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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 - May 17, 2024

May birthdays

May birthdays

Join host Lynne Warfel for two hours of your favorite film music on the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ in which we celebrate May birthdays with music from the films of Audrey Hepburn, Betty Comden, Orson Welles, Fred Astaire and more. Listen now!

1:59:57
Mother's Day at the movies

Mother's Day at the movies

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel celebrates moms, grandmas and mother figures — human and otherwise — with music from ‘Steel Magnolias,’ ‘Forrest Gump,’ ‘Dumbo’ and more. Listen now!

1:58:57
AFI and BFI's best of the best

AFI and BFI's best of the best

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel features an overview of the all-time greatest films as tallied by the American Film Institute and the British Film Institute. Selections include ‘The Sound of Music,’ ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Citizen Kane.’ Listen now!

2:00:00
Space day

Space day

This entire episode of ‘Saturday Cinema’ was requested by former Chief Scientist for Human Space Flight at NASA, Dr. Kathryn Clark. “KC” is in her “retirement” recruiting future astronauts and scientists for NASA and has written a children’s book! Listen now with host Lynne Warfel!

2:00:00
Does this dress make me look famous?

Does this dress make me look famous?

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel features music from films with the greatest costumes—such as Cleopatra, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and My Fair Lady—and best costume designers, including Edith Head, Irene Sharaff and Orry-Kelly. Listen now!

1:59:00
What a character!

What a character!

You might know the face, but do you know the name? On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ hear music from films that feature great character actors like Edward Everett Horton, Alec Guiness, Anna Revere and more. Listen now with host Lynne Warfel!

1:58:51
Fabulous losers

Fabulous losers

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ we celebrate some of the best scores that didn't win Oscars, including music from ‘Citizen Kane,’ ‘Our Town’ and ‘Casablanca.’ Listen now with host Lynne Warfel.

1:58:59
March listener requests

March listener requests

As March comes to an end, join Lynne Warfel in the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema’ for two hours of listeners’ requests for their favorite film music, including selections by Alfred Newman, Max Steiner and Erich Korngold. Listen now!

1:58:58
March birthdays

March birthdays

Join host Lynne Warfel on the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ celebrating the famous film folks born in March! Hear music from films featuring David Niven, Ron Howard, Liza Minelli, Shirley Jones and more.

1:59:00
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day

Celebrating St. Patrick's Day

Join host Lynne Warfel for a St. Patrick’s Day weekend program of music from films that celebrate the Emerald Isle, including ‘Banshees of Innersherin,’ ‘The Quiet Man,’ ‘Going My Way’ and ‘Far and Away’. Listen now!

1:58:59

About Saturday Cinema

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!