Cinema Chat

About Cinema Chat

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.

Publisher

David Fair - Retired, Russ Collins

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Nov 2023

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

137 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026

   Cinema Chat: 'Sense and Sensibility' opens, Monster Matinee Film Series begins

   The scary movie season continues, so cover your eyes ... but not your ears. Mat Hopson and Tara Calligan meet up again to talk about the start of the Monster Matinee Film Series, along with all of the other new films and special screenings coming to Ann Arbor!

2. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Cinema Chat: Found Footage Horror Festival, 'Social Reckoning' open in Ann Arbor

   "I'm so scared!" Those three little words started a horror movie revolution. WEMU's Mat Hopson and Tara Calligan talked about this weekend's "Found Footage Horror" film series at the Michigan Theater. Plus, they discuss the new films and additional special screenings coming to a theatre near you!

3. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Cinema Chat: A preview of October attractions at the Michigan and State Theaters, plus 'Ha Chan, Shake Your Booty!' and 'Primetime' open this weekend

   As the month of September wraps up, the film world still delivers something new! WEMU's Mat Hopson meets up again with Tara Calligan to chat about the new films coming to downtown Ann Arbor! Plus, they gave a preview of the exciting (and spooky) film offerings coming to the Michigan Theater and State Theatre this October!

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 25 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

37

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

Contact Cinema Chat

Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

Questions about Cinema Chat