Enter the Clones of Bruce

Within hours of his funeral, Hong Kong movie studios began to produce hundreds of unauthorized biopics, spin-offs and rip-offs starring a competing roster of Bruce Lee lookalikes. Over the next decade, ‘Bruceploitation’ would become a staple of global cinema. Director......More

Within hours of his funeral, Hong Kong movie studios began to produce hundreds of unauthorized biopics, spin-offs and rip-offs starring a competing roster of Bruce Lee lookalikes. Over the next decade, ‘Bruceploitation’ would become a staple of global cinema. Director David Gregory – whose award-winning documentaries include LOST SOUL: THE DOOMED JOURNEY OF RICHARD STANLEY’S ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU and BLOOD & FLESH: THE REEL LIFE & GHASTLY DEATH OF AL ADAMSON – now examines this fascinating phenomenon via interviews with Bruce Li, Bruce Le, Bruce Liang and Dragon Lee; martial arts legends like Angela Mao, David Chiang, Phillip Ko and Sammo Hung; and the producers, directors, distributors and experts – along with copious clips from the films themselves – that for the first time reveal the history, controversy and legacy behind one of the most bizarre genres in movie history. A post-show discussion led by Dr. Li Zeng and Dr. Eric Wesselmann will follow the film. https://www.normaltheater.com/calendar.aspx?EID=4117

- Normal Theater 209 W North St Normal IL 61761

Chicago at the Crossroad

The Heartland Hawk Film Festival presents the documentary CHICAGO AT THE CROSSROAD during the first night of their two-day film festival. The documentary, made over a 15-year period, tells the story of violence and racial segregation in Chicago, including the way polic......More

The Heartland Hawk Film Festival presents the documentary CHICAGO AT THE CROSSROAD during the first night of their two-day film festival. The documentary, made over a 15-year period, tells the story of violence and racial segregation in Chicago, including the way policies and laws have shaped the city, ultimately asking the question: how can a city heal from so much heartache? Immediately following the screening will be a panel discussion with the film's producer and director, Brian Schodorf, Heartland and Illinois State criminal justice professor Dewhitt L. Bingham, Heartland Workforce Equity Initiative Success Navigator Tommy Johnson, and Heartland Black Student Union President Faith Brothers. https://www.normaltheater.com/calendar.aspx?EID=4123

- Normal Theater 209 W North St Normal IL 61761

Heartland Hawk Film Festival

The Heartland Hawk Film Festival presents short films from students and alumni. https://www.normaltheater.com/calendar.aspx?EID=4124

- Normal Theater 209 W North St Normal IL 61761

Game of Death

Released five years after Bruce Lee’s death, this eccentrically entertaining kung fu curio combines footage from an unfinished project directed by and starring Lee with original material shot by Enter the Dragon director Robert Clouse to create an entirely new work that......More

Released five years after Bruce Lee’s death, this eccentrically entertaining kung fu curio combines footage from an unfinished project directed by and starring Lee with original material shot by Enter the Dragon director Robert Clouse to create an entirely new work that testifies to the actor’s enduring place in the pop culture imagination. Using stand-ins, doubles, and archival footage to compensate for Lee’s absence, Game of Death follows a martial arts movie star who, when he’s threatened by a cutthroat crime syndicate intent on controlling his career, must take his skills from the soundstage to the streets. It all builds to an exhilarating climax that is pure Lee: a tour de force of martial arts mastery in which the legend himself, clad in iconic yellow jumpsuit, fights his way up a multi-level pagoda, with a towering Kareem Abdul-Jabbar among his formidable opponents. R / 101 min. English Dub. https://www.normaltheater.com/calendar.aspx?EID=4119

- Normal Theater 209 W North St Normal IL 61761

Severin x Terror Vision: A Bruceploitation Double-Feature

Severin & TerrorVision team up for an explosive martial arts double feature exploring the uncanny and often bizarre cinematic world of 'Bruceploitation'! Doors open at 6 p.m. for a pop-up shop, and films start at at 7 p.m. ENTER THE PANTHER (1976) Starring Bruce Li. A......More

Severin & TerrorVision team up for an explosive martial arts double feature exploring the uncanny and often bizarre cinematic world of 'Bruceploitation'! Doors open at 6 p.m. for a pop-up shop, and films start at at 7 p.m. ENTER THE PANTHER (1976) Starring Bruce Li. After Long's father dies under mysterious circumstances, he sets out to avenge his murder. Long is a martial arts expert, and he is soon forced to put his extraordinary skills to the test. The Hunter: a disciple of three Dragon styles. The Prey: a murdering thief who leaves no witnesses. The Bait: a mountain full of gold. NR / 89 min. THE DRAGON LIVES AGAIN Starring Bruce Leong. The soul of Bruce Lee travels to the Underworld where he fights with Dracula, James Bond, The Man with No Name, and others. Along the way he befriends the One-Armed Swordsman, Caine from the TV show Kung Fu, and Popeye the Sailor. R / 96 min. https://www.normaltheater.com/calendar.aspx?EID=4118

- Normal Theater 209 W North St Normal IL 61761

Game of Death

Released five years after Bruce Lee’s death, this eccentrically entertaining kung fu curio combines footage from an unfinished project directed by and starring Lee with original material shot by Enter the Dragon director Robert Clouse to create an entirely new work that......More

Released five years after Bruce Lee’s death, this eccentrically entertaining kung fu curio combines footage from an unfinished project directed by and starring Lee with original material shot by Enter the Dragon director Robert Clouse to create an entirely new work that testifies to the actor’s enduring place in the pop culture imagination. Using stand-ins, doubles, and archival footage to compensate for Lee’s absence, Game of Death follows a martial arts movie star who, when he’s threatened by a cutthroat crime syndicate intent on controlling his career, must take his skills from the soundstage to the streets. It all builds to an exhilarating climax that is pure Lee: a tour de force of martial arts mastery in which the legend himself, clad in iconic yellow jumpsuit, fights his way up a multi-level pagoda, with a towering Kareem Abdul-Jabbar among his formidable opponents. R / 101 min. English Dub. https://www.normaltheater.com/calendar.aspx?EID=4120

- Normal Theater 209 W North St Normal IL 61761

Out of Your Element: A Little Lebowski Bowling Tournament

Keg Grove Brewing Company and the Normal Theater are partnering to give a little back to the Children's Discovery Museum. Announcing the first Out of Your Element: A Little Lebowski Bowling Tournament! Grab your bowling shoes and polyester button-ups and come roll with ......More

Keg Grove Brewing Company and the Normal Theater are partnering to give a little back to the Children's Discovery Museum. Announcing the first Out of Your Element: A Little Lebowski Bowling Tournament! Grab your bowling shoes and polyester button-ups and come roll with us at Pheasant Lanes Family Fun Center. Teams of 4 will bowl for 2 hours with the biggest winners and biggest losers all getting celebrated at the conclusion of the tournament. You can register a four person team by selecting the Team Reservation or register solo or with a friend by selecting one or two Individual Reservation tickets. If you are not registering a team of 4, we will randomly pair up Individual Reservation entries the day of the event. Tournament awards will be given out to both the best and worst bowlers. Highest Team Score Highest Individual Score Lowest Team Score Lowest Individual Score Come out and throw some rocks for a good cause! https://www.normaltheater.com/calendar.aspx?EID=4121

- Pheasant Lanes Family Fun Center 804 N. Hershey Road Bloomington IL 61704

Out of Your Element: A Big Lebowski Festival

The Dude returns to the Normal Theater! The 2nd Annual Out of Your Element: A Big Lebowski Festival will feature the Coen brothers’ enduring 1998 cult classic “The Big Lebowski”, plus a themed street party featuring live music, food, costume contests, games and other f......More

The Dude returns to the Normal Theater! The 2nd Annual Out of Your Element: A Big Lebowski Festival will feature the Coen brothers’ enduring 1998 cult classic “The Big Lebowski”, plus a themed street party featuring live music, food, costume contests, games and other festivities. 5 p.m. - Street activities begin 7 p.m. - Film Screening Keg Grove Brewing Company will debut two limited-edition brews for the occasion along with their local favorites. Come out in costume for a chance to win prizes from the Normal Theater and KGBC! Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski doesn't want any drama in his life… heck, he can't even be bothered with a job. But, in a case of mistaken identity, a couple of thugs break into his place and steal his rug. Now, The Dude must embark on a quest with his crazy friends to make things right and get that rug back! Starring Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore, John Goodman, John Turturro and Steve Buscemi, The Big Lebowski has become a cultural phenomenon. R / 117 min. https://www.normaltheater.com/calendar.aspx?EID=4116

- Normal Theater 209 W North St Normal IL 61761