{"id":4166,"date":"2011-11-24T10:00:59","date_gmt":"2011-11-24T16:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.micro-film-magazine.com\/cublog\/?p=4166"},"modified":"2014-09-06T14:53:12","modified_gmt":"2014-09-06T20:53:12","slug":"c-u-biz-en-scene-11-24-2011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.micro-film-magazine.com\/cublog\/?p=4166","title":{"rendered":"C-U Biz-en-sc\u00e8ne: 11.24.2011"},"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:<\/strong>
\n Speaking Confidentially du C-U<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rampant thoughts and fervent dreams are scampering underfoot at the ol\u2019 MFHQ<\/strong>. The closer we inch towards 2012, the more strongly your humble editor yearns to shake things up and flip back numerous pages in the calendar of his life \u2013 possibly as far as 15 years or more \u2013 to reclaim unfulfilled glories with the most future potential. If all goes well according to his nascent plan, our production slate will not only ramp up but diversify well outside familiar C-U Confidential<\/strong> territory. Fans should not<\/em> fear that we\u2019re giving the movies of Champaign, Urbana<\/strong>, and the cities beyond the shaft, however, while all onlookers had better be on the alert for Opteryx<\/strong>-approved tomfoolery that will hopefully open everyone\u2019s eyes, ears, minds, and hearts. Look out, world, you\u2019ve been warned!<\/p>\n

Until then, enjoy quality time with family and friends this Thanksgiving<\/strong> holiday weekend, and maybe even watch a little movie or two if you can. Bonus points will be earned by those who actually cook up projects while relatives sleep off their food comas. Artistic subterfuge will be ours!<\/p>\n


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

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

Until we share the large-size cover art tomorrow on C-U Blogfidential<\/strong>, we\u2019ll direct you to this Amazon<\/strong> listing for the third domestic DVD release this year of a feature film<\/a> produced by Dreamscape Cinema<\/strong> of Champaign. This time, it\u2019s ACT YOUR AGE<\/strong>, the one starring VERONICA MARS<\/strong>\u2019 Michael Muhney<\/strong> as a struggling actor who checks himself into a retirement home incognito and learns more about the elderly generation than anticipated. Directed by company president Robin Christian<\/strong>, ACT YOUR AGE<\/strong><\/a> also stars Adrienne Franz, Eddie Jones, Max Gail, Pat Morita, Frank Nicotero<\/strong>, and Amber Benson<\/strong>. The Vanguard Cinema<\/strong> release is scheduled to drop on Tuesday, December 20<\/strong> \u2026 And, until we catch a breath and post about the just-elapsed 49 Hour Film Festival<\/strong> next week, we can<\/em> update you on other Illini Film & Video<\/strong> business involving the \u201cclub film,\u201d SNOWBOUND<\/strong><\/a>. A cast has been announced, as University of Illinois<\/strong> students Ron Bowden, Austin Gomez, Victoria Thompson, Chuntanay Phillips, Jr., Gordon Agunobi<\/strong>, and Michael Kozuchowski<\/strong> will star as college friends who seek shelter in a campus building inhabited by a slightly creepy janitor to be played by IFV regular Michael Bach<\/strong>. Appropriately enough, production will begin this winter \u2026 CUBlog<\/strong> friend Bogdan Heretoiu<\/strong> of Urbana<\/a> announced via Champaign Movie Makers<\/strong> a new \u201cdocu-drama\u201d project he plans to shoot in locations from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago<\/strong> during the first half of 2012. \u201cAll positions will require a very good work ethic, passion, professionalism, excellent and prompt communication skills, a positive attitude, and last but not least, commitment,\u201d he writes. Heretoiu does plan to pay crew, so interested parties should send contact information, resume, and minimum daily rates (as well as gear availability) to the filmmaker at HeretoiuHB [at] Arts4Hope [dot] com<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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

@ The Art Theater, Champaign, IL: MARGIN CALL<\/strong> (11\/24, 5 & 7:30 p.m.), STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN<\/strong> (11\/24, 10 p.m.), MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE<\/strong> (11\/25 on), JURASSIC PARK<\/strong> (11\/25, 10 p.m.; 11\/26, 2 & 10 p.m.; 12\/1, 10 p.m.), Charlie Chaplin<\/strong> shorts (11\/26, 12 p.m.), THE CIRCUS<\/strong> (11\/27, 12 p.m.)<\/p>\n

@ The Virginia Theatre, Champaign, IL: HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PT. 1 & 2<\/strong> (11\/26, 1 & 7 p.m.), THE HELP<\/strong> (11\/29, 12\/1, 7 p.m.)<\/p>\n

@ The Avon Theater, Decatur, IL: THE MUPPETS, TWILIGHT: BREAKING DAWN, Part 1, J.EDGAR<\/strong> (11\/23 on)<\/p>\n

@ The Normal Theater, Normal, IL: HOLIDAY INN<\/strong> (11\/24-11\/25, 7 p.m.), THE BISHOP\u2019S WIFE<\/strong> (11\/26-11\/27, 7 p.m.)<\/p>\n

@ The Lorraine Theatre, Hoopeston, IL: THE MUPPETS, TWILIGHT: BREAKING DAWN, Part 1<\/strong> (11\/23 on)<\/p>\n

@ The Onarga Theatre, Onarga, IL: THE MUPPETS<\/strong> (11\/23-11\/27, 11\/30)<\/p>\n

@ The Princess Theatre, LeRoy, IL: PUSS IN BOOTS<\/strong> (11\/24-11\/27)<\/p>\n

@ That\u2019s Rentertainment, Champaign, IL: SUPER 8, SARAH\u2019S KEY, CONAN THE BARBARIAN, SPY KIDS 4, THE DEVIL\u2019S DOUBLE, 12 ANGRY MEN<\/strong> (Criterion), more! (11\/22 on)<\/p>\n

@ Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In, Gibson City, IL: Closed for the season!<\/em><\/p>\n

@ Route 66 Twin Drive-In, Springfield, IL: Closed for the season!<\/em><\/p>\n

@ Centerbrook Drive-In, Martinsville, IN: Closed for the season!<\/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


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

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

12\/3: NATIONAL LAMPOON\u2019S CHRISTMAS VACATION<\/strong>
\n @ The Virginia Theatre, Champaign, IL<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW!<\/strong> 12\/6: MIFF presents Best of the Midwest Awards Gala<\/strong>
\n @ Rockit Bar & Grill, Chicago, IL<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW!<\/strong> 12\/12: SANTA CLAUS CONQUERS THE MARTIANS w\/shorts<\/strong>
\n @ The Onarga Theatre, Onarga, IL, 2 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW!<\/strong> 12\/15: Central Illinois Film Commission meeting<\/strong>
\n @ TBA<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW!<\/strong> 12\/15: A CHRISTMAS STORY w\/live band<\/strong>
\n @ The Avon Theater, Decatur, IL, 6:30 p.m., free<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW!<\/strong> 12\/16: LOVE ACTUALLY<\/strong>
\n @ The Avon Theater, Decatur, IL, 10:30 p.m., free<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW!<\/strong> 12\/17: HOME ALONE w\/HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! animated<\/strong>
\n @ The Avon Theater, Decatur, IL, 10 a.m., free<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW!<\/strong> 12\/22: NATIONAL LAMPOON\u2019S CHRISTMAS VACATION w\/A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS animated<\/strong>
\n @ The Avon Theater, Decatur, IL, 7 p.m., free<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

NEW!<\/strong> 4\/20, 2012: Issue release: C-U Confidential #6<\/strong>
\n + Paper Opteryx, Champaign, IL<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

UPDATED!<\/strong> Fall 2012: Issue release: C-U Confidential \u201899<\/strong>
\n + Paper Opteryx, Champaign, IL<\/strong><\/p>\n


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

The New Classics: Great Books to Great Films from the Past 50 Years<\/strong>
\n @ Danville Public Library, Danville, IL, 6:30 p.m.<\/strong>
\n12\/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<\/strong>
\n @ The Virginia Theater, Champaign, IL, 1 & 7 p.m.<\/strong>
\n12\/3: NATIONAL LAMPOON\u2019S CHRISTMAS VACATION<\/p>\n


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

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

AsiaLENS: AEMS Documentary\/Film Series<\/strong>
\n @ Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, 7 p.m.<\/strong>
\n12\/8: WINGS OF DEFEAT<\/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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We welcome your virtual presence in the Confidential scheme!<\/strong><\/p>\n

321 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.70 \u00a9 2011 Jason Pankoke\/C-U Blogfidential.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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