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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!

At the Movies Takes a Look at Mogul Mowgli

September 17 2021 // Remi Caron // Film

After the exceptional Sound of Metal from director Darius Marder, Mogul Mowgli seems as if it can follow the same path to be one of the best films of the year - with another great performance from Riz Ahmed.

Interview with Grace Sebeh Byrne about this years United Nations Association Film Festival

September 15 2021 // Remi Caron // Magazine // Interviews
In this interview Remi talks to Grace Sebeh Byrne, founder and executive director of Yellow Pad Sessions, about this year's United Nations Association Film Festival hosted by Yellow Pad Sessions. This one day event on September 18th at Cinéma Du Musée features thought provoking documentaries on various subjects in our ever changing society alongside an open dialogue with panelists. For more information and to purchase tickets to this year's event you can click the link here. At The Movies wants to send you to this year's festival.
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At The Movies Interview with Sacha Puttnam About Spirit of The Cinema

September 9 2021 // Remi Caron // Magazine // Interviews
In 330 plus episodes for At The Movies (With Iconic Sounds) there have been many interviews. However there have never been any interviews with the people behind the music to film or film composers. Things change as Remi Interviews Sacha Puttnam and his father Lord David Putttnam about Sacha's new album Spirit of The Cinema a tribute to the memorable film scores that influenced his life from an early age. 
 
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Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman Review

September 3 2021 // Remi Caron // Film

Content Warning: Discussions of True Crime. Reader Discretion is advised.

From Left To Right: Chad Michael Murray as Ted Bundy in Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman, the real life Ted Bundy in a police mugshot, Zac Efron as Ted Bundy in the Netflix film Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile.

There has always been a fascination with the true crime story genre. We have already seen Zac Efron as Ted Bundy in the Netflix Original film Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, where Efron was praised for his acting taking on a serious role stepping away from his High School Musical days. 

FME Preview

September 1 2021 // Prince Palu // Magazine // Features

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Fantasia Week Two: A Weekly Recap of The Genre Film Festival

August 26 2021 // Remi Caron and Danny Aubry // Film

*Please note that one of the films deals with subjects of substance abuse and suicide. Reader discretion is strongly advised. 

Fantasia Week One: A Weekly Recap of The Genre Film Festival

August 19 2021 // Remi Caron, Danny Aubry // Film
Once again, this year I am taking part in the virtual portion of the Fantasia Film Festival due to the circumstances. However, I am happy to see the theatrical component of the festival come back this year because there is nothing like a Fantasia audience for a film premiere. Quite honestly it is the only way to truly appreciate the festival in a room of other genre film lovers while keeping everyone safe under the current guidelines. In my theatrical experience the film that I got to see seemed lost amongst the audience I saw it with, and I ponder how it played out among the Fantasia audience. 
 

Fantasia 2021: The Premier Film Festival Heads Back to Theatres, Even Though It Never Left

August 5 2021 // Remi Caron, Danny Aubry // Film

Nothing stood in the way of the Fantasia International Film Festival - not even a pandemic. Last year the festival was a success through a virtual rendition. This year the milestone 25th edition will find the fine balance of the in person experience, while following the government guidelines still in place (a virtual edition will also be available this year). Running from Aug. 5 - Aug.

Shazam Fest 2021 Reflections

August 4 2021 // Magazine // Features

The 15.5 edition of the Shazam Festival occurred over the weekend of July 9th through 11th, 2021. The idyllic site located near Ayer’s Cliff, Quebec was a beehive of activity compared to the much smaller festival that took place last year. To make up for lost time, the schedule was packed with an eclectic mix of shows; on the day this reporter was there, there was not much downtime between artists. 

The Director’s Chair: An Interview with Mohawk Director Tracey Deer

July 1 2021 // Remi Caron // Magazine // Interviews

At The Movies talks to director Tracey Deer in this edition of The Director’s Chair about her new film Beans. One part coming of age story, the film also puts the 1990 Oka Crisis into historical context. Beans opens in theatres where open on July 2nd.

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