🎙 Matchmaking & Mixology: Rom-Coms, Retro Bars, and Real Connection with Richard Crouse - Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

In a lively conversation with Shane Hewitt, film critic and pop culture expert Richard Crouse—known for his long-running role as a movie reviewer on CTV’s Pop Life and as a syndicated radio host—discusses a mix of quirky and compelling entertainment stories. On this week’s Last Call they cover the launch of "SmartLess Mobile" by Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes; Hellmann’s chicken tender dip-themed Vegas wedding; IO Interactive’s character-driven James Bond game “007 First Light”; and the casting of Jonathan Davis as Snoop Dogg in an upcoming biopic directed by Craig Brewer.

On this edition of Booze and Reviews with Richard Crouse, Richard and Shane Hewitt dive into the new rom-com Materialists, starring Dakota Johnson as a matchmaker caught in a love triangle with Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans. Richard shares his take on the film’s focus on heartfelt romance over laughs, highlighting its message about the importance of authentic human connection. The conversation then shifts to a fascinating look at the history of singles bars, spotlighting iconic venues like T.G.I. Friday’s and Maxwell’s Plum, which helped normalize women drinking in public. They also toast to the era’s signature cocktails, including the Harvey Wallbanger, White Wine Spritzer, and the ever-bold Sex on the Beach.

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Originally aired on 2025-06-12