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Our movie and media Calendar appears every Friday\/Saturday on <\/em>C-U Blogfidential<\/span><\/strong> and caters to the downstate region anchored by Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, USA.<\/em><\/p>\n ~~~~~<\/p>\n CONFIDENTIAL ALMANAC | Dates in Film Culture History<\/strong><\/p>\n 20 Years Ago<\/strong> \u2026 April 21-25, 1999:<\/em> The famed Pulitzer Prize<\/strong>-winning film critic and television personality, Roger Ebert<\/strong>, hosts the inaugural Overlooked Film Festival<\/strong><\/a><\/span> at the Virginia Theatre<\/strong> in Champaign, IL<\/strong>, sponsored by the College of Communications<\/strong> at the University of Illinois<\/strong>. Ten films selected by Ebert, a native of neighboring Urbana<\/strong> and UI graduate in journalism<\/span><\/a>, are shown between Thursday, April 22<\/strong>, and Saturday, April 24<\/strong>, to respectably-sized crowds at the 1,400-seat Virginia, which will receive a portion of the \u201cEbertfest<\/strong>\u201d proceeds for its renovation needs<\/span><\/a>. \u201cThere are countless festivals devoted to the premieres of new films,\u201d writes Ebert in a welcome address that appears in the program, \u201cbut none dedicated to taking a second look at wonderful films that for one reason or another haven\u2019t yet found the audiences they deserve.\u201d For instance, the first movie shown is DANCE ME TO MY SONG<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, a recent Australian production with no American distributor that is being lauded for the uplifting and complex role played by Heather Rose<\/strong>, who wrote the screenplay with director Rolf de Heer<\/strong> and does not shy away from working her real-life cerebral palsy into the unconventional love triangle at its heart. Other picks in succession are AUTUMN TALE, SURRENDER DOROTHY, HAMSUN, MOBOROSI, HOUSEHOLD SAINTS, SHILOH<\/strong>, and THIRTEEN<\/strong>, while two well-known pieces represent forms as well as function: Sergei Eisenstein<\/strong>\u2019s landmark epic BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN<\/strong>, a silent film and a progenitor of modern editing techniques, and Steven Lisberger<\/strong>\u2019s science fantasy TRON<\/strong>, the de facto<\/em> debut of extensive computer graphics in a Hollywood<\/strong> feature to be shown in the uncommon 70mm format, although it has been replaced by a crisp 35mm print at the last moment. Panels on campus, discussions after each screening, casual access to guests including Ebert himself, and private parties round out this novel experience for local residents and visiting film fans alike. \u201cEberfest\u201d is directed by fellow UI alum Nate Kohn<\/strong>, produced by Nancy Casey<\/strong>, and dedicated to Ebert\u2019s longtime friend and contemporary in the Chicago<\/strong> media, Gene Siskel<\/strong>, who passed away two months ago at age 53. The on-line movie critic James Berardinelli<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, another Ebert colleague and \u201cEbertfest\u201d guest, predicts this show will go on for years to come<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n NOW PLAYING | Champaign-Urbana Area<\/strong><\/p>\n @ The Art Theater, Champaign, IL<\/strong> @ AMC Champaign 13, Champaign, IL<\/strong> @ Family Video, Champaign-Urbana, IL<\/strong> @ Goodrich Savoy 16, Savoy, IL<\/strong> @ Main Quad, UIUC, Urbana, IL<\/strong> Events featuring locally produced movies are marked with an asterisk (*). Additional \u201cNow Playing\u201d and \u201cComing Soon\u201d listings appear after the jump!<\/em><\/p>\n ~~~~~<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NOW PLAYING | The Cities Beyond<\/strong><\/p>\n @ AMC Classic Village Mall 6, Danville, IL<\/strong> @ AMC Peru Mall 8, Peru, IL<\/strong> @ The Avon Theater, Decatur, IL<\/strong> @ The Harvest Moon Twin Drive-in, Gibson City, IL<\/strong> @ The Lincoln Family Theater & Community Center, Lincoln, IL<\/strong> @ The Little Lorraine, Hoopeston, IL<\/strong> @ The Normal Theater, Normal, IL<\/strong> @ The Onarga Theatre, Onarga, IL<\/strong> @ The Princess Theatre, Leroy, IL<\/strong> @ Route 34 Drive-in, Earlville, IL<\/strong> @ Route 66 Twin Drive-in, Springfield, IL<\/strong> @ Roxy Cinemas, Ottawa, IL<\/strong> \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n NOW PLAYING | Midwest<\/strong><\/p>\n @ The Toby at Newfields, etc., Indianapolis, IN<\/strong> \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n COMING SOON | Area-wide Events<\/strong><\/p>\n 5\/21<\/strong> 6\/5-6\/9<\/strong> 6\/29<\/strong> 8\/1-8\/4<\/strong> 8\/10<\/strong> 9\/19-29<\/strong> 10\/26<\/strong> 11\/1-11\/2<\/strong> 11\/1-11\/2<\/strong> TBD<\/strong> TBD<\/strong> \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n COMMUNITY & CAMPUS SERIES | Champaign-Urbana area<\/strong><\/p>\n NEW! Illini Union Board Presents \u201cSummer Quad Cinema Series\u201d<\/strong> The News-Gazette<\/span> Film Series<\/strong> ~~~~~<\/p>\n Compiled by Jason Pankoke.<\/em><\/p>\n ~~~~~<\/p>\n \u201cCalendar du C-U\u201d Select movie listings for May 10-16, 2019 in Champaign, Urbana, and the cities beyond! 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\nRAFIKI (5\/10 on), MARY MAGDELENE (5\/10-5\/12, 5\/14-5\/16), KNOCK DOWN THE HOUSE (5\/11, 2:30 p.m., free), AN AMERICAN HOME w\/filmmaker Thomas Desch (5\/13, 7 p.m., free),<\/p>\n
\nTHE HUSTLE, POK\u00c9MON: DETECTIVE PIKACHU, POMS, AVENGERS: ENDGAME, BREAKTHROUGH, CAPTAIN MARVEL, THE INTRUDER, LONG SHOT, SHAZAM!, UGLYDOLLS (5\/10 on), A DOG\u2019S JOURNEY, JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 \u2013 PARABELLUM (5\/16 on)<\/p>\n
\nTHE LEGO MOVIE 2: THE SECOND PART, WHAT MEN WANT, THE PRODIGY, EVERYBODY KNOWS, ROOM FOR RENT, VIKING BLOOD, I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE: D\u00c9J\u00c0 VU, IMPOSSIBLE MISSION, BETTER CALL SAUL (s4), MR. MERCEDES (s1), more! (5\/7 on)<\/p>\n
\nTHE CHAPERONE, THE HUSTLE, POK\u00c9MON: DETECTIVE PIKACHU, POMS, TOLKIEN, AVENGERS: ENDGAME, BREAKTHROUGH, CAPTAIN MARVEL, THE INTRUDER, LONG SHOT, UGLYDOLLS (5\/10 on), The Metropolitan Opera: Dialogues des Carm\u00e9lites<\/span> (5\/11, 11 a.m., simulcast; 5\/15, 6:30 p.m., recorded), THE SOUND OF MUSIC (5\/12, 5\/15), WHAT WE LEFT BEHIND: LOOKING BACK AT \u2018STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE\u2019 (5\/13, 7 p.m.), SAGA OF TANYA THE EVIL: THE MOVIE (5\/16, 7:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n
\nIllini Union Board Presents \u201cSummer Quad Cinema Series\u201d feat. FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY, Anniversary Plaza (5\/16, 9 p.m., free, rain location: Pine Lounge (1st floor), Illini Union)<\/p>\n
\nTHE HUSTLE, POK\u00c9MON: DETECTIVE PIKACHU, AVENGERS: ENDGAME, BREAKTHROUGH, LONG SHOT, UGLYDOLLS (5\/10 on)<\/p>\n
\nTHE HUSTLE, POK\u00c9MON: DETECTIVE PIKACHU, POMS, AVENGERS: ENDGAME, LONG SHOT, UGLYDOLLS (5\/10 on)<\/p>\n
\nPOK\u00c9MON: DETECTIVE PIKACHU, TOLKIEN, AVENGERS: ENDGAME (5\/10 on)<\/p>\n
\nPOK\u00c9MON: DETECTIVE PIKACHU (Screen 1), AVENGERS: ENDGAME (Screen 2) (5\/10-5\/12)<\/p>\n
\nTHE HUSTLE, POK\u00c9MON: DETECTIVE PIKACHU, POMS, AVENGERS: ENDGAME, LONG SHOT, UGLYDOLLS (5\/10 on)<\/p>\n
\nTHE LEGO MOVIE 2: THE SECOND PART (5\/10-5\/12)<\/p>\n
\nAMAZING GRACE (5\/10-5\/12, 5\/16), Tuesday Night Classic: BOYZ N THE HOOD (5\/14)<\/p>\n
\nPOK\u00c9MON: DETECTIVE PIKACHU (5\/10-5\/12, 5\/15)<\/p>\n
\nUGLYDOLLS (5\/10-5\/12), STORKS (5\/11, 11 a.m., free)<\/p>\n
\nAVENGERS: ENDGAME, CAPTAIN MARVEL (5\/10-5\/12)<\/p>\n
\nAVENGERS: ENDGAME, ESCAPE ROOM (Screen 1), POK\u00c9MON: DETECTIVE PIKACHU, SHAZAM! (Screen 2) (5\/10-5\/11)<\/p>\n
\nPOK\u00c9MON: DETECTIVE PIKACHU, POMS, AVENGERS: ENDGAME, BREAKTHROUGH, LONG SHOT, UGLYDOLLS (5\/10 on)<\/p>\n
\n16th Indy Film Festival (through 5\/12)<\/p>\n
\nChampaign Movie Makers* meeting
\n@ Champaign Public Library, Champaign, IL, 7 p.m., free<\/p>\n
\n26th Chicago Underground Film Festival, Chicago, IL<\/p>\n
\nLaugh and Slash Film Festival
\n@ Garden Hotel, Urbana, IL<\/p>\n
\n11th Gen Con Film Festival @ Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN<\/p>\n
\n7th annual Pens to Lens Screenwriting Competition + Gala*
\n@ The Virginia Theatre, Champaign, IL<\/p>\n
\n37th Reeling LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, Chicago, IL<\/p>\n
\nDark History & Horror Con\u2019s Screaming Mad Film Festival
\n@ The City Center, Champaign, IL, 1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
\n18th annual Route 66 Film Festival
\n@ Capital City Bar & Grill, Springfield, IL<\/p>\n
\n3rd Dead in Decatur Film Festival
\n@ Decatur Area Arts Council, Decatur, IL<\/p>\n
\nIssue release: C-U Confidential<\/span> #10
\n+ Paper Opteryx, Champaign, IL<\/p>\n
\n10th New Art Film Festival*, Champaign, IL<\/p>\n
\n@ Anniversary Plaza, Main Quad, UIUC, Urbana, IL, 9 p.m., free<\/strong>
\nRain Location: Pine Lounge (1st floor), Illini Union<\/strong>
\n5\/16: FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY; 5\/23: WONDER PARK; 5\/30: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD; 6\/6: CAPTAIN MARVEL; 6\/13: DUMBO; 6\/20: SHAZAM!; 6\/27: LITTLE; 7\/11: THE BEST OF ENEMIES; 7\/25: THE HUSTLE; 8\/1: A DOG\u2019S JOURNEY; 8\/8: ALADDIN; 8\/15: POK\u00c9MON: DETECTIVE PIKACHU; 8\/24: AVENGERS: ENDGAME @ Memorial Stadium<\/p>\n
\n@ The Virginia Theatre, Champaign, IL, 1 & 7 p.m.<\/strong>
\n5\/25: THE THIN MAN; 6\/22: ON THE WATERFRONT; 7\/13: STAGE DOOR<\/p>\n
\n\u00a9 2019 Jason Pankoke\/C-U Blogfidential<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"