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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.


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.

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... 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
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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.


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.

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.

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.

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.

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
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September 18, 2007
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

July 26, 2007
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.

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.

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.

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.

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
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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 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.

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.