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Host David Fair sits down with Michigan Theater Executive Director Russ Collins for a most entertaining conversation on movies, culture and live events to be experienced in the local area.... more
FAQs about Cinema Chat:How many episodes does Cinema Chat have?The podcast currently has 340 episodes available.
March 27, 2025Cinema Chat: The 63rd Ann Arbor Film Festival continues, and 'Death of a Unicorn' and 'The Penguin Lessons' debut on the big screenThe 2025 Ann Arbor Film Festival is well underway! WEMU's David Fair got together with Nick Alderink to get an update. The Cinema Programming Director at Marquee Arts also provided previews of the latest round of new movies and special screenings available to you....more12minPlay
March 20, 2025Cinema Chat: A preview of the 63rd Ann Arbor Film FestivalWEMU's David Fair presented a special edition of "Cinema Chat" this week. He was joined by Leslie Raymond, executive director of the Ann Arbor Film Festival. They discussed what you can expect for the 2025 edition of the longest running experimental film festival in the country!...more12minPlay
March 13, 2025Cinema Chat: A special screening of '17 Blocks,' plus 'Novocaine' and 'Black Bag' open at the State Theatre in Ann ArborWe're halfway through March, and the movies have been springing up like flowers! WEMU's David Fair meets up again with Marquee Arts cinema programming manager Nick Alderink to discuss the latest special screenings and the next round of films landing on the big screen!...more12minPlay
March 06, 2025Cinema Chat: 2025 Oscars recap, plus 'Mickey 17' and 'The Rule of Jenny Pen' open in downtown Ann ArborThe 97th Academy Awards ceremony is in the books! WEMU's David Fair and Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink meet up to chat about this year's Oscar winners and surprises! And, as always, they'll give you a full rundown of the upcoming films and special screenings coming your way!...more12minPlay
February 27, 2025Cinema Chat: Gene Hackman remembered, 2025 Oscar predictionsThe 97th Academy Awards are just days away now! WEMU's David Fair and Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink discuss who may be the big winners at this weekend's ceremony. Plus, they chat about the new films and special screenings coming to your favorite downtown movie houses and they pay tribute to actor Gene Hackman, who has passed away at the age of 95....more12minPlay
February 20, 2025Cinema Chat: 'Becoming Led Zeppelin' opens at the Michigan Theater and The Independent Film Spirit Awards are on SaturdayWe're inching ever closer to Oscar night, and many of the nominated films can be still be seen at your favorite downtown theaters! WEMU's David Fair talks about these films and all of the new movies and films and events coming your way with Marquee Arts cinema programming director, Nick Alderink!...more12minPlay
February 13, 2025Cinema Chat: 'Captain America: Brave New World' opens in Ann Arbor tonight, Oscar-nominated shorts play at the Michigan TheaterValentine's Day is right around the corner, so here's your chance to catch a flick with that special someone! WEMU's David Fair discusses what films are worth checking out with Marquee Arts cinema programming director, Nick Alderink....more12minPlay
February 06, 2025Cinema Chat: 'I'm Still Here' and 'Anora' open at the Michigan TheaterFebruary is here, and there are plenty of new returning and continuing movies to see! WEMU's David Fair sat down with Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink to discuss your options over the next week....more12minPlay
January 30, 2025Cinema Chat: Nick Alderink delivers his report from the Sundance Film FestivalMarquee Arts cinema program director, Nick Alderink, has returned from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. He screened a good number of films with an eye towards bringing them to the big screens in Ann Arbor. Nick talked all about it with WEMU's David Fair....more10minPlay
January 23, 2025Cinema Chat: Nick Alderink reports from the 2025 Sundance Film FestivalFilm festival season has arrived, and film lovers are now converging on Park City, Utah for this year's Sundance Film Festival. That includes Cinema Chat co-host and Marquee Arts cinema program director, Nick Alderink. Nick checked in from Park City, Utah to preview the festival and discuss top films being screened at Ann Arbor theaters in the coming days!...more12minPlay
FAQs about Cinema Chat:How many episodes does Cinema Chat have?The podcast currently has 340 episodes available.