Tim Allen visits St. Louis Park tonight

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(Tim Allen in the cinematic masterpiece, Jungle 2 Jungle)

One of these things is not like the other: Phoenix, AZ, Atlanta, GA, Seattle, WA, Denver CO, Houston, TX, and St. Louis Park, MN. It might sound a little strange, but fans of the Home Improvement and The Santa Clause 3 should be happy regardless.

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Walker film series documents Chinese propaganda

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One of the best ways to understand a culture is through the films it produces. The Walker's ongoing film series is the motherlode of Chinese political culture.

If you want to understand the cultural forces shaping China over the past 60 years, "The People's Republic of China: 60 Years of China on Film" will do the trick. Marked with the imprint of Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution and its aftermath, the films are a fascinating look at Chinese ideas and propaganda. The series runs through Nov. 22.

Tonight, the University of Minnesota screens "Red Detachment of Women," a film based on a true story of female Communist fighters in 1931. On Sunday, the Walker screened another version of the story--a ballet that is best known for being watched by President Nixon on his trip to China in 1972.

Diablo Cody's new project: The Hugh Hefner story?

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Sure, screenwriter Diablo Cody's latest film, Jennifer's Body, has barely hit theaters, but with reviews that are decidedly, uh, mixed, it may not be too soon to think about Cody's next projects. The latest word (via Cinematical) is that Cody was set to meet with Hugh Hefner to discuss working on a long-delayed film about the Playboy founder's life story.

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Controversial filmmaker Michael Moore previews new movie here tomorrow

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Michael Moore, the controversial director of Sicko, Bowling for Columbine, and Roger & Me, will be in town tomorrow night for a special preview of his newest film at the Lagoon Cinema. The invitation-only advance screening is for a select group of capitalist lackeys like labor union reps and finance industry mavens. And of course the press.

Lebowski Fest heading to Minneapolis

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Photo by El Caganer
Good news for crazed Big Lebowski fans: The well-known Lebowski Fest started in Louisville, Kentucky will pay a visit to Minneapolis sometime this year.

So grab your Jesus Quintana hairnet and prepare to get your dude on. Just don't let your fingers get stuck in your bowling ball.

Harvey Milk and the Boy from Minnesota

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Gus Van Sant's most recent film, Milk, while getting award buzz, also received plenty of Minnesota buzz. There's character in the movie who is only known as the "Boy from Minnesota."

The inclusion of the character set-off a search to find out if the person is still alive, and/or around. And if you believe the story of Minneapolis resident Gerard Dols, the character is very real and very much alive. Because the "Boy from Minnesota" is Gerard Dols.

Jerry Maren's munchkin cinematic hit parade

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Jerry Maren has had a big career. Although uncredited in most of his on-screen appearances, the member of the Lollipop Guild that gave Dorothy a lolly in the Wizard of Oz has been in oodles and oodles of films and commercials. He'll be in town this weekend at the Heights Theater for two Oz screenings that benefit the Judy Garland Museum. But, we've all seen Maren in that. Let's look at his other career highlights. 


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