Host David Fair sits down with Michigan Theater Executive Director Russ Collins for a most entertaining conversation on movies, culture and live events to be experienced in the local area.
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Signup to Generate a PitchHost David Fair sits down with Michigan Theater Executive Director Russ Collins for a most entertaining conversation on movies, culture and live events to be experienced in the local area.
Recent episodes include "Cinema Chat: 'The Scout' and 'Wildwood' open, Monster Matinee series continues" (22 October 2026, 11 minutes), "Cinema Chat: 'Sense and Sensibility' opens, Monster Matinee Film Series begins" (15 October 2026, 11 minutes), and "Cinema Chat: Found Footage Horror Festival, 'Social Reckoning' open in Ann Arbor" (8 October 2026, 11 minutes).
Cinema Chat publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 11 minutes across 20 episodes.
Booking probability for Cinema Chat is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Cinema Chat requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Cinema Chat's contact route on record: verified email.
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Now that the August Primary elections are over, why not catch a flick? WEMU’s Mat Hopson and Marquee Arts’ own Nick Alderink reunite to talk about the latest movie news, the new films opening in downtown Ann Arbor, and...
July is wrapping up, so let's swing on over to your favorite movie house! WEMU's Mat Hopson and Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink meet up once again to chat the new films opening this weekend and to give a taste of Ann...
Got no weekend plans? Well, a movie just might be the ticket! WEMU's Mat Hopson and Marquee Arts’ own Nick Alderink meet up again at the WEMU studio to talk about the new and returning films coming your favorite local...
This week's "Cinema Chat" is of mythological proportions, so let's take an "odyssey"! WEMU's Mat Hopson and Nick Alderink from Marquee Arts meet up once again to chat about the new films opening across the country and...
The cinema world rolls on for the month of July with a combination of comedy and horror! WEMU's Mat Hopson and Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink meet up at the WEMU studio to talk about the new arrivals to the silver...
It's a new era for Cinema Chat! David Fair is now enjoying a well-earned retirement, but he still wanted the movie news to continue here at WEMU. Mat Hopson is now the acting host. This week, he's joined by Marquee...
For more than 30 years on WEMU, Thursdays have meant "Cinema Chat"! After three-plus decades, David Fair is stepping away from WEMU and into retirement, so this will be his last opportunity to talk movies. For 30 of...
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