{"id":3904,"date":"2011-09-23T17:45:39","date_gmt":"2011-09-23T23:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.micro-film-magazine.com\/cublog\/?p=3904"},"modified":"2014-09-06T14:53:33","modified_gmt":"2014-09-06T20:53:33","slug":"c-u-biz-en-scene-09-23-2011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.micro-film-magazine.com\/cublog\/?p=3904","title":{"rendered":"C-U Biz-en-sc\u00e8ne: 09.23.2011"},"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:
\nStayin\u2019 Alive, Part 1: Friday Night Buttah!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Things are happening. Things are changing. Things are the same as they ever were.<\/em><\/p>\n

We have much on our minds here at the Secret MICRO-FILM Headquarters<\/strong>. This will become apparent during the next several CUBiz <\/strong>columns as your humble editor breaks it down and describes the slow shift happening in our Champaign-Urbana<\/strong> movie lives as well as a handful of ornery little things which simply bite<\/em>. Everything will be covered in due time. If we happen to skip it once every few weeks before we’re through, you\u2019ll live.<\/p>\n

Speaking of, we\u2019re elated to learn Avon Theater<\/strong> main man Skip Huston<\/strong> is recovering nicely (and quickly!) after a health scare sent downtown Decatur<\/strong>\u2019s number one fan to the hospital last week. The Head Honcho was nice enough to write CUBlog <\/strong>and assure us he\u2019s back in action, so we\u2019re passing along the good news to you, dearest readers. Go Skip!<\/p>\n


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

Time is almost <\/em>up, 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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ITEMS OF THE WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Finally surfacing on YouTube<\/strong> is the Illini Film & Video<\/strong> parody<\/a> WHO KILLED PAC-MAN?<\/strong> directed by club pal and University of Illinois<\/strong> programmer Michael Bach<\/strong>, who also plays a gumshoe attempting to solve the eponymous crime. Appearing amongst the superimposed sprites and live action suspects are Anne Lukeman, Andrew Stengele<\/strong>, and Andrew Nygard<\/strong>, all graduated IFV officers \u2026 Lost in last weekend\u2019s film festival shuffle was a screening Friday, September 16<\/strong>, on the UIUC campus of a new documentary revisiting the state\u2019s underappreciated native son, THE DAY CARL SANDBURG DIED<\/strong>. Champaign Movie Makers<\/strong> member Michael Fuerst<\/strong> posted that he attended this \u201cwonderful film\u201d about the multifaceted writer and performer<\/a>, introduced in person by filmmaker Paul Bonesteel<\/strong> who confirmed the project will air on PBS <\/strong>next year as an episode of AMERICAN MASTERS<\/strong> \u2026 Sasan Shabrou<\/strong> of Sidney <\/strong>was cited by SpidVid.com<\/strong> as having their \u201cHot Project of the Month\u201d in September for his humanitarian video to help solicit donations for the Kijiji Orphanage<\/strong> in Kenya<\/strong>. He currently is looking for a narrator and script doctor<\/a> \u2026We received word from Champaign costume and party supply wonderland Dallas & Company<\/strong> that their 23rd annual \u201cMagic Weekend\u201d will take place this Saturday, September 24<\/strong>, and Sunday, September 25<\/strong>, filling their aisles with free fun for all ages including magic demonstrations, face painting, carnival games, and balloon animals. Although the event is a bit off our beaten path, we can\u2019t imagine a C-U performing arts life without <\/em>Dallas & Co. at our disposal on University Avenue<\/strong> and First Street<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n

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

We looked. We learned. We linked just for you! At the top, IndieWIRE<\/span> <\/strong>reports the Chicago International Film Festiva<\/strong>l has announced its feature film selections in competition<\/a>; the event takes place October 6-20<\/strong>. Then, a Pantagraph<\/strong><\/span> story from last week recounts location filming in Normal <\/strong>for three commercial spots<\/a> promoting electric cars to be manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors North America<\/strong> in the city; one on-screen participant is Amreen Khan<\/strong>, editor of Bloomington <\/strong>arts publication Studio Magazine<\/span><\/strong><\/a>. Another artist will make her debut on Urbana Public Television<\/strong> (UPTV) at 8 p.m.<\/strong> tomorrow, Saturday, September 24<\/strong>, when Nina Paley<\/strong>\u2019s animated SITA SINGS THE BLUES<\/strong> airs according to SmilePolitely<\/span><\/strong><\/a>. Coincidentally, IndieWIRE<\/span> highlighted Paley\u2019s merchandising efforts to help pay for those infamous SITA <\/strong>music licensing fees in an article posted yesterday that encourages filmmakers to maximize the salability of their work<\/a>. (Even more coincidentally, the 40 North 88 West<\/strong> sponsored ACE Awards<\/strong> named her father Hiram Paley<\/strong> as winner of their \u201cVolunteer ACE\u201d on Wednesday for his contributions to fostering local arts; a formal presentation for all recipients<\/a> will take place Tuesday, October 4, 5:30 p.m.<\/strong>, at the Canopy Club<\/strong> in Urbana.) In reference to last week\u2019s clickable debauchery, The Hollywood Reporter<\/span><\/strong> issued a lengthy feature on Hugh Hefner<\/strong><\/a> which pictures an aging iconoclast comfortably going with the modern flow; be sure to search the Reporter<\/span> for multiple sidebars to this story. Finally, we\u2019ll blow your mind with an older New York Press<\/span><\/strong> piece<\/a> we forgot to include in the prior Biz<\/strong>, an interview with filmmaker Sophie Fiennes<\/strong> in which she discusses working with Slavoj \u017di\u017eek<\/strong> on THE PERVERT\u2019S GUIDE TO CINEMA<\/strong>. You\u2019re welcome.<\/p>\n


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

@ The Art Theater, Champaign, IL: “Angels and E.T.s: a 2012 Overview”<\/strong> (9\/24, 12:30 p.m.), DOOKUDU <\/strong>(9\/25, 12 p.m., Telugu). Latin American Film Festival: EVEN THE RAIN<\/strong> (9\/23, 9\/25, 9\/29, 3 shows), BACKYARD <\/strong>(9\/23, 9\/25, 9\/27, 3 shows), THE POWER OF FOOD<\/strong> (9\/24, 9\/25, 2 shows), IN THERAPY<\/strong> (9\/24, 9\/27, 9\/29, 3 shows), UNDERTOW <\/strong>(9\/24, 9\/26, 9\/28, 3 shows), BROTHER AND SISTER<\/strong> (9\/24, 9\/26, 9\/28, 3 shows).<\/p>\n

@ The Virginia Theatre, Champaign, IL: FAST FIVE<\/strong> (9\/27, 9\/29, 7 p.m.)<\/p>\n

@ The Avon Theater, Decatur, IL: KILLER ELITE, DRIVE, THE HELP<\/strong> (9\/23 on)<\/p>\n

@ The Normal Theater, Normal, IL: EVEN THE RAIN<\/strong> (9\/22-9\/23, 7 p.m.), THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED<\/strong> (9\/24-9\/25, 7 p.m.)<\/p>\n

@ Route 66 Twin Drive-In, Springfield, IL: THE HELP, FRIGHT NIGHT, SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD, APOLLO 18<\/strong> (9\/23-9\/24) Final regular week of 2011 season!<\/em><\/p>\n

@ Princess Theatre, LeRoy, IL: THE CHANGE-UP<\/strong> (9\/23-9\/25)<\/p>\n

@ Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In, Gibson City, IL: THE HELP, ZOOKEEPER<\/strong> (9\/23-9\/25) Final week of 2011 season!<\/em><\/p>\n

@ That\u2019s Rentertainment, Champaign, IL: BRIDESMAIDS, SET UP, CIRCO, THE INSPECTOR GENERAL, THE KENNEDYS, MIKE & MOLLY<\/strong> (s1), HAWAII FIVE-O<\/strong> (s1), more! (9\/20 on)<\/p>\n

@ Centerbrook Drive-In, Martinsville, IN: THE SMURFS, ZOOKEEPER<\/strong> (9\/23-9\/24)<\/p>\n

@ The Portage Theater, Chicago, IL: Chicago Horror Film Festival<\/strong> (9\/23-9\/25)<\/p>\n

@ The Artcraft Theatre, etc., Franklin, IN: B Movie Celebration<\/strong> (9\/23-9\/25)<\/p>\n

@ The Lorraine Theatre, Hoopeston, IL: Closed for back-to-school recess!<\/em><\/p>\n

@ The Onarga Theatre, Onarga, IL: Closed for remodeling!<\/em><\/p>\n

@ Gemini Cinemas, Villa Grove, IL: Closed for good?<\/em><\/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

10\/1: THE WORLD\u2019S FASTEST INDIAN
\n@ The Virginia Theater, Champaign, IL, 7 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

10\/7: THIS IS MY JOURNEY* local broadcast
\n@ WILL-TV 12, Urbana, IL, 8 p.m.<\/strong><\/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<\/strong><\/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


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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>
\n10\/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>
\n10\/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

AsiaLENS: AEMS Documentary\/Film Series
\n@ Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, 7 p.m.<\/strong>
\n10\/4: BHUTAN: TAKING THE MIDDLE PATH TO HAPPINESS; 11\/8: WHO KILLED CHEA VICHEA?<\/p>\n

Global Lens 2011: International Films
\n@ The Art Theater, Champaign, IL<\/strong>
\n10\/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

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

317 awesome (but way too few) peeps dig our Facebook <\/strong>page<\/a>, while 23 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

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

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\u201cC-U Biz-en-sc\u00e8ne\u201d no.61 \u00a9 2011 Jason Pankoke\/C-U Blogfidential.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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