In the spotlight

OPENING THIS WEEK “Practical Magic 2” — OPENS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 AT THE STATE AND THE MULTIPLEX The witches are back! Nearly 30 years after the original cult favorite, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return as sisters Sally and Gillian Owens. This time, the Owens family must confront a dark curse threatening a new generation of witches. Directed by Susanne Bier and […]

OPENING THIS WEEK “The Odyssey” — OPENS TONIGHT AT THE MICHIGAN AND THE MULTIPLEX Presented on 35MM film at the Michigan!!! After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Circe along the way. From writer/director Christopher Nolan and starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, and many, many […]

LISTEN TO FULL EPISODE ON WEMU. MICHIGAN THEATER PLANNING MARQUEE UPGRADE For generations, the glowing marquee of the Michigan Theater has been one of downtown Ann Arbor’s most recognizable sights. But soon, that iconic feature may receive a long-discussed update designed to improve safety, sustainability and communication while preserving the historic character residents know and […]

Listen to the full episode on WEMU. OPENING THIS WEEK “Amores Perros” (25th Anniversary 4K Restoration) — OPENS FRIDAY, JUNE 19 AT THE MICHIGAN A bold, intensely emotional, and ambitious story of lives that collide in a Mexico City car crash. Inventively structured as a triptych of overlapping and intersecting narratives, the film explores the lives […]

Listen to the full episode on WEMU. OPENING THIS WEEK “Disclosure Day” — OPENS TONIGHT AT THE STATE AND THE MULTIPLEX A meteorologist and a cybersecurity expert find themselves at the center of a movement to expose the government’s cover-up of extraterrestrial secrets. From director Steven Spielberg, starring Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, and Colman Domingo, with music by John Williams. […]

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON WEMU. OPENING THIS WEEK “The Breadwinner” — OPENS FRIDAY, MAY 29 AT THE MULTIPLEX A supermom lands a Shark Tank deal, switching roles with her breadwinner husband. But he struggles to adapt as a stay-at-home dad to their three daughters. Starring writer/comedian Nate Bargatze and Mandy Moore. “Pressure” — OPENS FRIDAY, MAY 29 AT […]

ABOUT JEREMY XIDO: Originally from Detroit, Jeremy graduated cum laude in Painting and Comparative Literature from Columbia University, NY and trained at the Actor’s Studio. A Fulbright and Guggenheim recipient, he’s artistic co-director of performance/film company CABULA6, voted “Company of the Year” by Ballettanz, and awarded “Outstanding Artist of the Year” by the Austrian Ministry […]

LISTEN TO FULL EPISODE ON WEMU. MAY 13 – 17 | Back for its 11th year, Cinetopia brings audiences and filmmakers together to celebrate bold cinema, independent voices, and films you cannot see anywhere else.  Featuring 18 curated films from around the world, designed by people who love film as much as you do. Cinetopia is your chance to discover unforgettable stories from filmmakers with unique perspectives […]

Listen to the full episode on WEMU. OPENING THIS WEEK “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” — NOW PLAYING AT THE MULTIPLEX Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom. Starring Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Anya Taylor-Joy, Brie Larson, Donald Glover, Benny Safdie and Keegan-Michael Key. “The Drama” — OPENS TODAY AT THE STATE A happily […]

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 […]