We are happy to see Champaign-Urbana, IL, once again vote with their wallets to help keep the Art Theater afloat, despite the imposition. Also, anybody ever hear of a flick called 100 BUCK HUSTLE?
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Select movie listings for February 22-28, 2019 in Champaign, Urbana, and the cities beyond! Have you memorized the Confidential Almanac for today?
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Does anybody remember when your humble editor was an artist and photographer instead of a Confidential provocateur? We present the dirt on his past dalliances in black-and-white and living color!
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As movie critics gravitate to on-line podcasts and videos to offer their opinions, several teams in Champaign-Urbana have continued the tradition of televised debate. We share a few examples with you.
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Select movie listings for February 15-21, 2019 in Champaign, Urbana, and the cities beyond! Have you memorized the Confidential Almanac for today?
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Even though the 21st iteration of Roger Ebert’s Film Festival will not arrive until April, fans can get an early look at the first announced selection, A YEAR OF THE QUIET SUN, direct from Poland if they so choose.
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Select movie listings for February 8-14, 2019 in Champaign, Urbana, and the cities beyond! Have you memorized the Confidential Almanac for today?
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It is sometimes important to take a few steps back and reevaluate your purpose for producing films independently of the studio system. Robin Christian reminds us the American Film Market is here to help.
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Select movie listings for February 1-7, 2019 in Champaign, Urbana, and the cities beyond! Have you memorized the Confidential Almanac for today?
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Little more than 10 years ago, Shatterglass Studios premiered their short film PRELUDE in a small-town theater. Today, the producers based in Champaign, IL, create on a much grander scale.
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