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Independent, provocative, now! The CJLO Magazine is the resource for features, reviews, and interviews. Established in 2004, and run by dedicated CJLO volunteers, the magazine covers the latest and best in local and international music, art, theatre, film, festivals, and more!

Into the Wild with Laurence-Anne

December 3 2019 // Alex Viger-Collins // Magazine // Features

Photo Credit: Geneviève Grenier

Album titles can be a tricky thing to finalize. Along with its cover, an album’s title will ideally evoke some sense of what to expect when you listen to it. With Première apparition, Montreal singer-songwriter Laurence-Anne picked the most vividly descriptive title that I’ve heard in quite some time. Released in February 2019, her debut album title suggests the existence of an otherworldly nature to the artist’s particular set of alternative pop songs.

Gringe Brings the Heat To L’Astral

December 2 2019 // Jean-Philippe Giroux // Magazine // Concert Reviews

On November 29th, France-based rapper Gringe, otherwise known as Guillaume Tranchant, played an energetic show at L’Astral in the downtown core. The second Gringe took the small stage, he was able to effortlessly command the room's unsurmountable energy. Rapping with eloquence, maturity and ease, the France-native delivered a solid performance and proved himself to be an effective storyteller.

Daniel Caesar at Place Bell, November 12th, 2019

November 16 2019 // Aliah Guerra // Magazine // Concert Reviews

On November 12th, thousands of young Canadians trekked through the cold and filled Laval’s Place Bell to see Daniel Caesar. 
 
Unfortunately, the opening act did not perform, so the audience anxiously waited for Daniel Caesar - and it was definitely worth the wait. The roaring audience was thrilled to see Daniel. The stage set, complete with the silhouette of the band displayed upon a huge canvas while Daniel stood centre stage with four divine back-up vocalists accompanying him, made for an incredible show. 

An Interview with "This is Not a Movie" Director Yung Chang (Audio)

November 14 2019 // Remi Caron // Film

For At The Movies Reviews on Location Remi interviews Yung Chang, the director of This is Not A Movie playing at this year's Rencontres Internationales du Documentaries de Montréal (RIDM) festival. The documentary follows The Independent journalist Robert Fisk as he covers conflicts in the Middle East.

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Montreal’s RIDM Festival: Uniting Cinephiles Through the Medium of Documentary

November 9 2019 // Remi Caron // Film

Documentary films have the power to entertain as well as educate the cinephile, and for that reason I have a deep appreciation for the genre. The Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM) is making a return in 2019 for its 22nd edition. Hosted from November 14th-24th, the festival showcases some of the best short and feature length documentaries from across the globe.

Toro Y Moi Live in Montreal

November 7 2019 // Akeem Johnson // Magazine // Concert Reviews

 Chaz Bear aka Toro Y Moi packed the Corona Theatre alongside his band and Channel Tres. 

 

The Blair Witch Project: An Anniversary Viewing from One of the Best Years of Film

November 5 2019 // Remi Caron // Film

It is noted by many film critics that 1999 was one of the best years in film. Indeed, this statement is true having previously looked back on the year highlights on At The Movies with anniversary reviews of The Matrix, The Sixth Sense, American Beauty, and soon a November review of Eyes Wide Shut.

Make it Stop - Terminator: Dark Fate Movie Review

November 3 2019 // Michael Brodie // Film
On my way out of the advance screening for Terminator: Dark Fate, a man connected to the film's distribution was stopping people and asking for comments. He held a loose-leaf notebook and was jotting down notes as the audience exited the theater.
"How was it?" he asked me. "How did you like the movie?" 
"Make it stop," I said.
"Sorry?"
"That's my comment. Make it stop."
"Are you… being serious?"
"Absolutely," I said. "Make it stop. That's my honest and concise review of the movie and of the Terminator franchise continuing in any capacity. You can write that down."

King Princess @ Mtelus - October 29, 2019

November 3 2019 // Jasper Cobb // Magazine // Concert Reviews

The stage at MTELUS had been transformed into a queer rockstar fairytale. Various instruments lay scattered around, framed by a giant golden picture frame held aloft by four bleeding hands with 'Cheap Queen' monogrammed behind on an enchanted forest painting. Literally a dream.

Jónsi and Alex Present Riceboy Sleeps at Theatre Maisonneuve

November 3 2019 // Lisa Rupnik // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Jónsi and Alex perform their ambient album Riceboy Sleeps in its entirety featuring a 40 person orchestra!

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