The 12th Beloit International Film Festival is set to bring the world to Beloit and Beloit to the world, February 24 to March 5. All the hundreds of final details, from scheduling to travel arrangements, are falling into place. This year’s dates are a week later than last year, but the intense preparation for the ten-day event is already in high gear.
Date: Sunday Mar. 1, 2020, 2:30 p.m.
Location: Eclipse Center
Tickets: FREE
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BIFF 2020 Classic Film
Date: Sunday Mar. 1, 2020, 2:30 p.m.
Location: Eclipse Center
Tickets: FREE
Sponsored by:
You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.
A 1987 American fantasy adventure comedy film directed and co-produced by Rob Reiner, starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Wallace Shawn, André the Giant, and Christopher Guest.
Adapted by William Goldman from his 1973 novel The Princess Bride, it tells the story of a farmhand named Westley, accompanied by companions befriended along the way, who must rescue his true love Princess Buttercup from the odious Prince Humperdinck.
The film essentially preserves the novel’s narrative style by presenting the story as a book being read by a grandfather (Peter Falk) to his sick grandson (Fred Savage).
You killed my father. Prepare to die.
The Beloit International Film Festival this year marks its 15th season as the region’s major international cultural event. BIFF is sponsored by the Hendricks Family Foundation and Visit Beloit in association with Beloit College. Support for the Festival comes from area businesses and civic organizations, media sponsor partner WTVO/WQRF and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. Critical individual support for BIFF is provided through gifts and membership in the BIFF Founders and the Film Society of Beloit.
Sat. Feb. 22, 7:30 PM
The Castle
501 Prospect St, Beloit
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Sat. Feb. 22, 7:30 PM
The Castle
501 Prospect St, Beloit
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No ma’am, we’re musicians.
Expanding on their Saturday Night Live characters, John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd star as Jake and Elwood Blues, two white boys with black soul. Sporting cool shades and look-alike suits, Jake and Elwood are dispatched on a “mission from God” by their former teacher, Sister Mary Stigmata (Kathleen Freeman). Said mission is to raise $5000 to save an orphanage.
In the course of their zany adventures, the Blues Brothers run afoul of neo-Nazi Henry Gibson, perform the theme from Rawhide before the most unruly bar crowd in written history, and lay waste to hundreds of cars on the streets and freeways of Chicago.
In case you aren’t swept up in the infectious nuttiness of the brothers Blue, you might have fun spotting film’s legion of guest stars, including James Brown, Cab Calloway, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, John Candy, Carrie Fisher, Steve Lawrence, Twiggy, Paul Reubens (aka Pee-Wee Herman), Frank Oz, and Steven Spielberg.
~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Live band and singers including amazing talent from throughout the Stateline area including Dr. Rob Tomaro as John Belushi’s character, Jake.
Get your BIFF experience into high gear with the BIFF Sing-Along presentation of the greatest musical adventure film of all time, The Blues Brothers, starring Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi and a mind-blowing array of timeless musical figures from Cab Calloway and James Brown to Chaka Khan, John lee Hooker and Aretha Franklin. The music almost never stops. Whether you know the words to sing—the words will magically appear on the screen—or you just want to hum along, it will be a great group experience!
This year’s BIFF Sing-Along will highlight the first weekend of BIFF 2020 on Saturday Feb. 22. It marks a return to The Castle at 501 Prospect Ave in downtown Beloit, which was the setting for BIFF’s sold out silent Phantom of the Opera several years ago. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30. There will be music and a cash bar before and after the screening.
The audience is invited to come attired as their favorite characters from the film. Sister Mary Stigmata, muse of the Blues Brothers, will be on hand to judge costumes and award prizes.
The BIFF Sing-Along is once again Sponsored by the Janesville law firm of Brennan Steil S.C. Attorneys. The 1980 film, set in Chicago, follows Jake and Elwood Blues as they put their band back together in order to raise the funds needed to pay the overdue property taxes and save the orphanage where they grew up.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students of all ages. See link below.
Or you may purchase at the IronTek pre-festival box office (635 3rd St. in Beloit) or at the door.
If you need additional assistance, call Ana Kelly at (773) 818-5010.
There is limited seating and past events at The Castle have sold out in advance. BIFF suggests that you purchase your tickets soon.
The Beloit International Film Festival this year marks its 15th season as the region’s major international cultural event. BIFF is sponsored by the Hendricks Family Foundation and Visit Beloit in association with Beloit College. Support for the Festival comes from area businesses and civic organizations, and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. Critical individual support for BIFF is provided through gifts and membership in the BIFF Founders and the Film Society of Beloit.
Dr. Robert Tomaro, originally from New York, is the Maestro of the BJSO and a grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and composer extraordinaire. He has taught at Beloit College, instructed Kids Composing Music classes for BIFF, starred in musicals, plays in various bands, and currently has several Christmas music videos out that are major hits throughout Europe. Filmed locally and available on YouTube, be sure to check out Has Christmas Forgotten Me. Rob Tomaro has enriched the community of Beloit greatly with his talents and is one of the best jazz guitarists on the planet.
Gaia Galvan continues to entrance, inspire and effect Stateline audiences with her enchanting voice. Gaia performed at The Castle with the Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra in 2015 for the film festival’s silent film showcase, Phantom of the Opera, and the following year for The Wizard of Oz.
Gaia can be heard on the children’s album “Poems in a Pail”, and her first full length album, “Whole Again”. She also won the first Midwest Artist Solo Vocal Competition in 2009. Singing with gospel choirs and Danny Gokey in 2001 is a memorable highlight. Currently, Gaia works alongside her husband, John, at a thriving downtown Beloit Upscale Resale shop named “J & G’s”, leads worship at The Father’s House Church, and freelances recording & singing gigs in the Stateline area.
The Beloit International Film Festival this year marks its 15th season as the region’s major international cultural event. BIFF is sponsored by the Hendricks Family Foundation and Visit Beloit in association with Beloit College. Support for the Festival comes from area businesses and civic organizations, media sponsor partner WTVO/WQRF and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. Critical individual support for BIFF is provided through gifts and membership in the BIFF Founders and the Film Society of Beloit.
The Beloit International Film Festival this year marks its 15th season as the region’s major international cultural event. BIFF is sponsored by the Hendricks Family Foundation and Visit Beloit in association with Beloit College. Support for the Festival comes from area businesses and civic organizations, media sponsor partner WTVO/WQRF and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. Critical individual support for BIFF is provided through gifts and membership in the BIFF Founders and the Film Society of Beloit.
Sat. Feb. 23, 7:30 PM
Schubert’s Luxury 10 Theater
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Journey back to the early seventies when hippies and flower children celebrated the concepts of peace, love and freedom, and the musical GODSPELL was running off-Broadway and playing on screens across the USA. This iconic collection of parables, based on the Gospel of Matthew, spawned the hit song, DAY BY DAY, and soon became a favorite production for high schools and community theater groups throughout America. Composed by Stephen Schwartz and based on the book by John-Michael Tebelak, it is packed with memorable and hummable tunes, and a feel-good mood and message that’s great for the whole family.
The evening will feature Michelle Dennis and her local theater cohorts as song leaders, with an audience warm-up before the film that will include a costume contest! So don’t forget to dress in colorful and imaginative hippie-dippy flower-power style!
The Beloit International Film Festival, celebrating its 14th season, is sponsored by the Hendricks Group in association with Beloit College and with additional support provided by Visit Beloit. Support for the Festival comes from area businesses and civic organizations, and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. Individual support for BIFF is provided through membership in the BIFF Founders and the Film Society of Beloit.
Sat. Feb. 24, 7:30 PM
Schubert’s Luxury 10 Theater
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Frozen, one of the favorite family movies of all time, with songs that keep popping into your head, will be the BIFF2018 Sing-A- Long feature film. The Walt Disney animated classic will be screened Sat., Feb. 24, at 7:30 p.m. at Schubert’s Luxury 10 Cinema on Cranston Road in Beloit.
The BIFF Sing-A- Long, this year sponsored by the Janesville law firm of Brennan Steil SC, and U.S. Cellular and a generous anonymous friend, has become one of the most popular BIFF events, with films like Sound of Music, Grease and Hard Day’s Night. Getting dressed up is an option enjoyed by many in the audience.
This year’s modern classic, rated PG, is the perfect sing along film for the whole family this frigid season. Frozen tells the story of the optimistic Queen Elsa who accidentally uses her power to turn things into ice, cursing her home to infinite winter. Her sister Anna teams up with a mountain man, his playful reindeer and a snowman to change the weather conditions.
And to add to the fun, the festive evening offers an opportunity for queens and princesses and mountain men to dress up and compete for prizes. Even reindeer will be allowed to compete. Popcorn and soda will be provided, compliments of Luxury 10.
Winner of two Academy Awards among its long list of awards, the 2013 film was directed by Chris Buck and by Jennifer Lee who also wrote the screenplay. The cast of voice actors includes Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell. And have no fear, if you have forgotten some of the words to “Let it Go” or “I want to Build a Snowman.” The words will be displayed at the bottom of the movie screen.
Tickets for the BIFF Sing-A- Long are $10 plus a purchase fee, and will go on sale online later in the month.
The Beloit International Film Festival, celebrating its 13th season, is sponsored by the Hendricks Group in association with Beloit College and with additional support provided by Visit Beloit. Support for the Festival comes from area businesses and civic organizations, and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. Individual support for BIFF is provided through membership in the BIFF Founders and the Film Society of Beloit.
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It is the best rock & roll comedy adventure, and probably the greatest historic sing along film of all time. And now, the Beloit International Film Festival invites you to dig out the Beatles wigs and relive the era.
This year’s BIFF Sing-A-Long film will be the classic Beatles 1964 hit A Hard Day’s Night, featuring more than a dozen early songs by the boys from Liverpool. Directed by Richard Lester, it captures the Beatles at their beginning, and London before it really learned to swing. The Beatles drew massive enthusiastic crowds, but they had not yet set the heavens ablaze.
The Sing-A-Long event is sponsored by the law firm of Brennan Steil, S.C of Janesville, WI.
The film will be presented on Saturday February 25th, 7 p.m. at Schubert’s Luxury 10 Cinema on Cranston Rd. in Beloit. Prior to the screening there will be costume and singing competitions with prizes awarded. Popcorn and soda will be provided, compliments of Luxury 10.
And don’t worry if you have forgotten some of the words to All My Loving and I Wanna Be Your Man. The words will be shown at the bottom of the movie screen. Girls will be encouraged to scream at random.
A Hard Day’s Night, is a frenetic cinéma vérité romp with the Beatles as they travel from Liverpool to London. Director Richard Lester is one of the most influential directors of the 1960s, and continued his career into the early ’80s with such films as The Knack…and How to Get It and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. His style in A Hard Day’s Night and Help!was seen by many as inspiring the music video.
The Beloit International Film Festival, celebrating its 12th year, is sponsored by the Hendricks Group in association with Beloit College and with additional support provided by Visit Beloit. Support for the Festival comes from area businesses and civic organizations, and individual support for BIFF is provided through membership in the BIFF Founders and the Film Society of Beloit.
