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Frank Nemecek

Frank Nemecek's Latest Articles

Aliens Invade the Motor City

Earthlings and aliens tough it out in InZer0, a new science-fiction series being filmed right here in Detroit. The creators could make the show anywhere, but they've chosen to use Detroit’s talent and locations to make it happen.

Warrendale’s Understated Cool

What do you find in Warrendale? This West Side enclave is home to  recreation, restaurants and corner bars that offer an unpretentious, authentic neighborhood vibe that's undeniably cool. With a little push from the city, the state and the NFL, Warrendale's "cool factor" could get an even bigger boost.

Making Movies in Motown

Motown's proving to be fertile ground for cultivating creative filmmaking. The city's independent auteurs — who make everything from ready-for-MTV music videos to cutting edge experimental projects — say with a little push the city could become a center for movie making.

Why the Book-Cadillac Matters

In the 1920s, the Book-Cadillac was the tallest hotel in the world and in its history attracted everyone from the Beatles to Elvis. City  leaders are working to nail down the financing for an out-of-state developer's plan to redevelopment of the historic building. If the deal goest through, it could set the tempo for further redevelopment in the city.

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