On Right Now! Fans of Michel Gondry's Be Kind Rewind can Enter the Swede Your Favorite Movie Contest at HMV.ca for the chance to win a video camera courtesy of Henry's plus a $1000 HMV shopping spree! Entries will be judged by Richard. Click on photo for information and contest rules.

April 5, 2008
Today at noon Richard debuts his new movie review show on CFRB NewsTalk 1010 in Toronto. Here’s the press release: Richard Crouse Watches Bad Movies So You Don’t Have To! At noon on Saturday April 5, 2008 Richard Crouse debuts his exciting new movie review show on News Talk 1010 CFRB! Richard has appeared twice weekly on the station’s Bill Carroll Morning Show for the past year, and now expands his segment to the weekly half-hour Richard Crouse At the Movies. 

The show will focus on the newest films in the theatres and on DVD and feature reviews for the best (and worst) movies of the week, complete with audio clips, music and interviews with prominent actors and filmmakers. Other show highlights will include a feature on great overlooked movies; a segment on movie clichés; we’ll go to Mephisto’s Megaplex and take a poll of the best of the worst movies ever made; stories on the films that big stars would rather forget; Richard’s Top Ten Lists of favorite movie dialogue and pieces on good Canadian films—yes, there is such a thing.

“CFRB is thrilled to expand Richard's role on the radio station from two appearances a week on the Bill Carroll Morning Show to now include a 30 minute show Saturdays at noon. Richard Crouse At The Movies will help listeners decide on what movies to see in theatres or what DVDs to rent each weekend.

“Adding Richard Crouse At The Movies to kick off our Saturday afternoon line up is another example of how Newstalk 1010 CFRB provides listeners with the information they need when they need it,” says CFRB Operations Manager Steve Kowch.

The first show on April 5 will feature reviews for the new George Clooney comedy Leatherheads and Martin Scorsese’s Rolling Stones concert film Shine a Light as well as a look at the Academy Award winning There Will Be Blood on DVD and much more.

“This show’s eclectic mix of reviews, news and interviews plus my unique point of view should fit the CFRB mandate of providing informative and entertaining radio shows,” says Crouse who started his broadcasting career in 1979 as the junior announcer at CKBW in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, a job Donald Sutherland had held thirty years before. “I’ve always wanted to do a radio show like this and couldn’t be happier that CFRB is giving me the chance.”

April 4, 2008
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 7:40 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new George Clooney film Leatherheads and the Rolling Stones concert movie Shine a Light directed by Martin Scorsese. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.
Also... Tonight at 9 pm tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. Tonight they talk about the new George Clooney film Leatherheads and the Rolling Stones concert movie Shine a Light directed by Martin Scorsese.

April 3, 2008
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss the new George Clooney film Leatherheads and the Rolling Stones concert movie Shine a Light directed by Martin Scorsese with host Bill Carroll.

April 1, 2008
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss the new DVD Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street with host Bill Carroll.

March 31, 2008
Richard will host a Q&A with director Morgan Spurlock tonight at 9 pm following a screening of Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden at The Varsity Theatre (55 Bloor Street West) in Toronto.

March 7, 2008
Tonight at 9 pm on Star! TV Best! Movies! Ever! film critic Richard Crouse and Star Daily’s Sean Gehon count down the greatest moments in movie history with Best Weddings, Best Car Chases, Best Makeovers, Best Couples and many many more.

March 6, 2008
Richard will be the special guest at the London Canadian Film Festival from March 6 through to March 9. He’ll introduce several films as well as do a Fireside Chat, an hour-long, informal conversation, in front of a live audience.

Here’s some info from the press release: Richard Crouse, host of the popular television show Reel to Real, returns to the London Canadian Film Festival for The Fireside Chat: Noon, Sunday March 9, Rainbow Cinemas, Galleria.

Popular film critic, writer and media personality, Richard Crouse, will make appearances throughout the London Canadian Film Festival, Rainbow Cinemas, March 6 to March 9, 2008. As host of the Canada’s longest-running film review show, now in its 16th season, Richard brings his insider’s view to a fascinating industry. Richard has interviewed every industry giant and seen every film, and his consummate abilities as a storyteller keep audiences thoroughly entertained.  As well as co-hosting a weekly television film-review show with colleague Geoff Pevere (The Toronto Star), Richard is the regular film critic for CTV’s Canada AM and the  author of six books, including the popular, The 100 Best Movies You’ve Never Seen and the forthcoming title, Son of The 100 Best Movies You've Never Seen.

Everyone is invited to The Fireside Chat, an hour-long, informal conversation with Richard Crouse. This is an excellent chance for the audience to hear about industry and screen luminaries from an insider’s point of view, and audiences will have the opportunity to ask their own questions during a Q & A session. 

For more information on The London Canadian Film Festival click here.

March 5, 2008
Today at 12:30 pm on Star! TV 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. Today film critic Richard and Star Daily’s Sean Gehon look at the greatest Goodbyes in screen history.

March 4, 2008
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss the new DVDs Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, Into the Wild and Things We Lost in the Fire with host Bill Carroll.

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

March 3, 2008
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by having a look at The Counterfeiters, then we talk about the new historical drama The Other Boleyn Girl, and we wrap by meeting Anna Biller, star of the neo-sexploitation film Viva. Richard interviews The Counterfeiters director Stefan Ruzowitsky, The Other Boleyn Girl writer Philippa Gregory and Viva director and star Anna Biller.

Scene from Viva starring Anna Biller. Photo Credit: Steve Dietl

Also... Today at 2 pm on Star! TV 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. Today film critic Richard and Star Daily’s Sean Gehon look at the greatest Goodbyes in screen history.

Also... Hey Night Owls! Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 dance scenes in the movies, from Footloose to Flashdance, today 3:30 am on Bravo with the help of choreographer Tre Armstrong, film critic Richard Crouse & STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon.

March 2, 2008
Prom night can be a real scream, and Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best, today at 9:30 am on Star! TV, with the help of STAR's Sean Gehon, film critic Richard Crouse and prom committee member Alexandra Cowie.

March 1, 2008
Prom night can be a real scream, and Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best, today at 8 am and again at 11:30 am on Star! TV, with the help of STAR's Sean Gehon, film critic Richard Crouse and prom committee member Alexandra Cowie.

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

Also... To check out all the latest uncut Reel to Real interviews click on the picture.

February 28, 2008
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss the new comedy Semi Pro and the historical drama The Other Boleyn Girl with host Bill Carroll.

February 27, 2008
Prom night can be a real scream, and Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best, this afternoon at 12:30 pm on Star! TV, with the help of STAR's Sean Gehon, film critic Richard Crouse and prom committee member Alexandra Cowie.

February 26, 2008
Hey Night Owls! Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 dance scenes in the movies, from Footloose to Flashdance, today 3:30 am on Bravo with the help of choreographer Tre Armstrong, film critic Richard Crouse & STAR! Daily reporter Sean Gehon.

Also... In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard discuss the new DVDs Beowulf, The Darjeeling Limited and 30 Days of Night with host Bill Carroll.

Coming soon... 
A screening of Maple Flavour Films (featuring Richard) will take place as part of the 2008 Canadian Filmmakers Festival on Wednesday March 26, 2008 at 3:30 pm at the Carlton Cinemas in Toronto, followed by a panel discussion. Here's some more information:

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

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

Richard with Penelope star Christina Ricci


James McAvoy and Christina Ricci in Penelope

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

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

The 10th Edition of The Floating Film Festival
(from moviecitynews.com)

It has been called the “most exclusive film festival in the world” and Rod Steiger said “It Was The Best Film Festival I Ever Attended.”

It is easy to understand why. Only 200 movie lovers will experience this cinematic journey on the high seas when the 10th edition of The Floating Film Festival sets sails for the Mexican Riviera on February 25th 2008 from Los Angeles for seven days aboard the ultra luxurious Crystal Cruises Symphony.

This magnificent ship, part of the first class luxury collection from Crystal Cruises features a state of the art fitness and spa facility, Casino and award winning gourmet cuisine. The 7 day voyage includes stops In Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta.

Created in 1991 by Dusty Cohl, founder of The Toronto International Film Festival, The Floating Film Festival has become the ultimate movie lovers’ fantasy, featuring a diverse film program set against the tropical locations. Over the years The Floating Film Festival has premiered such extraordinary films as Silence of the Lambs, Hoop Dreams, Howard’s End, Four Weddings and a Funeral, The Corporation, Sophie Scholl with appearances by Ted Demme, Mario and Melvin Van Peebles, Jiri Menzel, Robert Towne, Martin Scorsese, and Haskell Wexler amongst many other special guests.

The festival will feature over 15 films selected and presented by our renowned programming team which includes Pulitzer prize winning film critic Roger Ebert, Richard Corliss (Time Magazine) Jim Emerson of Roger Ebert.com, Richard Crouse, George Anthony, Film Historian Mary Corliss, veteran festival programmer Hannah Fisher, Movie City News founder David Poland, and director Barry Avrich.

The Floating Film Festival will also feature a tribute to our special guest, legendary actress Gena Rowlands, star of such classic films as The Notebook, Gloria, and A Woman Under The Influence, directed by her late husband John Cassavetes, and for which she received an Oscar nomination.

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

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

Also... To see Richard's Guide for Winning your Office Oscar® Pool click on the Magic Reel to Real Oscar® Prognostication T-Shirt.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also... Hey Night Owls! Anything can, and does, happen in Hollywood hospital scenes, from murder to body snatching and tonight at 3:00 am on Bravo Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the 10 best, with the help of Dr. Shazhan Amed, STAR! Daily Reporter Sean Gehon and Film Critic Richard Crouse.

February 18, 2008
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by having a look at the rom com Definitely, Maybe, then we talk about the new Michel Gondry film Be Kind Rewind, and we wrap by meeting Academy Award nominee Ellen Page. Richard interviews Ellen Page and Michel Gondry; Geoff interviews Ryan Reynolds of Definitely, Maybe.

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

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

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

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

February 15, 2008
CheapEats Ottawa is an insider's guides to the good quality, high value restaurants in the National Capital Region—from Barrhaven to Wakefield, Orleans to Kanata.

We've visited them all, double and triple checked the details and prices, and pulled it all together in

CheapEats Ottawa. This handy guide will save you money while you explore the area's cuisines and neighborhoods through direct, honest and unconventional recommendations.

The CheapEats Ottawa team of foodies-with-opinions, readers and celebrities recommend great spots where you can get everything from Burgers to Bulgogi, Poutine to Pupusas, Vermicelli to Vindaloo, and of course Shawarma, without breaking the bank. Check out Richard’s entry in the celebrity section. To learn more about the book, click on the picture.

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

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

February 14, 2008

Happy Valentine's Day! Feel the Love!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fool's Gold stars Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey

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

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

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

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

Richard with Be Kind Rewind director Michel Gondry

Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey in Fool's Gold

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

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

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

Richard with Over Her Dead Body star Eva Longoria

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

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

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

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

Julie Benz and Stallone in Rambo

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

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

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

Also...

Richard at the Warner Brothers launch for the I Am Legend DVD with Space Channel host Natasha Eloi and Rue Morgue editor Jovanka Vuckovic.

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

Also... In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this evening at 5:20 pm to hear Richard discuss the passing of actor Heath Ledger.
 

Also... Tune into Entertainment Tonight Canada tonight to see Richard discussing the Academy Award nominations. Where were the nominations for Ryan Gostling, Tom Hanks and Angelina Jolie?

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

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

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

Also...

Heath Ledger R.I.P.
Click on the picture to see Richard's interview with the actor.

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

Cloverfield

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 6^th year they’ve gotten together to celebrate the holidays with songs like Xmas Prison Blues and Frosty the Blues Man and this year promises to offer up lots more Yuletide surprises. For more info click here. 

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

John C. Reilly as Dewey Cox in Walk Hard

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.

Johnny Depp as Sweeney Todd

From left: Kevin Hearn and Tyler Stweart (Bare Naked Ladies), Sean Cullen (front) Chris Murphy (Sloan), Andy Kim and Richard

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.

John C. Reilly as Dewey Cox in Walk Hard

Alvin and the Chipmunks

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.

Richard with Tricia Helfer and Leelee Sobieski of Walk All Over Me

The film chronicles the events leading up to the night in 1967 when Howard Kaylan met Jimi Hendrix and the Beatles.

“It's an absolutely true story,” Kaylan recounts. “It was our first trip to London, and we met Graham Nash, Donovan, the Stones, and the Beatles-who played us Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band before it was released-all on the same night! I wound up eating dinner with Hendrix at 4 a.m...!”

...and therein lies the tale.

My Dinner With Jimi will play at the Bloor Cinema, at 9:30 pm every Friday in December.

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

Also... Tonight at 9 pm tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. Tonight they talk about Nicole Kidman's latest The Golden Compass.

Also... "The Golden Compass, starring Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig, is the latest trilogy-in-the-making to grace theatres. Based on a series of books called His Dark Materials by British author and atheist Philip Pullman the film comes to audiences riding a wave of controversy. Although The Golden Compass won the Carnegie Medal for children's literature and by public vote, (by readers from North America, Europe, Asia and Australia), the title of “best children's book of the past 70 years,” several schools have banned the book (including some in Canada) because of a perceived anti-religion bias. I haven’t read the books, but based on the movie the plot appears to be nothing more than a simple adventure story in which good battles evil..." To read the rest of Richard's review of The Golden Compass and a new review for Atonement click here.

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.

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

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 1^st, 2007 to January 7^th, 2008 and is open to residents of Canada, excluding Quebec. Read more... click here!

Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new Cate Blanchett film I'm Not There and the DVD release of Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

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

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

 

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

Richard with Breakfast with Scot star Tom Cavanaugh

November 20, 2007
Photos from last night's SOCAN Classic Awards...

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

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

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

Scene from The Mist

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

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

Javier Bardem in Love in the Time of Cholera

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

Angelina Jolie in Beowulf

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

October 31, 2007

Happy Halloween!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also... Richard will host a special fundraising event for Eva’s Initiatives tonight at 6:30 pm. Taste Matters is a spectacular annual fundraising event for Eva's Initiatives that unites and brings the financial and business community together to support our innovative work - work that touches the lives of over 2000 homeless and at-risk youth in Toronto each year.

Date:        Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Time:        6:00pm - 9:00pm

Venue:      The Fermenting Cellar | The Distillery | 55 Mill Street

Taste Matters expands this year to feature ten wineries, each pouring up to four vintage selections. The tastings on offer will be a fantastic array of exceptional culinary creations from top chefs (including toronto's favourite, Jamie Kennedy), caterers and restaurants from around the city.

Guest ticket $100

    * One ticket to Taste Matters fine wine and gourmet food tasting

    * Tax receipt for $60

Tasting Package $800

    * 5 tickets to Taste Matters and 5 tickets to the VIP Reception

    * 2nd page Program listing

    * Tax receipt for $550

Vintage Package $1200

    * 8 tickets to Taste Matters and 8 tickets to the VIP Reception

    * 1st page Program listing and logo in full colour

    * Tax receipt for $800

To order tickets, please contact us at: (416) 977-4497 x 124 or events@evas.ca. All guests are eligible to win the Xstrata Nickel grand prize draw for a Niagara-on-the-Lake Winery and Spa Weekend for two.

October 22, 2007
Check out the latest edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by having a look at the documentary My Kid Could Paint That, then we talk about the Joy Division film Control, and finish by reviewing Things We Lost in the Fire, the latest film from director Suzanne Bier. Richard interviews My Kid Could Paint That director Amir Bar-Lev, Control director and stars Anton Corbijn, Sam  Riley and  Alexandra Maria Lara; Suzanne Bier of Things We Lost in the Fire, Mark Rendell of 30 Days of Night and Wes Anderson and Jason Schwartzman of The Darjeeling Limited.

Wes Anderson, Richard and Jason Schwartzman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Richard with Monkey Toast host David Shore.

September 30, 2007

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

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

Jack Lenz, Richard and Little Mosque on the Prairie executive producer Clark Donnely at today's SOCAN Conference

Here’s more info on Jack Lenz and the event:

Little Mosque on the Prairie is a new comedy from CBC Television about a small Muslim community in the prairie town of Mercy, many of whose residents are wary of their new, more ‘exotic’ neighbors. Our Keynote Interview focuses on the relationship between the producer and the composer and the process of bringing music into this hit television series.

Jack Lenz: Music Composer: Little Mosque on the Prairie

Jack Lenz is an acclaimed composer, producer and music director. Through his prolific career, he has composed music for motion pictures (The Passion of the Christ, Men with Brooms), television (H20, Due South, Designer Guys), documentaries, Canadian news programs and award shows. Lenz’s passion for music, television, film and the arts has translated into a thriving business - Lenz Entertainment.

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

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

September 28, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 7:45 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss Sean Penn's new film Into the Wild, The Jane Austin Book Club with Jimmy Smits and Amy Brenneman and The Kingsdom starring Jamie Foxx. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also... "Romantic comedies are the most reliably predictable form of movie entertainment. The template for many 21^st century rom coms goes something like this: Boy meets girl. Boy loses Girl. Boy realizes the error of his ways and runs through a busy airport to win back the heart of his soul mate who is about to start a new life elsewhere. We’ve seen it a thousand times and usually know how the movie will end before it even starts, so the challenge for filmmakers is to keep the journey interesting. How the lovers wind up together is as important as why. 

Good Luck Chuck follows the formula to a tee—everything except the interesting journey part." To read the rest of Richard's review of Good Luck Chuck and new reviews for The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, Amanda Bynes' new comedy Sydney White click here.

September 20, 2007
In Toronto tune into CFRB NewsTalk 1010 this morning at 7:55 am to hear Richard and host Bill Carroll discuss Brad Pitt's latest The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, Amanda Bynes' new comedy Sydney White and Good Luck Chuck with Jessica Alba.

September 19, 2007
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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.

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

September 13, 2007

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

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

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

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

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

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

From top Richard with... Breakfast With Scot's Tom Cavanagh... Body of War director Phil Donahue...Pittsburgh's Jeff Goldblum... and Nightwatching's Martin Freeman.
 

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

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

September 7, 2007

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

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

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

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

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

September 3, 2007

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

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

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

August 31, 2007

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

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

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

August 30, 2007

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

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

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

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

August 27, 2007

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

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

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

August 24, 2007

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

August 23, 2007
"You either love the monosyllabic Mr. Bean or want to see him banished to the seventh level of Hell where constant pain will be his reward for all the idiocy he has loosed upon the world..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Mr. Bean's Holiday and new reviews for War and The Nanny Diaries click here.

August 22, 2007

Tonight at 8 pm (5 pt) Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 Best Movie Rants and no one does it better than an angry army general, an obsessed fan, and a Bible-quoting hit man, just to name a few. Pundits include comedian Maggie Cassella and film critic/author Richard Crouse. The show replays on Star! TV on Friday August 24 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday August 25 at 1 am, Sunday August 26 at 7 pm, Monday August 27 at 4 pm and Tuesday August 28 at 6 pm.

August 20, 2007

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

Richard with Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony of El Cantate.

August 17, 2007

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

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

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

August 15, 2007

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

August 13, 2007

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

Richard with Thelma Schoonmaker.

August 10, 2007

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

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

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

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

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

Also... Star TV is running a Best! Movies! Ever! marathon today from 1 pm until 5 pm. For more details click here. Here's the run down...

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

August 4, 2007
From today's Globe and Mail coverage of the Hairspray premier party at The Drake Hotel in Toronto...

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

For more photos from the event click here.

August 3, 2007

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

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

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

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

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

July 30, 2007

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

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

July 27, 2007

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

The Simpson's Movie

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

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

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

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

Richard with Stardust star Claire Danes.

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

July 23, 2007

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

Richard with Sunshine director Danny Boyle

July 20, 2007

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

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

July 18, 2007

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

July 16, 2007

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

Richard with Harry Potter star Rupert Grint.

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

July 13, 2007

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

July 12, 2007
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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 10, 2007

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

July 9, 2007

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

Elisha Cuthbert in Captivity

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

July 7, 2007

Richard will appear on CTV's coverage of Live Earth this morning at 1 am to discuss movies with an eco friendly message. Here are all the details...

In an effort to galvanize people from across Canada to "answer the call" about the global climate crisis, CTV revealed a broadcast plan that will see a marathon, 28-hour, High Definition broadcast on CTV as well as over 60 hours of additional live coverage on CTVglobemedia's MuchMusic, MuchMoreMusic, Bravo! and Star!, where each concert from each city will be seen in their entirety. Finally, live coverage will also be broadcast on CTVgm's CHUM radio network. The end result is a customized-for-Canadians television and radio broadcast unlike any other in the world.

In what will be the world's largest High Definition concert broadcast of all time, CTV's non-stop Live Earth coverage will be the longest, single program ever broadcast by the network. Live coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET on Friday, July 6 when the first of more than 100 international artists takes to the stage in Sydney, Australia and continues until 11 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 7, when the historic event concludes at Giants Stadium in New Jersey (see Addendum 1: Live Earth Timeline, below). Viewers in British Columbia will see 28 hours of coverage, beginning at 7 p.m. PT on July 6 and continuing to 11 p.m. PT on July 7.

Anchored from MuchMusic headquarters in downtown Toronto, the Live Earth broadcast on CTV will feature rolling live coverage from up to five concerts simultaneously. CTV will send entertainment reporters from its family of channels to London and New Jersey to cover the UK and US legs of the event. While live highlights from across the globe will air during the marathon CTV broadcast, eight concerts will also air simultaneously in their entirety live on CTVglobemedia's MuchMusic, MuchMoreMusic, Bravo! and Star!

Live Earth features performances from some of the world's biggest music headliners, including Madonna, Bon Jovi, The Police, Enrique Iglesias, Kelly Clarkson, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kanye West, Melissa Etheridge, Beastie Boys, Smashing Pumpkins, John Mayer, Shakira, Black Eyed Peas, Foo Fighters, Fall Out Boy, Duran Duran, The Pussycat Dolls and many others.

July 6, 2007

Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new Michael Bay actioner Transformers, and the comedy License to Wed. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

A scene from Transformers.

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

July 5, 2007

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

July 4, 2007

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

July 2, 2007

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Richard with Sicko director Michael Moore

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

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

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

Also...

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

June 26, 2007

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

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

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

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

John Cusack in Room 1408.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Richard with Michael Moore in Cannes.

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

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

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

Coming Soon...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

June 26, 2007

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

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

John Cusack in Room 1408.

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

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

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

Photo by Tyler Anderson / National Post

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Richard with Michael Moore in Cannes.

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

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

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

Coming Soon...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Richard with Paris Je'Taime co-director Alexander Payne

Mike Myers and Shrek

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Richard with Pan's Labyrinth director Guillermo del Toro.

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

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

Also...

For Immediate Release: 

The 10TH Edition of The Floating Film Festival
Honours Gena Rowlands
with a Lifetime Achievement Award 

It has been called the “most exclusive film festival in the world” and Rod Steiger said “It Was The Best Film Festival I Ever Attended."

It is easy to understand why. Only 200 movie lovers will experience this cinematic journey on the high seas when the 10th edition of The Floating Film Festival sets sails for the Mexican Riviera on February 25th  2008 from Los Angeles for seven days aboard the ultra luxurious Crystal Cruises Symphony.   This magnificent ship, part of the first class luxury collection from Crystal Cruises features a state of the art fitness and spa facility, Casino and award winning gourmet cuisine. The 7 day voyage includes stops in CABO SAN LUCAS, MAZATLAN, AND PUERTO VALLARTA 

Created in 1991 by Dusty Cohl, founder of The Toronto International Film Festival, The Floating Film Festival has become the ultimate movie lovers’ fantasy, featuring a diverse film program set against the tropical  locations.  Over the years The Floating Film Festival has premiered such extraordinary films as Silence of the Lambs, Hoop Dreams, Howard’s End, Four Weddings and a Funeral,  The Corporation, Sophie Scholl with appearances by Ted Demme, Mario and Melvin Van Peebles, Jiri Menzel, Robert Towne, Martin Scorsese, and Haskell Wexler amongst many other special guests.
 
The festival will feature over 15 films selected and presented by our renowned programming team which includes Pulitzer prize winning film critic Roger Ebert, Richard Corliss (Time Magazine ) Jim Emerson of Roger Ebert.com, Richard Crouse, George Anthony, Film Historian Mary Corliss, veteran festival programmer Hannah Fisher, Movie City News founder David Poland, and director Barry Avrich.

The Floating Film Festival will also feature a tribute to our special guest, legendary actress Gena Rowlands , star of such classic films as The Notebook, Gloria, and A Woman Under The Influence, directed by her late husband John Cassavetes, and for which she received an Oscar nomination.  

Past recipients of this honour have included Rod Steiger, Chuck Jones, Cliff Robertson, Haskell Wexler, Studs Terkel, Evelyn Keyes, Melvin Van Peebles and Lou Jacobi. 

Booking information; Rosemary Durham 1-800-268.0900.  www.floatingfilmfest.com

May 11, 2007
Tune into CTV's Canada AM this morning at 8:10 am for Richard's regular review segment. Today he'll discuss the new horror film 28 Days Later, the new Lindsay Lohan film Georgia Rules and The Painted Veil on DVD. Later that same morning tune into CTV's NewsNet for more movie chat with Richard and host Marcia McMillian. To see a video archive of Richard's reviews for Canada AM click here.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 3, 2007
"To decipher what’s wrong with Spider-Man 3 all we have to do is look back at movie history. Sequels with the number 3 in the title rarely hold up, particularly when their predecessors are highly regarded.

Godfather 1 and 2. Yes please. Number 3? Not so much. Batman, Batman Returns and Batman Forever? Yes, yes and no thanks. X-Men 3? I hope it is their last stand..." To read the rest of Richard's review of Spider-Man 3 and a new review of Lucky You plus other archived reviews click here.

May 2, 2007
Best! Movies! Ever! counts down the top 10 Best Movie Rants and no one does it better than an angry army general, an obsessed fan, and a Bible-quoting hit man, just to name a few. Pundits include comedian Maggie Cassella and film critic/author Richard Crouse The show replays on Star! TV on May 4 at 8:30 am and 8 pm, Saturday May 5 at 1 am, Sunday May 6 at 7 pm, Monday May 7 at 4 pm and Tuesday May 8 at 6 pm.

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

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


Richard with Away From Her's Gordon Pinsent.


Richard with Away From Her director Sarah Polley.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Richard with After the Wedding star Mads Mikkelsen.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

D.J. Caruso

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 2, 2007
Check out a special all-Grindhouse edition of Reel to Real starting today on Rogers Television in Ontario. Outside of Ontario, click here for show listings in your area. This week Richard and co-host Geoff Pevere begin by looking at the down and dirty history of grindhouses; next we’ll talk about the first film of the Grindhouse </