{"id":1929,"date":"2010-07-30T11:31:24","date_gmt":"2010-07-30T17:31:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.micro-film-magazine.com\/cublog\/?p=1929"},"modified":"2014-09-06T14:56:10","modified_gmt":"2014-09-06T20:56:10","slug":"c-u-biz-en-scene-07-30-2010","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.micro-film-magazine.com\/cublog\/?p=1929","title":{"rendered":"C-U Biz-en-sc\u00e8ne: 07.30.2010"},"content":{"rendered":"

Greetings, friends of C-U Blogfidential<\/strong>! We apologize for not posting consistently as a heady case of summertime ennui <\/em>decided to zap us at the conclusion of that fun stretch we like to call \u201cApril.\u201d And even though it has little to do with the movies of Champaign, Urbana<\/strong>, and the cities beyond, our next post will help you understand what else is dampening our motivation at the moment. Since we\u2019ve let a lot slide over the past several weeks, we\u2019re plotting on how to make up ground without grinding out detailed, knowing blurbage on every single little thing. We love you all, but<\/em>\u2026<\/p>\n

Resurrecting our old \u201cComing Soon<\/strong>\u201d feature seemed to be a timely remedy. We\u2019re embarrassed to note that it\u2019s been nearly two years since we ran it last<\/a>, although its strength \u2013 detailing the notable film events in our area having nothing to do with Hollywood <\/strong>blockbusters \u2013 runs counter to how we\u2019ve rolled lately, where the news about the makers and their films comes first. We believe a hybrid weekly column may be the answer. Therefore, we\u2019d like to try out \u201cC-U Biz-en-sc\u00e8ne<\/strong>\u201d and see how well it rocks you.<\/p>\n

The concept here is that \u201canything goes\u201d as long as it makes sense within the context of our reporting. Some weeks it may be short and sweet, other weeks it may be long and wondrous. We\u2019ll mix in play dates, production reports, first news, media links, quick jabs, and all sorts of other goodness and goofiness as it comes down the pike here at the Secret MICRO-FILM Headquarters<\/strong>. Please feel free to send us tips for what to include in CUBiz<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

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\u201cC-U Biz-en-sc\u00e8ne\u201d appears every Wednesday\/Thursday on <\/em>C-U Blogfidential<\/strong> to give our readers a succinct snapshot of the cinema activity in and near <\/em>Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, USA<\/strong>. Please support the artists and their work, attend screenings and events, and otherwise become active in our esoteric little world!<\/em><\/p>\n

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PRODUCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

A benefit featuring actor Terry O\u2019Quinn<\/strong> of LOST <\/strong>and THE STEPFATHER<\/strong> fame will take place this Saturday, July 31, 8 p.m.<\/strong>, at the Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL<\/strong>, to raise production funds for the independent feature drama USING<\/strong>, which officially began shooting a couple of weeks ago in the Bloomington-Normal<\/strong> area. The Hollywood <\/strong>actor is the sibling of USING<\/a> <\/strong>writer\/director and Illinois Wesleyan University<\/strong> professor Thomas Quinn<\/strong>, who formed the non-profit group Phenom Features<\/strong><\/a> earlier this year with cinematographer Peter Gray<\/strong> and actress Kymberly Harris<\/strong> of Fresh Bread Productions<\/strong> and TheatresCool<\/strong>. According to press information, the event will \u201cfeature cocktails, hors d\u2019oeuvres, entertainment, a silent auction, and selected clips of the film\u201d while some proceeds will be donated to Salvation Army Safe Harbor Shelters<\/strong>. Tickets can still be purchased at this site<\/a> or by calling (312) 988-9900<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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CONTESTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is also last minute, but we\u2019ll mention the looming deadline on Saturday, July 31<\/strong>, for turning in entries to the 21 Film Project<\/strong> sponsored by the Land of Lincoln Credit Union<\/strong> in Decatur<\/strong>. They can be any genre but must be all-ages appropriate, run 4 minutes or less, and feature LLCU marketing elements as described on the official Web site<\/a>. The top entries will be shown on Saturday, August 28, 4 p.m.<\/strong>, at the Decatur Civic Center, #1 Gary K. Anderson Plaza, Decatur, IL<\/strong>; awards include Flip video cameras and a $1,500 grand prize.<\/p>\n

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MEDIA LINKS<\/strong><\/p>\n

The July 2010 issue of the public I<\/strong>, published by the Independent Media Center<\/strong> in Urbana, features an article by your humble editor about this past spring\u2019s IMC Film Fest<\/strong> and the New Art Film Festival<\/strong>. You can pick up the physical issue at many locations in the C-U or download the PDF from this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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PLAYING THIS WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n

@ The Art Theater, Champaign, IL: SOLITARY MAN<\/strong> (7\/30 on), 8 MILE<\/strong> (7\/30, 7\/31, 8\/5)<\/p>\n

@ The Avon Theater, Decatur, IL: INCEPTION, CATS & DOGS 2, CHARLIE ST. CLOUD<\/strong> (7\/30 on)<\/p>\n

@ The Normal Theater, Normal, IL: PLEASE GIVE<\/strong> (7\/29-8\/1)<\/p>\n

@ That\u2019s Rentertainment, Champaign, IL: CLASH OF THE TITANS, ACCIDENTS HAPPEN, REPO MEN, THE RUNAWAYS, THE LOSERS<\/strong>, more! (7\/27 on)<\/p>\n

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

9\/18-9\/19: Route 66 Film Festival, Springfield, IL<\/strong><\/p>\n

9\/24-9\/26: 2010 B Movie Celebration, Franklin, IN<\/p>\n

3\/30-4\/1, 2011: Wisconsin Film Festival, Madison, WI<\/p>\n

4\/27-5\/1, 2011: Roger Ebert\u2019s Film Festival, Champaign, IL<\/strong><\/p>\n

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OUTRO<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the very first posts here on CUBlog <\/strong>featured images of an abandoned Super 8 camera<\/a> rescued by MFHQ <\/strong>neighbors. Last night, dumpster diver extraordinaire Charles <\/strong>presented your humble editor with yet another orphaned artifact of note \u2013 a DVD of the Bloomington horror-comedy LATE AFTERNOON OF THE LIVING DEAD<\/strong> (see item: 6\/8\/07<\/a>). Usually his video discoveries fall into the camps of either forgettable Hollywood flicks or even more forgettable porn, so call us surprised! We hope that the flick\u2019s makers aren\u2019t too offended and will see the positive in how this LAOTLD <\/strong>copy found a new home.<\/p>\n

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If you have relevant news, opportunities, dates, or promotions that you would like included in <\/em>CUBiz<\/strong>, please forward the who, what, where, when, and how much to <\/em>cuconfidential [at] gmail [dot] com<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Compiled by Jason Pankoke<\/p>\n

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Next \u201cCUBiz\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u201cC-U Biz-en-sc\u00e8ne\u201d no. 1 \u00a9 2010 Jason Pankoke\/C-U Blogfidential.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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