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Movie Reviewer Greg Russell shares suggestions for movies to watch with your mom.

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Santa Claus and Wednesday Addams are loved by many, and this season there is a twist on these classic characters. Movie Reviewer Greg Russell joined Michelle Oliver on “Live in the D” for Reel Talk to discuss a new film and Netflix series.

More than 200 people rallied in Plymouth Thursday night at the historic Penn Theatre to save a holiday tradition.

Movie lovers are in for a special (and discounted) treat this weekend.

Movie lovers are in for a special (and discounted) treat this weekend.

The historic downtown Ann Arbor theaters are celebrating National Cinema Day on Saturday, Sept.3, with cheap tickets to all of its movies.

“The Adam Project” is the No. 1 thing to stream in the U.S. right now on Netflix -- according to Netflix. Should you watch it?

After a couple of weeks of big moves hitting theaters and streaming services, it’s a little bit of a slow weekend. But, movie reviewer Greg Russell has a few films that may still catch your eye.

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Turn to Netflix for some fun movies this weekend

Which horror movie is the scariest of them all? Vote in our newest bracket challenge!

Which horror movie is the scariest of them all? Vote in our newest bracket challenge!

Which horror movie is the scariest of them all? Vote in our newest bracket challenge!

The historic Ann Arbor theater will show the 1975 musical comedy horror movie at 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16, and Friday, Oct. 29.

You can pick from 4 new movies in theaters with big name stars. Movie reviewer Greg Russell joined Jason Carr to talk about all about them.

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AdFinally, do you watch the award shows? Hearn says she turns on the award shows to see the fashion. Now Russell, as a movie reviewer, Greg does follow the award shows and says sometimes they get it right, and other times not so much. He noted that often, whatever gets named in the first award show often gets mentions in all the following award shows, and that is not always for the best. So why do you watch award shows?

The first film, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, is one that Russell says is sure to secure plenty of nominations this awards season. In the movie, Viola Davis plays Ma Rainey, a real blues singer from the turn of the 20th century. The late Chadwick Boseman stars alongside Davis as a strong-willed member of her band. Davis talked about how playwright August Wilson would often play with the idea of two characters representing the material and spiritual world, and how it’s always the spiritual world that wins out. For Russell’s full reviews and more on where you can watch these films, watch the video above.

Time for the weekend which means new movies! Jason Carr sat down with movie reviewer Greg Russell to talke about all about what you can watch this weekend. Greg gave the film 4 out of 5 reels. Ryan Hansen gets in a sticky mess when he goes to Thanksgiving dinner at an ex’s house while on a date with her mom. Greg recommends watching this once the family has left after Thanksgiving dinner and everyone wants to unwind.

There is a new feature film being made here in Detroit! No one is more excited than Kila Peeples, who is on a mission to see some of the stars of this movie. She explained some of the highlights about the movie, and how some local businesses are helping to welcome the cast and crew to the D. The film is called No Sudden Move, it stars Don Cheadle, Jon Hamm, David Harbour of Stranger Things fame, and many more famous actors. Kila spoke to Megan Lewis from DeVries & Company in Eastern Market and Tara Grey, owner of Gus and Grey Handcrafted Delights, who are creating baskets of artisans foods to welcome the stars. Watch the video above to hear how the cast is “jammin” in the D.

The Royal Starr Arts Institute, a nonprofit arts organization, will be hosting its annual film festival, giving a platform to independent filmmakers from all over Michigan, The United States and abroad. While theatres are temporarily closed, the annual festival will be held virtually, with limited drive-in screenings. The Royal Starr Film Festival will be held from Thursday-Sunday at Emagine Theatre in Novi, located at 44425 West 12 Mile Road. RELATED: 4 ways to reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) this fall in MichiganThis year we have seen amazing growth in the filmmaker community and the Royal Starr Arts Institute is here to do its part. Weve received hundreds of submissions internationally, across the country and right here, at home in Michigan," said Royal Starr Arts Institute president Luke Castle.

NEW YORK In a litmus test for American moviegoing in the pandemic, Christopher Nolan's Tenet brought in an estimated $20.2 million through the holiday weekend in U.S. and Canadian theaters. Theaters in Canada, where COVID-19 cases are much lower than in the U.S., began showing Tenet a week earlier. In two weeks of release, its overseas total is $126 million, with a global tally thus far of $146.2 million. The film, which cost $200 million to make and at least $100 million to market, will need to get close to $500 million to break even. Disney's The New Mutants," a long delayed X-Men spinoff, collected about $7 million in 2,412 locations last weekend.

The Michigan Theater Foundation receives a portion of some ticket sales through its partnerships with film distribution companies. A Q&A session with Ressa and the film director Ramona S. Diaz is scheduled. $3Recorded live at the Michigan Theater with Head Organist Andrew Rogers on Michigan Theaters historic Barton Organ, the pre-recorded 4th of July tribute has classic and Michigan Theater favorites. Not rated -- $12A romantic drama, the film follows Parisian Aviva as she falls in love with Eden from New York. Not rated -- $3A Michigan Theater original, the documentary was shot in an Ann Arbor nature preserve on April 15 by Michigan Theater Technical Director Jared Van Eck.

ANN ARBOR Mondays are for movie marathons but since movie buffs cant visit the Michigan Theater yet, the independent theater is offering a plethora of films online. Through partnerships with numerous film distribution companies, a portion of ticket proceeds from the virtual movie sales are donated to the Michigan Theater Foundation. Not-rated -- $9.99 (rent), $19.99 (buy)Presented by the Cinetopia Film Festival and Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival, the 87-minute film looks at Cantor Jack Mendelson as his White Plains synagogue replaces him. $3Recorded live at the Michigan Theater with Head Organist Andrew Rogers on Michigan Theaters historic Barton Organ, the pre-recorded 4th of July tribute has classic and Michigan Theater favorites. Not rated -- $3A Michigan Theater original, the documentary was shot in an Ann Arbor nature preserve on April 15 by Michigan Theater Technical Director Jared Van Eck.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Its Monday, which means new movies are headed to The Michigan Theater virtual movie palace. Through partnerships with numerous film distribution companies, a portion of ticket proceeds from the virtual movie sales are donated to the Michigan Theater Foundation. Add to the at-home cinema experience by ordering Michigan Theater concession items for curbside pickup on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. $3Recorded live at the Michigan Theater with Head Organist Andrew Rogers on Michigan Theaters historic Barton Organ, the pre-recorded 4th of July tribute has classic and Michigan Theater favorites. Not rated -- $3A Michigan Theater original, the documentary was shot in an Ann Arbor nature preserve on April 15 by Michigan Theater Technical Director Jared Van Eck.

The Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor offers new movies every week as well as a collection of documentaries, experimental films, comedies and animated films. Partnering with several film distribution companies, the independent theater offers a variety of films while donating a portion of ticket proceeds to the Michigan Theater Foundation. Not rated -- $12A romantic drama, the film follows Parisian Aviva as she falls in love with Eden from New York. Not rated -- $9.99The documentary follows the life of two-time James Beard Award winner Diana Kennedy with extensive interviews. Not rated -- $3A Michigan Theater original, the documentary was shot in an Ann Arbor nature preserve on April 15 by Michigan Theater Technical Director Jared Van Eck.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Every week, Ann Arbors Michigan Theater is offering new movies as well as a collection of documentaries, experimental films, comedies and animated films, among others. Not rated -- $12A romantic drama, the film follows Parisian Aviva as she falls in love with Eden from New York. Not rated -- $9.99The documentary follows the life of two-time James Beard Award winner Diana Kennedy with extensive interviews. Not rated -- $3A Michigan Theater original, the documentary was shot in an Ann Arbor nature preserve on April 15 by Michigan Theater Technical Director Jared Van Eck. Not rated -- $4.99 -- Ends TuesdayThe film is free for Michigan Theather gold members and Ann Arbor Film Festival members.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Not yet open to the public, Ann Arbors Michigan Theater is still offering movies for rent through its virtual movie palace. Not rated -- $12A romantic drama, the film follows Parisian Aviva as she falls in love with Eden from New York. Not rated -- $9.99The documentary follows the life of two-time James Beard Award winner Diana Kennedy with extensive interviews. Not rated -- $10 (with Michigan Theater discount code)As single mother Kathy cleans out her late sisters house, she realizes how little she knew about her sister. Not rated -- $3 (free for Michigan Theater members)A Michigan Theater original, the documentary was shot in an Ann Arbor nature preserve on April 15 by Michigan Theater Technical Director Jared Van Eck.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Not sure what to watch next? Ann Arbors Michigan Theater has been renting out films to stream through its virtual movie palace. Several film distribution companies have partnered with The Michigan Theater so that some of the proceeds from virtual tickets sales benefit the Michigan Theater Foundation. Not rated -- $3 (free for Michigan Theater members)A Michigan Theater original, the documentary was shot in an Ann Arbor nature preserve on April 15 by Michigan Theater Technical Director Jared Van Eck. Related: Ann Arbor Film Festival to kick off Pride Month with virtual happy hour June 4