House Of Crouse

Welcome to the House of Crouse. It's a full house this week with guests from the film and fashion world. Izzy Camilleri is here to talk about her healthy eating book "Izzy's Eating Plan" but we also talk about how she designed one of the most iconic Canadian stage costumes of all time. Then Ali Weinstein stops by to chat about her film "Mermaids," a look at the healing power of the mono-fin. Then, in one from the vault, we geek out with "War for the Planet of the Apes" director Matt Reeves. We talk movies and why "The Exorcist" still scares him today. It's great stuff so c'mon in and sit a spell.

Welcome to the House of Crouse. The reality of the situation is that beloved actor James Cromwell is now a jailbird. The "Babe" star was sentenced to jail for refusing to pay fines related to his arrest at a protest at a New York power plant. When he swung by the HoC he talked about the beginnings of his political activism. Then, HoC pal Kris Abel stops by to talk about another kind of reality, virtual reality and a new project from "Ghostbusters" director Ivan Reitman. It's good stuff so whatever your reality is, c'mon in and sit a spell.

Check out the Richard Crouse Show on NewsTalk 1010 for July 01, 2017! This week Richard and panelists “Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons” star Ruth Goodwin, “Encyclopedia of Lies” author Chris Gudgeon and tech wizard Kris Able talk about the important stuff like robotic dog nannies and mini bars!

Welcome to the House of Crouse. Julie Taymor brought the animals of The Lion King to life on Broadway, creating one of the biggest hits ever on the Great White Way. She's the director of movies like "Frida" and "Across the Universe." In "A Midsummer Night's Dream" she blends the two, presenting a film of her acclaimed stage production. It's beautiful, magical stuff and we spoke about it at length. Then the HoC pays tribute to the great Swedish actor Michael Nyqvist who recently passed away at age 56. The "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" star talked about everything from Proust to George Clooney. It's good stuff, so c'mon in and sit a spell.

Welcome to the House of Crouse. It's Canada Day up Canada way. To celebrate we're having a look back at the life and legacy of a voice that every Canadian knows. Peter Mansbridge, who steps down this week after a 50 year career with the CBC, talks about how he landed the gig that would make him famous and the first words he ever spoke on air. Then we look at the beginnings of the polar bear fighting superhero Captain Canuck. It's good stuff so grab a plate of poutine and a glass of maple syrup and c'mon in and sit a spell.

Welcome to the House of Crouse. This week we get our motors running and head out on the highway. It's our classic cars episode. To celebrate we welcome Nathan Fillion, one of the stars of "Cars 3." We chat about everything from car design to soap operas and naming your kids after TV characters. Then Edgar Wright pulls into the parking lot. We talk about his twenty-two-years-on-the-making pedal to the metal movie "Baby Driver." C'mon in and fill up your tank!

Welcome to the House of Crouse. This week we celebrate two years of non-stop conversations! To help us whoop it up Gilbert Gottfried stops by to talk about being hated on the internet, why he doesn't want his children to become comedians and Yakov Smirnoff. Then we grab another comedian, Albert Brooks, from the vault. In a convo from 2011 he talks co-starring in the movie Drive and his concern that Twitter will turn him into Bob Hope. It's good stuff! Come on in and join the fun!

Welcome to the House of Crouse. Batmans come and go. For a time Michael Keaton wore the caped suit. Then in rapid succession Val Kilmer and George Clooney donned the cowl. In recent years Christian Bale and Ben Affleck have been fitted for the Bat-Suit, but of all the actors to have played the Dark Knight, one stands head and shoulders above the rest in our imaginations. For two-and-a-half heady years—and 120 episodes—from 1966 to 1968 Adam West was Batman on the most popular show on television. West passed away Friday night in Los Angeles after a short battle with leukemia. He was 88 years old. This conversation dates from 2010 and finds West in a chatty and gracious mood. Sit back and raise a glass to the man who called himself The Bright Knight.

Welcome to the House of Crouse. This week we learn about the perils of pizza delivery from Brett M. Butler and Jason G. Butler, former delivery guys and directors of First Round Down. Following the talk of pizza and porn we go long with legendary director Tony Palmer. The All You Need Is Love documentarian talks about how his friendship with John Lennon kickstarted his film career, working with Leonard Cohen and much more. It is great stuff so grab a slice and sit a spell with us.

Welcome to the House of Crouse. Today we're throwing A Night At El Morocco theme party with three very special guests. Join us to hear Topher Grace talk about his idiotic new character, David Soren on elevating potty humour and Gilbert Gottfried reveal why the entire internet hated him. It's party chat at its best, so pull up a stool to the bar, pour a cold drink and sit a spell.

Welcome to the House of Crouse's celebration of forty years of one of the great movie franchises. February 3, 1959 and February 9, 1964. The day the music died and the date it was reborn on the Ed Sullivan Show, both days burned into the collective memories of pop culture fanatics everywhere. But what about May 25, 1977? If you were a teenager then chances are you felt the earth shift. It was the day Star Wars opened, kicking off a cultural phenomenon that continues to this day. C'mon in and sit a spell as HoC has a look at the universe George Lucas unleashed in 1977. Richard chats with Anthony Daniels a.k.a. C-3PO, Riz Ahmed, star of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story on his childhood love of the franchise, the father of the light sabre Roger Christian and Pablo Hidalgo, the ultimate Star Wars fan and keeper of the myths as part of the Lucasfilm Story Group. C'mon in, pour yourself a Ragnook Spring Water and join the fun.

Check out the Richard Crouse Show on NewsTalk 1010 for May 6, 2017! This week Richard welcomes First Round Down’s Butler Brothers (directors Brett M. Butler and Jason G. Butler) and star Rachel Wilson. Here’s some info on the movie: You can never go home again, particularly if you’re a former local legend gone bad. “First Round Down,” an offbeat new film starring “Orphan Black’s” Dylan Bruce is a story of hockey, hitmen and hometown expectations. Split into three sections—or periods—Bruce plays Hamilton, Ontario’s Tim Tucker, a junior hockey star and prodigy on and off the ice. When an injury ends his NHL dreams he goes off the grid, disappearing, leaving behind his pregnant girlfriend Kelly Quinn (“The Republic Of Doyle’s” Rachel Wilson) and all traces of the life he once knew. After ten years of doing wet work as a Montreal mob enforcer he returns home after his parents pass away to look after his younger brother and get his life back on track. “Winning has been harder to come by since you haven’t been ar

Welcome to the House of Crouse. It's a special time around here as we celebrate 100 weeks of good conversation. This week we sip some bubbly and have a look at the yin and yang of movie promotion. The yin is Guy Ritchie, the yang is Charlie Hunnam. Click on the link for the whole story. Then we go long with photographer Chris Buck. His 30 year retrospective Uneasy is on bookshelves right now and he's a fascinating interview with great stories about taking photos of everyone from Donald Trump to Ice T. It's good stuff. C'mon in and sit a spell.

Welcome to the House of Crouse. This week we learn about Baby Groot and golf. Not playing golf with Baby Groot, but how Michael Rooker relates to the tiny tree-like being and why Jason Connery loves to play golf. The HoC guests give you a behind-the-scenes look at Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 and Tommy's Honour. It's good stuff so c'mon in, sit a spell.

Welcome to the House of Crouse. This weeks we opened the vault and John Lydon jumped out! It's an encore conversation with the Sex Pistol about life, perception and a movie called "Sons of Norway." then Ken Finkleman swings by to talk about his new movie "An American Dream" and share stories about working "as a hack" in Hollywood. Find out how he dealt with his crew's taste for cocaine on the set of "Airplane 2." It's good stuff. C'mon in and sit a spell.

Welcome to the House of Crouse. When Terry Jones announced, ‘I’ve got dementia. My frontal lobe has absconded,’ I immediately thought back to discussing the legacy of Monty Python with the comedy legend. He's a lovely man and I wanted to share a few minutes of that talk with you. Then "Degrassi: Next Class" screenwriter Courtney Jane Walker swings by to talk about how she finds inspiration everywhere from court rooms to the subway. Finally, we go long with "American War" author and former war correspondent Omar El Akkad. The Washington Post called the novel "poignant and horrifying" and El Akkad is a fascinating conversationalist. It's all great stuff so c'mon in and sit a spell.

Welcome to the House of Crouse. Five years after being offered the role of Emily Dickenson in "A Quiet Passion" Cynthia Nixon said, “I never thought it would come together. I thought, ‘Thank you for thinking of me, it is a good part for me but I don’t see how you are going to get this made.’” Find out how she and Terence Davies brought the film to the screen. Then sit back and let "First Blood" director Ted Kotcheff regale you with stories from his very entertaining life. It's all good stuff so c'mon in and sit a spell.

Welcome to the House of Crouse. In "Maudie" Ethan Hawke plays a gruff Nova Scotian man who learns how to love. How brusque is he? “You walk funny,” he says when he first meets her. “You a cripple? You sick?” Not exactly a charmer. We talk about the film and his love of Nova Scotia. Then we go long with Ann-Margret, talking about her life, career--including a twenty-two foot on-stage tumble that almost ended her career--and her new movie, Going in Style. It's all good stuff so c'mon in and sit a spell!

Welcome to the House of Crouse. This week Linda Thorson, star of the film The Second Time Around (in theatres now!) swings by the HoC. Thorson is a stage, film and television actress, best known for playing Tara King in the classic television series The Avengers alongside Patrick Macnee. She talks about getting her most famous role with a little help from John Huston and dancing with Paul McCartney! It's good stuff so c'mon in and sit a spell!

Welcome to the House of Crouse. First up, "Wilson" star Judy Greer stops by for a quick visit to talk about working with Woody Harrelson and signing the boobs of Archer fans. Then we go long with "Goon: Last of the Enforcers" star Kim Coates. He recites Shakespeare, talks about "Sons of Anarchy" and growing up on the Canadian Prairies. From boobs to Shakespeare, we cover it all, so c'mon in and sit a spell.