{"id":10211,"date":"2016-08-13T12:00:58","date_gmt":"2016-08-13T18:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.micro-film-magazine.com\/cublog\/?p=10211"},"modified":"2016-08-27T19:06:02","modified_gmt":"2016-08-28T01:06:02","slug":"calendar-du-c-u-august-12-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.micro-film-magazine.com\/cublog\/?p=10211","title":{"rendered":"Calendar du C-U: August 12-18"},"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 8\/12\/16-8\/18\/16<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Happy Birthday to<\/strong> \u2026 Saturday, August 13:<\/em> Eddie Avinashi<\/strong> (alumnus, Illini Film & Video) \u2026 Thursday, August 18: <\/em>Alaina Boyett<\/strong> (make-up artist, AZTEC REVENGE) \u2026 celebrate!<\/strong><\/p>\n


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

@ The Virginia Theatre, Champaign, IL: Champaign-Urbana Film Society, Champaign Movie Makers, and Champaign-Urbana Design Organization present the 4th annual Pens to Lens Screenwriting Competition + Gala*<\/strong> (8\/13; 1 p.m., doors open; 2 p.m., \u201call ages\u201d films; 4 p.m., panel discussion w\/Hollywood filmmakers Brenda Chapman (Disney\u2019s BRAVE) and Kevin Lima (Disney\u2019s TARZAN); 6 p.m., \u201cmature\u201d films; $8\/program, $12\/both programs)<\/p>\n

@ Brother\u2019s Bar & Grill, Champaign, IL: \u201cMabel\u2019s Night\u201d concert + taping for WHERE IT BEGINS: CU MUSIC DOCUMENTARY 1977-2000* feat. Last Gentlemen, Nix \u201986, The Martyrs, Three Hour Tour, The Jans Project, The Surly Bells<\/strong> (8\/13, 6 p.m.-2 a.m., $20)<\/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

Scores of little movie fans, along with their parents, mentors, and other neighborhood big people, are raring to go gaga over the next Pens to Lens<\/strong> gala! This annual celebration of local films that are produced by local filmmakers and based on scripts by local students will return tomorrow, Sat., 8\/13<\/strong>, at the Virginia Theatre<\/strong> in downtown Champaign<\/strong>, launching at 1 p.m.<\/strong> with a red carpet photo op as well as a custom movie poster gallery for the browsing. The first block of shorts will follow at 2 p.m.<\/strong> and is suitable for everyone, after which a bonus panel discussion with animation veterans and spouses Kevin Lima<\/strong> (A GOOFY MOVIE<\/strong>) and Brenda Chapman<\/strong> (THE PRINCE OF EGYPT<\/strong>) will begin at 4 p.m.<\/strong> with RogerEbert<\/span>.com<\/strong> editor Matt Fagerholm<\/strong> serving as moderator, and then a second block with material intended for older audiences will conclude the festival starting at 6 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Any other year, we would stop right here and fork over \u201cFOW<\/strong>\u201d without an extra thought, but<\/em>, think again! We instead transmogrify our seal of approval into \u201cWindfall of the Week<\/strong>\u201d \u2013 or, you guessed it, \u201cWOW<\/strong>\u201d \u2013 to encompass a gaggle of offbeat cultural pleasures that all happen to fall in our laps on the very same date. Pens to Lens (1-8 p.m.; <\/strong>all ages\/mature; free for 18 & under<\/em>) heads this list, being on a cinema \u2018blog and all, but other fruits we might also sample include: \u201cComic-Con \u201916<\/strong>,\u201d featuring discussions and demonstrations related to such pastimes as comic books, board games, role playing games, and video games (Urbana Free Library, Urbana, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Busey Bank parking lot, Urbana, 6-10 p.m.; <\/strong>all ages; free<\/em>), \u201cOnce Upon an Ever After<\/strong>,\u201d starring C-U troupes Carniv\u00e0le Debauche<\/strong> (burlesque) and Defy Gravity<\/strong> (pole) with garage rock duo Bruiser Queen<\/strong> of St. Louis<\/strong> on hand (The Accord, Champaign, 7 & 9:15 p.m.;<\/strong> mature; $13\/show at the door<\/em>), \u201cPunk Dada Tea with Eggs<\/strong>,\u201d an art opening that will present recent work by Marc-Anthony Macon<\/strong> and a performance by funk-soul outfit Tell Mama<\/strong> of Champaign (Independent Media Center, Urbana, 6 p.m.;<\/strong> all ages; free<\/em>), \u201cSummer Showcase Halfa<\/strong>\u201d event featuring \u201cheavy metal belly dance\u201d by members and friends of Stygian Sisters<\/strong> (Institute 4 Creativity, Champaign, 7-10 p.m.;<\/strong> mature; free or donation<\/em>), and \u201cMabel\u2019s Night<\/strong>,\u201d a surprise marathon of reunited Eighties rock acts du C-U (see the bill listed above) organized by John Isberg<\/strong> as a reenactment of sorts for his upcoming rock-doc epic, WHERE IT BEGINS<\/strong> (Brother\u2019s Bar & Grill, Champaign, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.;<\/strong> mature; $20\/door<\/em>).<\/p>\n

As it takes artisans of all walks to make our movies, we are fortunate to have diverse enough tastes among our populace that movie-makers can draw from people in other disciplines for personnel, resources, or inspiration. By the same token, performers and craftspeople can readily dip their toes into the picture show pool of Champaign-Urbana if they want, especially with short commitment projects like Pens to Lens films. Go forth and be adventurous, then! Pens to Lens information<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n


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

@ The Art Theater Co-op, Champaign, IL: THE INNOCENTS, LIFE ANIMATED<\/strong> (8\/12 on), THE WAILING<\/strong> (8\/12, 9:30 p.m.; 8\/13, 11:30 a.m. & 9:30 p.m.; 8\/17-8\/18, 9:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n

@ Wabash Park, Rantoul, IL: Rantoul Area Chamber of Commerce presents \u201c2016 Movies in the Park Series\u201d feat. HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2<\/strong> (8\/12, dusk)<\/p>\n

@ parking lot, Busey Bank, downtown Urbana, IL : Urbanalove presents \u201cSummer Movie Nights\u201d feat. MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO<\/strong> (8\/13, sunset, free)<\/p>\n

@ WILL-TV, Campbell Hall, UIUC, Urbana, IL: Champaign Movie Makers meeting, \u201cPens to Lens Talkback\u201d<\/strong> (8\/16, 7 p.m., free)<\/p>\n

@ The Avon Theater, Decatur, IL: PETE\u2019S DRAGON, SUICIDE SQUAD, JASON BOURNE<\/strong> (8\/12 on)<\/p>\n

@ The Normal Theater, Normal, IL: RIGHT NOW, WRONG THEN<\/strong> (8\/12, 8\/14, 7 p.m.), BEVERLY HILLS COP<\/strong> (8\/12, 10:30 p.m.), LIFE ANIMATED<\/strong> (8\/13, 7 p.m.), THE COURT JESTER<\/strong> (8\/16, 7 p.m.), KIKI\u2019S DELIVERY SERVICE<\/strong> (8\/17, 7 p.m., Japanese language w\/English subs), THE MUSIC OF STRANGERS<\/strong> (8\/18, 7 p.m.)<\/p>\n

@ Route 66 Twin Drive-In, Springfield, IL: SUICIDE SQUAD, LIGHTS OUT<\/strong> (Screen 1), THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS, JASON BOURNE<\/strong> (Screen 2) (8\/12 on)<\/p>\n

@ The Lincoln Grand 8, Lincoln, IL: PETE\u2019S DRAGON<\/strong> (3-D & 2-D), SAUSAGE PARTY, BAD MOMS, JASON BOURNE, NINE LIVES, THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS, STAR TREK BEYOND<\/strong> (8\/12 on), SUICIDE SQUAD<\/strong> (8\/16 on), BEN-HUR<\/strong> (8\/18, 7 p.m.), WAR DOGS<\/strong> (8\/18, 7:15 p.m.)<\/p>\n

@ The Onarga Theatre, Onarga, IL: SUICIDE SQUAD<\/strong> (8\/12-8\/14, 8\/17)<\/p>\n

@ The Princess Theatre, Leroy, IL: GHOSTBUSTERS, THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS<\/strong> (8\/12-8\/14), TOY STORY<\/strong> (8\/13, 11 a.m., free)<\/p>\n

@ Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In, Gibson City, IL: PETE\u2019S DRAGON<\/strong> (Screen 1), SUICIDE SQUAD<\/strong> (Screen 2) (8\/12 on)<\/p>\n

@ Carmike 13, Champaign, IL: PETE\u2019S DRAGON<\/strong> (3-D & 2-D), MOHENJO DARO, SAUSAGE PARTY, BAD MOMS, JASON BOURNE, LIGHTS OUT, NERVE, NINE LIVES, THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS, STAR TREK BEYOND, SUICIDE SQUAD<\/strong> (3-D & 2-D) (8\/12 on), BEN-HUR<\/strong> (8\/18, 7 & 10 p.m.)<\/p>\n

@ Goodrich Savoy 16, Savoy, IL: FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS, PETE\u2019S DRAGON<\/strong> (3-D & 2-D), SAUSAGE PARTY, BAD MOMS, GHOSTBUSTERS, ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE, JASON BOURNE, NERVE, NINE LIVES, THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS, STAR TREK BEYOND, SUICIDE SQUAD<\/strong> (IMAX 3-D, IMAX, 3-D & 2-D) (8\/12 on), Goodrich presents \u201cFlashback Cinema\u201d feat. TOP GUN<\/strong> (8\/14, 8\/17, 2 & 7 p.m.), Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies, and Universal Pictures present NATIONAL LAMPOON\u2019S ANIMAL HOUSE<\/strong> (8\/14, 2 p.m.; 8\/17, 7 p.m.), Fathom Events and RiffTrax.com present \u201cRiffTrax Live! MOTHRA\u201d<\/strong> (7\/18, 7 p.m., live simulcast)<\/p>\n

@ AMC Village Mall 6, Danville, IL: PETE\u2019S DRAGON<\/strong> (3-D & 2-D), SAUSAGE PARTY, BAD MOMS, THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS, SUICIDE SQUAD<\/strong> (3-D & 2-D) (8\/12 on)<\/p>\n

@ Family Video, Champaign-Urbana, IL: A HOLOGRAM FOR THE KING, LOUDER THAN BOMBS, SEPTEMBERS OF SHIRAZ, FATHERS AND DAUGHTERS, SUMMER CAMP, TRADED, SUPERGIRL<\/strong> (s1), 11.22.63<\/strong> (cs), more!<\/strong> (8\/9 on)<\/p>\n

@ Centerbrook Drive-In, Martinsville, IN: SUICIDE SQUAD, CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE<\/strong> (8\/12-8\/13)<\/p>\n

@ The Little Lorraine, Hoopeston, IL: Closed for the weekend!<\/em><\/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\/26-8\/27: Flatlands Dance Film Festival<\/strong>
\n @ Spurlock Museum, UIUC, Urbana, IL<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

NEW!<\/strong> 9\/15-9\/16: THE TRIPLETS OF BELLEVILLE w\/live music accompaniment<\/strong>
\n @ Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, UIUC, Urbana, IL, 7:30 p.<\/strong>m.<\/p>\n

NEW!<\/strong> 9\/21-9\/25, 9\/28-10\/2: \u201cThe Unreliable Bestiary: BEAR<\/span> \u2013 Fall Chapter\u201d<\/strong>
\n @ Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, UIUC, Urbana, IL (offsite performance)<\/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

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

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

The News-Gazette<\/span> Film Series<\/strong>
\n @ The Virginia Theatre, Champaign, IL, 1 & 7 p.m.<\/strong>
\n8\/27: WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (rescheduled from 8\/6); 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

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
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