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Cinema Chat: 2025 In Review
LISTEN TO FULL EPISODE ON WEMU. NICK’S TOP FILMS OF 2025 THE MOST ANTICIPATED FILMS OF 2026 OPENING THIS WEEK “The Plague” — OPENS FRIDAY, JANUARY 2 AT THE MULTIPLEX A psychological drama/thriller that premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival about a socially awkward tween who endures the ruthless hierarchy at a water polo camp, […]
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ And More This Weekend
LISTEN TO FULL EPISODE ON WEMU. OPENING THIS WEEK “Avatar: Fire and Ash” — OPENS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19 AT THE MULTIPLEX James Cameron takes audiences back to Pandora in an immersive new adventure with Marine turned Na’vi leader Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), Na’vi warrior Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), and the Sully family. “The Secret Agent” — OPENS FRIDAY, DECEMBER […]
‘Ella McCay’ Opens At The State Theatre And Nationwide
HEAR THE FULL EPISODE ON WEMU. OPENING THIS WEEK “Ella McCay” — OPENS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 AT THE STATE AND THE MULTIPLEX At 34 years old, Ella McCay becomes the governor of the state she was born and raised in. However, navigating relationships with her husband, father and brother may just be her biggest challenge yet. […]
‘Wicked: For Good’, ‘Rental Family’ and ‘Jay Kelly’ open in Ann Arbor
LISTEN TO FULL EPISODE ON WEMU. OPENING THIS WEEK “Wicked: For Good” — OPENS TONIGHT AT THE STATE AND THE MULTIPLEX Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. The second of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical. Starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, […]
GIVING TUESDAY is just two weeks away!
Let’s make something extraordinary happen. This year, your gift to the Michigan & State Theaters goes twice as far thanks to a generous $35,000 match challenge supporting our Screening Room Stage Project. This project is a true game-changer. We’re transforming the Screening Room into a vibrant, flexible venue for intimate concerts, filmmaker panels, author talks, […]
Beloved Marquee Arts theater organist Andrew Rogers passes away
Listen to the full episode on WEMU. Marquee Arts organist Andrew Rogers, who has played live accompaniment to many films at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor since 2008, has passed away. The sound of Andrew Rogers playing Michigan Theater’s Barton Organ before film screenings and during silent films will be missed by many in the […]
The Running Man’ & ‘It Was Just an Accident’ in Ann Arbor Theaters
LISTEN TO FULL EPISODE ON WEMU OPENING THIS WEEK “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” — OPENS TONIGHT AT THE MULTIPLEX The Four Horsemen and a new generation of illusionists try to bring down a worldwide criminal network. Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco and Isla Fisher. “The Running Man” — OPENS TONIGHT AT THE STATE AND THE MULTIPLEX A […]
Be a Hero – Blood Drive
Monday, November 17 at 12:00 PM | Michigan Roll up your sleeve where history meets heroism!Join us at the Michigan Theater for a special Blood Drive, where every donation helps save lives and supports the University of Michigan in friendly rivalry against Ohio State and our Big Ten peers through the Blood Battle and We Give Blood […]
Horror and fright leading up to Halloween night!
LISTEN TO FULL EPISODE ON WEMU. RED CARPET PREMIERE AT THE MICHIGAN “Sex Radical” — OPENS TONIGHT AT 8 PM AT THE MICHIGAN At the turn of the 20th century, the powerful federal censor, Anthony Comstock, believed he was on a “holy” mission to save America’s youth from “sexual sin.” But when he tried to silence […]
The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and ‘Nosferatu’ return to Ann Arbor
LISTEN TO FULL EPISODE OF CINEMA CHAT ON WEMU OPENING THIS WEEK “Blue Moon” — OPENS TONIGHT AT THE MICHIGAN Set in 1943, lyricist Lorenz Hart (Ethan Hawke) confronts his shattered self-confidence in a bar as his former collaborator, Richard Rodgers, celebrates the opening night of his groundbreaking hit musical “Oklahoma!”. From director Richard Linklater and also starring Margaret […]