Just in time for Canada Day! Check out my podcast “Maple Syrup For Your Eyes.” It’s a quick and entertaining trip through the films of the Great White North. Have a listen, they’re like Butter Tarts, but for your ears.
I present a list of Canadian comedies that are more fun than a two four of Moosehead. We’ll meet the “Governor of Givin’er,” a bingo caller named Ned, an obsessive film fan, a free-spirited teen whose birthday mushroom trip brings her face-to-face with her 39-year-old self and writer director Cody Lightning and his film “Hey Viktor!”
I present a list of Canadian documentaries that are more fun than a bucket of Beavertails. I’ll tell you about a major art forgery, the beginnings of a beloved band, a five-year-old orphan on the streets of Chennai, India, who went on to become one of Toronto’s most celebrated chefs and a journey across the 24,000 kilometers of our big, beautiful country. First up, a documentary about a family secret.
I present a list of Canadian sci fi and fantasy films that will wrap their robotic arms around you in a warm Canadarm hug. I’ll tell you about a government manhunt to eliminate the rise of the machine consciousness, a war-ravaged totalitarian future, marginalized superheroes, a slimy bipedal creature and an animated, malevolent rock star.
I present a list of Canadian horror films that are scarier than the Frankenstein Burger King on Clifton Hill. I’ll tell you about a 3D archaeologist, a werewolf movie that reinvents the genre, the first slasher flick, a vocal virus and much more.
VOLUME FIVE: CRONENBERG FAMILY VALUES: Listen to it HERE!
From a bloodthirsty brood, to celebrity viruses and a euthanasia program, on this week’s edition of “Maple Syrup For Your Eyes” I have a look at two generations of filmmaking Cronenbergs, David, Brandon and Caitlin.
MAPLE SYRUP FOR YOUR EYES VOLUME 6: HOLY MACKINAW! CANADIAN SPORTS MOVIES: Listen to it HERE!
I present a list of Canadian sports movies guaranteed to light the lamp! From airborne bloody Chiclets and a hockey icon to the story of Saul Indian Horse and an elegy for a man who spent much of his career earning $25 a game, I have a look at Canada’s favorite game on the big screen.
MAPLE SYRUP FOR YOUR EYES VOLUME 7: BRAAAIIIINS AND GORE! CANADIAN ZOMBIE MOVIES: Listen to it HERE!
Here’s a list of Canadian zombie movies with both gore and Braaaaains. I’ll tell you about a kid friendly zombie flick, heavy metal flesh eaters and a Civil War era zombie story that Variety says merits appreciation for really trying something different.
MAPLE SYRUP FOR YOUR EYES VOLUME 8: CANADIAN DRAMA KINGS AND QUEENS! Listen to itHERE!
Here’s a list of Canadian dramas more flavourful than a bag of ketchup chips. Coming up I have the story of a mystical child on a remote island off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, a journey to justice for Christopher Plummer, the tale of a young women who went from wilderness of Alberta to the wild runways of the fashion world and a young Indigenous woman guided by spirits to exact revenge against a vicious Government Agent. First stop on our dramatic journey, Nova Scotia.
MAPLE SYRUP FOR YOUR EYES VOLUME 9: THE “BLACKBERRY” SPECIAL! Listen to it HERE!
On this special episode of “Maple Syrup For Your Eyes” I have an in-depth look at the movie “Blackberry,” the lessons learned from the film, about what it means to be Canadian, why we don’t celebrate our own stories and much more with the film’s stars Jay Baruchel and Matt Johnson (who also co-wrote and directed).
Movieweb.com recommends my book “Ken Russell and the Unmaking of The Devils” in an article by Adam Symchuk on the rerelease of Ken Russell’s masterpiece “The Devils.” Read the article HERE!
The new 4K restoration of the film will be screened at TIFF and receive a general release in October. My book is being reissued to coincide with the rerelease. Check HERE foe details!
Here’s what the Hollywood Reporter said about the book on its initial release: “In his entertaining and hyperbolic Raising Hell: Ken Russell and the Unmaking of The Devils, Canadian movie critic Richard Crouse attempts to answer why Russell’s 1971 film The Devils — based on a story about an incident of mass hysteria among a convent of nuns in 17th century France — became such a flash point in what would seem to have been an unshockable era.”
I join the Bell Media Radio Network national night time show “Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift” to talk about the blues and Morgan Freeman, Judge Judy and the passing of the gavel, more “Hacks” and on Booze & Reviews I review “Tony” and suggest a cocktail Anthony Bourdain noted will make you wonder what happened to your pants after drink number three!
I spoke with CTV National News reporter Heather Wright about the resurgence of movie theatres with the help of blockbusters like “The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.”
On the Saturday August 8, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet filmmaker, director, producer, and podcast host Pete Ferriero. Pete gained recognition for his documentaries The Price of Fame (about wrestling legend Ted DiBiase) and Her Name Is Chef (streaming on Hulu), which was praised by Padma Lakshmi for spotlighting women in the culinary world. He’s also the creator and host of the popular Beverly Hills, 90210 Show podcast, where he dives deep into the iconic series alongside its original producers and cast. His latest project, the feature documentary The Best Pizza is in LA, makes the bold case that Los Angeles is home to the world’s best pizza — complete with celebrity chefs and unforgettable pie tours.
Then we meet Jake David Smith, a Broadway and national-tour musical theatre veteran. who made his Broadway debut in Disney’s Frozen, starred as Marius on the national tour of Les Misérables, and originated Prince Oliver in the Off-Broadway (and Amazon Prime) production of Between the Lines.
Today we talk about his career and playing Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby, a extravaganza that Entertainment Weekly said explodes with life and energy. It’s playing at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto until August 23.
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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