FILM SERIES
Wajda 100 Tour - Andrzej Wajda Retrospective
Andrzej Wajda (1926–2016) was one of the most important figures in Polish and world cinema, whose work and public engagement played a decisive role in bringing Polish film to international audiences. A leading voice of the Polish Film School, he gained global recognition with films such as Kanał, Ashes And Diamonds, The Promised Land, Man Of Marble, and Andkatyń, many of which premiered and were awarded at major international festivals. Beyond his directing career, Wajda was a tireless ambassador of Polish cinema. His international stature helped open doors for Polish filmmakers abroad, while his close ties to festivals such as Cannes, Venice, and Berlin strengthened Poland’s position in global film culture. In 2001, he cofounded The Wajda School & Studio, which became a key institution supporting new generations of filmmakers and international collaboration. Awarded an honorary Academy Award In 2000, Wajda remained actively involved in cultural and educational initiatives throughout his life. His legacy lies not only in his films, but in his lasting impact on the visibility, continuity, and international standing of Polish cinema.
Man of Iron
Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PMSee Details
State
Film | Drama | PG | 2h 33m | 1981
Part of our Wajda 100 Tour - Andrzej Wajda Retrospective series
A Chronicle of Amorous Accidents
Wednesday, November 4 at 7:00 PMSee Details
State
Film | Drama | NR | 2h 5m | 1986
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Sir Thaddeus
Wednesday, November 18 at 7:00 PMSee Details
State
Film | Drama | NR | 2h 27m | 1999
Part of the Wajda 100 Tour - Andrzej Wajda Retrospective
Director Spotlight: Wim Wenders
Wim Wenders led the New German Cinema movement alongside contemporaries like Werner Herzog and Rainer Werner Fassbinder, and himself was an accomplished producer, photographer, and poet of the road in his films that covered loneliness, the ups and downs of human connection, and love. Not his actual first film, but he considered his true debut as a filmmaker to be Alice in the Cities, the first of his many road movies. Join us as we watch Alice In The Cities as well as two of his landmark masterpieces, Paris Texas and Wings of Desire.
Alice In The Cities
Thursday, November 5 at 8:00 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Drama | NR | 1h 50m | 1974
Part of Director Spotlight: Wim Wenders
Paris, Texas
Thursday, November 12 at 8:00 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Drama | R | 2h 27m | 1984
Part of Director Spotlight: Wim Wenders
Wings of Desire
Thursday, November 19 at 8:00 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Drama/Fantasy | PG-13 | 2h 7m | 1989
Part of Director Spotlight: Wim Wenders
Anti-Fascist Film Series
Spanning 1939 to today, the Anti-Fascist Film Series explores how filmmakers have confronted fascism, authoritarianism, and oppression. Through stories of resistance, rebellion, and individual courage, these films examine what it means to stand against forces that threaten freedom.
From Hilde With Love
Thursday, October 29 at 7:00 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Drama/History | NR | 2h 5m | 2024
Part of our Anti-Fascist Film Series
Twin Peaks at the Michigan
Twin Peaks is back at the Michigan! Now you can experience the phenomenon, featuring some of the series' most iconic moments and shocking twists, for the first time in our historic Michigan Theater.
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
Sunday, November 15 at 7:00 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Drama | R | 2h 15m | 1992
Part of our Twin Peaks at the Michigan series
Holiday Classics & More
Experience the 2026 Holiday Classics series! Deck the halls, sing-along and even meet Santa with these holiday films.
White Christmas Sing-Along
Friday, November 27 at 7:00 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Musical/Romance/Comedy | NR | 2h 0m | 1954
Part of our Holiday Classics series
With on-screen lyrics, goodie bags and lots of holiday cheer!
Miracle on 34th Street
Sunday, November 29 at 1:30 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Fantasy/Drama | NR | 1h 41m | 1947
Part of our Holiday Classics series
Family-Friendly Films
Introduce the little ones to the magic of! Featuring screenings of timeless gems to modern classics that will spark their imaginations and create lasting memories.
Hotel Transylvania
Sunday, October 25 at 2 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Comedy | PG | 1h 31m | 2012
Part of our Family-Friendly Films series
The Lego Movie
Sunday, December 27 at 11:00 AMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Comedy | PG | 1h 41m | 2014
Part of our Family-Friendly Films series
Arthouse Revival
Dive into bold, thought-provoking Arthouse, International, and Independent films in this dynamic series that revives cinematic masterpieces and brings eccentric gems back to life. Each week, explore cutting-edge genres, groundbreaking movements, and visionary filmmakers, with the month culminating in a member-selected screening that celebrates the very best in film.
House
Tuesday, October 27 at 7:00 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Horror/Comedy | NR | 1h 28m | 1977
Part of our Arthouse Revival: J-Horror series
The Short Films Of David Lynch
Tuesday, November 10 at 7:00 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Shorts/Animation | NR | 1h 52 | 1966-2002
Part of Arthouse Revival: Auteur Shorts
Return to Reason: Four Films by Man Ray
Tuesday, November 24 at 7:00 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Shorts | NR | 1h 10m | 1923-1929
Part of Arthouse Revival: Auteur Shorts
Cinema and Sustainability
The 2026 Cinema & Sustainability series, presented with the City of Ann Arbor’s Office of Sustainability and A2Zero, is free and open to all and features inspiring documentaries that spark conversation and action around climate, conservation, and community — uniting Ann Arbor through the power of film.
A Place At The Table
Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Documentary | PG | 1h 24m | 2012
Part of Cinema and Sustainability
Monster Matinees
The classic creatures of the silver screen are crawling back to the Michigan Theater for three monstrous Saturday double feature matinees. See Dracula, The Bride of Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Wolf Man, and more. Between films on the 24th and 31st, Jon Hammonds’ Spooktacular band brings the frightful fun to life with terrifying tunes and Halloween favorites.
Frankenstein
Saturday, October 31 at 1:30 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Horror | NR | 1h 11m | 1931
Universal Monster Matinees - Presented in a Double Feature with The Bride of Frankenstein and with Live Musical Intermission by Jon Hammonds' Spooktacular
The Bride of Frankenstein
Saturday, October 31 at 3:30 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Horror | NR | 1h 15m | 1935
Universal Monster Matinees - Presented in a Double Feature with Frankenstein and with Live Musical Intermission by Jon Hammonds' Spooktacular
Hotel Transylvania
Sunday, October 25 at 2 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Comedy | PG | 1h 31m | 2012
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Nosferatu
Sunday, October 25 at 6:00 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Silent/Horror | NR | 1h 35m | 1922 | Free and open to the public!
James Baxter: Animation, It's Alive!
Thursday, October 29 at 5:30 PMSee Details
Michigan
Penny Stamps Speaker Series | Free and Open to the public
The Michigan Theater Community Film Club
Sunday, November 1 at 6:00 PMSee Details
Michigan Theater Screening Room | Interactive Event | 1 Hour + Post-Event Screening
Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley
Thursday, November 5 at 5:30 PMSee Details
Michigan
Penny Stamps Speaker Series | Free and Open to the publicA Place At The Table
Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Documentary | PG | 1h 24m | 2012
Part of Cinema and Sustainability
Voices of Dissent: Celebrating 250 Years of a People’s History of the United States
Thursday, November 12 at 5:30 PMSee Details
Michigan
Penny Stamps Speaker Series | Free and Open to the public
Ten Times Better/About Face
Tuesday, November 17 at 5:30 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Documentary | NR | 1h 30m | 2025
Jorge Perez: A Conversation
Thursday, November 19 at 5:30 PMSee Details
Michigan
Penny Stamps Speaker Series | Free and Open to the public
Warner Bros Cartoon Shorts
Sunday, November 29 at 11:00 AMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Shorts | NR | 1h 30mMiracle on 34th Street
Sunday, November 29 at 1:30 PMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Fantasy/Drama | NR | 1h 41m | 1947
Part of our Holiday Classics seriesThe Lego Movie
Sunday, December 27 at 11:00 AMSee Details
Michigan
Film | Comedy | PG | 1h 41m | 2014
Part of our Family-Friendly Films series