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Exploring the best in film music, with host Lynne Warfel. Listen live at 10 a.m. central every Saturday on YourClassical Radio — now 2 hours! And be sure to follow us on Letterboxd!


Saturday Cinema - September  2, 2023

On this episode of ‘Saturday Cinema’ for the first weekend of September, host Lynne Warfel surveys music from films about working folks and school days, including selections from the scores of ‘9 to 5,’ ‘Norma Rae’ and ‘Dead Poet's Society.’ Listen now.


Saturday Cinema

Labor Day and back to school

We asked listeners to tell us their favorite film scores. Dim the lights, grab some popcorn and read on for their top 25 selections in movie music.


The Shire

Main Title

Gabriel's Oboe

Theme From Schindler's List

The John Dunbar Theme (From "Dance with Wolves" Soundtrack)

Lara's Theme (From "Doctor Zhivago")

Flying Over Africa

Lawrence of Arabia (Main Theme)

Hedwig's Theme

Seven Years in Tibet (Reprise) (Instrumental)

Theme (From "The Magnificent Seven") (From "The Magnificent Seven")

Vangelis - Chariots Of Fire

Raiders March

Main Title (Gone With the Wind)

South Pacific Original Soundtrack : This Nearly Was Mine

The Kraken

Theme From Jurassic Park

Pride and Prejudice - Dawn - Official Soundtrack

March of the Merry Men - Battle (From "The Adventures of Robin Hood")

Ewell's Hatred

Re-Entry And Splashdown (From "Apollo 13" Soundtrack)

Rozsa: Parade Of The Charioteers

Promentory

Overture (Main Title)

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What are the 25 best film scores?

Saturday Cinema - August 26, 2023

Lynne has been at this radio thing since 1984 when she fell into an historic job at KFAC AM and FM, the commercial classical station in Los Angeles.  She was the first woman staff announcer in the station's history, and it was such big news back then, it made the LA newspapers and national radio publications.  She is thrilled women in radio is no longer newsworthy.


Lynne Warfel

On this episode of Saturday Cinema, for Aug. 26, host Lynne Warfel plays listener requests for their favorite film scores.


Listener requests, Part 2

Saturday Cinema August, 19

On this episode of Saturday Cinema, for Aug. 19, host Lynne Warfel plays listener requests for their favorite film scores, featuring an hour devoted to Jerry Goldsmith, including his music for 'Alien,' 'Chinatown' and 'Tora! Tora! Tora!'



Listener requests, Part 1

Saturday Cinema - 08/12/2024

On this episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel explores music from movies on the American Film Institute's top 10 lists for various genres, including ‘2001: A Space Odyssey,’ ‘King Kong’ and ‘The Lion King.’ Listen now!


AFI top 10 lists

Saturday Cinema - August 5, 2023

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel plays music from the films of famous people born in August, including Maureen O'Hara, Robert DeNiro and Angela Bassett. Listen now.


August birthdays

Saturday Cinema - 07/29/23

For host Bonnie North, classical music is more than just a genre — it's a way of life. She stumbled into the world of radio after responding to a newspaper ad for Vermont Public Radio seeking a classical music DJ for its Sunday afternoon show. Despite having no previous radio experience, she was confident in her knowledge of classical music and took a chance. She created an audition tape, and the rest is history. Her favorite composer depends on her mood. Sometimes she seeks the meditative sounds of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, while other times she craves the angular compositions of Igor Stravinsky. Of course, she also loves the classics by composers who include Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel. But she is always looking for contemporary composers and is eager to discover new musical talents. Outside of work, she loves to attend live music events. She also enjoys traveling and having friends and family scattered throughout the United States and Europe. But her love for animals is just as strong, and she often volunteers at animal shelters. She is an avid duathlon participant, combining her love for running and biking in one exciting event.


Bonnie North

‘Saturday Cinema’ celebrates women and the various roles they play in the movies — moms, stage moms, stepmoms, grandmothers, aunts, nannies — from Mama Rose in ‘Gypsy’ to ‘Mrs. Doubtfire.’ Listen now with guest host Bonnie North.


Celebrating women in the movies

Saturday Cinema - Hook and More

This week’s episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ with guest host Bonnie North, features music from the movie ‘Hook’, and also includes selections from ‘The Little Mermaid,’ ‘Jaws’ and ‘Life of Pi.’ Listen now!


It's movie music on the high seas with 'Hook,' 'Jaws' and more

Saturday Cinema - Books Turned Into Movies

This week’s episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ with guest host Bonnie North, features music to highlight books turned into movies, including selections from ‘Black Beauty,’ ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘The Color Purple.’ Listen now!


Books Turned Into Movies

Saturday Cinema - The '60s

This week’s episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ with host Lynne Warfel, features music to celebrate the 1960s, including selections from ‘Mary Poppins,’ ‘Spartacus’ and ‘The Pink Panther.’ Listen now!
