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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!

Saturday Cinema - Sat. 30, 2023

Listener requests include film music of Barry, Schifrin and Portman
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'Werewolf by Night' director and composer Michael Giacchino enjoys the best of both worlds
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Celebrating Golden Age greats

Celebrating Golden Age greats

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel explores the film scores of two landmark composers from Hollywood's Golden Age: Erich Korngold and Max Steiner. Selections include music from ‘The Sea Hawk,’ ‘King Kong’ and ‘Gone With the Wind.’ Listen now.

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The Newman Dynasty

The Newman Dynasty

On the latest episode of Saturday Cinema, Lynne Warfel celebrates the music of the first family of film scoring — Alfred, Lionel, Thomas and Randy Newman — with selections that range from the ‘20th Century Fox Fanfare’ to ‘Toy Story.’

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To boldly go where no music has gone before

To boldly go where no music has gone before

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ Lynne Warfel celebrates the much more than five-year mission of ‘Star Trek’ on its 57th anniversary with a survey of the fine music composed for the original TV series and later incarnations.

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Labor Day and back to school

Labor Day and back to school

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.

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What are the 25 best film scores?

What are the 25 best film scores?

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.

Listener requests, Part 2

Listener requests, Part 2

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

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Listener requests, Part 1

Listener requests, Part 1

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!'

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AFI top 10 lists

AFI top 10 lists

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!

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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!