C-U Blogfidential

In this edition of C-U Blogfidential’s all-purpose column, “The C-U Film Leader,” we talk about THE GARDEN OF CHLOE auditions, the passing of Gary Gardner, on-line Pens to Lens videos, the Avon Theatre’s new little sister, and film contests galore!

How interesting a twist of fate will this be? It seems our work has value to the team behind Explore C-U, a new UI-based project intended to curate local history and art in an easily accessible and interactive manner through Web browser and cell phone. “Yes,” we say!

“Lost” underground local cinema has recently crawled its way onto the Internet in the forms of THORAXX II: THE BREEDING and ONE ROACH FOR SEAMUS, distinct species with a common genus (Pi Omega Omega) and family (Mike ‘n Molly’s).

We love you all, but we also love not killing ourselves. Find out what will be happening at the Secret MICRO-FILM Headquarters while C-U Blogfidential kind-of-sort-of takes the rest of the summer off!

Select movie listings for June 21-27, 2013 in Champaign, Urbana, and the cities beyond!

From the “Images of the Week” Dept.: It’s time for a bit of spiritual penance under the chapel roof as The Duke of Uke and His Novelty Orchestra give you “Something to Believe,” both in song and on video!

Select movie listings for June 14-20, 2013 in Champaign, Urbana, and the cities beyond!

The team behind Dark Maze Studios of Champaign is heading for new pastures with the on-line debut of Neon Harbor this Friday, June 14, 2013!

Select movie listings for June 7-13, 2013 in Champaign, Urbana, and the cities beyond!

This may not constitute a “scene” as we’ve been experiencing lately in the C-U, but at the least WE HAD THIS BAND and THE GRAVEYARD MENACE bring some fresh filmmaking blood to Bloomington-Normal!

From the “Images of the Week” Dept.: Sam Ambler and Matt HarsH’s approach to making a Morgan Orion music video is pretty straightforward. They just put him on camera and let those soulful eyes and voice do all the work. “Fire in Blood” is their current example.

Select movie listings for May 31-June 6, 2013 in Champaign, Urbana, and the cities beyond!

Once again, we feel behind the times in our own reporting niche but that will not stop us from encouraging you last-minute to support Urbana Basement Sessions, engage in “Dinner and Bikes,” and revel in the success of Pens to Lens!

From the “Images of the Week” Dept.: Chris Eitel has a knack for filming cool videos for ambitious young musicians. We’re sure The Fights are only happy to have one set to their song, “I Should Have Loved You.”

Select movie listings for May 24-30, 2013 in Champaign, Urbana, and the cities beyond!