WEMU@wemu.org (David Fair, Russ Collins)

Shows

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema Chat: The Michigan Theater celebrates the Ann Arbor Art Fair, plus 'Eddington' and 'Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight' open downtownThe 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.2025-07-1711 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema Chat: Buster Keaton shorts play for free in Ann Arbor and 'Superman' opens at the State TheatreFrom 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.2025-07-1011 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema Chat: 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' and '40 Acres' open for 4th of July weekendIndependence 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!2025-07-0311 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema Chat: 'F1' opens at the State and the multiplex; 'Bad Shabbos' opens at the MichiganThe 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 2025.2025-06-2611 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema Chat: The Michigan Theater celebrates Juneteenth and Make Music Day; 'Elio' and '28 Years Later' open nationwideLooking for additional summer activities? Now is a good time to head to the movies! WEMU's David Fair is joined by Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink to chat about this week's upcoming films and special screenings and events!2025-06-1911 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema Chat: A summer indie movie preview, plus 'Materialists' and 'The Life of Chuck' open in Ann ArborThe summer months are bringing long-awaited warm weather and a lot of great flicks! Not only are the blockbusters coming our way, but a great lineup of independent films are on the way, too! WEMU's David Fair is joined by Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink. Together, they chat about those movies and more.2025-06-1211 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema Chat: Four film series hit theaters in Ann Arbor for the summer!Summer is almost upon us, and a whole lot of great flicks will hit the big screen. WEMU's David Fair and Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink discussed four film series playing through the summer and about the openings of a number of new movies.2025-05-2911 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema Chat: A recap of Cinetopia 2025 in Ann Arbor, plus 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' and 'Friendship' openThe four-day Cinetopia Film Festival has come to a close and has been declared a success! WEMU's David Fair met up with Marquee Arts cinema programming director, Nick Alderink, to recap the festival and talk about the new films and special screenings coming your way for Memorial Day weekend!2025-05-2211 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema Chat: 4-day Cinetopia Film Festival opens tonight in Ann ArborIt's here! The 2025 Cinetopia Film Festival starts tonight, and we've got you covered! WEMU's David Fair previews the festival with Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink.2025-05-1511 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema Chat: '1969: Killers, Freaks and Radicals' to feature at upcoming Cinetopia Film Festival in Ann ArborThe Cinetopia Film Festival hits Ann Arbor later this month, and the director of one of the movies stopped by the WEMU studio. Andrew Templeton is the director of "1969: Killers, Freaks and Radicals." That movie has a focus on the Michigan murders of John Norman Collins right here in Washtenaw County, He spoke about the film with WEMU's David Fair. Plus, David talked about the latest films and special screenings with Marquee Arts cinema programming director, Nick Alderink.2025-05-0815 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema Chat: The Michigan Theater introduces the 'Arthouse Revival' series, 'The Surfer' and 'Thunderbolts*' open nationwideThe month of May has arrived, and a new batch of movies is coming along with it! WEMU's David Fair meets up with Marquee Arts cinema programming director, Nick Alderink to chat about the new films and the latest round of special screenings coming to Ann Arbor!2025-05-0110 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema Chat: Cinetopia 2025 schedule unveiled, plus 'Sinners' and 'One to One: John & Yoko' open in Ann Arbor!Cinetopia 2025 in Ann Arbor is only a month away, and we have the latest details on that! WEMU's David Fair discusses it with Marquee Arts cinema programming director, Nick Alderink. And they preview the new films and special screenings coming to your favorite downtown movie houses!2025-04-1711 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema Chat: 'Warfare' and 'The Ballad of Wallis Island' and other new movie openings and special screenings in Ann Arbor!As they say, April showers bring May flowers, but they also bring a lot of movie news! WEMU's David Fair got together with Marquee Arts cinema programming director, Nick Alderink, to discuss this week's upcoming films and special screenings.2025-04-1011 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema Chat: A sneak peek at Cinetopia 2025, plus 'The Friend' and 'Bob Trevino Likes It' open at the Michigan TheaterThe Cinetopia Film Festival returns next month! WEMU's David Fair met up with Marquee Arts cinema programming director, Nick Alderink to get a sneak preview and to preview new film releases and the next batch of special screenings.2025-04-0311 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema 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.2025-03-2711 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema 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!2025-03-2011 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema 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!2025-03-1311 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema 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!2025-03-0611 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema 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 95.2025-02-2711 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema 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!2025-02-2011 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema 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.2025-02-1311 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema 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.2025-02-0611 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema 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.2025-01-3009 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema Chat: 'The Brutalist' and 'The Room Next Door' open downtownIt's the first day of a new era for "Cinema Chat"! Marquee Arts cinema program director, Nick Alderink, is now the permanent co-host of this long-running Thursday feature. He met up with WEMU's David Fair to talk about the new films and special screenings coming your way to your favorite downtown movie houses.2025-01-1611 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema Chat: Russ Collins says "Ta-ta!" a final time and steps into retirementThe New Year marks the end of an era for "Cinema Chat," as well as a new beginning. Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins has retired from that post and now is saying goodbye as co-host of "Cinema Chat". Russ and WEMU's David Fair say their goodbyes and welcome Marquee Arts Cinema Program Director Nick Alderink to the table as the new co-host.2025-01-0911 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema Chat: 'The Count of Monte Cristo' opens at the State, plus celebrate the Michigan Theater's birthday with 'The Circus' and 'Disfluency'It's day 2 of a new year, and the cinema world is ready to deliver a whole bunch of new movies for you! WEMU's Mat Hopson meets up with Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins to chat about the first round of new flicks and special screenings coming up in the first few days of 2025!2025-01-0211 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema Chat: The remake of 'Nosferatu,' 'Babygirl' and 'A Complete Unknown' open downtown for the holiday weekWe're in a post-holiday, pre-New Year state of mind now, and a good movie always goes well with that! WEMU's Michael Jewett sits in for David Fair this week to chat about all things cinematic with Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins!2024-12-2611 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema Chat: 'A Complete Unknown' and 'Babygirl' open at the State Theatre and there's a 'Wicked' sing-along at the Michigan TheaterThe holidays are less than a week away, so why not spend some of the season taking in some holiday films and new movies? Hear all about the latest cinematic offerings from WEMU's David Fair and Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins!2024-12-1911 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema Chat: 'Queer' opens at the Michigan, plus another round of holiday cinematic classics!Only two weeks left until the holidays officially kick off, but there's always time to catch a flick! WEMU's David Fair catches up with Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins to chat about all of the new films and special screenings hitting the silver screen!2024-12-1211 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema Chat: One night only screenings of 'Daddy' and 'The Wind,' plus 'Flow' and 'All We Imagine as Light' premiere downtownWe are officially into the month of December, so there's plenty of holiday classic films coming up and some one-night offerings, too! WEMU's David Fair and Marquee Arts cinema program director Nick Alderink give you the full rundown of the films coming to the Michigan Theater, the State Theatre, and your favorite multiplex!2024-12-0511 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema Chat: 'Maria' and 'Moana 2' kick off the extended Thanksgiving weekend, plus more holiday classics on the way!Before you sit down for your turkey dinner, listen to what's going on in the world of cinema! WEMU's David Fair met up with Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins to talk about the cinematic servings coming your way this Thanksgiving weekend and in time for the holiday season!2024-11-2811 min

creative:impactcreative:impact - Molly Rowan-Deckart, Marquee Arts' new executive directorThe only constant, they say, is change. You couldn’t prove that by the Michigan Theater! Since it opened in 1928, two people — Jerry Hoag and Russ Collins — have led that business for a combined 88 years. Change is in the air though! Molly Rowan-Deckart is coming to town to usher the Michigan Theater towards its centennial in 2028. We meet Molly when she joins Deb Polich on this edition of WEMU’s "creative:impact."2024-11-2610 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema Chat: 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' open and there is a Save the Date message for a special celebrationWEMU's David Fair meets up again with Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins to chat about everything going in the cinema world, including the new films and special screenings coming to Ann Arbor! Plus, get some details on a special event celebrating the work of Ann Arbor's favorite arts couple, Russ Collins and Deb Polich!2024-11-2111 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema Chat: 'Blitz' opens at the Michigan, 'Anora' and 'Heretic' open at the StateThe 2024 election season has concluded, and there's no better way to unwind than catching a movie! WEMU's David Fair met up with Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins to talk about some new films and special screenings that are on the way for your viewing pleasure!2024-11-0711 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema Chat: Scary screenings for Halloween Night, plus 'The Goldman Case' and 'My Name is Alfred Hitchcock' open at the Michigan TheaterWhat's your favorite scary movie? WEMU's David Fair and Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins meet up to inform you of tonight's special screenings for your Halloween viewing pleasure! Plus, you'll get details on some new films opening downtown and at the multiplex, too!2024-10-3111 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema Chat: 'Conclave' and 'Venom: The Last Dance' open this weekend, plus some spooky classic films in time for Halloween!Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins has returned from his vacation, and he's ready to chat about all things cinema! Russ joins WEMU's David Fair to discuss the newest films coming to the big screen and a whole lot of special Halloween screenings happening at the Michigan and State Theatres!2024-10-2411 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema Chat: The Michigan Theater introduces 'Noir-vember' film series, plus 'We Live in Time' and 'Rumours' open downtownRuss Collins is on a tour of Broadway this week, so, Marquee Arts cinema program director Nick Alderink steps in on Cinema Chat this week. He joined WEMU's David Fair to cover the latest film openings and special screenings in the area.2024-10-1711 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema Chat: 'Saturday Night' and 'The Apprentice' open at the State Theatre, plus a special screening of 'Eno' at the Michigan Theater!We just wrapped up a fantastic fall fundraiser a few days ago, so let's celebrate with a good movie! WEMU's Mat Hopson steps in for David Fair this week to chat about all of the cinematic offerings coming soon to your favorite movie houses with Marquee Arts executive director, Russ Collins!2024-10-1011 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema Chat: 'The Wild Robot,' 'Lee,' 'Megalopolis' and more opening this weekend in Ann ArborWe are officially in the fall season, and a whole bunch of movies are falling into your favorite theaters! WEMU's David Fair chats about the latest films and special screenings with Marquee Arts executive director, Russ Collins.2024-09-2611 min

89.1 WEMU: Cinema ChatCinema Chat: The Michigan Theater celebrates 100 years of 'The Freshman,' and 'Omni Loop' opens downtownWhether you prefer the modern age of cinema or the silent era, there's plenty of films worth checking out this weekend and beyond! WEMU's Russ Collins from Marquee Arts gives the full cinematic rundown in his conversation with WEMU's David Fair.2024-09-1911 min

Cinema ChatCinema Chat: The best films from Sundance, 'Who We Are,' and moreWe're digging out of a lot of snow today. But there are a lot of great movies waiting on the other side. WEMU's David Fair gets together with Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins to chat about the latest movie news and all of the flicks arriving on the big screen this weekend.2022-02-0311 min

Cinema ChatCinema Chat: David and Russ together again, 'Parallel Mothers,' 'The Velvet Queen,' and moreIt's a reunion worthy of the silver screen! WEMU's David Fair and Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins meet once again to talk about the new and classic films coming to your local movie house this weekend.2022-01-2710 min

Cinema ChatCinema Chat: Sundance adapts to COVID, Oscar betting odds, 'Drive My Car,' and moreThere are plenty of movies to keep you warm in this cold January. WEMU's Michael Jewett fills in for David Fair once again in our weekly chat about the world of film with Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins.2022-01-2011 min

Cinema ChatCinema Chat: Golden Globes recap, Michael's top films of 2021, 'Belle,' and moreThe temperatures have dropped a bit outside, so stay warm inside with a good movie. WEMU's Michael Jewett fills in for David Fair again to talk about the world of film with Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins.2022-01-1311 min

Cinema ChatCinema Chat: 'The King's Man,' Russ's top flicks of 2021, and moreWe may have closed the doors on 2021, but your local movie houses are still open for business here in 2022. WEMU's Michael Jewett fills in for David Fair once again for the first "Cinema Chat" of the New Year with Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins.2022-01-0611 min

Cinema ChatCinema Chat: 'Licorice Pizza,' 'Red Rocket,' and moreChristmas is in the air, and the movies are on the big screen. Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins calls in to talk about the latest offerings in cinema with WEMU's Michael Jewett, who continues filling in for David Fair.2021-12-2311 min

Cinema ChatCinema Chat: 'Nightmare Alley,' 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' and moreThat feeling of holiday cheer continues all over town, and watching a good movie goes well with that. WEMU's own Michael Jewett continues sitting in for David Fair for our weekly segment about the world of cinema, along with Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins.2021-12-1611 min

Cinema ChatCinema Chat: 'West Side Story,' 'Being the Ricardos,' 'Don't Look Up,' and moreThe holidays are inching closer, and some great flicks and live events are coming along with them. WEMU's Michael Jewett once again fills in for David Fair for our weekly conversation about all things movies with Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins.2021-12-0911 min

Cinema ChatCinema Chat: Remembering Lisa Barry and Stephen Sondheim, 'C'mon C'mon,' and moreWEMU's Michael Jewett continues filling in for David Fair in our weekly chat with Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins about all things cinema. Plus, the two of them take time to remember legendary Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim and WEMU's very own Lisa Barry.2021-12-0211 min

Cinema ChatCinema Chat: 'King Richard,' 'Julia,' 'House of Gucci,' and moreWe're only a day away from a big Thanksgiving dinner with our families, so how about some movie theater-style popcorn to tide you over? WEMU's Michael Jewett once again fills in for David Fair in our weekly chat about all things cinema with Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins.2021-11-2411 min

Cinema ChatCinema Chat: 'tick tick...BOOM!,' 'Belfast,' and moreIt's getting a bit cooler outside, but you can still stay warm with a good movie. WEMU's Michael Jewett continues filling in for David Fair in our weekly conversation with Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins. They provide a rundown about the new films and special events coming to the big screen this weekend.2021-11-1111 min

Cinema ChatCinema Chat: The Ann Arbor Polish Film Festival kicks off, 'Spencer,' 'Eternals,' and moreAfter a Halloween weekend full of scary flicks, what's next in the world of cinema? WEMU's Michael Jewett is here to find out. Michael once again sits in for David Fair to talk all things movies with Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins.2021-11-0411 min

Cinema ChatCinema Chat: Halloween flicks at the Michigan, 'The French Dispatch,' 'Last Night in Soho,' and moreThis weekend, the movie theaters will provide thrills and chills. WEMU's Michael Jewett joins Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins to discuss all of the new films and special screenings at your local theaters for this Halloween weekend.2021-10-2811 min

Cinema ChatCinema Chat: 'Bowen's Heart,' 'The Harder They Fall,' 'Dune,' and moreWEMU's Michael Jewett steps in for David Fair once again to chat about the world of cinema with Russ Collins, president and CEO of the Michigan Theater Foundation. Plus, they celebrate this weekend's University of Michigan football game honoring Michael's great grandfather, George Jewett!2021-10-2111 min

Cinema ChatCinema Chat: Bond opens big, 'The Rescue,' 'The Velvet Underground,' and moreIt's another great movie week with a slight change in the voices that you hear every Thursday. WEMU's Michael Jewett will be filling in for David Fair for the foreseeable future, but he'll still bring you the latest movie news and previews with Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins.2021-10-1411 min

Cinema ChatCinema Chat: 'Venom's' Big Weekend, Special 'Soul' Screening, 'No Time To Die,' And MoreThe leaves are starting to fall, and more movies are falling in to theaters! WEMU's David Fair checked in with Michigan Theater Foundation executive director, Russ Collins, to chat about the week's movie news and the new films hitting the silver screen.2021-10-0711 min

Cinema ChatCinema Chat: 'Dear Evan Hansen,' 'Titane,' 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage,' And MoreWEMU wrapped up its most successful fall fundraiser last week, so let's celebrate with the movies! WEMU's David Fair connected with Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins to chat about the latest movie news and new films coming your way this weekend.2021-09-3011 min

Cinema ChatCinema Chat: Special Screenings Of 'Soul' And 'One Night In Miami,' 'Eyes Of Tammy Faye,' And MoreSummer is almost in the rearview mirror, but the world of movies continues to heat up. WEMU's David Fair connected with Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins to make sure you know about some upcoming special screenings, as well as the latest films hitting the big screen this weekend.2021-09-1611 min

Cinema ChatCinema Chat: 'Shang-Chi' Rules Box Office, 'The Lost Leonardo,' 'The Alpinist,' And MoreIt's been over a week since school started. Maybe a good movie is what you need. WEMU's David Fair talks to Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins about what films are on the way this weekend at your local theaters.2021-09-0911 min

Cinema ChatCinema Chat: 'On Broadway' At The Michigan, 'Shang-Chi' At The State, And MoreWe're heading for an extra-long weekend, so why not catch a good movie? WEMU's David Fair gets in touch with Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins to discuss the newest films coming to your favorite movie houses this Labor Day weekend.2021-09-0211 min