Cinema Chat

David Fair, Russ Collins
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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.

  1. 5D AGO

    Cinema Chat: 'The Spongebob Musical' comes to the Michigan, 'Sirat' and 'The Bride!' open at the State

    We'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.

    11 min

  2. FEB 26

    Cinema Chat: Marquee Arts is hosting an Oscar gala, plus 'Pillion' and 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' open in Ann Arbor

    Getting 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!

    11 min

  3. FEB 19

    Cinema Chat: Robert Duvall and Frederick Wiseman remembered, the 2026 Oscar-nominated shorts come to the Michigan Theater

    WEMU'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.

    11 min

  4. FEB 12

    Cinema Chat: 'Crime 101' opens at the multiplex, 'Wuthering Heights' opens at the State

    It'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!

    11 min

  5. FEB 5

    Cinema Chat: 'The Moment' and 'Come See Me in the Good Light' open in Ann Arbor

    We 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!

    11 min

  6. JAN 29

    Cinema Chat: The premiere of 'Resurgo Detroit' comes to Ann Arbor, 'Send Help' and 'A Private Life' open downtown

    A new documentary called "Resurgo Detroit: The Rise from Within" is about make its world premiere in downtown Ann Arbor! Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink joined WEMU's David Fair today. They discussed that event, other film openings and the list of movies just added to the National Film Registry.

    11 min

  7. JAN 22

    Cinema Chat: 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' and 'The Testament of Ann Lee' open in Ann Arbor

    It's going to be a very, very cold weekend, so get ready to warm up with some new movies! WEMU's David Fair and Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink cover the latest films and next round of special screenings coming to your favorite Ann Arbor movie houses!

    11 min

  8. JAN 15

    Cinema Chat: 2025 Golden Globes recap, 'The Choral' and 'No Other Choice' open in Ann Arbor

    WEMU's David Fair met up with Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink to chat about the movie awards season and the new films and special screenings coming to the Ann Arbor area!

    11 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    David Fair, Russ Collins
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Cinema Chat