The second Savoy Lumière is playing at the Phoenix Savoy 16 + IMAX from April 29 to May 8, 2026, plus additional dates. Yet, it’s May 3. Yes, we know. Yes, you should still go. Like, right now. See you in Savoy, Illinois!
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One more “short form” schedule for the road, then, as Champaign-Urbana gets ready for the final Roger Ebert’s Film Festival at the Virginia Theatre on April 17-18, 2026.
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Select movie listings for January 30-February 5, 2026 in Champaign, Urbana, and the cities beyond! Don’t forget to peruse this week’s Field Report!
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Select movie listings for January 2-8, 2026 in Champaign, Urbana, and the cities beyond! Don’t forget to peruse this week’s Field Report! And, did you take a peek at the Images of the week? Also, have you memorized the BRAND-NEW Confidential Almanac for today?
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Select movie listings for December 26, 2025-January 1, 2026 in Champaign, Urbana, and the cities beyond! Don’t forget to peruse this week’s Field Report! And, did you take a peek at the Images of the week? Also, have you memorized the BRAND-NEW Confidential Almanac for today?
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Select movie listings for November 14-20, 2025 in Champaign, Urbana, and the cities beyond! Don’t forget to peruse this week’s Field Report! And, did you take a peek at the Images of the week?
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Select movie listings for November 7-13, 2025 in Champaign, Urbana, and the cities beyond! Don’t forget to peruse this week’s Field Report! And, did you take a peek at the Images of the week?
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Select movie listings for October 3-9, 2025 in Champaign, Urbana, and the cities beyond! Don’t forget to peruse this week’s Field Report! And, did you take a peek at the Images of the week?
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Select movie listings for July 11-17, 2025 in Champaign, Urbana, and the cities beyond! Don’t forget to peruse this week’s Field Report! And, did you take a peek at the Images of the week?
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Select movie listings for June 27-July 3, 2025 in Champaign, Urbana, and the cities beyond! Don’t forget to peruse this week’s Field Report! And, did you take a peek at the Images of the week? Also, have you memorized the Confidential Almanacs for today?
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Select movie listings for June 13-19, 2025 in Champaign, Urbana, and the cities beyond! Don’t forget to peruse this week’s Field Report! And, did you take a peek at the Images of the week?
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Select movie listings for June 6-12, 2025 in Champaign, Urbana, and the cities beyond! Don’t forget to peruse this week’s Field Report! And, did you take a peek at the Images of the week?
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As the first Savoy Lumière continues at the Phoenix Savoy 16 + IMAX in Savoy, IL, now through June 2, we discuss its origins with festival director Nat Dykeman of the Chambana Film society. Read our interview!
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Select movie listings for May 30-June 5, 2025 in Champaign, Urbana, and the cities beyond! Don’t forget to peruse this week’s Field Report! And, did you take a peek at the Images of the week?
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The Chambana Film Society is introducing a new annual event to Champaign County this weekend with the first Savoy Lumière at the Phoenix Savoy 16 + IMAX in Savoy, IL, from May 29 to June 2. Read our preview!
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