In the spot­light

March 24th – 29th at the Michigan Theater The Ann Arbor Film Festival is the oldest avant-garde and experimental film festival in North America, founded in 1963. Internationally recognized as a premiere forum for independent filmmakers and artists, each year’s festival engages audiences with remarkable cinematic experiences. The six-day festival presents 40 programs with more […]

Listen to the full Episode on WEMU. 98th ACADEMY AWARDS The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will host “The Oscars” this Sunday, March 15th at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, honoring films released in 2025 across 24 categories. Hosted by Conan O’Brien for the second consecutive time, the ceremony will be televised by […]

Listen to the full episode on WEMU. “THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL” Friday, March 6th at 7 PM; Saturday, March 7th at 2 PM; and Sunday, March 8th at 2 PM, at the Michigan, presented by the Burns Park Players Plunge into this stunning stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will […]

Listen to the full episode on WEMU. OPENING THIS WEEK “Pillion” — OPENS TONIGHT AT THE STATE Colin, a timid man, meets Ray, a confident biker gang leader, who initiates him into a submissive relationship, challenging Colin’s mundane existence and prompting personal growth through their unconventional dynamic. From director Harry Lighton and starring Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling. “EPiC: Elvis Presley […]

LISTEN TO FULL EPISODE ON WEMU OPENING THIS WEEK “Crime 101” — OPENS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 AT THE MULTIPLEX A Los Angeles detective pursues an elusive thief who teams up with an insurance broker for one last heist. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Monica Barbaro, Barry Keoghan, Mark Ruffalo and Halle Berry. “GOAT” — OPENS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 AT THE MULTIPLEX A small goat with […]

LISTEN TO FULL EPISODE ON WEMU OPENING THIS WEEK “The Moment” — OPENS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 AT THE STATE Charli XCX stars as herself, a rising pop star navigating the complexities of fame and industry pressure while preparing for her arena tour debut. Also starring Alexander Skarsgård, Rosanna Arquette, and Rachel Sennot. “Resurrection” — OPENS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 AT THE STATE […]

LISTEN TO THE EPISODE ON WEMU. AN ANN ARBOR PREMIERE!!! “Resurgo Detroit: The Rise from Within” — OPENS FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 AT 7 PM AT THE MICHIGAN A landmark documentary from director Stephen McGee and poet-producer Jessica Care Moore, created from twenty years of immersive filmmaking in Detroit. Drawing from millions of photographs and thousands of hours of footage, […]

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON WEMU. OPENING THIS WEEK “H is for Hawk” — OPENS FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 AT THE MULTIPLEX After losing her beloved father, Helen finds herself saved by an unlikely friendship with a stubborn hawk named Mabel. Based on the novel by Helen MacDonald. “The Voice of Hind Rajab” — OPENS FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 […]

LISTEN TO FULL EPISODE ON WEMU. GOLDEN GLOBE WINNERS Best Motion Picture – Drama: “Hamnet” Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: “One Battle After Another” Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language: “The Secret Agent” Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama: Jessie Buckley (“Hamnet”) Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion […]

LISTEN TO FULL EPISODE ON WEMU. OPENING THIS WEEK “Is This Thing On?” — OPENS FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 AT THE STATE AND THE MULTIPLEX As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex (Will Arnett) faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess (Laura Dern) confronts the sacrifices she […]