89.1 WEMU: Cinema Chat

The midterm elections are wrapping up, so let's cast one final vote for a good movie! WEMU's Mat Hopson and Tara Calligan talked about what's coming to the big screen this week, including a few new sci-fi films arriving in downtown Ann Arbor's favorite movie houses.

October is just flying by, isn't it? So, why not catch a scary movie...or whatever movie you prefer? WEMU's Mat Hopson meets up with Tara Calligan to talk about the new films and special screenings arriving on the silver screen!

The scary movie season continues, so cover your eyes ... but not your ears. Mat Hopson and Tara Calligan meet up again to talk about the start of the Monster Matinee Film Series, along with all of the other new films and special screenings coming to Ann Arbor!

"I'm so scared!" Those three little words started a horror movie revolution. WEMU's Mat Hopson and Tara Calligan talked about this weekend's "Found Footage Horror" film series at the Michigan Theater. Plus, they discuss the new films and additional special screenings coming to a theatre near you!

As the month of September wraps up, the film world still delivers something new! WEMU's Mat Hopson meets up again with Tara Calligan to chat about the new films coming to downtown Ann Arbor! Plus, they gave a preview of the exciting (and spooky) film offerings coming to the Michigan Theater and State Theatre this October!

The Michigan Theater and State Theatre are always buzzing, so what's the buzz this week? WEMU's Mat Hopson gets together with Tara Calligan to chat about the new films coming to your favorite downtown movie house, along with the next round of special screenings!

We're getting deeper into September, so before more leaves start falling, fall out to your favorite movie theater! WEMU's Mat Hopson meets up again with Tara Calligan to talk about the new films landing on the big screen this week and the next batch of special screenings!

We're approaching an extra-long weekend, so there's more time to squeeze in a trip to the movies! WEMU's Mat Hopson meets up again with Tara Calligan to chat about the new films and special screenings coming your way for the Labor Day holiday weekend!

School's almost back in session, so before you hit the books, why not catch a movie first? WEMU's Mat Hopson was joined once again by Tara Calligan to chat about the next round of film openings and special screenings coming to your favorite movie houses!

It's Thursday, which means it's time to chat about all things movies! But, there's going to be a few changes with the program going. WEMU's Mat Hopson talked about the latest cinema news and special screenings with his new co-host, Marquee Arts Director of Marketing, Tara Calligan.

Now that the August Primary elections are over, why not catch a flick? WEMU’s Mat Hopson and Marquee Arts’ own Nick Alderink reunite to talk about the latest movie news, the new films opening in downtown Ann Arbor, and the next round of special screenings!

July is wrapping up, so let's swing on over to your favorite movie house! WEMU's Mat Hopson and Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink meet up once again to chat the new films opening this weekend and to give a taste of Ann Arbor's next batch of special screenings!

Got no weekend plans? Well, a movie just might be the ticket! WEMU's Mat Hopson and Marquee Arts’ own Nick Alderink meet up again at the WEMU studio to talk about the new and returning films coming your favorite local movie houses!

This week's "Cinema Chat" is of mythological proportions, so let's take an "odyssey"! WEMU's Mat Hopson and Nick Alderink from Marquee Arts meet up once again to chat about the new films opening across the country and the special screenings arriving in downtown Ann Arbor in the coming days!

The cinema world rolls on for the month of July with a combination of comedy and horror! WEMU's Mat Hopson and Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink meet up at the WEMU studio to talk about the new arrivals to the silver screen, along with more special screenings than we can count coming to downtown Ann Arbor! Plus, you'll find out about the Michigan Theater getting a brand new marquee!

It's a new era for Cinema Chat! David Fair is now enjoying a well-earned retirement, but he still wanted the movie news to continue here at WEMU. Mat Hopson is now the acting host. This week, he's joined by Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink to chat about the new films and special screenings for your 4th of July weekend and beyond!

For more than 30 years on WEMU, Thursdays have meant "Cinema Chat"! After three-plus decades, David Fair is stepping away from WEMU and into retirement, so this will be his last opportunity to talk movies. For 30 of David's 32 years at WEMU, he co-hosted "Cinema Chat" with the former head of the Michigan Theater Foundation and Marquee Arts, Russ Collins. Those two will get together one last time t...

The weather outside is warm right now, so why not cool off with a good flick? WEMU's David Fair is joined once again by Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink to chat about the new films landing on the big screen and downtown Ann Arbor's next round of special screenings.

We have a slight casting change for this week's Cinema Chat. WEMU's Mat Hopson fills in for David Fair, but he's still joined by Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink. They chat about all things cinema from new films at the multiplex to the latest batch of special screenings in downtown Ann Arbor!

We're entering the summer movie season, and WEMU's David Fair met up with Nick Alderink from Marquee Arts to chat about the new films and special screenings arriving on the silver screen to kick things off.

The 2026 Cinetopia Film Festival is now in the books! WEMU's David Fair talks all about the festival's highlights with Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink. They also chat about the new films landing on the silver screen this weekend and Ann Arbor's next round of special screenings.

Cinetopia 2026 is now officially underway! Opening the festival is the documentary "Sons of Detroit," directed by Jeremy Xido. In this special edition of "Cinema Chat," Xido talks about his film with WEMU's David Fair and Marquee Arts' Nick Alderink. Plus, David and Nick will chat about all of the special screenings coming to Ann Arbor!

Cinetopia is less than a week away now! WEMU's David Fair gets together with Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink to chat about the final preparations for this year's festival. Plus, they give a rundown of the newest films and special screenings arriving on the big screen in the coming days!

The 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!

Preparations 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!