Cinema Chat

Jan 30 2025 20 ep. 11 mins
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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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Cinema Chat: Nick Alderink delivers his report from the Sundance Film Festival

Jan 30 2025 9 mins  
Marquee 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.

Cinema Chat: Nick Alderink reports from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival

Jan 23 2025 11 mins  
Film 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!

Cinema Chat: 'The Brutalist' and 'The Room Next Door' open downtown

Jan 16 2025 11 mins  
It'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.

Cinema Chat: Russ Collins says "Ta-ta!" a final time and steps into retirement

Jan 09 2025 11 mins  
The 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.

Cinema Chat: 'The Count of Monte Cristo' opens at the State, plus celebrate the Michigan Theater's birthday with 'The Circus' and 'Disfluency'

Jan 02 2025 11 mins  
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!

Cinema Chat: The remake of 'Nosferatu,' 'Babygirl' and 'A Complete Unknown' open downtown for the holiday week

Dec 26 2024 11 mins  
We'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!

Cinema Chat: 'A Complete Unknown' and 'Babygirl' open at the State Theatre and there's a 'Wicked' sing-along at the Michigan Theater

Dec 19 2024 11 mins  
The 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!

Cinema Chat: 'Queer' opens at the Michigan, plus another round of holiday cinematic classics!

Dec 12 2024 11 mins  
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!

Cinema Chat: One night only screenings of 'Daddy' and 'The Wind,' plus 'Flow' and 'All We Imagine as Light' premiere downtown

Dec 05 2024 11 mins  
We 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!

Cinema Chat: 'Maria' and 'Moana 2' kick off the extended Thanksgiving weekend, plus more holiday classics on the way!

Nov 28 2024 11 mins  
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!