- In November of 2004, on a special segment of "Ebert & Roeper," he stated that his all-time favorite film about Thanksgiving is Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987).
- Gave The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) thumbs down. However, he gave The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) thumbs up. After viewing the second and third chapters, his appreciation for "The Fellowship of the Ring" increased.
- Considers the biggest Oscar injustice to be when Goodfellas (1990) lost Best Picture and Best Director.
- Movie 43 (2013) is the worst film he's even seen. Well, so far.
- Favourite movie is The Godfather Part II (1974).
- Has been a columnist for The Chicago Sun-Times since 1987.
- He walked out on The Brothers Solomon (2007). He also came very close with Son of the Mask (2005), Tideland (2005), and Dirty Grandpa (2016).
- Regrets giving Men in Black II (2002) and Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003) thumbs up.
- His mentor was the late Roger Ebert.
- Before even being one of Roger Ebert's guest co-hosts, Richard got to conduct the interview with Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert commemorating the 20th anniversary of "At the Movies".
- Sang his video review of Pitch Perfect 3 (2017) in the tune of "O Christmas Tree".
- The Chicago White Sox are his favorite baseball team.
- His latest video reviews feature him outside his house or in front of a building.
- Reelz Channel movie expert [2011].
- In a 2005 television interview, it was stated that some of the things he resented about films were actors Martin Lawrence, David Spade, Tara Reid and anything about the 'Scooby-Doo' franchise.
- Graduated from Illinois State University in 1982.
- For seven years, he was a contributor to Fox News in Chicago, where his commentaries were nominated for five Emmys, winning twice.
- Was one one the few critics to give a The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) a bad review after he gave it thumbs down he got a letters from people who disagreed.
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