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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 MILESTONES | Happy Birthday to You!<\/strong><\/p>\n 4\/13: Damon Foster (filmmaker, OF MUMMIES AND MARTIANS, Damon A. Foster, Sacramento, CA)<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n PASSINGS | You Will Be Missed<\/strong><\/p>\n 3\/19: John Russell, 91 (manager, The Rialto Theatre, Champaign, IL, retired)<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n FIELD REPORT DU HQ | From Wherever It May Be Said<\/strong><\/p>\n The Report<\/strong> is on hiatus until May. Thank you for your readership, CUvians and Agents! You should pay attention to Smile Politely<\/span><\/a><\/span>, The Daily Illini<\/span><\/a><\/span>, Champaign Movie Makers<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, and Chambana Film Festival<\/strong><\/a><\/span> for breaking news and updates in our scene. CUBlog<\/span><\/strong> will also keep in step with our friends and share to Facebook<\/strong><\/a><\/span> when we come across things you would like. Keep reading!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n IMAGERY DU C-U | Picturing My Old Scene on Your Screen<\/strong><\/p>\n ~~~~~<\/p>\n Despite our promise last week that we would begin a show and tell this<\/em> week featuring some of the recently acquired movie ephemera of Champaign, Urbana<\/strong>, and the cities beyond that we\u2019ve given a home at MFHQ Deux<\/strong> up north in the Illinois Valley<\/strong>, Ye Ed<\/strong> decided that we could stand one more off ramp for context. The coincidence we shared in the previous Images<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span>, wherein the same Ye Ed singled out a Dora Hall<\/strong> LP at the Horizons Music Warehouse<\/strong> of Mendota<\/strong> largely because he had recently learned about Hall\u2019s connection with the former Solo Cup<\/strong> plant of Urbana, is not<\/em> out of the ordinary. Physical evidence of our film culture has never<\/em> been abundant in the wild and, if we can make the connection and justify the price, it might just come back to HQ with us for safe keeping, enjoyment, and editorial inspiration.<\/p>\n We had piped up a few years ago about starting a series where our dearest readers could vicariously check out some of the cool collectibles and artifacts in our care while we talked about how we got them, why we had them, and where in the C-U cinema history they belonged. This was in part because we\u2019ve always been disappointed that we never turned MFHQ<\/strong>, situated a couple of blocks away from the lovely West Side Park<\/strong> beside downtown Champaign, into a destination hangout for our friends and Confidential agents so we could visit in the comfortable space where all our ideas incubated and magic occurred. The illustrated anecdotes that will appear, starting in next week\u2019s Calendar<\/strong>, are in the same spirit as before.<\/p>\n ~~~~~<\/p>\n ~~~~~<\/p>\n Even with all the floor space we have at Momkoke Manor<\/strong>, establishing MFHQ Deux as more than a nebulous concept has not been high on Ye Ed\u2019s to-do list as he continues to hash out the remnants of his parents\u2019 lives and stabilize his own. Therefore, the items are being staged in a nondescript manner, similar to how we pictured the vintage Park Theatre<\/strong> handout<\/a><\/span> featuring the actress Priscilla Lane<\/strong> in a previous post. This is in absolute contrast to the colorful and relatively organized backdrop that would have been the original Secret MICRO-FILM Headquarters<\/strong>, which we\u2019re giving you a rare peek at today. Above and below are pictures of Ye Ed\u2019s hovel, where many years\u2019 worth of MICRO-FILM<\/span><\/strong>, C-U Confidential<\/span><\/strong>, and New Art Film Festival<\/strong> activity took place and much of the tangible proof that informed our scene coverage was stored in all the boxes, shelves, filing cabinets, and closet space we could spare throughout Apt. 3D<\/strong>.<\/p>\n ~~~~~<\/p>\n ~~~~~<\/p>\n Those snaps were taken in December 2020, not long after we had to agree to let go of 3D and move out of the world-famous \u201cBuilding<\/strong>\u201d in the Sesquicentennial Neighborhood<\/strong>. Sadly, MFHQ looked like this<\/em> on January 20, 2021<\/strong>, the day before our twenty-five-year tenure on Prairie Street<\/strong> came to an end:<\/p>\n ~~~~~<\/p>\n ~~~~~<\/p>\n Ye Ed decided that his last act in MFHQ would be to photograph and then remove all the decorations, fearing that some of them would be destroyed in the process. (He was right.) Here are good examples:<\/p>\n ~~~~~<\/p>\n ~~~~~<\/p>\n The above picture shows a pair of bulletin board posters for Sam Ambler<\/strong> and Gab Reisman<\/strong>\u2019s Film Dependency Film Festival<\/strong> at the Urbana IMC<\/strong>, circa 2003, featuring characteristic artwork by the late great Dave King<\/strong>. The picture below shows a handful of pieces that have CUBlog<\/span><\/strong> or MF<\/span><\/strong> relevance including a one-sheet for the DeKalb<\/strong>-filmed indie comedy LOVE 101<\/strong> that its co-writer\/director, Adrian Fulle<\/strong>, gave to your humble editor during a promotional stop in the C-U at the end of March 2000, as was just recalled in a Confidential Almanac<\/strong> entry<\/a><\/span>. All of these survived and are currently stored at the covert MFHQ Annex<\/strong> in Champaign, along with other material directly related to the C-U filmography, where they are not convenient for us to access right now. That\u2019s why we\u2019ll be sharing with you what we have on hand in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n ~~~~~<\/p>\n ~~~~~<\/p>\n Through very tired eyes after approximately eight weeks straight of clearing out 3D, constantly driving back and forth between Champaign and Mendota, attempting to put in hours at his employment, being conscious about his every move outside of \u201cBuilding\u201d due to pandemic restrictions, fretting from a distance about the health and well-being of Momkoke<\/strong> and Carlkoke<\/strong>, and wrapping his head around the attempted insurrection of the United States<\/strong> government in the middle of it all, Ye Ed took these archival images of MFHQ\u2019s last breaths between 3 and 3:30 a.m. At around 4:45 a.m. <\/strong>on January 21<\/strong>, he turned in the keys and then drove a car bursting with belongings for two-and-a-half hours straight and<\/em> on no sleep.<\/p>\n Any which way you can, join us next week for the first entry of our \u201cConfidential Picture Show.\u201d Thanks!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n CONFIDENTIAL ALMANAC | Dates in Film Culture History<\/strong><\/p>\n 15 Years Ago<\/strong> \u2026 April 15-20, 2010:<\/em> Inspired by the warm reception given to his Boneyard Arts Festival<\/strong> \u201cmovie show\u201d at Urbana\u2019s Caffe Paradiso<\/strong> the previous spring, Jason Pankoke<\/strong> of C-U Confidential<\/span><\/strong> takes up a cross-town opportunity to build a more substantial showcase for independent cinema. He and Art Theater<\/strong> owner Sanford Hess<\/strong> collaborate to launch the first New Art Film Festival<\/span><\/strong><\/a> to offer Champaign-Urbana<\/strong> a unique program, drawing from both locally-made content and the work of producers from Chicago<\/strong> and several Midwest states. A free \u201cnon-taxing\u201d reel, mixing trailers and film shorts in a similar vein to the Paradiso event, kicks off the NAFF on Thursday, April 15<\/strong>, after which the full potential of its concept is demonstrated to audiences. Blocks include various pieces from University of Illinois<\/strong> alumni and students, a selection of adventures from Dark Maze Studios<\/strong> of Champaign, the C-U debut of the documentary HOOPESTON<\/strong>, and features made by Pankoke\u2019s contacts through the defunct MICRO-FILM<\/span><\/strong> journal such as EXISTO, RETURN IN RED<\/strong>, and DEADWOOD PARK<\/strong>. Screenings are paced across six days, the first three concurrent with Boneyard Arts and a closing \u201cbest of\u201d presentation taking place on Tuesday, April 20<\/strong>, the night before Roger Ebert\u2019s Film Festival<\/strong> commences. While an overall success, the NAFF would be modified to eliminate ticket sales, concentrate on selections from the state of Illinois<\/strong>, and consolidate to a single-day affair, becoming a signature Art event for the next decade that provided media storytellers who live downstate with a public space to convene. As reported on 4\/14\/10<\/a><\/span>, 4\/16\/10<\/span><\/a> at<\/em> CUBlog<\/span><\/strong>. [R]<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n LOCAL FILMS & EVENTS | Support Your Media Storytellers<\/strong><\/p>\n @ Lincoln Square, Urbana, IL<\/strong> \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n NOW PLAYING | Champaign-Urbana Area<\/strong><\/p>\n @ AMC Champaign 13, Champaign, IL<\/strong> @ Phoenix Savoy 16 + IMAX, Savoy, IL<\/strong> @ Pine Lounge, 1st floor, Illini Union, UIUC, Urbana, IL<\/strong> @ The Virginia Theatre, Champaign, 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 @ Clintonia Eagle Theater, Clinton, IL<\/strong> @ Crescent Cinemas, Pontiac, IL<\/strong> @ The Fischer Theatre, Danville, IL<\/strong> @ The Harvest Moon Twin Drive-in, Gibson City, IL<\/strong> @ The Lorraine Theatre, Hoopeston, IL<\/strong> @ Marcus Bloomington Cinema + IMAX, Bloomington, IL<\/strong> @ The Normal Theater, Normal, IL<\/strong> @ The Onarga Theatre, Onarga, IL<\/strong> @ The Princess Theatre, Leroy, IL<\/strong> @ The Route 66 Drive-in Theater, Springfield, IL<\/strong> @ VIP Lincoln Grand 6, Lincoln, IL<\/strong> \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n NOW PLAYING | Midwest<\/strong><\/p>\n @ Chicago Filmmakers Firehouse Cinema, etc., Chicago, IL<\/strong> For detailed and curated listings of Chicago-area film presentations and related events, please visit the fine folks at<\/em> Cine-File<\/strong> and subscribe to their definitive \u201cCine-List\u201d weekly blast<\/a><\/span>. And for northern Illinois industry news, be sure to read<\/em> Reel Chicago<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span> and<\/em> Screen Magazine<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n COMING SOON | Area-wide Events<\/strong><\/p>\n 4\/23-4\/25<\/strong> 4\/24-4\/27<\/strong> 5\/2<\/strong> 5\/29-6\/2<\/strong> UPDATE! 9\/21<\/strong> \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n COMMUNITY & CAMPUS SERIES | Champaign-Urbana area<\/strong><\/p>\n Chambana Film Society* screening series<\/strong> Illini Union Board presents \u201cSpring 2024 Weekend Films\u201d<\/strong> Roger Ebert Center for Film Studies* event series<\/strong> ~~~~~<\/p>\n Compiled by Jason Pankoke.<\/em><\/p>\n ~~~~~<\/p>\n \u201cCalendar du C-U\u201d Select movie listings for April 11-17, 2025 in Champaign, Urbana, and the cities beyond! Did you take a peek at the Images of the week? 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\nThe IDEA Store presents \u201cCamera and Sewing Machine Sale\u201d (4\/11-4\/13)<\/p>\n
\nTHE AMATEUR, THE CHOSEN: LAST SUPPER Part 3 (faith film), DROP, JAAT (in Hindi with English sub), THE KING OF KINGS (faith animation), WARFARE, DEATH OF A UNICORN, HELL OF A SUMMER, A MINECRAFT MOVIE, SNOW WHITE, THE WOMAN IN THE YARD, A WORKING MAN (4\/11 on), AX Cinema Nights presents VAMPIRE HUNTER D 40th anniversary (anim\u00e9) (4\/13, 4 p.m., in Japanese with English sub; 4\/10, 7 p.m., English dub), KAIJU NO. 8: MISSION RECON (anim\u00e9) (4\/13, 2 p.m., 4\/16, 7 p.m., English dub; 4\/14, 7 p.m., in Japanese with English sub), AMC \u201cScreen Unseen\u201d (mystery movie) (4\/14, 7 p.m.), THE ACCOUNTANT 2 sneak preview (4\/15, 7 p.m.), THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND, COLORFUL STAGE! THE MOVIE: A MIKU WHO CAN\u2019T SING (anim\u00e9), SINNERS (4\/17 on)<\/p>\n
\nTHE AMATEUR, THE CHOSEN: LAST SUPPER Part 3 (faith film) and Part 2* (faith film), DROP, THE KING OF KINGS (faith animation), WARFARE, THE FRIEND, HELL OF A SUMMER, MICKEY 17, A MINECRAFT MOVIE, PRINCESS MONONOKE (anim\u00e9) (in Japanese with English sub or English dub; re-release), SNOW WHITE, THE WOMAN IN THE YARD, A WORKING MAN (4\/11 on), THE GOONIES (4\/12, 7 p.m.; 4\/13, 3 & 7 p.m.; 4\/16, 7 p.m.), UFC 314: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes, more (mixed martial arts) (4\/12, 9 p.m., simulcast), SINNERS (4\/17 on) *single screenings daily<\/p>\n
\nIllini Union Board presents WALL-E (animation) (4\/11-4\/12, 7 p.m., free w\/i-card)<\/p>\n
\nNo movies this week!<\/p>\n
\nTHE AMATEUR, THE CHOSEN: LAST SUPPER Part 3 (faith film) and Part 2* (faith film), DROP, THE KING OF KINGS (faith animation), A MINECRAFT MOVIE (4\/11 on), UFC 314: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes, more (mixed martial arts) (4\/12, 9 p.m., simulcast)<\/p>\n
\nTHE KING OF KINGS (faith animation), A MINECRAFT MOVIE (4\/11 on)<\/p>\n
\nNo movies this week!<\/p>\n
\nA MINECRAFT MOVIE (Screen 1), SNOW WHITE (Screen 2) (4\/11-4\/12)<\/p>\n
\nA MINECRAFT MOVIE (4\/11-4\/13)<\/p>\n
\nTHE AMATEUR, THE CHOSEN: LAST SUPPER Part 3 (faith film) and Part 1* or Part 2* daily (faith film), DROP, THE KING OF KINGS (faith animation), WARFARE, DEATH OF A UNICORN*, A MINECRAFT MOVIE, SNOW WHITE, THE WOMAN IN THE YARD, A WORKING MAN (4\/4 on), Indian cinema: GOOD BAD UGLY (Tamil or Telugu w\/Eng sub, 4\/11-4\/16), JACK* (Telugu w\/Eng sub, 4\/11-4\/12, 4\/14-4\/15), and JAAT* (Hindi w\/Eng sub, 4\/11-4\/12, 4\/15), BEETLEJUICE (4\/13, 4 p.m.; 4\/14, 5:30 p.m.), KAIJU NO. 8: MISSION RECON (anim\u00e9) (4\/13, 12:30 p.m., 4\/16, 7:30 p.m., English dub; 4\/14, 6:30 p.m., in Japanese with English sub), NEIL YOUNG: COASTAL (music documentary) (4\/17, 7 p.m.), SINNERS, SNEAKS (animation), THE WEDDING BANQUET (4\/17 on) *single screenings daily<\/p>\n
\n\u201cFilms that Inspired Star Wars\u201d series: ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST (4\/11, 4\/13), THE GUNS OF NAVARONE (4\/12), 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (4\/12), JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS (4\/13), LOST HORIZON (1937) (4\/16), THE 7TH VOYAGE OF SINBAD (4\/17), and BATTLE IN OUTER SPACE (4\/17), THE GREASY STRANGLER (4\/15)<\/p>\n
\nA MINECRAFT MOVIE (4\/11-4\/13)<\/p>\n
\nSNOW WHITE (4\/11-4\/13)<\/p>\n
\nTHE AMATEUR, CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD (Screen 1), A MINECRAFT MOVIE, DOG MAN (animation) (Screen 2) (4\/11-4\/12)<\/p>\n
\nTHE AMATEUR, THE CHOSEN: LAST SUPPER Part 3 (faith film) and Part 1* and Part 2* daily (faith film), DROP, THE KING OF KINGS (faith animation), A MINECRAFT MOVIE, SNOW WHITE*, A WORKING MAN (4\/11 on) *single screenings daily<\/p>\n
\nChicago Filmmakers presents the 35th Onion City Experimental Film Festival (through 4\/13) Information<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\n25th Roger Ebert\u2019s Film Festival*
\n@ The Virginia Theatre, Champaign, IL<\/p>\n
\nFoxtail Film Festival* 2025
\n@ Normal Theater, Normal, IL<\/p>\n
\nIllinois Student Film Festival*
\n@ Spurlock Museum of World Cultures, UIUC, Urbana, IL, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
\nChampaign Film Society presents
\nthe first Savoy Lumier\u00e8* film festival
\n@ Phoenix Savoy 16 + IMAX, Savoy, IL<\/p>\n
\nChampaign Film Society presents
\nthe first CineSonic* music film festival
\n@ TBA, Champaign-Urbana, IL<\/p>\n
\n@ Phoenix Savoy 16 + IMAX, Savoy, IL, 4 p.m.<\/strong>
\n4\/27: SLICE OF LIFE (documentary)<\/p>\n
\n@ Pine Lounge, 1st floor, Illini Union, UIUC, Urbana, IL, 7 p.m. Fri. & Sat, free w\/i-card<\/strong>
\n4\/18-4\/19: SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3; 4\/25-4\/26: THE WILD ROBOT (animation); 5\/2-5\/3: CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD; 5\/4: STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS<\/p>\n
\n@ Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Center for World Cultures, UIUC, Urbana, IL<\/strong>
\n4\/22: Ebert Symposium screening: HER; 4\/23: Ebert Symposium keynote and roundtables: \u201cArtificial Intelligence Imagined and Realized\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\u00a9 2025 Jason Pankoke\/C-U Blogfidential<\/span>
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