Reel to Real: Focus on Film

01/05/2017

Proud to say that Reel to Real: Focus on Film has screened a number of these Criterion films ...

We asked IndieWire readers to share their favorite movies in the Criterion Collection, and these were the 10 most popular titles.

07/11/2011

Great radio segment featuring Mystery of Picasso film ... enjoy program hosts Suzette Boulais and Nathan Irwin interview artist Morgan Elser and Reel to Real Board member Jim Sullivan

This week, Suzette Boulais and Nathan Irwin talk with Jim Sullivan and Morgan Elser from Reel to Real: Focus on Film. The group is screening the 1956 documentary, "The Mystery of Picasso" tonight at 7:00 film, The film includes footage of the artist, shot in his studio, as he creates his paintings.

07/11/2011

05/05/2011

Tomorrow night (Friday, May 6th) showing Lemon Tree ... a powerful drama of the struggle between a Palestinian widow and a new Israeli Defense Minister over the fate of her grove of lemon trees. Arbor Auditorium, ICC North, 5407 N University, Peoria, IL

04/19/2011

Nice job Blue ... Reel to Real filmgoers loved your appetizers! Many thanks.

04/16/2011

04/09/2011

Great news ... Blue the bar/bistro (located on Main St near Sheridan) will be the restaurant sponsor for Friday night's film event featuring Kiewslowski's French film Blue ... nice connection!

03/29/2011

Advance tickets sales for Battleship Potemkin have begun. Come out for a great event, support both Reel to Real and the Peoria Symphony. Get your tickets today by calling 309.339-3001 or emailing [email protected].

03/21/2011

Friday night ... join us for Gonzo. A documentary about the life of Hunter S. Thompson. Bill Knight, journalism professor at Western Illinois University, will moderate the discussion following the film. This event will be held on the ICC North campus in the Arbor Auditorium (5407 N University, Peoria, IL).

02/20/2011

Great photos from our Valentine's Event. Hope to see you at our next film -- Friday, March 4th, The Savages. Mark your calendars now!

On February 11th, Reel to Real showed The Apartment -- a1960 Billy Wilder classic starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine.

We had a great turnout. Carol & Roger May moderated the romantic comedy. This film is listed in their personal Top 5 Films.

Julia Issa-Ghantous brought delicious chocolate covered strawberries.

02/16/2011

Let's move Josh Adams from Peoria to the top of the list. This is a great way to let the rest of the country know how much Reel to Real appreciates June Restaurant. Click on the link below to cast your ballot.

If there's one thing our friends at Food & Wine do even better than throwing fabulous festivals all around the country, developing stellar recipes and generally making our lives more appetizing -- it's identifying up and coming talent from around the country.

02/11/2011

Welcome Film Aficionados - This is the official page of Reel to Real: Focus on Film. Here, you can find out information about our calendar, write reviews of our events or films, post pictures from our events, and read about our recent media coverage. We are here for you ... fellow film lovers in Central Illinois. Tell us what you would like to see.