Cinema Chat

By David Fair, Russ Collins

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

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The podcast currently has 360 episodes available.

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August 28, 2025 Cinema Chat: 'The Roses' and 'Caught Stealing' open on a busy Labor Day weekend at the movies
From classic films to animated treasures, there is a long list of films to take in over the extended Labor Day weekend, and some of them are free! WEMU's David Fair discusses all of your options with Marquee Arts cinema programming director, Nick Alderink.
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August 21, 2025 Cinema Chat: Marquee Arts presents 'Community Welcome Night' and opens 'Honey Don't!'
Are you new to Ann Arbor or starting a new academic journey at the University of Michigan? Well, the Michigan Theater has a special event planned for you! WEMU's David Fair talks all about it with Marquee Arts cinema programming director, Nick Alderink. And they discuss the newest films and special screenings coming to downtown Ann Arbor!
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August 14, 2025 Cinema Chat: The Michigan Theater celebrates The Grateful Dead, plus 'East of Wall' and 'Highest 2 Lowest' open in Ann Arbor
There's still time to catch a good summer flick downtown! WEMU's David Fair chats with Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink about the newest films and the latest batch of special screenings coming to Ann Arbor! Plus, the Michigan Theater has something special for any "Deadheads" out there this weekend!
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August 07, 2025 Cinema Chat: '1969: Killers, Freaks and Radicals' returns to the Michigan, 'Weapons' and 'It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley' open in Ann Arbor
The movie world has it all this week, including the return of a Cinetopia Film Festival favorite! WEMU's David Fair had his weekly meet-up with Marquee Arts cinema programming director, Nick Alderink. Together, they give you all the details on the latest cinematic offerings!
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July 31, 2025 Cinema Chat: CatVideoFest returns to the Michigan Theater, and 'The Naked Gun' opens nationwide
New movies, special screenings and film opportunities abound! WEMU's David Fair met up with Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink to explore those options on "Cinema Chat".
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July 31, 2025 Cinema Chat: The Michigan Theater celebrates Art House Theater Day, plus 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps'
More classic films! More superhero blockbusters! More arthouse cinema! The movie world has it all this week! WEMU's David Fair talks all about the latest cinematic offerings with Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink.
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July 17, 2025 Cinema Chat: The Michigan Theater celebrates the Ann Arbor Art Fair, plus 'Eddington' and 'Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight' open downtown
The 2025 Ann Arbor Art Fair is this weekend, and the Michigan Theater is ready to make your art-loving experience even more enjoyable! WEMU's David Fair talks all about the theater's Art Fair plans with Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink. Plus, they'll give a rundown on the newest films and special screenings.
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July 10, 2025 Cinema Chat: Buster Keaton shorts play for free in Ann Arbor and 'Superman' opens at the State Theatre
From silent classics to superhero blockbusters, the big screen has it all this weekend! WEMU's David Fair met up with Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink to chat about the next round of new films and special screenings in Ann Arbor and around town.
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July 03, 2025 Cinema Chat: 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' and '40 Acres' open for 4th of July weekend
Independence Day is upon us, which means fireworks, barbecues....and great movies! WEMU's David Fair is joined by Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink to talk about the new films and special screenings coming to your favorite theaters this 4th of July weekend and in the days that follow!
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June 26, 2025 Cinema Chat: 'F1' opens at the State and the multiplex; 'Bad Shabbos' opens at the Michigan
The month of June is wrapping up soon, and more summer flicks are coming along for the ride! WEMU's David Fair chats with Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink about the new films and the special screenings coming up in the final days of June 2025.
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FAQs about Cinema Chat:

How many episodes does Cinema Chat have?

The podcast currently has 360 episodes available.