Cinema Chat

Cinema Chat: 'Is This Thing On?' and 'Father Mother Sister Brother' open at the State

We're one week into 2026 now, and some great movies are coming along with it! WEMU's David Fair and Nick Alderink from Marquee Arts discussed the latest films and special screenings available at your favorite movie houses!

Cinema Chat: 2025 in review and a look ahead to what 2026 will bring in the world of film

Happy New Year from WEMU and from Marquee Arts! In this special, New Year's Day edition of "Cinema Chat," WEMU's David Fair and Marquee Arts cinema programming director, Nick Alderink, look back on 2025 and ahead to what this year will bring.

Cinema Chat: 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' opens nationwide, plus more holiday classics come to the Michigan Theater

Christmas is only a week away, so now is a good time as any catch a great holiday flick! WEMU's David Fair chats with Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink about the latest batch of special holiday screenings and some new films as well.

Cinema Chat: 'Ella McCay' opens at the State Theatre and nationwide

The holidays are just weeks away now, and a good movie always fits the bill! WEMU's David Fair met up with Marquee Arts cinema programming director, Nick Alderink. They discussed the new films and special holiday screenings coming to your favorite movie houses on this week's edition of "Cinema Chat".

Cinema Chat: A 'Celebration of Life' tribute to Michigan Theater organist Andrew Rogers

An esteemed and beloved organist at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor recently and suddenly passed away. Andrew Rogers will be honored with a Celebration of Life tribute. WEMU's David Fair and Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink discuss Rogers' contributions and about tonight's event at the Michigan Theater. Additionally, they cover the next batch of new films and special holiday screenings playing in downtown Ann Arbor.