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C-U Biz-en-scène: 01.13.2011

Thursday, January 13th, 2011

In this edition of C-U Blogfidential’s all-purpose column, “C-U Biz-en-scène,” we announce the World Premiere of Dreamscape Cinema’s DISPOSABLE, pass along film fest deadlines, prove our commitment to print, and list what movies are now playing/renting near you!

C-U Biz-en-scène: 12.25.2010

Saturday, December 25th, 2010

In this edition of C-U Blogfidential’s all-purpose column, “C-U Biz-en-scène,” we do very little except wish everyone a Merry Christmas and otherwise update what movies are now playing/renting near you!

C-U Biz-en-scène: 12.17.2010

Friday, December 17th, 2010

In this edition of C-U Blogfidential’s all-purpose column, “C-U Biz-en-scène,” we tease at current film projects, we please with news of an Art Theater upgrade, we thrill at a family birthday milestone, and we’re chill about what movies are now playing/renting near you!

C-U Biz-en-scène: 11.25.2010

Thursday, November 25th, 2010

In this edition of C-U Blogfidential’s all-purpose column, “C-U Biz-en-scène,” we do very little except wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and otherwise update what movies are now playing/renting near you!

IOW: Had the last NAFF, C-U?

Sunday, November 21st, 2010

We can hear your answer now: “Hell, no! NAFF won’t go!!!” You may be right. We may be crazy. Any which way, it’s time for you to read on, MacDuffs, and carefully consider the words contained herein “Images of the Week” regarding the New Art Film Festival.

IOW: When We Were Freaky

Friday, November 12th, 2010

From the “Images of the Week” Dept.: Let’s now take a quick look at the work of Johnnie May and Danny Plotnick that typifies the wide-ranging variety once presented at Champaign-Urbana’s Freaky Film Festival from 1997 to 2000.

C-U Biz-en-scène: 11.12.2010

Friday, November 12th, 2010

In this edition of C-U Blogfidential’s all-purpose column, “C-U Biz-en-scène,” we salute REVOLTING, IT’S A PENGUINFUL LIFE, and the Art Theater in victory, announce calls for actors, plug this weekend’s film fests, and reveal what movies are now playing/renting near you!

EVFF to focus on silent films

Monday, November 8th, 2010

The seventh annual Embarras Valley Film Festival will explore silent film in the Land of Lincoln on November 11-13, 2010, at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.

IOW: Only the Freekin’ best!

Friday, November 5th, 2010

From the “Images of the Week” Dept.: Let’s take a quick look at the award-winning entries that typified the horrific variety presented at this year’s Freeky Creek Short Film Festival: BEDTIME FOR TIMMY, SIDE EFFECT, and THE WINTER STALKER!

C-U Biz-en-scène: 11.04.2010

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

In this edition of C-U Blogfidential’s all-purpose column, “C-U Biz-en-scène,” we tell you about a George Hickenlooper moment, the Freeky Creek FF that was, the Drunken Zombie FF that will be, the IMC Film Fest yet to come, and what movies are now playing/renting near you!

True-to-life films to play DPL

Monday, November 1st, 2010

The Danville Public Library of Danville, IL, has announced the films that will be shown during its “Real Vs. Reel” film series which begins November 8, 2010, with Orson Welles’ CITIZEN KANE.

C-U Biz-en-scène: 10.28.2010

Thursday, October 28th, 2010

In this edition of C-U Blogfidential’s all-purpose column, “C-U Biz-en-scène,” we tell you about FARM, ONCE UPON A TIME IN 1972, “GEEKS AND ZOMBIES,” the Buttered Corn on the Cob Film Festival, and what movies are now playing/renting near you! Holy guacamole!

C-U Biz-en-scène: 10.21.2010

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

In this edition of C-U Blogfidential’s all-purpose column, “C-U Biz-en-scène,” we tell you about one more REVOLTING, an Innocent Words DVD drive, a portfolio photo opportunity, a new N-G movie column, and what movies are now playing/renting near you!

Films to get Freeky at the Creek

Monday, October 18th, 2010

Joe Taylor of Sleepy Creek Vineyards in Fairmount, IL, has announced the entries that will be shown during the Freeky Creek Short Film Festival on October 29-31, 2010.

C-U Biz-en-scène: 10.15.2010

Friday, October 15th, 2010

In this edition of C-U Blogfidential’s all-purpose column, “C-U Biz-en-scène,” we discuss THE LORD IS NOT ON TRIAL HERE TODAY with Jay Rosenstein, encourage walking, engage in talking, and reveal what movies are now playing/renting near you!