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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.   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. 

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 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."