Entertainment Is Broken

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The world of entertainment through a Canadian lens with your hosts Sarah Hanlon and Richard Crouse.

  1. I’m Coming to the Cottage - You Can Finally Sleep in Your Favourite Show

    4일 전

    I’m Coming to the Cottage - You Can Finally Sleep in Your Favourite Show

    Why do we travel just to stand where a movie scene was filmed? This week on Entertainment Is Broken, Richard Crouse and Sarah Hanlon explore the booming world of film and TV tourism — from Twin Peaks and Ghostbusters to Hollywood landmarks and Ontario’s suddenly famous Heated Rivalry cottage. They unpack the nostalgia, escapism, and surprising economics behind visiting fictional worlds in real life… and ask whether renting a famous filming location is pure fan magic or brilliant marketing. Because sometimes the real destination isn’t the place — it’s the story.

    41분
  2. Elbows Up… But Not at the Movies?

    2월 19일

    Elbows Up… But Not at the Movies?

    Canadians are proudly buying local, waving the maple leaf, and rallying behind homegrown culture — so why are Canadian movie theaters suddenly empty? This week on Entertainment Is Broken, Richard and Sarah unpack the surprising 40% drop in Canadian film attendance and ask a big question: if we love Canadian creators, why aren’t we showing up for Canadian movies? From Mike Myers’ cultural rallying cry to the legacy of comedy icons like John Candy, plus a heartfelt tribute to the late Robert Duvall, the conversation dives into movie-going habits, streaming culture, national identity, and whether Canadian storytelling needs a reinvention… or just a bigger audience. Are Canadian films overlooked, misunderstood, or simply waiting for their moment? Grab your popcorn — this one gets personal.

    38분
  3. From Picasso to Bad Bunny: Art as Resistance

    2월 12일

    From Picasso to Bad Bunny: Art as Resistance

    This week on Entertainment Is Broken, Richard Crouse and Sarah Hanlon hold up the “art is a mirror” cliché…then immediately use it to start a small, tasteful blaze. We’re talking art as resistance...from Picasso’s Guernica energy to pop culture moments that make the internet reveal its whole personality in public. We also take a beat to acknowledge the death of Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek at 48, and why his openness about colorectal cancer matters...plus Richard’s blunt reminder that early screening can save your life (yes, even if you have “literally anything else” you’d rather do). Then it’s into the beautiful chaos: Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show as storytelling, culture, and a giant empathy machine...complete with NYC water data that proves half of New York held it together out of respect for the performance (and then absolutely did not). From there, we connect dots between protest music and icon moments...Sinead O’Connor, Billie Holiday’s “Strange Fruit,” Public Enemy, punk rock, Spike Lee, and what happens when resistance goes mainstream without getting sanded down into “brand-safe inspiration.” We also detour through Toronto’s disappearing music landmarks, including the news that Steve’s Music on Queen West is closing...and what that says about culture, community, and the slow gentrified vanishing of the places where scenes are born.

    55분
  4. Melania and the Death of the Documentary

    2월 5일

    Melania and the Death of the Documentary

    This week on Entertainment Is Broken, Richard and Sarah try to make sense of a glossy new Melania Trump “documentary” that feels less like filmmaking and more like the soft launch of a lifestyle brand. From its eye-watering budget to its suspicious lack of actual substance, the conversation quickly turns to what this project really is…and where it’s likely headed next (hint: streaming platform, branded candles, possibly an apron).

    40분
  5. Traitors, Canada Shore & the Truth About Reality TV

    1월 29일

    Traitors, Canada Shore & the Truth About Reality TV

    Is reality TV trash…or is it secretly one of the most powerful storytelling tools we have? In this episode of Entertainment Is Broken, film critic Richard Crouse and reality-TV scholar and Big Brother Canada winner Sarah Hanlon dive deep into the past, present, and future of reality television — just as Canada Shore lands in Kelowna, BC and The Traitors Canada proves the genre is having a full-blown renaissance. We unpack where reality TV really began (hint: it wasn’t Jersey Shore), why shows like Survivor, Big Brother, The Traitors, Canada’s Drag Race, Love Island, and The Great British Bake Off keep pulling us in, and whether reality television is cultural junk food…or a machine for empathy.

    49분
  6. Oscars… and an AI Judge Movie Disaster

    1월 22일

    Oscars… and an AI Judge Movie Disaster

    This week on Entertainment Is Broken, Richard Crouse and Sarah Hanlon break down the freshly announced Oscar nominations, from surprise snubs to horror films finally getting some long-overdue Academy love. The conversation kicks off with a brutal (and oddly fascinating) hate watch of Mercy, a new sci-fi thriller built around an AI judge, a ticking clock, and a future where justice takes 90 minutes or less. Is it anti-AI? Pro-AI? Or just… inert? Richard explains why this might be the ultimate “seatbelt movie.” From there, they dig into this year’s major Best Picture contenders, including Sinners, Hamnet, Sentimental Value, Train Dreams, Frankenstein, and One Battle After Another. The conversation covers Oscar predictions, blockbuster fatigue, genre bias, and what actually makes a great film.

    45분
  7. Do Celebrities Really Die Anymore?

    1월 15일

    Do Celebrities Really Die Anymore?

    In this engaging episode, Richard Crouse and Sarah Hanlon dive into the evolving landscape of celebrity culture, particularly focusing on the implications of Kevin Hart's recent deal with Authentic Brands Group. This unprecedented move allows Hart to sell his intellectual property while still alive, raising ethical questions about the commodification of celebrity and the transition from performer to brand. The conversation explores the potential consequences of such deals, including the risk of reducing artists to mere assets, and the impact of AI on the future of entertainment. Crouse and Hanlon also reflect on the nature of live performances versus digital recreations, emphasizing the importance of human connection in art and the unique experiences that live performances offer.

    49분
  8. Heated Rivalry Worked. 
Can Canada Make Hit TV Shows Now Without Saying Sorry?

    1월 8일

    Heated Rivalry Worked. 
Can Canada Make Hit TV Shows Now Without Saying Sorry?

    In this engaging conversation, Sarah Hanlon and Richard Crouse explore the potential for Canadian television to create hit shows, particularly focusing on the success of 'Heated Rivalry.' They discuss personal experiences, the unique aspects of Canadian culture, and the importance of risk-taking in storytelling. The dialogue also touches on the impact of location and authenticity in Canadian productions, as well as the evolving landscape of media and representation in the industry.

    35분
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The world of entertainment through a Canadian lens with your hosts Sarah Hanlon and Richard Crouse.

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    Brittlestar
  • 방송 연도
    2025년 - 2026년
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    © Stewart JW Reynolds
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