Art House Theaters Worry Futuristic ‘1984’ Playing Out In Real Life: Patch PM

METRO DETROIT, MI – Here are some stories from the Michigan Patch network worth talking about tonight:

‘1984’ Screenings In Detroit, Elsewhere Protest Donald Trump

• Two Michigan theaters, 90 nationwide and in Canada to show Michael Radford's adaptation of George Orwell's classic starring John Hurt.

Man Arranged To Meet Child For Sex, Arrested Instead: Sheriff

• An undercover officer from the Macomb County computer crimes unit posed as a child to snare accused pedophile, authorities said.

Mosque Moves Forward After Sterling Heights Settlement

• The American Islamic Community Center and Department of Justice have settled civil rights lawsuits against the city of Sterling Heights.

Detroit Zoo International Polar Bear Day Events Focus On Climate Change Threats

• The polar bear is declining in the wild due to loss of their sea ice habitat because of climate change, conservationists say.

Detroit Felon Who Fled Cops With Cocaine In Car Sentenced

• A police chase in California ended on a high school athletic field, where police found an ounce of cocaine and a wad of cash.

Dietz & Watson Recalls Deli Meat With Unlabeled Nuts Sold In Michigan

• The meat, which contains undeclared pistachios, was sent to distribution centers in Michigan and eight other states.

Movie Guide

Patch Weekend Movie Guide: 'Get Out,' 'Collide' and 'My Life As A Zucchini'

• It's between a terrifying horror flick and a sweet stop-animation movie up for Best Animated Film. Here's what to see and what skip.

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Also Worth a Read

• 2 Good Samaritans Rescue Michigan Trooper From Violent Attack
• More Sexual Assault Charges Against Former USA Gymnastics Doc
• Winning Powerball Numbers: $403M Wednesday, February 22, Jackpot
• Detroit Artists’ Enclave Russell Center Closes After Inspection
• SE Michigan Chef $16K Winner On ‘Guy’s Grocery Games’

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