{"id":2247,"date":"2010-10-21T09:00:03","date_gmt":"2010-10-21T15:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.micro-film-magazine.com\/cublog\/?p=2247"},"modified":"2014-09-06T14:55:34","modified_gmt":"2014-09-06T20:55:34","slug":"c-u-biz-en-scene-10-21-2010-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.micro-film-magazine.com\/cublog\/?p=2247","title":{"rendered":"C-U Biz-en-sc\u00e8ne: 10.21.2010"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cC-U Biz-en-sc\u00e8ne\u201d appears every Thursday\/Friday 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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MFHQ & YOU:
\nWalk Like an Artisan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brevity is key at the Secret MICRO-FILM Headquarters<\/strong> this week so we\u2019ll lead off by sharing a truism that we believe gets ignored in a culture destined to revolve around electronic portable tablets which, among dozens of other potential uses, may pave the way for accessing independent cinema in the future. We\u2019d like you to step away for a few moments from the glowing rectangle in front of you currently displaying these words and go outside<\/em>. Only return after you\u2019ve been replenished by the cool autumn air, glowing sunshine, and fallen leaves bursting with flavor. If you don\u2019t have access to these things, still take the time to soak in whatever energizes you that doesn\u2019t involve intense sitting and staring. (The exception, of course, would be waiting in the wings on a film shoot for your moment to shine.) We\u2019ll still be here when you\u2019re ready.<\/p>\n

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EXHIBITION<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a quick reminder that Danville <\/strong>comedy <\/a>REVOLTING<\/a> <\/strong>will play one last area show this Saturday, October 23, 8 p.m.<\/strong>, at Sleepy Creek Vineyards<\/strong> in Fairmount, IL<\/strong><\/a>. Consult the vineyard\u2019s Web site for driving directions and plan to be there in filmmaking solidarity!<\/p>\n

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PHILANTHROPY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coming from the same neck of the woods, Innocent Words Magazine<\/strong><\/span> publisher Troy Michael<\/strong> has announced that he will be accepting donations towards building a video library<\/a> at the Riley Hospital for Children<\/strong><\/a> and Indiana University Hospital<\/strong> in Indianapolis<\/strong>, at which he received a vital kidney transplant as a child. Opening at Riley in January is a new wing featuring private rooms and the Organ Transplant unit, for which IWM<\/span> is collecting DVDs from now until December 15<\/strong>. Prior drives launched by Michel have resulted in money, books, art supplies, and music finding their way to both institutions \u201call with a simple goal of putting a smile on someone\u2019s face and making their hospital stay a little more tolerable,\u201d he explains in a statement. DVDs should be good-to-new condition in their original cases and can be suitable for children or adults, although recent movies are preferred and graphic material should be avoided for obvious reasons. If you have questions, please write Michael at troy [at] innocentwords [dot] com<\/strong>. If not, feel free to send your contributions to: Innocent Words Magazine<\/span>, Attn: DVD Drive, P.O. Box 456, Oakwood, IL 61858<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shawnee Studios<\/strong><\/a> of Mount Olive, IL<\/strong>, will be sponsoring an opportunity for area models and actors to build portfolio shots from Friday, November 5<\/strong>, to Sunday, November 7<\/strong>, at a Bloomington-Normal<\/strong> location TBA. Talent can sign up either for a \u201cPhoto Movement Seminar\u201d on the Friday, a photo session on the Saturday\/Sunday, or both; providing snaps and instruction will be James Pentaudi Model Services<\/strong> of New York<\/strong>. If you want more details about the eventual locale, the program, or pricing \u2013 which will increase after Friday, October 22<\/strong> \u2013 contact the studio at (217) 999-2522<\/strong> or shawnee [at] shawnee-studios [dot] com<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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MEETINGS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget that tonight, Thursday, October 21, 7 p.m.<\/strong>, the Central Illinois Film Commission<\/strong> will meet at a brand-new location, Di Piero\u2019s Sicilian Cucina, 2690 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield<\/strong>, to discuss member activities and area opportunities. CIFC head Cameron Counts<\/strong> states in his e-mail message that Brandon Lamprecht<\/strong> of Reality\u2019s End Films<\/strong> in Peoria <\/strong>will speak about his projects (including the asylum-set spooker \u201cII<\/strong>\u201d) during the meeting; you can contact Counts at nmdcone [at] yahoo [dot] com<\/strong> or visit their Web site<\/a> for more information!<\/p>\n

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

CUBiz <\/strong>is stymied this outing since the token item we\u2019d like to direct your attention to is apparently print-only content. (We thank thee for thy selective posting practices, dearest News-Gazette<\/strong><\/span>.) No matter, then! We\u2019ll just give you our first impressions of the new \u201cMad About the Movies\u201d column by UIUC <\/strong>cinema professor emeritus Richard J. Leskosky<\/strong> which made its debut in the Sunday, October 17<\/strong> edition. An introduction promises a bi-monthly exploration of \u201ctrends on the silver screen as well as provid[ing] historical perspective on the industry\u201d while the inaugural piece name-drops famous industry veterans who grew up in, filmed in, or possibly dreamed about filming in Illinois <\/strong>before invariably finding their way to the West Coast to make their indelible marks. As typical of Leskosky\u2019s writing, \u201cMAtM\u201d is well considered and chock full of details so it has the potential to become a nice body of singular cinema writing if the author sticks with it. We couldn\u2019t help but notice the very last paragraph which states, \u201cIn a future column in this series, I will take a look at some filmmakers who have tried to go their own independent ways without leaving the state.\u201d Intrigued? Why not tell Leskosky so at filmcritic [at] comcast [dot] net<\/strong> and let him know C-U Blogfidential<\/strong> sent you!<\/p>\n

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

@ The Art Theater, Champaign, IL: MAO\u2019S LAST DANCER<\/strong> (10\/22 on), SHAUN OF THE DEAD<\/strong> (10\/22, 10\/23, 10\/28, 10 p.m.)<\/p>\n

@ The Canopy Club, Urbana, IL: Pizza + Pitcher and Movie \u2013 THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS, SLEEPY HOLLOW, THE SHINING<\/strong> (10\/24, 6 p.m.)<\/p>\n

@ The Avon Theater, Decatur, IL: SECRETARIAT, LIFE AS WE KNOW IT<\/strong> (10\/22 on), THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW<\/strong> (10\/22-10\/23, Midnight, w\/shadow cast)<\/p>\n

@ The Normal Theater, Normal, IL: THE GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE<\/strong> (10\/21-10\/24, 7 p.m.), THE SOUTH IS BACK<\/strong> w\/58 DEGREES<\/strong> (10\/27, 7 p.m., w\/filmmaker)<\/p>\n

@ The Lorraine Theatre, Hoopeston, IL: JACKASS 3D<\/strong> (10\/22 on)<\/p>\n

@ Sleepy Creek Vineyards, Fairmount, IL: REVOLTING <\/strong>(10\/23, 8 p.m.)<\/p>\n

@ That\u2019s Rentertainment, Champaign, IL: PLEASE GIVE, PREDATORS, THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE, GUNS OF THE CLACKAMAS, VIDEOCRACY<\/strong>, more! (10\/19 on)<\/p>\n

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

10\/29-10\/31: Freeky Creek Short Film Festival
\n@ Sleepy Creek Vineyards, Fairmount, IL<\/strong><\/p>\n

10\/29: THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD \u2013 free!
\n@ The Avon Theater, Decatur, IL, 10:30 p.m., hosted by Troy Taylor<\/strong><\/p>\n

10\/30: TRICK \u2018R TREAT \u2013 free!
\n@ The Avon Theater, Decatur, IL, 10:30 p.m., hosted by Troy Taylor<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW!<\/strong> 10\/31: WEREWOLF CEMETERY IV
\n@ Mike \u2018n Molly\u2019s, Champaign, IL, time TBA<\/strong><\/p>\n

11\/4-11\/13: Reeling 29: Chicago Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, Chicago, IL<\/p>\n

11\/5-11\/7: Illinois International Film Festival, Chicago, IL<\/p>\n

11\/5: REVOLTING
\n@ The Viaduct Theater, Chicago, IL, 8 p.m. (@ Illinois Int. Film Festival)<\/strong><\/p>\n

11\/11: LEADING LADIES
\n@ Landmark Century Center Cinema, Chicago, IL, 9:30 p.m. (@ Reeling 29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

11\/11-11\/13: Embarras Valley Film Festival
\n@ EIU campus\/Will Rogers Theater\/Charleston Public Library, Charleston, IL<\/strong><\/p>\n

11\/11-11\/21: St. Louis International Film Festival, St. Louis, MO<\/p>\n

11\/19-11\/21: Dark Carnival Film Festival, Bloomington, IN<\/p>\n

11\/20: LEADING LADIES
\n@ TBA (@ St. Louis International Film Festival)<\/strong><\/p>\n

2\/18-2\/27, 2011: Big Muddy Film Festival
\n@ Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL<\/strong><\/p>\n

3\/22-3\/27, 2011: Ann Arbor Film Festival, Ann Arbor, MI<\/p>\n

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

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

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

NEW! \u201cReal Vs. Reel\u201d Movie Series
\n@ Danville Public Library, Danville, IL, 6:30 p.m.<\/strong>
\n11\/8: CITIZEN KANE; 12\/13: ROCKY; 1\/10\/11: SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS; 2\/14\/11: HOOSIERS; 3\/14\/11: A PLACE IN THE SUN; 4\/11\/11: THE FUGITIVE<\/p>\n

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

AsiaLENS: AEMS Documentary\/Film Series
\n@ Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, 7 p.m.<\/strong>
\n11\/2: UNMISTAKEN CHILD; 12\/7: BURMA VJ<\/p>\n

Global Lens 2010: International Films
\n@ Main Lounge, Allen Hall\/Unit One, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, 7 p.m.<\/strong>
\n10\/27: MASQUERADES, Algeria; 11\/3: MY TEHRAN FOR SALE, Iran; 11\/10: OCEAN OF AN OLD MAN, India; 11\/17: ORDINARY PEOPLE, Serbia; 12\/1: THE SHAFT, China; 12\/8: SHIRLEY ADAMS, South Africa<\/p>\n

Global Lens 2010: International Films
\n@ Latzer Hall, University YMCA, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, 5:30 p.m.<\/strong>
\n10\/21: LEO\u2019S ROOM, Uruguay; 10\/28: MASQUERADES, Algeria; 11\/4: MY TEHRAN FOR SALE, Iran; 11\/11: OCEAN OF AN OLD MAN, India; 11\/18: ORDINARY PEOPLE, Serbia; 12\/2: THE SHAFT, China; 12\/9: SHIRLEY ADAMS, South Africa<\/p>\n

IPRH Film Series
\n@ Room 62, Krannert Art Museum, University of Illinois, Champaign, IL, 5:30 p.m.<\/strong>
\n10\/28: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968); 11\/11: THIRTEEN CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ONE THING; More TBA<\/p>\n

Israeli Movie Club
\n@ The Cohen Center, University of Illinois, Champaign, IL, 7:30 p.m.<\/strong>
\n10\/25: LEMON TREE; 11\/1: THE SECRETS; 11\/8: HALFON HILL DOESN\u2019T ANSWER; 11\/29: OR (MY TREASURE)<\/p>\n

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

My family will finally close the circle and allow Dad <\/strong>to \u201cgo sleep with the fishes\u201d on Saturday. Your prayers, energies, good vibes, and patience would be much appreciated at this time. Your projects, proposals, and pontifications will return to their rightful prominence in the C-U Confidential<\/strong> psyche shortly, although you can count on CUBiz <\/strong>to be back next week. Thank you.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s it for the \u201cbusiness of our scene\u201d this week! Now, go outside \u2026 again!<\/em><\/p>\n

~~~~~<\/p>\n

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

~~~~~<\/p>\n

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

~~~~~<\/p>\n

\u201cC-U Biz-en-sc\u00e8ne\u201d no. 13 \u00a9 2010 Jason Pankoke\/C-U Blogfidential.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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