Saturday Cinema

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares a recap of of Oscar winners from this year as well as a retrospective of significant Oscar winners. Selections include music from ‘The Color Purple,’ ‘Jaws,’ ‘Cleopatra’ and more. Listen now!

Lynne Warfel plays film music every Saturday morning on Saturday Cinema. Submit your requests to be considered for a future show.

Can you think of music that turned a good movie into a great one? Listen as ‘Saturday Cinema’ host Lynne Warfel chats with MPR News’ Angela Davis about the power of film music in storytelling.

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ join host Lynne Warfel to celebrate March birthdays in the world of film, including David Niven, Jennifer Jones, Henry Travers, Cyd Charisse, Gloria Swanson, Harry Belafonte, Shirley Jones, Gordon MacRae and David Lean. Listen now!

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ beware the Ides of March! Guest host Ward Jacobson shares a Shakespeare-themed lineup with music from ‘Julius Caesar,’ ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream,’ ‘Hamlet,’ ‘Shakespeare in Love’ and more. Listen now!

This week on Saturday Cinema, in celebration of International Women’s Day, host Lynne Warfel hightlights the accomplishments of women in film, including Greta Gerwig, Rachel Portman, Barbra Streisand and more. Listen now!

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel hightlights Welsh actors, filmmakers and more in celebration of St. David’s Day. Also, hear a special tribute to Gene Hackman in the second hour of the show. Listen now!

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ Minnesota Orchestra conductor Sarah Hicks joins Lynne Warfel in-studio for a discussion about her role in the orchestra’s ‘Live to Film’ concerts, her favorite films and more. Listen now!

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel plays two hours of listeners’ requests for music by four often-requested composers: Hans Zimmer, Michael Giacchino, James Horner and Howard Shore. Listen now!

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel highlights John Williams’ best scores and stories, celebrating his 93 years. Selections include music from ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Jaws,’ ‘Home Alone’ and more. Listen now!