In the spotlight

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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. […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]