CJLO-AM (Montreal, QC)

Something happened in Montreal this week. The long-awaited Something Fest occurred with its day passes completely sold out and the promise of 9 acts spread over 3 venues and 10 hours. The planning of the thing was something I was lucky enough to witness from the sidelines, and it cannot be understated what a triumph of community organizing Something Fest turned out to be.

The Fantasia Film Festival, the premiere international genre film festival that takes over Montreal’s Concordia Hall and surrounding area every summer, is back this year for the 29th edition, happening from July 17th to August 7th 2025. There is sure to be a film for everyone that will allow audiences to beat the heat and grab a seat. Before we get to the selection picks from the At The Movies team, here are the important films and events that will be happening.

North America's premiere genre film festival has returned to the downtown campus of Concordia University! From July 16 to August 3, the Fantasia International Film festival brings the most face-melting, eye-popping and awe-inspiring films to one of the most raucous filmgoing experiences around.

Pavements (Currently in repertoire cinemas check you local listings, streaming on Mubi July 11th 2025) Dir Alex Ross Perry (Her Smell, Listen Up Philip) Staring: Joe Keery, Jason Schwartzman, Tim Heidecker, Kathryn Gallagher, Michael Esper, and Zoe Lister-Jones, and as themselves: Stephen Malkmus, Scott 'Spiral Stairs' Kannberg, Mark Ibold, Steve West, and Bob Nastanovich I was a big fan of Alex Ross Perry’s Her Smellfrom 2019, with it making my list of one of the best films of the year.

June 24 2025 // Donald Roberge // Magazine // Interviews EP: Mike Trask, how are you? MT: I'm very good. How about you? EP: Good, thanks. Where are you coming from today? MT: I'm in a place called Jeddore, Nova Scotia. EP: Is that where you live? MT: I kind of split my time half between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick these days. EP: I see. Where are you from originally? MT: I'm from here, a place called Musquodoboit Harbour, which is kind of near where I'm at right now.

Past Tense host Ari spoke with Markus Stahl of goldenstar, discussing the artistic process leading up to and following the release of the band's debut EP, as well as the emotional landscape of goldenstar's music and the various inspirations behind it. Check out the EP here Ari Boon is the host of Past Tense which airs Mondays at 10pm on CJLO 1690 AM.

In an email response, the SPVM said their officers are extra vigilant during major international events, including the Grand Prix. They said, “When the metropolis welcomes large numbers of visitors, the SPVM pays particular attention to the demand for sexual services from minors.” La CLES works with women who have been involved in the sex industry.

June 18 2025 // Finn De Beckers // Magazine // Concert Reviews Coming up on my third time seeing Justice live on their current tour, I can’t say I was expecting any surprises or anything short of a great show with great music. The first two times, once at Festival Beauregard last July and once in Boston that following August, were fantastic if a bit underwhelming. Their previous live tour and resulting live album from almost 7 years ago, Woman Worldwide, is one of my favorite albums of all time.

Remi Caron sits down with Anne-Julie St-Laurent the general and artistic co-director of Festival BleuBleu which is happening from June 20th to the 23rd in Carleton-Sur-Mer. Remi Caron is the host of At The Movies which airs Tuesdays at 9am on CJLO 1690AM.

Since the teaser of an EP they released on March 27th, I have been impatiently waiting for Psychedelic Porn Crumpets to release their seventh studio album, Carpe Diem, Moonman. It was finally released on May 15th, and it is every bit as good as I was expecting.