Murtz

Murtz Jaffer is the world's foremost reality television expert and was the host of Reality Obsessed which aired on the TVTropolis and Global Reality Channels in Canada. He has professional writing experience at the Toronto Sun, National Post, TV Guide Canada, TOROMagazine.com and was a former producer at Entertainment Tonight Canada. He is also the editor at Weekendtrips.com.

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Murtz On The Scene: Exclusive Interview With Family Tools' Kyle Bornheimer

One of the mid-season shows that I have been waiting for, is CTV and ABC’s Family Tools which premieres tonight. The show focuses on Jack Shea (Kyle Bornheimer) who is forced to put his own dreams on hold in order to take over the family’s handyman business from his father. With a slacker »»

10 Thoughts On... Survivor Caramoan: Fans vs Favorites 2 - Episode 10 Review

1. While we are coming off the heels of what many are calling the best tribal council of all time, I would be lying if I didn’t say that I was more entertained by the previous week’s dismissal of Michael. While seeing the Amigos save themselves with Reynold winning an individual necklace a »»

Murtz On The Scene: Exclusive Interview With Hannibal's Lara Jean Chorostecki

When I first heard about NBC putting together a television version of the Hannibal series, I will admit that I was skeptical. While the appeal of the brilliant psychiatrist by day and mad cannibalistic serial killer by night has fascinated many since author Thomas Harris first dreamed up the ch »»

Murtz On The Scene: Exclusive Interview With Big Brother Canada's Emerald Topaz Brady

Over the course of this season, Topaz quickly became a household name across Canada and I am not talking about the birthstone. The Big Brother Canada contestant was the victim of one of the most controversial twists in reality television history when her HOH was part of the instant eviction tha »»

Murtz On The Scene: Exclusive Interview With Big Brother Canada's Gary Levy

Gary Glitter was known as one of standout contestants on the current season of Big Brother Canada. Last week, when Andrew became the newest HOH, it appeared that Gary wasn't in danger as the East Coaster initially appeared to be targetting Topaz as being the one responsible for AJ's exit. To e »»

Murtz On The Scene: Exclusive Interview With Big Brother Canada's Suzette Amaya

I caught up with Suzette Amaya from Big Brother Canada a few days after she became the sixth houseguest eliminated from the show. This interview took place on April 1, 2013. We discussed how Emmett berated her at the veto ceremony, what went wrong in the house, and if her age played a facto »»

10 Thoughts On... Survivor Caramoan: Fans vs Favorites 2 - Episode 6 Review

1. The episode where the tribes swap members, never really disappoints. It adds a new layer to the game and while I have always adopted the position of not endorsing any twists in the game, I can admit that it does make for entertaining television. I think the primary reason for this is that »»

Murtz On The Scene: Exclusive Interview With Big Brother Canada's Liza Stinton

I caught up with Liza Stinton from Big Brother Canada the day after she became the fifth houseguest eliminated from the show. This interview took place on March 22, 2013. We talked about how her game took such a dramatic turn for the worse in the matter of only a week. I also asked her if she »»

10 Thoughts On... Survivor Caramoan: Fans vs Favorites 2 - Episode 5 Review

1. I am still determining how I feel about Brandon Hantz’s meltdown. Sure, the comparisons and similarities to Willie Hantz letting loose before being expelled out of the Big Brother house will be made many times and by many people, but I do believe that the two situations exist outside of e »»

10 Thoughts On... Survivor Caramoan: Fans vs Favorites 2 - Episode 4 Review

1. This season needs something major to happen and after months of speculation about Brandon Hantz’s blowout, I am excited to see what he does tonight, only because at least it will be something on this drab season that I am looking forward to. Just like the preview indicated, I have heard t »»

10 Thoughts On... Survivor Caramoan: Fans vs Favorites 2 - Episode 3 Review

1. I have been hyping this season as being the best reality show ever, but I am starting to second-guess that opinion. The last episode was putrid. The problem with Fans vs. Favorites is that it very hard connecting with the fans. With guys like Cochran, Phillip and Brandon garnering such strong »»

Murtz On The Scene: Exclusive Interview With Dan & Chelsea Gheesling At Big Brother Canada Premiere

I had the chance to catch up with Dan and Chelsea Gheesling at the Big Brother Canada premiere party on February 27, 2013 in Toronto at the Shaw Media Building. We chatted about what Dan has been up to since his first win on Big Brother 10 and finishing second to Ian Terry last year. I also as »»

Murtz On The Scene: Exclusive Interview With Golden Boy's Chi McBride

One of the mid-season shows that I have been waiting for, is CTV and CBS' Golden Boy which premieres tonight. The show focuses on the fast rise of Walter William Clark, Jr. (played by Theo James). After only seven years in the NYPD, Clark, Jr. has been named the City of New York’s Police Com »»

Big Brother Canada: My First Impressions Of The Cast & My Friend AJ Burman

I first met Anuj ‘AJ’ Burman in highschool and we immediately forged an instant connection and bonded over our shared love of professional wrestling and good-looking girls. Since that time, we have always shared a love of reality television. In fact, that’s what we were doing just over »»

Murtz On The Scene: Exclusive Interview With Dragons' Den's & Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary

On February 6, 2013 I had the chance to interview Kevin O'Leary from CBC's Dragons' Den and ABC's Shark Tank at the CBC Building in Toronto. Known as Mr. Wonderful and in addition to having one of the most recognizable faces currently on television, O'Leary is one of Canada's biggest success »»

Murtz On The Scene: Exclusive Interview With Big Brother Canada's Andrew Monaghan

When AJ Burman was eliminated from Big Brother Canada, I thought that I would lose all interest in the show. The core appeal of Big Brother, however, is its absolutely addictive nature and even though my friend was evicted, I absolutely had to know who would end up as the game’s ultimate vict »»

Murtz On The Scene: Exclusive Interview With Big Brother Canada's Peter Brown

I have made no secret of the fact that I was not a fan of The Sheyld on Big Brother Canada this season. I thought that both Alec Beall and Peter Brown thought that their strategies were better than they were and that instead of their confidence coming off as charm like it did for Dr. Will Kirby »»

10 Thoughts On... Survivor Caramoan: Fans vs Favorites 2 - Episode 9 Review

1. As I referred to last week, it feels like Survivor: Caramoan has only just now started and the awfulness of the pre-merge episodes seem like they took place a lifetime ago. I really think that each episode will only get better from here on out and if tonight’s is even close to how great »»

Murtz On The Scene: Exclusive Interview With Big Brother Canada's Alec Beall

It’s safe to say that I was not the biggest fan of Alec Beall. I thought that the Big Brother Canada contestant was not himself during the show and ruined his game by attempting to use too many of the strategies he had seen on the U.S. version of the show. I thought that Alec’s attempts to »»

10 Thoughts On... Survivor Caramoan: Fans vs Favorites 2 - Episode 7 & 8 Review

1. It has taken a long time for me to get excited about this season of Survivor. After promising over and over again that this would not only be the best season of all-time, but also the best reality show ever… I have definitely not looked like the world’s foremost reality television exper »»

Murtz On The Scene: Exclusive Interview With Big Brother Canada's AJ Burman

If you have followed the online coverage of Big Brother Canada this season, it should come as no surprise that I was thoroughly disappointed with my friend, AJ Burman being sent home last night. While one could argue that AJ’s constant “Pawn Star” personna of voluntarily putting himself a »»

Murtz On The Scene: Exclusive Interview With Orphan Black's Tatiana Maslany

One of the most anticipated new shows of the mid-season makes its series debut on Saturday and Orphan Black is expected to be the anchor of the Space’s recent rebrand. The sci-fi thriller sees Sarah (played by Canadian Tatiana Maslany), a completely sexy and tough-as-nails outsider witness »»

Murtz On The Scene: Exclusive Interview With Big Brother Canada's Tom Plant

I caught up with Tom Plant from Big Brother Canada the day after he became the fourth houseguest eliminated from the show. This interview took place on March 22, 2013. One of the best parts of the chat was Tom knowing that I was AJ's friend almost as soon as he arrived. As a result, we had an »»

Murtz On The Scene: Exclusive Interview With Big Brother Canada's Aneal Ramkissoon

I caught up with Aneal Ramkissoon from Big Brother Canada the day after he became the third houseguest from the show. This interview took place on March 15, 2013. We talked about how how Thursday's eviction episode was a bad night for brown guys on reality television and why the plethora of mi »»

Murtz On The Scene: Exclusive Interview With Big Brother Canada's Danielle Alexander

I caught up with Danielle Alexander the day after her elimination from Big Brother Canada on March 8 2013 to discuss what happened. We chatted about her being blindsided, and the histories of Danielle's on Big Brother. I also asked her about why she didn't flirt more as a strategy (since that »»

Murtz On The Scene: Exclusive Interview With Big Brother Canada's Kat Yee

The day after she made history as being the first houseguest to be evicted out of the Big Brother Canada house, I had the chance to catch up with Kat Yee to discuss what happened. Despite saying that she would try and employ an under-the-radar strategy, it's clear Kat was there to play and I al »»

Murtz On The Scene: Big Brother Canada Media Day

I have always wanted to play Big Brother. Since the show’s debut season, I have been addicted to the program and it actually is responsible for turning my college career plans completely around. When Shaw Media and Slice announced that Canada would finally receive its own version of t »»

10 Thoughts On... Survivor Caramoan: Fans vs Favorites 2 - Episode 2 Review

1. While I have many friends on this season of Survivor, I am now unequivocally rooting for Phillip Sheppard. Despite what everyone is saying about his sanity, he is playing a much sharper game. His Stealth R Us Inc. alliance shows that he picks alliance partners well and I believe no one in »»

10 Thoughts On... Survivor Caramoan: Fans vs Favorites 2 - Episode 1 Review

1. For a long time, I have said that this season will redefine what the show is and have been asked to explain the opinion. Really, tonight’s episode is the first indication that this season is not your granddaddy’s Survivor. While my love for the show’s premise initially developed beca »»

Murtz On The Scene - Exclusive Interview With Smash's Debra Messing

Too often, actors today are typecast for roles that seemingly define them. Two of the best examples are David Schwimmer's "Ross" on Friends, and Jason Alexander's "George" on Seinfeld. With the long-lasting network and rerun appeal of Will & Grace, many assumed that it would be the role that w »»

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