - something for everyone! SexTV's Cynthia Loyst, STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon and film critic / author Richard Crouse all participate! Then, at 8:30 stay tuned for a re-run of the Best! Movies! Ever! as they count down the top 10 Matrimonial Moments of all time - angry brides, best friends, wedding crashers and drunken best men, - with the help of film critic/author Richard Crouse, wedding planner Tara O'Grady and wedding crashers and STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon. The best sex show reruns on Star! Channel on Thursday February 15 at 12:30 am, Friday February 16 at 8 pm and Saturday February 17 at 1 am.


Also... In Toronto tune into the Stu & Colleen Show on 97.3 EZRock this morning between  5:30 and 9 am to hear Richard's suggestions for great Valentines Day movies and which movies to avoid...  here's a hint: Anything with the work "Bloodsport" in the title. For more info click here.



February 12, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at the latest Hannibal the Cannibal movie, Hannibal Rising; next we’ll discuss the Edie Sedgwick biopic Factory Girl, and finally Richard interviews three members of Andy Warhol's legendary Factory, Paul Morrissey, Joe Dallesandro and Holly Woodlawn.


Sienna Miller as Edie Sedgwick and Guy Pearce as Andy Warhol in Factory Girl. For more info click on the picture.

February 9, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the latest installment in the Hannibal the Cannibal series Hannibal Rising, the new movie about the fabulous Edie Sedgwick Factory Girl and the DVD release of the Clint Eastwood film Flags of Our Fathers. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.


Factory Girl

Also... "In the film Silence of the Lambs Anthony Hopkins turned the character of Hannibal “the Cannibal” Lecter into a pop culture icon with a scant sixteen minutes of screen time. The performance was the shortest to ever win a Best Actor Oscar but seems so much more substantial because of Hopkins’ command of the character. In 960 seconds Hopkins created as effective, chilling and memorable portrayal of evil as we have seen on screen. In short, that performance contains everything that is so painfully missing from Hannibal Rising, the new prequel to the Lecter series..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Hannibal Rising and other archived reviews click here.

Also... Pick up a copy of The National Post today to read Richard's contributions to The Popcorn Panel in the Post Movies section. Here's the idea... "Quentin Tarantino has said that the sign of a good film is that it makes you want to go home, eat some pie and talk about it. With that in mind, the Popcorn Panel features film buffs feuding in this space each week." This week Richard, short filmmaker Craig Courtice and Alex Burzotta dissect The Messengers. To read the article click here.

Also... Richard is quoted in an article about Andy Warhol and the men who have played him on-screen in today's Globe and Mail. It's on page R16 of the review section.

Coming soon... Reel to Real's 10th Annual Movie Awards Show live from The Drake Hotel in Toronto. Click on the photo for more details...


February 7, 2007
Richard will appear at The Drake Hotel (1150 Queen Street West) in The Sean Schau with host Sean Cullen tonight to discuss the Oscar nominations. The show  starts at 9 (door is at 8:30 pm) and the cover is $10. Here's a blurb about the show: "Come to Sean's Schau. It's an evening of comedy, music, interviews, violence and magic. All right, there will no magic. An Orb will be present, throbbing with supernatural power as Sean sings, chats dances and amuses all and sundry. Bring your sundries! Sean will dance with and around them. You will not believe your eyes! Don't listen to your eyes! They will only break your heart. Se..n's Schau: you will believe an Orb can throb." For more info click on the picture.



Also... Tonight Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 Best Movie Rants on Star TV and no one does it better than an angry army general, an obsessed fan, and a Bible-quoting hit man, just to name a few. Pundits include comedian Maggie Cassella and film critic/author Richard Crouse. The show reruns on Star! Channel on Friday February 9 at 8 pm, Saturday February 10 at 10 am and Monday February 12 at 4 pm.

February 5, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at the Oscar nominated film The Departed on DVD; next we’ll discuss the latest from Vic Sarin, Partition, and we'll meet Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, director of the film The Lives of Others, nominated this year for Best Foriegn Film at the Oscars. Richard interviews Partition director and stars Vic Sarin, Jimi Mistry and Kristen Kruek, and The Lives of Others' director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck.


Jack Nicholson and Martin Scorsese on the set of The Departed. For more info on the DVD, click on the picture.

February 2, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new Diane Keaton film Because I Said So, the new Vic Sarin movie Partition, and the DVD release of the Tim Robbins / Dereck Luke film Catch a Fire. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

February 1, 2007
"Movies this bad don’t get released… they escape. The story, which picks the bones of everything from Something’s Gotta Give (sans Jack Nicholson) to Fiddler on the Roof, never met a cliché it didn’t love or a situation too hackneyed to be inserted into the mix..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Because I Said So and others click here.

January 31, 2007
Check out Best! Movies! Ever! on Star! TV tonight as they count down the top 10 Best Makeovers in a Hollywood movie, where men turn into women, ladies of the night become socialites, and a cop can become a beauty queen - all with the help of film critic/author Richard Crouse, MuchMoreMusic's glamorous Traci Melchor, and STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon. The show reruns on Star! Channel on Friday February 2 at 8 pm, Saturday February 3 at 10 am, Sunday February 4 at 7 pm and Monday February 5 at 4 pm.