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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 389 episodes available.
April 30, 2026Cinema Chat: The most anticipated films of Cinetopia 2026, 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' and 'Power to the People: John and Yoko Live in NYC' open in Ann ArborThe weather is warming up, and the same can be said about the movie world! WEMU's David Fair meets up with Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink to discuss the newest films landing on the big screen, what to expect at this year's Cinetopia Film Festival, and the special screenings that are coming to Ann Arbor!...more12minPlay
April 23, 2026Cinema Chat: A preview of Cinetopia 2026, plus 'Fantasy Life' and 'Mother Mary' open in Ann ArborPreparations are underway for Marquee Arts' biggest cinematic event of the year! WEMU's David Fair was joined by Marquee Arts' Nick Alderink with a sneak peek at the 2026 Cinetopia Film Festival. Plus, they chatted about the new films of the week and all of the special screenings coming to Ann Arbor!...more12minPlay
April 02, 2026Cinema Chat: 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' opens nationwide, 'The Drama' and 'A Hard Day's Night' open in Ann Arbor!The Beatles are coming back to Ann Arbor! The film "A Hard Day's Night" is coming to the Michigan Theater again, and it will be on 35-millimeter film! It exhibits just a week before the live concert event featuring the music of the Beatles with "The Fab Faux!" Additionally, the animated fantasy film "Kiki's Delivery Service" will make its debut. There are a lot of special and some free screenings of other movies, too! Find out all about it on this week's "Cinema Chat!"...more12minPlay
March 29, 2026Cinema Chat: 64th Ann Arbor Festival continues at the historic Michigan TheaterThe Ann Arbor Film Festival continues and will run through March 29th. This is the 64th edition and we'll get an update on how the first few days have gone and what remains available to you. WEMU's David Fair and Nick Alderink from Marquee Arts will also fill you in on some new film openings apart from the festival....more12minPlay
March 12, 2026Cinema Chat: The Oscars are presented on Sunday, 'Undertone' and 'Reminders of Him' open this weekendThe 2026 Oscars are just days away now! WEMU's David Fair and Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink talk about what to expect for this year's ceremony. Plus, they chat about the new films opening this weekend and Marquee Arts' next batch of special screenings....more12minPlay
March 05, 2026Cinema Chat: 'The Spongebob Musical' comes to the Michigan, 'Sirat' and 'The Bride!' open at the StateWe're now into March, and new movies are springing up everywhere! WEMU's David Fair is joined once again by Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink to talk about the new films, along with the next batch of special screenings and extra special events landing in downtown Ann Arbor....more12minPlay
February 26, 2026Cinema Chat: Marquee Arts is hosting an Oscar gala, plus 'Pillion' and 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' open in Ann ArborGetting Oscar fever? Marquee Arts has a cure for you! WEMU's David Fair was joined by Marquee Arts' Nick Alderink to discuss a special Oscar gala event coming to Ann Arbor! Plus, they discussed all of the new films and special screenings coming your way this week!...more12minPlay
February 19, 2026Cinema Chat: Robert Duvall and Frederick Wiseman remembered, the 2026 Oscar-nominated shorts come to the Michigan TheaterWEMU's David Fair got together with Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink to chat about the new films arriving in theaters this weekend and the latest round of special screenings coming to downtown Ann Arbor! Plus, they took time to remember actor Robert Duvall and filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, who both passed away this week....more12minPlay
February 12, 2026Cinema Chat: 'Crime 101' opens at the multiplex, 'Wuthering Heights' opens at the StateIt's Thursday, which means we have another edition of "Cinema Chat" for you! But there's a slight change in hosting for this week. WEMU's Mat Hopson fills in for David Fair to talk about the newest flicks and the next batch of special screenings—some related to Valentine's Day—coming to downtown Ann Arbor with Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink!...more12minPlay
February 05, 2026Cinema Chat: 'The Moment' and 'Come See Me in the Good Light' open in Ann ArborWe are now into February, and we got plenty of cinematic surprises in store for you! WEMU's David Fair meets up with Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink to chat about the new films landing on the big screen this weekend and the latest special screenings coming to Ann Arbor—many of which are free and open to the public!...more12minPlay
FAQs about Cinema Chat:How many episodes does Cinema Chat have?The podcast currently has 389 episodes available.