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Is that popcorn smell coming from the theater? You bet! You can now order select concessions online, drive up to the theater and pick up your order from our contact-free table!

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Watch new arthouse films from the safety and comfort of your own home. Check out our exclusive lineup of films that are not available anywhere else. We’ve teamed up with distributors that will share the proceeds of your rentals and purchases to support the theater.

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Temporarily Closed

The Michigan Theater and State Theatre are temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. All in-person events and films are cancelled during our closure. Check out our online programming and stay safe and healthy. We will get through this together. #flattenthecurve

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During this unprecedented time, local non-profit arts organizations such as the Michigan Theater Foundation rely on your direct financial support in order to stay in business, provide online content, pay our staff and re-open its doors when this pandemic ends. Please check out how you can help preserve our local gems.

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This Weekend: Waiting for the Barbarians and Perhaps Our Best Selection of Films Yet

Jul 10, 2020 | Movie Reviews

It’s another Friday, and even though we must spend it yet again in isolation, the Michigan & State Theatre are here for you with a new selection of independent films. And this weekend, we have...

Cinema Chat: Nevertheless Film Festival, ‘Waiting For The Barbarians,’ ‘The Tobacconist,’ And More

Jul 9, 2020 | Cinema Chat

Listen to Cinema Chat with Russ Collins and David Fair Thursday mornings on 89.1 WEMU or visit...

Behind the Marquee Ep. 37: Nevertheless Film Festival

Jul 9, 2020 | Behind the Marquee

Nick is joined by Meredith Finch, Festival Director and Founder, and Alana Davis, Director of Artist Relations, of the Nevertheless Film Festival being held virtually July 9-12! Discussion includes the silver linings of holding a virtual film festival, some exciting things that must be held for next year, and a few of their personal favorites from this year’s film selection.