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Cinema Chat: 'Godzilla Minus Zero,' 'Wild Horse Nine,' 'Chronovisor' open this weekend
OPENING THIS WEEK "Wild Horse Nine" — OPENS FRIDAY, NOV. 6 AT THE STATE AND THE MULTIPLEX From acclaimed writer-director Martin McDonagh, the filmmaker behind "The Banshees of Inisherin" and "In Bruges," comes a darkly comic espionage thriller starring John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell. Set just before Chile's 1973 military coup, two CIA agents are sent to Easter Island, where their troubled pasts and a pair of rebellious students complicate their mysterious assignment.
Cinema Chat: 'The Scout' and 'Wildwood' open, Monster Matinee series continues
OPENING THIS WEEK "The Scout" — OPENS FRIDAY, OCT. 23 AT THE STATE A young location scout explores New York City, searching for filming locations while navigating unexpected encounters with strangers. From director Paula González-Nasser, this intimate drama explores loneliness, human connection and finding your place in the world. "Wildwood" — OPENS FRIDAY, OCT.
Cinema Chat: 'Sense and Sensibility' opens, Monster Matinee Film Series begins
OPENING THIS WEEK "Sense and Sensibility" — NOW PLAYING AT THE STATE A new adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved story of the Dashwood sisters, whose romantic lives and family fortunes become intertwined as they navigate love, heartbreak and the expectations of English society. "You Can See Everything" — OPENS FRIDAY, OCT. 16 AT THE STATE 34 days before heading to prison, disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes invites a skeptical film crew to document her every move.
Cinema Chat: Found Footage Horror Festival, 'Social Reckoning' open in Ann Arbor
OPENING THIS WEEK "Naza" — OPENS FRIDAY, OCT. 9 AT THE STATE From Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, two of the Oscar-winning directors of "No Other Land", comes a new documentary examining the systems behind Israel’s mass killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza. "The Social Reckoning" — OPENS FRIDAY, OCT. 9 AT THE STATE AND THE MULTIPLEX Opening Friday at the State, this is a new drama exploring the consequences of our increasingly online lives.
Cinema Chat: A preview of October attractions at the Michigan and State Theaters, plus 'Ha Chan, Shake Your Booty!' and 'Primetime' open this weekend
OPENING THIS WEEK "Primetime" — OPENS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 AT THE STATE Robert Pattinson stars as a television journalist determined to make TV history with a controversial predator-catching investigation inspired by the early-2000s true-crime television phenomenon. "Heart of the Beast" — OPENS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 AT THE STATE Brad Pitt stars as a Special Forces veteran stranded with his combat dog in the Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash, forcing the pair into a brutal fight for survival.
Cinema Chat: 'If I Go Will They Miss Me' opens at the Michigan, 'Resident Evil' opens at the State
OPENING THIS WEEK "If I Go Will They Miss Me" — OPENS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 AT THE MICHIGAN In Watts, California, a 12-year-old boy attempts to reconnect with his distant father following his incarceration, while experiencing mysterious visions of airplanes and Greek gods that seem to follow him through his everyday world.
Cinema Chat: 'Practical Magic 2' opens at the State, plus The Michigan Theater presents its new 'Anti-Fascist Film Series'
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 also starring Joey King, Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Dianne Wiest, and Stockard Channing.
Cinema Chat: 'American Doctor,' 'Union County,' and a Tommy Wiseau/Greg Sestero double feature coming to the Michigan Theater
OPENING THIS WEEK "American Doctor" — OPENS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 AT THE MICHIGAN When three American doctors, Palestinian, Jewish and Zoroastrian, enter Gaza to save lives, they find themselves caught between medicine and politics, risking everything to expose the truth. "Union County" — OPENS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 AT THE MICHIGAN Assigned to a county-mandated drug court program, Cody Parsons embarks on the tenuous journey toward recovery amidst the opioid epidemic in rural Ohio.
Cinema Chat: The 2026 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour stops at the Michigan Theater, plus 'The Dog Stars' and 'It Ends' open at the State
OPENING THIS WEEK "The Dog Stars" — OPENS FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 AT THE STATE AND THE MULTIPLEX Starring Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, and Josh Brolin directed by Ridley Scott. In a post-apocalyptic world, a virus wipes out humanity. Survivors face roaming scavengers called Reapers. Protagonist Hig, a pilot, survived the flu but lost his wife.
Cinema Chat: A special announcement from the Cinema Chat team, plus 'Tony' and 'The Fast and the Furious: 25th Anniversary' open in downtown Ann Arbor
SAY HELLO TO TARA CALLIGAN! Tara is the director of marketing for Marquee Arts and is now the new co-host of Cinema Chat! Let's give her a round of applause as she joins Mat Hopson to talk about all things movies! OPENING THIS WEEK "Tony" — OPENS FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 AT THE STATE Nineteen-year-old Anthony Bourdain stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that will shape the course of his life.
Cinema Chat: 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' and 'The Odyssey' shatter box office records; 'A Sad and Beautiful World' and 'Sheep in the Box' open in downtown Ann Arbor
"SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY" AND "THE ODYSSEY" POWER BIGGEST COLLECTIVE WEEKEND IN BOX OFFICE HISTORY WITH $430 MILLION A shout-out to the Marquee Arts team who played its part at the Michigan Theater and the State Theatre in making Hollywood history!!! OPENING THIS WEEK "A Sad and Beautiful World" — OPENS FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 AT THE MICHIGAN Audience Award winner at this year’s Cinetopia Film Festival! Across three decades, Nino and Yasmina are bound by a magnetic relationship.
Cinema Chat: 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' opens at the State and the multiplex, The Michigan Theater celebrates Art House Theater Day with 'Sorry to Bother You'
OPENING THIS WEEK "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" — OPENS TONIGHT AT THE STATE AND THE MULTIPLEX Peter Parker (Tom Holland) devotes his life to protecting New York City as a full-time Spider-Man. But as the demands on him intensify, the pressure sparks a surprising physical evolution that threatens his existence, even as a strange new pattern of crimes gives rise to one of the most powerful threats he's ever faced. Also starring Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Mark Ruffalo, Sadie Sink, and Jon Bernthal.
Cinema Chat: The Michigan Theater presents the New York International Children's Film Festival, 'Motor City' and 'Her Private Hell' open at the State
NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL – Sunday, July 26th at the Michigan Theater Presenting shorts programs from the annual, Oscar®-qualifying festival that presents the best new short films from around the world, which prioritize films by and about people from historically underrepresented communities. "Little Kid Flicks" (Ages 5+) – 11:00 AM: Inventive first films for ages 5+. Let your little ones discover the magic of the big screen with Little Kid Flicks.
Cinema Chat: 'The Odyssey' opens at the Michigan Theater and nationwide, 'Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass' opens at the State
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 more. You could also receive a 35MM filmstrip of "The Odyssey" Details can be found here.
Cinema Chat: The Michigan Theater is getting a new marquee, plus 'The Invite' and 'Evil Dead Burn' open at the State Theatre
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 love. Read more about the new marquee here.
Cinema Chat: 'Minions & Monsters' opens at the multiplex, plus 'Backrooms' returns to the Michigan with extra footage!
OPENING THIS WEEK "Minions & Monsters" — NOW PLAYING AT THE MULTIPLEX This is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created.
Cinema Chat: 'Disclosure Day' opens at the State and nationwide, 'Flag Day' opens at the Michigan
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.
Cinema Chat: 'Crime 101' opens at the multiplex, 'Wuthering Heights' opens at the State
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.
Cinema Chat: 'Saturday Night' and 'The Apprentice' open at the State Theatre, plus a special screening of 'Eno' at the Michigan Theater!
AN EVENING WITH BERNADETTE PETERS — LIVE ON-STAGE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 AT 8 PM Bernadette Peters is regarded as one of the most critically acclaimed Broadway performers, having received nominations for seven Tony Awards, winning two (plus an honorary award), and nine Drama Desk Awards, winning three.
Cinema Chat: 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' opens nationwide, plus see 'The Room' and 'The Front Room' in downtown Ann Arbor!
CONGRATULATIONS TO DAVID FAIR FOR 30 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING JOURNALISM AND COMMUNITY SERVICE!!! It seems like only yesterday that David Fair came to WEMU and besides his news reporting and hosting NPR’s Morning Edition on WEMU, he started co-hosting Cinema Chat. It has been an honor and pleasure to work with David for these 30 years. He is truly a terrific journalist – objective, fair minded, and balanced.
Cinema Chat: 'Sing Sing,' 'Didi' and 'Alien: Romulus' open downtown
OPENING THIS WEEK "Alien: Romulus" — OPENS TONIGHT AT THE STATE AND THE MULTIPLEX While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe. From director Fede Alvarez ("Evil Dead", "Don't Breathe") and starring Cailee Spaeny ("Civil War").
Cinema Chat: 'MaXXXine' and 'Fancy Dance' open downtown, plus a bunch of special screenings throughout July!
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Cinema Chat: 'MaXXXine' and 'Fancy Dance' open downtown, plus a bunch of special screenings throughout July!
TODAY, IN HONOR OF 4TH OF JULY, ALL VETERANS AND ACTIVE SERVICE PERSONNEL GET FREE ADMISSION TO ANY SCREENINGS AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER AND STATE THEATRE! OPENING THIS WEEK "MaXXXine" — OPENS FRIDAY, JULY 5 AT THE STATE The third installment in the "X" film series and a direct follow-up to "X" (2022). In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break.
Cinema Chat: A review of the 2024 BAFTA awards, plus 'Perfect Days' and 'Drive Away Dolls' open in downtown Ann Arbor
ACADEMY AWARD OVERVIEW AND HANDICAPPING YOUR OSCAR BALLOT The Oscars will be bestowed on Sunday, March 10. So that you may prepare for the big event and get the needed hints to win you Oscar pool, MTF Executive Director Russ Collins, film programmer and cinema guru Nick Alderink and film and music maven Martin Bandyke will talk about the 96th Academy Awards on Thursday, March 7 at 7:00 PM at the State Theatre.
Cinema Chat: The Rose Bowl comes to the Michigan Theater and a whole bunch of special screenings hit downtown Ann Arbor!
GO BLUE! ROSE BOWL TO BE SCREENED AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER NEW YEAR'S DAY ANN ARBOR, MI – Playing in the Rose Bowl is an annual team goal for the University of Michigan football team, a goal which they achieved! On New Year’s Day, if you are not able to go to Pasadena, CA to see the #1 ranked Wolverines play in the Rose Bowl itself you can watch the game at the beautiful and historic Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor with a theater full of other Michigan football fans.
Cinema Chat: RBG live on stage, 'All That Breathes,' 'To Leslie,' and more
ALL THINGS EQUAL: THE LIFE & TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBERG — LIVE ON STAGE TUESDAY, MARCH 14 AT THE MICHIGAN Written by two-time Tony Award Winning playwright ("The Mystery of Edwin Drood" and "Curtains") Rupert Holmes (also known for “Escape,” the Pina Collada song). Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg "RBG" welcomes a friend of the family to her cozy chambers to convey, over the course of ninety fascinating and often funny minutes, a sense of her life and its many trials.
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