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Archive for July, 2026

CTVNEWS.CA: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ returns to Spidey movies of old

I wrote about “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” for CTVNews.ca.

“The fourth standalone film starring Tom Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man is a return to the Spidey movies of old. Without a multiverse in sight, ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ delivers on the promise of the title, offering a new, almost streamlined character-driven approach…” Read the whole thing HERE!

CFAX 1070 IN VICTORIA: New teaser for VICTORIA SHOT TV thriller

I join Ryan and Lisa on Victoria, B.C.’s CFAX 1070 to talk about Vancouver Island filming locations in pop culture and the economic benefits of local film production.

Listen to the whole thing HERE!

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TORONTO STAR THEATRE SERIES: A new take on an ancient myth

I wrote about the third Toronto Star Theatre Series, hosted by critic Joshua Chong, which saw subcribers watch a performance of “Medusa” at Soulpepper and enjoy a stimulating conversation about the show afterwards over dinner at The Cluny Bistro.

“Greek myth­o­logy is hav­ing a moment this sum­mer.

“At the movies, an adapt­a­tion of the clas­sic work ‘The Odys­sey’ is cap­tiv­at­ing audi­ences, while, at Soulpep­per Theatre Com­pany in Toronto’s Dis­til­lery His­toric Dis­trict, ‘Medusa’ offered audi­ences a blis­ter­ing fem­in­ist retell­ing of the ancient Greek myth about a Gor­gon with live snakes for hair.

On July 8, par­ti­cipants in the Toronto Star Theatre Club were immersed in the ori­gin story of the char­ac­ter “before the ser­pents, before the legend,” when she was “a woman in a world that feared her power,” the pro­duc­tion’s play­bill reads…” Read the whole thing HERE!

CTV NEWS AT 11:30: MORE MOVIES AND TV SHOWS TO STREAM THIS WEEKEND!

I appear on “CTV News at 11:30” with anchor Andria Case to talk about the weekend’s best shows and movies, including the alien adventures of “The Outer Threat,” the moody “Her Private Hell” the Prime Video action series “Ride or Die” and the Netflix wrestling docu-series “Unreal.”

Watch the whole thing HERE! (Starts at 13:56)

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CTV NEWS AT 6: RICHARD ON MOVIES AND TV SHOWS TO STREAM THIS WEEKEND!

I appear on “CTV News at 6” with anchor Andria Case to talk about “Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions” and the existential sci fi of “Lars Shrike Walks the Night.”

Watch the whole thing HERE! (Starts at 37:30)

IHEARTRADIO: MUSICIAN & SONGWRITER SUZIE MCNEIL + AUTHOR LIV ALBERT!

On the Saturday July 25, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we meet Suzie McNeil. She has built a career spanning television, stage, touring, and recording. She first broke through as the last woman standing on CBS’s Rockstar: INXS and has since shared stages with international artists including P!nk, Aerosmith, Alan Frew and more. She also starred as “Oz” in We Will Rock You and has led multiple genre-crossing projects, including The Loving Mary Band. Her gold-certified hit “SuperGirl” and a string of releases that have reached the Top 20 on Canadian pop charts continue to underscore her impact as a recording artist.

Today we’re talking about her new music Line 49, a collection that reimagines classic Canadian songs through the rich, emotional lens of soul music. Where Northern roots meet Southern soul, and breathes new life into iconic Canadian classics with modern arrangements infused with pop and reggae influences.

Then, Liv Albert, the host, creator, writer, editor, and producer of the Let’s Talk About Myths, Baby! podcast, and a self-proclaimed giant nerd for all things Greek and Roman mythology. Liv studied English Literature and Classical Civilisations, and has authored two adult books on Greek mythology, including the bestselling title Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook. Today we’ll talk about her first children’s book, a retelling of The Odyssey.

Listen to the whole thing HERE!

Here’s some info on The Richard Crouse Show!

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 Chris Pratt, Elvis Costello, Baz Luhrmann, Martin Freeman, David Cronenberg, Mayim Bialik, The Kids in the Hall and many more!

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DEB HUTTON NEWSTALK 1010: AN AI ODYSSEY, MORE TILLY AND A ROBO-REBOOT!

I sit with host Deb Hutton on NewsTalk 1010 to talk about Elon Musk’s idea to make aa AI, historically accurate version of “The Odyssey,” who would accept an Oscar for AI actor Tilly Norwood, a robo-reboot on Prime Video and the sci fi family drama “The Outer Threat.”

Listen to the whole thing HERE!

CTV NEWSCHANNEL: RICHARD’s MOVIE REVIEWS FOR FRIDAY JULY 24, 2026!

I join CTV NewsChannel anchor Renée Rodgers to talk about the new releases in theatres including the alien adventures of “The Outer Threat,” the moody “Her Private Hell” and the existential sci fi of “Lars Shrike Walks the Night.”

Watch the whole thing HERE!

CFRA IN OTTAWA: THE BILL CARROLL MORNING SHOW MOVIE REVIEWS!

I sit in on the CFRA Ottawa morning show with host Bill Carroll to talk about the new movies coming to theatres including the alien adventures of “The Outer Threat,” the moody “Her Private Hell” and the existential sci fi of “Lars Shrike Walks the Night” (VOD/Digital).

Listen to the whole thing HERE!