{"id":10170,"date":"2016-07-30T11:31:13","date_gmt":"2016-07-30T17:31:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.micro-film-magazine.com\/cublog\/?p=10170"},"modified":"2016-08-27T19:04:13","modified_gmt":"2016-08-28T01:04:13","slug":"calendar-du-c-u-july-29-aug-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.micro-film-magazine.com\/cublog\/?p=10170","title":{"rendered":"Calendar du C-U: July 29-Aug. 4"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our unique movie and media <\/em>Calendar<\/strong> appears every Friday on <\/em>C-U Blogfidential<\/strong><\/span> and caters to the discerning tastes of citizens in the downstate region anchored by <\/em>Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, USA<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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PLAYING THIS WEEK<\/strong>
\n 7\/29\/16-8\/4\/16<\/strong><\/p>\n

MILESTONES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Happy Birthday to<\/strong> \u2026 Friday, July 29:<\/em> Jimi Jones<\/strong> (teaching assistant, School of Information Sciences, UIUC) \u2026 Monday, August 1:<\/em> Cara Maurizi<\/strong> (actress, LISTEN, Pens to Lens 2016) \u2026 Tuesday, August 2:<\/em> Jeff Kacmarynski<\/strong> (director, \u201cDivination\u201d segment, 60 SECONDS 2 DIE) \u2026 celebrate!<\/strong><\/p>\n


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LOCAL FILMS, ETC.<\/strong><\/p>\n

@ Danville Stadium, Danville, IL: THE BABE*<\/strong> (7\/29, dusk, free w\/Danville Dans admission) Information<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

@ The Art Theater Co-op, Champaign, IL: Call for Entries for the 7th annual New Art Film Festival*<\/strong> (7\/25-8\/31) Information<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n


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FLICKER OF THE WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tsk, tsk<\/em>, dearest readers, our humble editor is \u201cJason Bored\u201d today in the face of “been there, done that” cinema occupying the area\u2019s venues, even if the latest Woody Allen<\/strong> nostalgia trip CAF\u00c9 SOCIETY<\/strong> (Amazon Studios\/Lionsgate<\/strong>) might offer a pleasant diversion if one happens upon the Art Theater Co-op<\/strong> during its run beginning Fri., 7\/29<\/strong>. So, to get some<\/em> value out of this particular \u201cFOW<\/strong>,\u201d we start by giving overdue props to whomever schedules the multiplexes for bringing in a steady slate of overseas entertainments that previously might have gone straight to video in America. Monthly Bollywood<\/strong> awaits Indian<\/strong> audiences at the Carmike 13<\/strong> to the north in Champaign<\/strong> while Asian communities can see films from Japan, Korea, China<\/strong>, and Hong Kong<\/strong> on the regular at the Goodrich Savoy 16<\/strong> to the south in Savoy<\/strong>. As an example, on 7\/29<\/strong> the latter will open LEAGUE OF GODS<\/strong> (Sony Pictures Releasing International<\/strong>), a sumptuous looking epic directed by Koan Hui<\/strong> that is based on 16th century folklore filled with warlords, armies, swordsmen, monsters, spirits, and ragtag heroes; genre legends Jet Li<\/strong> and Tony Leung<\/strong> appear with popular China\/HK stars Bingbing Fan, Xiaoming Huang, Louis Koo<\/strong>, and Angelababy<\/strong> in what will either be regarded as a refreshing alternative to the CGI spectaculars manufactured by Hollywood<\/strong> or merely another entry in the global fantasy film sweepstakes. Whatever its quality, LEAGUE OF GODS<\/strong> has the potential to go largely unseen in its limited release \u2013 Savoy 16 is one of only 54 domestic theaters to carry it this coming week; is Sony now gun shy thanks to their mishandling of Stephen Chow<\/strong>\u2019s THE MERMAID<\/strong> earlier this year? \u2013 and we feel it is our cinematic duty to suggest you give it a chance. As peculiar incentive, we bestow our C-U seal of approval for the first time not on the film itself but a character<\/em> in it that can only exist \u201cat the movies,\u201d a terrifically gonzo child warrior named \u201cBaby Nezha<\/strong>\u201d who steals the spotlight in various Internet coverage<\/a><\/span>. Designed and executed by stateside effects firm Tippett Studios<\/strong> for the producers, China Star Entertainment Group<\/strong>, Nezha aids the band of rogue protectors who are tasked with restoring order to the Middle Kingdom with his magic powers; watch this Vimeo<\/strong> reel<\/a><\/span> for a sample of the mite\u2019s offbeat might! We also have an honorable mention du C-U to hand out, but we need to reach across faraway lands (and very, very<\/em> high off the ground) to salute another uniquely Eastern creation that is the sheer antithesis to heroic and roly-poly little Nezha \u2013 the mountainous, gnarled, borderline grotesque rendition of the King of the Monsters to be found in SHIN GOJIRA<\/strong> (Toho Co., Ltd.<\/strong>), now playing more than 400 theaters in Japan as of 7\/29<\/strong>. We will be given the chance to witness SHIN GODZILLA<\/strong> (Funimation Films<\/strong>) in limited release later this year<\/a><\/span> and decide for ourselves whether the apparently radical path taken by co-directors Hideaki Anno<\/strong> and Shinji Higuchi<\/strong> has been worth the year-long wait. Unless Ye Ed forgets to go, of course. Conspiracy!<\/p>\n


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NOW PLAYING<\/strong><\/p>\n

@ The Art Theater Co-op, Champaign, IL: CAF\u00c9 SOCIETY<\/strong> (7\/29 on), \u201cBig Screen Noir\u201d series feat. CAPE FEAR<\/strong> (1962; 7\/29, 7\/30, 10 p.m.; 7\/31, 11:30 a.m.; 8\/4, 10 p.m.), \u201cSmart Kids\u201d series feat. KIRIKOU AND THE SORCERESS<\/strong> (7\/30, 10 a.m. & 12 p.m., free)<\/p>\n

@ Quality Beer, Champaign, IL: Champaign Screenwriters mixer<\/strong> (8\/4, 8 p.m.)<\/p>\n

@ Anniversary Plaza, Main Quad, UIUC, Urbana, IL: Illini Union Board presents \u201cSummer Quad Cinema Series\u201d feat. THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE<\/strong> (8\/4, 9 p.m., free)<\/p>\n

@ The Avon Theater, Decatur, IL: JASON BOURNE, ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE, STAR TREK BEYOND<\/strong> (7\/29 on), SUICIDE SQUAD<\/strong> (3-D & 2-D) (7\/29, 7 p.m. (both shows))<\/p>\n

@ The Normal Theater, Normal, IL: MODERN TIMES<\/strong> (8\/2, 7 p.m.), RIGHT NOW, WRONG THEN<\/strong> (8\/4, 7 p.m.)<\/p>\n

@ Route 66 Twin Drive-In, Springfield, IL: JASON BOURNE, STAR TREK BEYOND<\/strong> (Screen 1), THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS, THE LEGEND OF TARZAN<\/strong> (Screen 2) (7\/29 on)<\/p>\n

@ The Lincoln Grand 8, Lincoln, IL: BAD MOMS, JASON BOURNE, NERVE, GHOSTBUSTERS, ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE, LIGHTS OUT, THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS, STAR TREK BEYOND<\/strong> (3-D & 2-D) (7\/29 on), CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2<\/strong> (7\/30, 8\/2, 10 a.m.), SUICIDE SQUAD<\/strong> (7\/29, 7:10 p.m. (3-D), 9:50 p.m. (standard)<\/p>\n

@ The Onarga Theatre, Onarga, IL: ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE<\/strong> (7\/29-7\/31, 8\/3)<\/p>\n

@ The Princess Theatre, Leroy, IL: THE BFG<\/strong> (7\/29-7\/31)<\/p>\n

@ Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In, Gibson City, IL: ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE<\/strong> (Screen 1), JASON BOURNE<\/strong> (Screen 2) (7\/29-8\/3), THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW<\/strong> (1975) w\/props, costume contest (Screen 1), JASON BOURNE<\/strong> (Screen 2) (8\/4)<\/p>\n

@ The Little Lorraine, Hoopeston, IL: Save the Lorraine Foundation presents performances by Zachary Freedom duo<\/strong> (7\/30, 2, 4:30 & 7 p.m.)<\/p>\n

@ downtown location TBA, Monticello, IL: Monticello Parks & Recreation and Central Illinois Bank present \u201cMonticello Movie Nights\u201d feat. INSIDE OUT<\/strong> (7\/29, 8 p.m., free)<\/p>\n

@ Carmike 13, Champaign, IL: BAD MOMS, CAPTAIN FANTASTIC, JASON BOURNE, NERVE, FINDING DORY, GHOSTBUSTERS, HILLARY\u2019S AMERICA, ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE, LIGHTS OUT, THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS, STAR TREK BEYOND<\/strong> (3-D & 2-D) (7\/29 on), PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR<\/strong> (8\/4, 10 a.m.), SUICIDE SQUAD<\/strong> (8\/4, 6 & 9 p.m.)<\/p>\n

@ Goodrich Savoy 16, Savoy, IL: BAD MOMS, CAPTAIN FANTASTIC, JASON BOURNE, LEAGUE OF GODS, NERVE, ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS: THE MOVIE, FINDING DORY, GHOSTBUSTERS, HILLARY\u2019S AMERICA, ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE, THE LEGEND OF TARZAN, LIGHTS OUT, MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES, THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS, STAR TREK BEYOND<\/strong> (IMAX 3-D & 2-D) (7\/29 on), THE SANDLOT<\/strong> (7\/29, 10 a.m.), Fathom Events, Mattel, and WomensForum.com present BARBIE STAR LIGHT ADVENTURE<\/strong> (7\/30, 10 a.m.), Goodrich presents \u201cFlashback Cinema\u201d feat. GREASE \u201csing-a-long\u201d edition<\/strong> (7\/31, 8\/3, 2 & 7 p.m.), DIARY OF A WIMPY KID<\/strong> (8\/1-8\/3, 10 a.m.), Fathom Events and Lincoln Center present Ballet Hispanico in performance feat. Carmen<\/span><\/strong> (8\/2, 7 p.m.), SUICIDE SQUAD<\/strong> (8\/4, 6:15 & 9:15 p.m. (IMAX 3-D), 6:05 & 9 p.m. (standard))<\/p>\n

@ AMC Village Mall 6, Danville, IL: BAD MOMS, JASON BOURNE, ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE<\/strong> (3-D & 2-D), LIGHTS OUT, THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS, STAR TREK BEYOND<\/strong> (3-D & 2-D) (7\/29 on)<\/p>\n

@ Family Video, Champaign-Urbana, IL: BARBERSHOP: THE NEXT CUT, THE BOSS, HARDCORE HENRY, CRIMINAL, SING STREET, BORN TO BE BLUE, CHRONICLES OF THE GHOSTLY TRIBE, I AM WRATH, ELECTRA WOMAN & DYNA GIRL, more!<\/strong> (7\/26 on)<\/p>\n

@ Centerbrook Drive-In, Martinsville, IN: ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE, JASON BOURNE<\/strong> (7\/28-7\/31)<\/p>\n

@ Landmark\u2019s Century Centre Cinemas, Chicago, IL: Midwest Independent Film Festival presents \u201cFemale Filmmakers Night\u201d w\/filmmakers<\/strong> (8\/2, 6 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. Producers Panel, 7:30 p.m. screening)<\/p>\n

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Locally produced movies and events featuring locally produced movies are marked with an asterisk (*). Also find out what is \u201cComing Soon\u201d by hitting the jump below. <\/em>Go see \u2018em, C-U!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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COMING SOON<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW!<\/strong> 8\/5-8\/6: 6th annual Prairie State Film Festival*<\/strong>
\n @ Landmark Cinemas, Peoria, IL<\/strong><\/p>\n

8\/13: 4th annual Pens to Lens Screenwriting Competitions + Awards Gala*<\/strong>
\n @ The Virginia Theatre, Champaign, IL, 2 & 6 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW!<\/strong> 8\/13: \u201cMabel\u2019s Night\u201d concert + taping for WHERE IT BEGINS* documentary<\/strong>
\n @ Brothers Bar & Grill, Champaign, IL, 5:30 p.m.-12 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

9\/6: Blu-ray release: GRANDVIEW, U.S.A.*<\/strong>
\n + Kino Lorber Studio Classics, New York, NY<\/strong><\/p>\n

10\/21-10\/23: 2nd annual Dark History & Horror Convention<\/strong>
\n @ Fluid Event Center, Champaign, IL<\/strong><\/p>\n

10\/22: Normal Short Film Fest*<\/strong>
\n @ The Normal Theater, Normal, IL<\/strong><\/p>\n

UPDATE!<\/strong> 10\/30: 7th annual New Art Film Festival*<\/strong>
\n @ The Art Theater Co-op, Champaign, IL, 6-11 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

11\/4-5: 15th annual Route 66 International Film Festival<\/strong>
\n @ Capital City Bar & Grill, Springfield, IL<\/strong><\/p>\n

4\/19-23, 2017: 19th annual Roger Ebert\u2019s Film Festival<\/strong>
\n @ The Virginia Theatre, Champaign, IL<\/strong><\/p>\n


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COMMUNITY FILM SERIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

UPDATE! Illini Union Board presents \u201cSummer Quad Cinema Series\u201d<\/strong>
\n @ Anniversary Plaza, Main Quad, UIUC, Urbana, IL, 9 p.m., free<\/strong>
\n8\/4: THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE; 8\/20: POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING; 8\/21: \u201cQuad Day\u201d edition \u2013 CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR<\/p>\n

Monticello Parks & Recreation presents \u201cMonticello Movie Nights\u201d<\/strong>
\n @ downtown location TBA, Monticello, IL, activities 6-8 p.m., film 8 p.m., free<\/strong>
\n7\/29: INSIDE OUT; 8\/5: STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS<\/p>\n

The News-Gazette<\/span> Film Series<\/strong>
\n @ The Virginia Theatre, Champaign, IL, 1 & 7 p.m.<\/strong>
\n8\/6: WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY; 9\/17: CASABLANCA; 10\/24-10\/28: \u201cFive Nights of Hitch!\u201d feat VERTIGO, THE BIRDS, NORTH BY NORTHWEST, REAR WINDOW, PSYCHO; 11\/26: Reader\u2019s Choice TBA; 12\/12-12\/17: \u201cThe Best Christmas Movies Ever!\u201d feat. THE BISHOP\u2019S WIFE, THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER, MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, IT\u2019S A WONDERFUL LIFE; 1\/21\/17: DRACULA; 2\/4\/17: SWING TIME; 3\/25\/17: THE GENERAL; 4\/15\/17: DUCK SOUP; 5\/27\/17: CITIZEN KANE; 6\/24\/17: HIGH NOON; 7\/22\/17: THE GOLD RUSH; 8\/26\/17: THE WIZARD OF OZ<\/p>\n

Rantoul Area Chamber of Commerce presents \u201c2016 Movies in the Park Series\u201d<\/strong>
\n @ Wabash Park, Rantoul, IL, dusk<\/strong>
\n8\/12: HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2<\/p>\n

UPDATE! Urbanalove presents \u201cSummer Movie Nights\u201d<\/strong>
\n @ parking lot, Busey Bank, downtown Urbana, IL, sunset, free<\/strong>
\n8\/13: MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO; 9\/3: TBA<\/p>\n

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If you have items that you would like us to list in the <\/em>Calendar<\/strong>, please send relevant dates, start\/end times, locations, event descriptions, and ticket prices to <\/em>cuconfidential [at] gmail [dot] com<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Compiled by Jason Pankoke<\/p>\n

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\u201cCalendar du C-U\u201d
\n\u00a9 2016 Jason Pankoke\/C-U Blogfidential<\/span>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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