Posts Tagged ‘Laura Harrier’

ENTERTAINMENT IS BROKEN: the uncomfortable collision of fact and entertainment.

A new Michael Jackson biopic raises a familiar question… do audiences actually want the truth, or just a great show?
 
This week, my co-host Sarah Hanlon and I unpack the new film Michael and the growing trend of biopics that trade accuracy for spectacle. When a story as complex as Michael Jackson’s gets streamlined into a crowd-pleasing concert experience, what gets lost… and does it even matter?
 
They explore the art vs. artist debate, the power of nostalgia, and why some cultural icons remain untouchable—no matter how complicated their legacy becomes.
 
It’s a conversation about storytelling, memory, and the uncomfortable space where fact and entertainment collide.
 
Watch: https://youtu.be/ntlQoeoRdWg
Listen: https://pod.link/1855097197

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 biopic “Michael,” the action thriller “Fuze” and the grounded fairy tale “The Bearded Girl.”

Watch the whole thing HERE! (Starts at 35:48)

CTV NEWS TORONTO AT FIVE WITH ZURAIDAH ALMAN: RICHARD ON WHAT TO WATCH!

I join “CTV News Toronto at Five” with anchor Zuraidah Alman to talk about new movies in theatres including the biopic “Michael,” the grounded fairy tale “The Bearded Girl” and the action thriller “Fuze.”

Watch the whole thing HERE! (Starts at 12:39)

 

CTV ATLANTIC: RICHARD AND TODD BATTIS ON NEW MOVIES IN THEATRES!

I join CTV Atlantic’s Todd Battis to talk about the east coast crime drama “Little Lorraine,” the biopic “Michael” and the grounded fairy tale “The Bearded Girl.”

Watch the whole thing HERE!

DEB HUTTON NEWSTALK 1010: the first lady of “Heated Rivalry” fans & MORE!

I sit with host Deb Hutton on NewsTalk 1010 to talk about where people are getting their news, the first lady of “Heated Rivalry” fans, Bob Seger Bars and I review the musical biopic “Michael.”

Listen to the whole thing HERE!

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

I join CTV NewsChannel anchor Renee Rogers to talk about the new releases in theatres, including the biopic “Michael,” the grounded fairy tale “The Bearded Girl” and the action thriller “Fuze.”

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 biopic “Michael,” the grounded fairy tale “The Bearded Girl” and the action thriller “Fuze.”

Listen to the whole thing HERE!

YOU TUBE: THREE MOVIES/THIRTY SECONDS! FAST REVIEWS FOR BUSY PEOPLE!

Fast reviews for busy people! Watch as I review three movies in less time than it takes to make your bed. Have a look as I race against the clock to tell you about the biopic “Michael,” the grounded fairy tale “The Bearded Girl” and the action thriller “Fuze.”

Watch the whole thing HERE!

SHANE HEWITT & THE NIGHT SHIFT: MICHAEL AND THE MOONWALK!

I join the Bell Media Radio Network national night time show “Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift” to talk about the latest lawsuit regarding Amy Winehouse, why Sydney Sweeney was cut from “The Devil Wears Prada 2” and some other surprising stars who were excised from famous movies. Then, I review the new biopic “Michael” and suggest some cocktails top enjoy while watching the movie.

Listen to the whole thing HERE!