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The 1943 American musical film, "Stormy Weather," starring Lena Horne and Bill Robinson, will be among the films screened at the Black Canon event at Motor City Cinema Society on Feb. 3.

The Metro: A treasure of Black film history at Motor City Cinema Society

The Metro, Lauren Myers, Tia Graham January 30, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Late Detroiter James Wheeler’s love for media grew from his early...

Celebrated filmmaker David Lynch has died, his family confirmed on social media Thursday.

David Lynch, visionary filmmaker behind ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Mulholland Drive,’ dies at 78

Associated Press January 16, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — David Lynch, the filmmaker celebrated for his uniquely dark vision in such movies as “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland...

Screenshot of a classic Tootsie Roll commercial, "How Many Licks."

The Metro: A jingle jaunt down memory lane

John Filbrandt December 19, 2024

Commercial jingles stick with you. Composing one of these short tunes may be more of a thing of the past...

Star Trek legend William Shatner will take the stage at the Fisher Theatre on Wednesday to present a special screening of "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan."

Ann Delisi: William Shatner shares Star Trek insights ahead of ‘Wrath of Khan’ screening

Ann Delisi September 24, 2024

Star Trek star William Shatner will be at the Fisher Theatre on Wednesday to present a special screening of "Star...