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• Neil Gaiman tries a new strategy
  Later this week fans will likely pack a St Paul church to hear author Neil Gaiman, a writing rock star, read from his latest novel, "The Graveyard Book." He's often swamped at readings and now has devised a new way to keep himself physically accessible to his readers.October 5, 2008
• Chuck Palahniuk's 'Choke'
  This weekend the film adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk's novel "Choke" hits movie screens around the country.September 26, 2008
• The novel behind 'Miracle at Santa Anna'
  This weekend Spike Lee's new film "Miracle at Santa Anna" opens nationwide. The movie is based on the novel of the same name by James McBride.September 25, 2008
• From Manhattan to Minneapolis, film festival keeps growing
  The Manhattan Short Film Festival started as a community event in New York City, but the 9/11 attacks changed the festival and its mission.September 24, 2008
• Film revisits the Battle in Seattle
  As debate continues over how police handled demonstrations in the Twin Cities during the Republican National Convention, a new movie opening this weekend examines incidents in Seattle in 1999 that helped to shape the way authorities now manage security at big protests.September 19, 2008
• Film revisits Hurricane Katrina
  Hurricanes have been in the news recently, but a couple of producers of Fahrenheit 9/11 are trying to get Americans to refocus on Hurricane Katrina. Their new film "Trouble the Water" tells the story of one family's ordeal during and the struggles after Katrina.September 18, 2008
• The self-described Forrest Gump of comedy
  Actor Taylor Negron has appeared in more than 100 movies and many TV shows. Now he's telling many of these stories in a show called "Satellites," which he'll perform this weekend in Minneapolis.September 5, 2008
• Film festival organizers hope to make an 'Impact' during RNC
  Some folks are coming to the RNC to get delegates to watch movies. For the four days of the Convention the non-partisan Impact Film Festival will hold free screenings of new movies about healthcare, water protection, disaster recovery and other social challenges.August 29, 2008
• If Stone Could Speak
  If you have ever wondered at the magnificent stonework at the St Paul Cathedral, local documentary filmmaker Randy Croce has a story for you.August 29, 2008
• Movies go underground in Minneapolis
  The Twin Cities gets a new film festival this weekend: a festival born out of frustration. The organizers of Minneapolis Underground Film Festival will screen movies that mainstream events have shunned.August 28, 2008
• Steve Coogan does Hamlet in his own special way
  Steve Coogan is considered a comedic genius in his British homeland. His specialty is deadpan performances which shred the conventions of television, movies and drama. His latest film, "Hamlet 2," opens this weekend.August 22, 2008
• From the printed page to the silver screen
  Stephanie Curtis, the Movie Maven, joins Midday to discuss the best and worst movies adapted from books.Midday, August 22, 2008
• New movies raise existential questions in more ways than one
  This weekend the Oak Street Cinema in Minneapolis will showcase new films by two local film makers. "Fade" and "There nor there" are both dramas which explore the philosophical side of the human experience. The films share some striking similarities - but only to a point.August 8, 2008
• Documentary shows high school life is little changed
  Documentary filmmaker Nanette Burstein says most movies and TV shows about teenagers just plain get it wrong. When she made her film, she and her crew shot in a high school evey day for 10 months. The resulting film is called "American Teen."July 31, 2008
• Cinema of Urgency examines civil liberties
  The Walker Art Center is launching a new film series exploring human rights, government secrecy and American culture. It's called "Cinema of Urgency."July 24, 2008

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