{"id":3675,"date":"2011-08-12T12:30:39","date_gmt":"2011-08-12T18:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.micro-film-magazine.com\/cublog\/?p=3675"},"modified":"2014-09-06T14:53:35","modified_gmt":"2014-09-06T20:53:35","slug":"c-u-biz-en-scene-08-12-2011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.micro-film-magazine.com\/cublog\/?p=3675","title":{"rendered":"C-U Biz-en-sc\u00e8ne: 08.12.2011"},"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

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

MFHQ & YOU:
\nIt\u2019s Time for CUBiz: The Short Form!<\/strong><\/p>\n

This week we offer a neat and petite Biz <\/strong>again, partly necessary to make time for your humble editor to assemble the next issue of fellow C-U publication Bachelor Pad Magazine<\/strong><\/span>! Not only that, he and BPM guru Java <\/strong>will represent the swingin\u2019 Atomic lifestyle at this weekend\u2019s Wizard World Chicago Comic-Con<\/strong> in Rosemont, IL<\/strong>, which began last night and runs through Sunday, August 15<\/strong>! Look for us at table 3529 in the Artist\u2019s Alley<\/strong> along with Chris <\/strong>and Anne Lukeman<\/strong> (and Bruce<\/strong>!) of Kill Vampire Lincoln Productions<\/strong> at table 3537! If you can\u2019t make it upstate for the madness \u2026 well, keep on reading to locate a little local madness near you, MacDuff.<\/p>\n

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ITEMS OF THE WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Skip Huston<\/strong> of the Avon Theater<\/strong> in Decatur <\/strong>announced that a revised edition of Flickering Images: The History & Hauntings of the Avon Theater<\/span><\/strong> by Troy Taylor<\/strong><\/a> is now available in the lobby; Whitechapel Press<\/strong>\u2019 original Flickering<\/span> first hit the presses a decade ago \u2026 Taylor will also provide live running commentary during an Avon late-night reprise on Friday, September 2<\/strong>, of THE ST. FRANCISVILLE EXPERIMENT<\/strong> (2000) in which he \u201cplays\u201d himself; this BLAIR WITCH PROJECT<\/strong> cash in co-produced by Charles Band<\/strong> poses as a shaky-cam documentary in which students investigate a purportedly haunted house \u2026 Our friends at Microcinema International<\/strong> of San Francisco<\/strong> are seeking material for their annual touring \u201cIndependent Exposure<\/strong>\u201d program<\/a> with the 2011 theme \u201cVisual Architecture;\u201d entries will be judged by Houston <\/strong>architect, academic, and writer Carlos Jim\u00e9nez<\/strong>. Go here or write submissions [at] microcinema [dot] com<\/strong> for more information. The company also opens the acclaimed Welsh documentary SLEEP FURIOUSLY<\/strong> today in Chicago <\/strong>at Facets Cinematheque<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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LINKS OF THE WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n

With Chicagoland on our mind, we think a geographically themed Links collection is in order! First, those of you braving the aforementioned Chicago Comic-Con would do well to plan a bit ahead; as you can see from this Web site<\/a>, the 36th annual pop culture gathering is brimming with attractions and <\/em>distractions! Keeping up traditions is also paramount with Roger Ebert<\/strong>, whose revived AT THE MOVIES<\/strong> has devoted much of its late summer episodes to airing vintage minutes shared with the late Gene Siskel<\/strong> during precursor SNEAK PREVIEWS<\/strong>; Ebert\u2019s take on the legacy appeared last week in his Chicago Sun-Times<\/span><\/strong> journal<\/a>. We\u2019d also like to note the amazing and macabre work of Windy City make-up and costume firm The ImageWorks FX<\/strong><\/a>, founded by Joseph Lester<\/strong> and managed by unofficial CUBlog <\/strong>muse Rissa Grandone<\/strong>. The reason we discovered C-U Confidential<\/strong> is listed in the Illinois Film Office<\/strong>\u2019s Production Guide, as mentioned a few weeks back in the Biz<\/strong>, is that Palatine <\/strong>writer\/actor\/producer\/comedian Victor Greywolf<\/strong> phoned the Secret MICRO-FILM Headquarters<\/strong> to let us know he will be recording his first stand-up album in six years at summer\u2019s end; the New York City<\/strong> native has little Web presence so we suggest you watch ReelChicago<\/span>.com<\/strong> for career updates or send correspondence to: P.O. Box 2172, Palatine, IL 60078-2172<\/strong>. To end with one big dollop gratitude and one itsy bitsy pinch snark, we point you to stylish site Chicago D.I.Y. Film<\/strong> which ran our CUBlog <\/strong>5th anniversary springtime press release<\/a>, albeit with the tacked-on subtitle, \u201cC-U Blogfidential Expands from Champaign to Bloomington, Normal<\/strong>, Decatur, Springfield<\/strong>, and Danville <\/strong>(but still not Chicago).\u201d Apparently, our practice of regularly sprinkling Chicago items throughout our coverage (such as, oh<\/em>, right now) or launching a suburban-focused column (albeit dormant, for the moment<\/a>) means we don\u2019t quite register in their indie art\/media scene \u2026 yet<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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PLEASE. WRITE. NOW.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time is ticking away, dearest readers! Treat us to your tales of cinematic wonder experienced as academic or permanent residents of MICRO-FILM Country<\/strong>, and in turn we\u2019ll share it with all your fellow readers as those \u201cfive significant movie milestones\u201d become part of CUBlog <\/strong>lore! Check out this earlier post which roughly describes what we\u2019re looking for<\/a> and then exercise those typing fingers by drafting anecdotes that illustrate how you live la vida cinema<\/em> in Champaign, Urbana, and the cities beyond. Submission deadline is Friday, September 30, 2011<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

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

ACT YOUR AGE*<\/strong>: Friday, 8\/12, 8 p.m., outdoors @ downtown Monticello, IL, free<\/p>\n

@ The Art Theater, Champaign, IL: SNOW FLOWER AND THE SECRET FAN<\/strong> (8\/12 on), SUPER 8<\/strong> (8\/12, 8\/13, 8\/18, 10 p.m.), DHADA <\/strong>(8\/13, 10:30 a.m.), \u201cThe State of the Art\u201d public address<\/strong> (8\/14, 1 p.m., free)<\/p>\n

@ The Virginia Theater, Champaign, IL: <\/strong>SUPER 8<\/strong> (8\/16, 8\/18, 7 p.m.)<\/p>\n

@ Class Act\/SODO, Champaign, IL: Champaign Movie Makers meeting<\/strong> (8\/16, 7 p.m.)<\/p>\n

@ Faith United Methodist Church, Champaign, IL: \u201cThe Biz of Show Biz\u201d talent seminar w\/Melanie Paxson and Bridgett Newton<\/strong> (8\/15, 6 p.m.)<\/p>\n

@ Heartland Gallery, Urbana, IL: Stones in His Pockets<\/span> by Marie Jones<\/strong> (8\/13, 8 p.m.)<\/p>\n

@ The Avon Theater, Decatur, IL: THE HELP, COWBOYS & ALIENS, CRAZY STUPID LOVE<\/strong> (8\/10 on)<\/p>\n

@ The Normal Theater, Normal, IL: HEY, BOO: HARPER LEE & TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD<\/strong> (8\/11-8\/12, 7 p.m.), TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD<\/strong> (8\/13-8\/14, 7 p.m.)<\/p>\n

@ The Lorraine Theatre, Hoopeston, IL: CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER, COWBOYS & ALIENS<\/strong> (8\/12 on)<\/p>\n

@ Gemini Cinemas, Villa Grove, IL: COWBOYS & ALIENS, MONTE CARLO<\/strong> (8\/12 on)<\/p>\n

@ The Onarga Theatre, Onarga, IL: COWBOYS & ALIENS<\/strong> (8\/12-8\/14, 8\/17)<\/p>\n

@ Princess Theatre, LeRoy, IL: TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON<\/strong> (8\/12-8\/14)<\/p>\n

@ Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In, Gibson City, IL: 30 MINUTES OR LESS, RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES<\/strong> (8\/12-8\/14)<\/p>\n

@ Lake Pointe Grill, Springfield, IL: Central Illinois Film Commission meeting<\/strong> (8\/18, 7 p.m.)<\/p>\n

@ Route 66 Twin Drive-In, Springfield, IL: COWBOYS & ALIENS, LARRY CROWNE, ZOOKEEPER, CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER<\/strong> (8\/12 on)<\/p>\n

@ That\u2019s Rentertainment, Champaign, IL: SUPER, PAUL, JUMPING THE BROOM, MARS NEEDS MOMS, YOUR HIGHNESS, THE LAST GODFATHER, TAQWACORE, CLASH<\/strong>, more! (8\/9 on)<\/p>\n

@ Centerbrook Drive-In, Martinsville, IN: CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER, TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON<\/strong> (8\/12 on)<\/p>\n

@ Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL: Wizard World Chicago Comic-Con<\/strong> (8\/11-8\/14)<\/p>\n

@ Crowne Plaza Chicago O\u2019Hare, Rosemont, IL: Flashback Weekend Horror Con<\/strong> (8\/12-8\/14)<\/p>\n

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

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

UPDATE!<\/strong> 8\/19: FRIGHT NIGHT (1985)
\n@ The Avon Theater, Decatur, IL, 10:30 p.m., free<\/strong><\/p>\n

UPDATE!<\/strong> 8\/20, 8\/25: LEADING LADIES*
\n@ The Art Theater, Champaign, IL, times TBA<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW!<\/strong> 9\/2: THE ST. FRANCISVILLE EXPERIMENT w\/Troy Taylor
\n@ The Avon Theater, Decatur, IL, time TBA, free<\/strong><\/p>\n

9\/2-9\/4, 9\/8: THE ROOM
\n@ The Art Theater, Champaign, IL, times TBA<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW!<\/strong> 9\/3: OUR DECATUR \u2013 1955*
\n@ The Avon Theater, Decatur, IL, 11 a.m., free<\/strong><\/p>\n

9\/9: COPS and THE KID w\/live accompaniment
\n@ Ellnora: the Guitar Festival, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, UIUC, Urbana, IL, 6:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

9\/10: THE GREAT FLOOD w\/live accompaniment
\n@ Ellnora: the Guitar Festival, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, UIUC, Urbana, IL, 1:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

9\/13: DVD release: LEADING LADIES*
\n+ Wolfe Video, New Almaden, CA<\/strong><\/p>\n

9\/15-9\/17: IMC Film Festival*
\n@ Independent Media Center, Urbana, IL<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

9\/22: GREEN FIRE: ALDO LEOPOLD AND A LAND ETHIC FOR OUR TIME
\n@ The Virginia Theater, Champaign, IL, 7 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

9\/23-9\/25: Chicago Horror Film Festival, Chicago, IL<\/p>\n

9\/23-9\/25: B Movie Celebration, Franklin, IN<\/p>\n

10\/6-10\/20: Chicago International Film Festival, Chicago, IL<\/p>\n

10\/13-10\/22: Heartland Film Festival, Indianapolis, IN<\/p>\n

10\/21-10\/22: THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
\n@ The Avon Theater, Decatur, IL, time TBA<\/strong><\/p>\n

10\/21-10\/23: CHICAGO 8: Small Gauge Film Festival, Chicago, IL<\/p>\n

10\/21-10\/23: Dark Carnival Film Festival, Bloomington, IN<\/p>\n

10\/28-10\/30: Freeky Creek Short Film Festival
\n@ Sleepy Creek Vineyards, Fairmount, IL<\/strong><\/p>\n

11\/3-11\/12: Reeling Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival, Chicago, IL<\/p>\n

11\/4-11\/5: Drunken Zombie Film Festival
\n@ Peoria Theater, Peoria, IL<\/p>\n

11\/10-11\/12: Embarras Valley Film Festival
\n@ EIU campus\/Will Rogers Theater\/etc., Charleston, IL<\/strong><\/p>\n

11\/11-11\/13: HorrorHound Weekend (Horror culture), Cincinnati, OH<\/p>\n

11\/10-11\/20: St. Louis International Film Festival, St. Louis, MO<\/p>\n

4\/15, 2012: Buttered Corn on the Cob Film Festival
\n@ 88 Broadway, Urbana, IL<\/strong><\/p>\n

4\/18-4\/22, 2012: Wisconsin Film Festival, Madison, WI<\/p>\n

4\/25-4\/29, 2012: Roger Ebert\u2019s Film Festival
\n@ The Virginia Theater, Champaign, IL<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n

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

Horror Films
\n@ The \u201cHaunted\u201d Avon Theater, Decatur, IL, 10:30 p.m., free<\/strong>
\n10\/7: THIR13EN GHOSTS (2001); 10\/8: DOG SOLDIERS; 10\/14: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968); 10\/15: DAWN OF THE DEAD (2004); 10\/28: JEEPERS CREEPERS; 10\/29: TRICK \u2018R TREAT<\/p>\n

The New Classics: Great Books to Great Films from the Past 50 Years
\n@ Danville Public Library, Danville, IL, 6:30 p.m.<\/strong>
\n9\/12: TRUE GRIT (2010); 10\/10: THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS; 11\/14: ORDINARY PEOPLE; 12\/12: FAIL SAFE (1964); 1\/9\/12: NEVER CRY WOLF; 2\/13\/12: AWAKENINGS; 3\/12\/12: ADAPTATION; 4\/9\/12: UP IN THE AIR<\/p>\n

The News-Gazette Film Series 2011
\n@ The Virginia Theater, Champaign, IL, 1 & 7 p.m.<\/strong>
\n9\/10: ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT; 10\/8: THE EXORCIST; 11\/5: THE GODFATHER; 12\/3: THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS<\/p>\n

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

Global Lens 2011: International Films
\n@ The Art Theater, Champaign, IL<\/strong>
\n8\/18: STREET DAYS, Georgia; 9\/15: THE TENANTS, Brazil; 10\/20: A USEFUL LIFE, Uruguay; 11\/17: WHITE MEADOWS, Iran<\/p>\n

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

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

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

We welcome your virtual presence in the Confidential scheme!<\/strong><\/p>\n

309 awesome (but way too few) peeps dig our Facebook <\/strong>page<\/a>, while 21 astounding (yet way way <\/em>way too few) comrades keep a watchful eye on our YouTube<\/strong> channel<\/a>, the C-U Confidential Revue<\/strong>! We\u2019d place our bets in a heartbeat that many more<\/em> would enjoy our social\/video outreach if they knew about us! Have you <\/em>joined us on-line? Will you be ambassadors for our indie film cause and send your recruits in our direction? The more attention we receive, the better we can serve the interests of local artists and the movies of Champaign, Urbana, and the cities beyond!<\/p>\n

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

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

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

\u201cC-U Biz-en-sc\u00e8ne\u201d no.55 \u00a9 2011 Jason Pankoke\/C-U Blogfidential.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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