{"id":2628,"date":"2011-01-07T12:00:01","date_gmt":"2011-01-07T18:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.micro-film-magazine.com\/cublog\/?p=2628"},"modified":"2014-09-06T14:55:16","modified_gmt":"2014-09-06T20:55:16","slug":"c-u-biz-en-scene-1-7-2011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.micro-film-magazine.com\/cublog\/?p=2628","title":{"rendered":"C-U Biz-en-sc\u00e8ne: 01.07.2011"},"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:
\nSearching for Innerworld Peace<\/strong><\/p>\n

Boy, did we unload<\/em> last week! Guess we\u2019ll take it down a notch or two and save our collective strength since the magic MICRO-FILM<\/strong> ball is displaying an ever-increasing plethora of upcoming movie goodness in Champaign, Urbana<\/strong> and the cities beyond. Sadly, this sort of deluge exposes one of our recurring issues \u2013 the lack of people-power to adequately cover everything going down \u2013 but well-timed overtures from friends and colleagues do <\/em>help stoke the creative fires. Cases in point, we\u2019d like to introduce two new contributors to C-U Blogfidential<\/strong>! Long-time supporter and local filmmaker Robin Christian<\/strong> has submitted his first articles talking about his interaction with the movie industry outside Champaign County<\/strong> in an effort to distribute and produce Dreamscape Cinema<\/strong> productions. In his first piece run a few weeks ago<\/a>, Christian describes his experience at the National Association of Television Program Executives<\/strong> conference in January 2010 while in the second, coming next Monday, January 10<\/strong>, he highlights a visit last November to the American Film Market<\/strong> and the American Film Institute<\/strong> (AFI) Film Festival<\/strong>. Also, long-time friend and former MICRO-FILM<\/strong> subject Tyler Tharpe<\/strong> of Innerworld Pictures<\/strong> in Indianapolis <\/strong>will write an as-yet-untitled column offering a unique first-person perspective as both an independent filmmaker and<\/em> a film exhibitor in the Midwest; the introductory entry will appear at the end of this month. Welcome aboard, gentlemen!<\/p>\n

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CLASSES<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the next two weeks, CUBlog <\/strong>might resemble \u201cRobin Christian Central\u201d because relevant Dreamscape Cinema<\/a> news is popping up in coincidental and rapid succession. We just told you about Christian\u2019s articles and recently broke the news about the impending national DVD release<\/a> of the studio\u2019s first medium-budget feature SHEEBA <\/strong>on Tuesday, January 18<\/strong>, through Questar Home Video<\/strong> of Chicago<\/strong>. We also will discuss in next week\u2019s CUBiz <\/strong>a bit more about Dreamscape\u2019s return to low-budget territory, DISPOSABLE<\/strong><\/a>, which will World Premiere on Thursday, January 13, 7 p.m.<\/strong>, at the Canopy Club, 708 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, IL<\/strong>. However, for right now, we\u2019d like to concentrate on a new direction Christian and Dreamscape are taking with the help of filmmaking instructor Johnny Robinson<\/strong><\/a>. According to a promotional flier we received, which you can download in PDF format by clicking here<\/a>, Dreamscape will offer instructional classes this spring. One will cover script development and meet weekly over eight weeks beginning Wednesday, March 16<\/strong>, and the other will highlight all key steps in film production and meet weekly over eight weeks beginning Thursday, March 17<\/strong>. Space in each class is limited to 15 persons and registration is open through Sunday, February 20<\/strong>; enrollment cost per class is $299.00. Interestingly, the flier all but announces that Dreamscape will shoot a new feature later this year so we\u2019ll pass along details soon. Questions on the classes can be forwarded to robin [at] dreamscape [dot] bz<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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BROADCAST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Start coordinating those viewing parties, Champaign-Urbana! WILL Channel 12<\/strong> program director David Thiel<\/strong> was kind enough to confirm for CUBlog <\/strong>that the debut episode of ROGER EBERT PRESENTS AT THE MOVIES<\/strong> will air Friday, January 21, 8:30 p.m.<\/strong>, on their primary channel (meaning, the signal that everyone receives including basic cable subscribers) with subsequent episodes airing in the same time slot and repeating Sundays at 9:30 p.m.<\/strong>, occasionally being pushed back to 10 p.m.<\/strong> by MASTERPIECE THEATRE<\/strong>. Roger Ebert<\/strong> himself revealed the final hosting line-up for AT THE MOVIES<\/strong><\/a> on his Chicago Sun-Times<\/strong><\/span> journal earlier this week. Remaining as co-host from the pilot is Christy Lemiere<\/strong> of the Associated Press<\/strong>; replacing Elvis Mitchell<\/strong> across the aisle is the relatively unknown Ignatiy Vishnevetsky<\/strong><\/a>, a 24-year-old Windy City film society regular and contributor to the Chicago Reader<\/strong><\/span>, Cine-File.info<\/strong>, and MUBI.com<\/strong>, a discussion and streaming site formerly known as TheAuteurs.com. Guest segments will be handled by rotating contributors including Kim Morgan<\/strong> of MSN<\/strong>\u2019s The Hitlist<\/strong> and Omar Moore<\/strong> of The Popcorn Reel<\/strong>, both retained from the pilot, as well as Katarina Richardson<\/strong> of Mirrorfilm.org<\/strong>, Nell Minow<\/strong> of Beliefnet.com<\/strong>, David Poland<\/strong> of Movie City News<\/strong>, veteran television correspondent Jeff Greenfield<\/strong> of CBS-TV<\/strong>, and Ebert himself. One does not have to read very hard between Ebert\u2019s lines to see that his new-look AT THE MOVIES<\/strong> is mostly a friends-and-family affair, going so far as to roost in the original launching pad of Ebert and the late Gene Siskel<\/strong>\u2019s SNEAK PREVIEWS<\/strong>, WTTW Channel 11<\/strong> in Chicago, so all you budding young film critics and disenfranchised veteran reviewers outside the Eberts\u2019 inner circle can probably direct your resumes elsewhere. Or, launch your own television shows.<\/p>\n

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

To start, we have a pair of local theater news items for your perusal. WILL reports that the just-reopened Virginia Theater<\/strong> in Champaign will not undergo its next interior restoration project until 2012<\/a>, presumably starting right after that year\u2019s \u201cEbertfest<\/strong>\u201d and finishing well before the end of the world as we know it, while the board of the Champaign Park District<\/strong> intends to select the new Virginia marquee design shortly. Next, the Pantagraph<\/strong><\/span> <\/strong>revealed on December 31<\/strong> that Lincoln, IL<\/strong>, businessman David Lanterman<\/strong> successfully led the charge to purchase that town\u2019s only cinema<\/a>, the Lincoln Theater 4<\/strong>, from the Carmkie <\/strong>chain to ensure its survival. We now venture into \u201cobsessive video\u201d territory, starting with a profile run by the Herald & Review<\/strong><\/span> this Wednesday, January 5<\/strong>, about Decatur <\/strong>odd-job enthusiast Adam White<\/strong> who is actively recording his daily doings for a vlog<\/a>, \u201cAdam\u2019s Life<\/strong>,\u201d updated 240 days straight<\/a> and followed by more than 1,000 fans as of this CUBiz<\/strong>! (Wish we <\/em>could claim the same on all our C-U fronts combined. Grrrr<\/em>\u2026) Finally, our man Tim Cain<\/strong>, reporter and columnist for the same Herald & Review<\/span>, has taken up the reins from H&R<\/span> reader Matthew Francis<\/strong> and launched \u201c365 Days of Cinema II: Electric Boogaloo<\/strong>\u201d<\/a> during which he will watch and comment about one movie per day in 2011 that he has never seen before; you can read his mini-reviews on <\/a>Facebook<\/a> <\/strong>and then start an office pool as to A. whether he pulls it off and B. if he does a victory breakdance on New Year\u2019s Eve<\/strong> to celebrate the accomplishment. Go Tim!<\/p>\n

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

@ The Art Theater, Champaign, IL: Love\u2019s Labour\u2019s Lost<\/strong><\/span> (1\/7-1\/8, 12 p.m., Shakespeare), THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO<\/strong> (1\/7, 1\/8, 1\/10, 1\/12), THE GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE<\/strong> (1\/7, 1\/9, 1\/11, 1\/13), THE GIRL WHO KICKED THE HORNET\u2019S NEST<\/strong> (1\/8, 1\/9, 1\/12, 1\/13)<\/p>\n

@ Savoy 16, Savoy, IL: HOOD TO COAST<\/strong> running documentary (1\/11, 7 p.m.)<\/p>\n

@ The Avon Theater, Decatur, IL: THE FIGHTER, TRUE GRIT, BLACK SWAN<\/strong> (1\/7 on), \u201cBogart Movies \u2013 Part Two\u201d film class 1 of 8<\/strong> (1\/13, 6:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n

@ The Normal Theater, Normal, IL: TOY STORY 3<\/strong> (1\/6-1\/9, 7 p.m.)<\/p>\n

@ The Lorraine Theatre, Hoopeston, IL: LITTLE FOCKERS, YOGI BEAR<\/strong> (1\/7 on)<\/p>\n

@ That\u2019s Rentertainment, Champaign, IL: CATFISH, HOWL, MACHETE, THE LAST EXORCISM, DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS, CASE 39, THE YELLOW HANDKERCHIEF<\/strong>, more! (1\/4 on)<\/p>\n

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Locally produced movies and events featuring locally produced movies are marked with an asterisk (*).<\/em> Go see \u2018em!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

1\/13: ACT YOUR AGE* (new cut)
\n@ The Canopy Club, Urbana, IL, 5:15 p.m., Free<\/strong><\/p>\n

1\/13: DISPOSABLE* (World Premiere)
\n@ The Canopy Club, Urbana, IL, 7 p.m<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW!<\/strong> 1\/18: Champaign Movie Makers meeting
\n@ Class Act Interactive, Champaign, IL, 7 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1\/18: DVD release: SHEEBA*
\n+ Questar Home Video, Chicago, IL<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW!<\/strong> 1\/20: Central Illinois Film Commission meeting
\n@ Lake Pointe Grill, Springfield, IL, 7 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW!<\/strong> 1\/21: ROGER EBERT PRESENTS AT THE MOVIES premiere broadcast
\n@ WILL-TV 12, Urbana, IL, 8:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW!<\/strong> 1\/23: ROGER EBERT PRESENTS AT THE MOVIES repeat broadcast
\n@ WILL-TV 12, Urbana, IL, 9:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2\/12: THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
\n@ The Canopy Club, Urbana, IL, Midnight<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

UPDATED!<\/strong> 3\/11: DVD release: PRESS START 2 CONTINUE*
\n+ Dark Maze Studios, Champaign, IL<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

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

NEW! <\/strong>9\/16-9\/18: Route 66 International Film Festival
\n@ Hoogland Center for the Arts, Springfield, IL<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n

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

\u201cReal Vs. Reel\u201d Movie Series
\n@ Danville Public Library, Danville, IL, 6:30 p.m.<\/strong>
\n1\/10: SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS; 2\/14: HOOSIERS; 3\/14: A PLACE IN THE SUN; 4\/11: THE FUGITIVE<\/p>\n

The News-Gazette Film Series 2011
\n@ The Virginia Theater, Champaign, IL, 1 & 7 p.m.<\/strong>
\n1\/22: TOP GUN; 2\/5: SOME LIKE IT HOT; 3\/12: THE MATRIX; 4\/23: TOY STORY; 5\/14: REAR WINDOW<\/p>\n

WILL-TV\/Independent Lens \u201cCommunity Cinema\u201d series
\n@ Champaign Public Library, Champaign, IL, 6:30 p.m.<\/strong>
\n1\/27: FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE; TBA:<\/strong> ME FACING LIFE, PUSHING THE ELEPHANT, BHUTTO, WELCOME TO SHELBYVILLE, TWO SPIRITS<\/p>\n

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

Since our work load is about to skyrocket here at the Secret MICRO-FILM Headquarters<\/strong>, we could use your help! If interested in any of the following activities \u2013 writing, proofreading, graphic design, promotions, ad sales<\/strong> \u2013 please contact us at cuconfidential [at] gmail [dot] com<\/strong> and pitch what you can offer! Resumes are welcome. Writers and designers should have sample pieces available to submit electronically if we request them. Please be familiar with the content and mission of C-U Confidential<\/strong> beforehand by reviewing this Web site and the print issues<\/a>. Cheers!<\/p>\n

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That\u2019s it for the \u201cbusiness of our scene\u201d this week!<\/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

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MF FIRE SALE!<\/strong><\/p>\n

We ask that you consider purchasing back issues of MICRO-FILM<\/strong> and C-U Confidential<\/strong> to help erase our outstanding print bill before we return to the printer with files for not only CUZine no.5<\/strong> but our delayed special issues, C-U Confidential \u201999<\/strong> and MICRO-FILM 2000<\/strong>. You can order by using the \u201cDonate\u201d PayPal<\/strong> button here<\/a> or sending cash\/check\/money order\/cashier\u2019s check to: Jason Pankoke, Editor, MICRO-FILM, 401 N. Prairie, Suite 3D, Champaign, IL, 61820<\/strong>. Documents should be made payable to \u201cJason Pankoke\u201d and personal\/business checks will have to sit 4-6 weeks to clear. The sale is good for MICRO-FILM<\/strong> issues 1-7<\/a> (do not <\/em>use the old PayPal buttons if you want sale prices) and C-U Confidential<\/strong> issues 1-4<\/a> until further notice. For any single order: 1st copy MF<\/strong>, $5 ppd; 2nd copy MF<\/strong>, $4 ppd, 3rd copy MF<\/strong>, $3 ppd; 4th+ copy MF<\/strong>, $2 ppd each; 1st copy CUZine<\/strong>, $4 ppd; 2nd copy CUZine<\/strong>, $3 ppd, 3rd+ copy CUZine<\/strong>, $1 ppd each. If you have trouble figuring out a total price, simply write us at cuconfidential [at] gmail [dot] com<\/strong> for help. We need to nail this by the end of February 2011<\/strong> or nefarious decisions will have to be made in the bowels of the Secret MICRO-FILM Headquarters<\/strong>. Thanks in advance for your support!<\/em><\/p>\n

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

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

\u201cC-U Biz-en-sc\u00e8ne\u201d no. 24 \u00a9 2011 Jason Pankoke\/C-U Blogfidential.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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