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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!

Nuits D'Afrique: Emeline Michel

August 1 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Fantasia: Deadball

July 28 2011 // Andrea Boulet // Film

Directed by Yudai Yamaguchi
Written by Yudai Yamaguchi, from Tokaji Keita
Cast Tak Sakaguchi, Mari Hoshino, Takamasa Suga, Jhonmyon Pe
Produced by Yoshinori Chiba

Anthony Jeselnik

July 27 2011 // Magazine // Interviews

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Nuits D'Afrique: Manu Dibango & the Soul Makossa Gang

July 26 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

It was the grand opening bash for the 25th Nuits D’Afrique Festival and the Metropolis was buzzing with electric atmosphere. The lively crowd was instantly energized when the Soul Makossa Gang played their first riffs, and people began smiling and pulsating to an African disco beat. After a few tunes, bandleader and legendary saxophonist Manu Dibango took the stage. We were now in the presence of greatness.

Fantasia: Retreat

July 25 2011 // Andrea Boulet // Film

Directed by Carl Tibbetts
Written by Carl Tibbetts
Cast Cillian Murphy, Thandie Newton, Jamie Bell
Produced by Gary Sinyor

Fantasia: The Theatre Bizarre

July 25 2011 // Andrea Boulet // Film

Fantasia Film Festival 2011

July 23 2011 // Magazine // Features

I must admit to you all that is, in fact, my first time attending the Fantasia Film Festival, but so far it's been a truly wonderful experience. At every screening, the people of the city are literally lining up the block to see these wonderful films. The atmosphere is busy and hustling. Everyone seems to know someone at this festival and it makes me a little nervous.

Kunal Nayyar (Big Bang Theory)

July 22 2011 // Magazine // Interviews

So the name Kunal Nayyar may not be familiar to you, but maybe the name Dr. Rajesh Koothrappali is? Known famously for his portrayal of the an astrophysicist on The Big Bang Theory, Kunal plays Raj with so much Indian charm, it's almost impossible not to relate to him. Kunal is in town with Simon Helburg to MC the Just for Laughs A Tribute to Nerds event on July 29th.

My Morning Jacket @ Metropolis

July 19 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Jolie Holland + Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside @ Cabaret Mile End

July 18 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

In the music world, consistency's a bitch. Sure, it helps you build a solid fan base and stack up a repertoire of tunes, but no one wants to write about how your ninth album is just as solid as the eight that preceded it. Such is the curse of many career singer-songwriters, including Jolie Holland, formerly of the Be Good Tanyas, who released her fifth solo album Pint of Blood just last week to unanimously polite reviews.

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