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snaktheshow: quick interview to celebrate National Canadian Film Day!

I join Jorge Molina, Andrea Lyons and Bonnie Anderson’s “SNAK: The Show” podcast for a quick interview to celebrate National Canadian Film Day!

What is “SNAK: The Show”? A bite-sized interview show created by actors and friends Jorge Molina, Andrea Lyons and Bonnie Anderson featuring #CanadianTalent in a spontaneous Zoom chat full of surprises, fun & heart! Why have a meal when what you really want is a SNAK.

See the show HERE!

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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 the fifth season of “The Boys” on Prime Video, Dan Levy’s “Big Mistakes” on Netflix, the coming of age series “The Testaments” on Disney+ and the reflective Apple TV+ movie “Outcome.”

Watch the whole thing HERE! (Starts at 37:11)

ENTERTAINMENT IS BROKEN: Angine de Poitrine and the Anti-Fame Economy

Imagine you’re the hottest new act in the country. You’re trending on TikTok, the critics are obsessed, and the industry is banging on your door. Most people would take that moment to show the world exactly who they are. But what if you did the exact opposite? What if you wore a mask, played instruments no one else could tune, and leaned into the “jankiness” of being real in a world that’s becoming increasingly fake? In this episode of Entertainment Is Broken, Sarah Hanlon and I look at the Montreal phenomenon Angine de Poitrine—and why their refusal to “play by the rules” is the smartest move any artist can make right now. From the basement tapes of Springsteen’s Nebraska to the fringe of Orville Peck, we’re diving into the “Anti-Fame” economy. Why are we so drawn to the space left by missing information? And why is Quebec the perfect ecosystem for this kind of creative rebellion? We’re pulling back the curtain on the art of staying hidden on Entertainment Is Broken.

Watch: https://youtu.be/ntlQoeoRdWg

Listen: https://pod.link/1855097197

ENTERTAINMENT IS BROKEN: Why Canada’s Biggest Stars Keep Skipping the Junos

The Junos came and went… but where were Canada’s biggest stars?

In this episode of Entertainment Is Broken, Sarah Hanlon and I dig into the growing debate around Canadian identity in entertainment… and whether artists like Justin Bieber, Drake, and Tate McRae are still “Canadian” when it counts.

Is it about where you’re born… or where your career is built?

They break down:

  • Why so many major artists skipped the Juno Awards
  • Whether success in the U.S. changes an artist’s identity
  • The idea of being “Canadian when convenient”
  • Why artists like Joni Mitchell and Rush still feel deeply connected to Canada
  • And whether Canada needs to rethink how it supports its own talent

It’s a funny, sharp, and surprisingly real conversation about culture, success, and what we actually mean when we say “Canadian.”

If you’ve ever wondered why Canada’s biggest stars don’t always come home… this one’s for you.

Watch: https://youtu.be/ntlQoeoRdWg

Listen: https://pod.link/1855097197

ENTERTAINMENT IS BROKEN: So Why Is Hollywood Obsessed With the 90s?

Buffy is cancelled… again.

After years of development, a filmed pilot, and serious creative talent behind it, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot is suddenly dead — and the timing couldn’t be worse.

So what happened?

This week, we start with Buffy… and zoom out to the bigger question: why does Hollywood keep going back?

From The X-Files to a growing list of revivals, reboots and “reimaginings,” the industry seems stuck in a loop — mining the past instead of building something new.

Is it nostalgia?

Is it fear?

Or is it just good business?

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@EntertainmentIsBroken

Listen: https://pod.link/1855097197

ENTERTAINMENT IS BROKEN: Red Carpet Controversy AT THE OSCARS

Remember when red carpets were about journalism… and not vertical video, viral moments, and whether someone got free cake?

This week on Entertainment Is Broken, Sarah and I dive into the growing clash between influencers and traditional entertainment journalism — and ask the uncomfortable question: who actually belongs on the red carpet anymore?

From the Oscars red carpet controversy to the backlash surrounding TikTok influencer Jake Shane at the Vanity Fair party, we break down what happens when viral culture meets legacy media… and whether the result is evolution or erosion.

Along the way, we explore:

  • How red carpet interviews have changed from journalism to content creation
  • The rise of TikTok influencers in Hollywood spaces
  • Whether viral moments are replacing meaningful conversations
  • Behind-the-scenes stories from TIFF, press junkets, and old-school Hollywood access
  • Why authenticity still matters — whether you have millions of followers or none
  • Plus: BTS Army shows up in a big way, Richard shares wild junket stories (including Rome and the Vatican…), and Sarah defends the idea that maybe disruption isn’t the enemy — maybe it’s the point.

Are influencers ruining the red carpet… or just revealing what it’s become?

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@EntertainmentIsBroken

Listen: https://pod.link/1855097197