Michael Cunningham

publication date: Saturday, August 25, 2007 (part of Round XXXI)

clue: This man's writing is best enjoyed after work, for over 119 minutes at a time, especially if your house is apocalyptic.

explanation: Cunningham was best known for his screenplay Evening and his novels The Hours and A Home at the End of the World, all of which were turned into feature films. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Justin Woods, Joanna Woods, Elliot Farney, Jerry Mathis, Shawn Brandt, and Greg Bair

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