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Crowds congregated outside of the Virginia Theatre in Champaign for the 25th anniversary of Ebertfest last Wednesday. The biographical drama “Star 80,” directed by multi-hyphenate Bob Fosse, was chosen as the festival opener. The movie celebrated its 40th anniversary this year. Lead actors Eric Roberts and Mariel Hemingway were scheduled to appear at a panel...

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois’ Roger Ebert Center for Film Studies has announced its spring event lineup, promising several free screenings, discussions, and workshops throughout the semester. “From thought-provoking discussions to immersive cinematic experiences, our programming reflects our commitment to celebrating the rich diversity of voices in the world of cinema. We […]