“Chicago 10,” a documentary that echoes the events detailed in the recent Netflix drama “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” brings a sense of immediacy and even anarchy to an often-told story.
Director Brett Morgen uses mixed media, a amalgamate of archival footage and animation set to a soundtrack of edgy protest music, to tell the tale of one of the defining events of 1968. In an unsettled and unsettling year, a trial saw 60s counterculture icons Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin of the Youth International Party, and assorted radicals David Dellinger, Tom Hayden, Rennie Davis, John Froines, and Lee Weiner charged with conspiracy and inciting to riot stemming from their actions at the anti-Vietnam War protests in Chicago, Illinois, during the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Black Panther Bobby Seale had his case severed from the others but earns considerable coverage here.
The story, based on transcripts and rediscovered audio recordings, is familiar but Morgen’s film is as much an experience as it is a straightforward documentary. His mix and match of styles brings with it an energy that captures the wild ‘n woolly climate of the times, from the hippies and the Yippies to the general atmosphere in Chicago. It’s trippy with a vibrant social awareness that side steps many of the cliches used in portraying the times.
“Chicago 10” is a digital release as part of the Impact Series.
On December 26, 2020 at 8:30 pm on CTV NewsChannel, midnight on CTV, “Pop Life” airs an encore presentation of our interview with Darrell Fox, brother of Canadian icon Terry Fox and editor of “Forever Terry,” a collection of letters that recounts the inspiration, dedication, and perseverance that Terry Fox embodied. We discuss Terry Fox’s legacy from a personal point of view. Then the “Pop Life” panel, world champion hurdler Perdita Felicien and rock star Tom Cochrane talk about the impact Terry Fox left on the entire country.
Film critic and pop culture historian Richard Crouse shares a toast with celebrity guests and entertainment pundits every week on CTV News Channel’s talk show POP LIFE.
Featuring in-depth discussion and debate on pop culture and modern life, POP LIFE features sit-down interviews with celebrities from across the entertainment world, including rock legends Sting and Bob Geldof, musicians Josh Groban and Sarah Brightman, comedian Ken Jeong, writer Fran Lebowitz, superstar jazz musician Diana Krall, stand-up comedian and CNN host W. Kamau Bell, actors Danny DeVito and Jay Baruchel, celebrity chefs Bobby Flay and Nigella Lawson, and many more.
Richard speaks to CFRA morning guest host Matt Harris about the best movies of the year and what to watch at Christmas as you stay ho-ho-home for the holidays!
Richard interviews Jessica Rothe & Harry Shum Jr., stars of the romantic drama “All My Life.” The pair play a young couple whose wedding plans are put into jeopardy when the groom-to-be is diagnosed with a terminal disease. Based on a true story, “All My Life” will be available on VOD as of December 23.
Richard and “The Weekend Morning Show” guest host Jason Agnew have a look at some off-the-beaten-track Christmas specials to watch this year, including the new Amazon movie “The Happiest Season,” the Netflix holiday special “Alien Xmas” and an oldie-but-a-goodie, the Christmas crime drama “Silent Partner.”
On the December 20, 2020 episode of the Richard Crouse Show we meet Jamaican-American reggae musician, singer and DJ Shaggy who is here to talk about his new reggae-themed holiday album “Christmas in the Island.”
Next is Harnarayan Singh, host of the Punjabi-language broadcast of Hockey Night in Canada and the author of a fascinating new memoir called “One Game at a Time: My Journey from Small-Town Alberta to Hockey’s Biggest Stage.” In this interview we talk about the FIRST memoir he wrote… when he was six years old, what it was like growing up as a Sikh kid playing hockey in rural Alberta and much more.
Then, think you’ve got problems with the family? Robert Lacey’s book would be hard to top for stories of family disfunction. “Battle of Brothers: William and Harry – The Inside Story of a Family in Tumult” is the final word on the battle royale between the two famous brothers. Also, if you’ve been watching “The Crown,” and who hasn’t been? You’ve seen his work. He’s the historical consultant on that popular Netflix show.
Finally, we meet “Soul” co-directors Pete Docter and Kemp Powers, producer Dana Murray and Canadian story lead Trevor Jimenez.
Each week on the nationally syndicated Richard Crouse Show, Canada’s most recognized movie critic brings together some of the most interesting and opinionated people from the movies, television and music to put a fresh spin on news from the world of lifestyle and pop-culture. Tune into this show to hear in-depth interviews with actors and directors, to find out what’s going on behind the scenes of your favourite shows and movies and get a new take on current trends. Recent guests include Ethan Hawke, director Brad Bird, comedian Gilbert Gottfried, Eric Roberts, Brian Henson, Jonathan Goldsmith a.k.a. “The most interesting man in the world,” and best selling author Linwood Barclay.
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On the Saturday December 19, 2020 episode of “Pop Life” the “Pop Life” panel, “eTalk” senior correspondent Lainey Lui, UK Correspondent for CTV News Daniele Hamamdjian and National Affairs Correspondent for CTV “National News” Omar Sachedina, look back the memorable stories from a year we’d rather forget.
Film critic and pop culture historian Richard Crouse shares a toast with celebrity guests and entertainment pundits every week on CTV News Channel’s talk show POP LIFE.
Featuring in-depth discussion and debate on pop culture and modern life, POP LIFE features sit-down interviews with celebrities from across the entertainment world, including rock legends Sting and Bob Geldof, musicians Josh Groban and Sarah Brightman, comedian Ken Jeong, writer Fran Lebowitz, superstar jazz musician Diana Krall, stand-up comedian and CNN host W. Kamau Bell, actors Danny DeVito and Jay Baruchel, celebrity chefs Bobby Flay and Nigella Lawson, and many more.
Richard speaks to “CTV News at 11:30” anchor Andria Bain about movies on VOD and in theatres to watch this weekend including the loud and proud Milla Jovovich actioner “Monster Hunter,” the Andy Samberg time loop rom com “Palm Springs” and the recent winner of the Best European Film Award, “Another Round.”
Richard speaks to “CTV News at Six” anchor Andria Case about television and movies to watch this weekend including the Bryan Cranston drama “Your Honor” on Showtime, the Netflix Chadwick Boseman film “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” and the Apple TV+ M. Night Shyamalan-produced supernatural thriller “Servant.”
“Chicago 10,” a documentary that echoes the events detailed in the recent Netflix drama “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” brings a sense of immediacy and even anarchy to an often-told story.
