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Ian Hollander’s first job, back in middle school, was at the Bay Theatre in Suttons Bay, working concessions, or in the projection room, or whatever was needed. “That’s where I got interested in films,” Hollander, 23, said. Now he’s making them. Hollander’s short film, “All of Me,” is one of 14 “Shorts by Students” screening at the Traverse City Film Festival Sunday at noon at the Old Town Playhouse.
“Roger and Me” shows Moore pursuing Smith to confront him about the impact on Flint following massive job cuts at GM. The film gets a 20th anniversary screening tonight at 9 p.m. at the State Theatre. The screening is sold out, but standby tickets may be available.
Michigan’s film incentives are safe, despite reports to the contrary, said the Michigan Film Office director.
The Saturday schedule for the Traverse City Film Festival.
Zoltar, the wish-granter from “Big,” will be at the Open Space before tonight’s screening of the movie to field wishes. Plus more outtakes from around town.
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted Friday to rush $2 billion into Cash for Clunkers after unexpected demand tore through the $1 billion initially set aside. Senate action is likely next week, though officials assured consumers they can take advantage of the incentive through the weekend.
Jeff Alexanders new book, Pandoras Locks: the Opening of the Great Lakes — St. Lawrence Seaway, explores the history of the seaway and various ways the U.S. and Canadian governments botched opportunities to stem the tide of invaders.
A Frankfort-area man was diagnosed with Benzie County’s first case of swine flu.