Cinema Chat
WEMU Host David Fair sits down every Thursday with Michigan Theater Foundation Executive Director Russ Collins for a most entertaining conversation on movies, culture and live events to be experienced in and around Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and Michigan.
Listen below or tune into WEMU 89.1 FM every Thursday during Morning Edition 7:50 AM or 9:50 AM or during All Things Considered at 5:45 PM.
Cinema Chat: Golden Globes Recap, ’17 Blocks,’ ‘My Salinger Year,’ And More
Listen to this week's Cinema Chat with Russ Collins and David Fair from 89.1 WEMU The 2021 Golden Globes have been handed out, which means Oscars season is approaching fast. In this week's "Cinema...
Cinema Chat: 2021 Golden Globes Predictions And More
Listen to this week's Cinema Chat with Russ Collins and David Fair from 89.1 WEMU The Golden Globes award ceremony will be held this weekend. There are some favorites but there are always surprises...
Cinema Chat: Golden Globe Nominations, ‘Blithe Spirit,’ ‘Nomadland,’ And More
Listen to this week's Cinema Chat with Russ Collins and David Fair from 89.1 WEMU After a week apart, WEMU's top movie-loving duo is back together. In this week's "Cinema Chat," WEMU's David Fair...
Cinema Chat: State And Michigan Theaters Reopening, ‘Minari,’ ‘A Hero For A Night,’ And More
Listen to this week's Cinema Chat with Russ Collins and David Fair from 89.1 WEMU It's that exciting, cinematic part of your Thursday, but it's just a little different. For this week's "Cinema...
Cinema Chat: Report From Sundance 2021, ‘A Glitch In The Matrix,’ And More
Listen to this week's Cinema Chat with Russ Collins and David Fair from 89.1 WEMU In this week's "Cinema Chat," WEMU's David Fair talks to Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins...
Cinema Chat: Sharing Your Ann Arbor Theater Love Stories, ‘Cowboys,’ And More
Listen to Cinema Chat with Russ Collins and David Fair at WEMU 89.1 It's cold outside right now, so stay warm with a good flick. In this week's "Cinema Chat," WEMU's David Fair talks to Michigan...
Cinema Chat: ‘Rams,’ ‘Evil Dead’ Watch Party, And More
The Michigan Theater and State Theatre still need more time to open their doors, but there's still plenty going on in the movie world. In this week's "Cinema Chat," WEMU's David Fair and Michigan...
Cinema Chat: Ann Arbor Theater Reopening Plans, International Oscar Submission Showcase, And More
A New Year has arrived, and the Michigan Theater and State Theatre plan on reopening their doors to the public. In this week's "Cinema Chat," WEMU's David Fair talks to Michigan Theater Foundation...
Cinema Chat: Naughty And Nice Holiday Films, ‘The Library That Dolly Built,’ And More
Listen to this week's Cinema Chat with Russ Collins and David Fair from WEMU 89.1 at https://www.wemu.org/post/cinema-chat-naughty-and-nice-holiday-films-library-dolly-built-and-more The holidays...
Cinema Chat: Sign Up To See Santa And Catch Holiday Films Online With Interactive Opportunities
Listen to this week's Cinema Chat with Russ Collins and David Fair from 89.1 WEMU at https://www.wemu.org/post/cinema-chat-sign-see-santa-and-catch-holiday-films-online-interactive-opportunities...
Cinema Chat: Michigan Theater And State Theatre Closed Again, ‘Coded Bias,’ And More
The latest COVID-19 restrictions have forced the Michigan Theater and State Theatre to close their doors once again. In this week's "Cinema Chat," WEMU's David Fair gets in touch with Michigan...
Cinema Chat: ‘The Donut King,’ ‘Hillbilly Elegy,’ ‘The Climb’ And More
President Elect Joe Biden Endorses the Michigan Theater! Back in February of 2018, Joe Biden came to Washtenaw County on a tour for his book "Promise Me, Dad." He gave a heart felt talk about his...
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