Screen Time

"Haunting Clara" is a film exploring the lives of Robert and Clara Schumann, and how their relationship evolves when Johannes Brahms enters their lives. Listen to host Steve Staruch's conversation with writer and director Rob King in advance of the Jan. 14 premiere.

Darren Aronofsky's 2000 film Requiem for a Dream spawned a musical motif that's rippled through media -- and jumpstarted a new career for Clint Mansell, the composer of its haunted score.

Join host Lynne Warfel for an hour of great movie music from films that celebrate school days. From 'Dead Poet's Society' to 'Mr. Holland's Opus,' there's music for students of all ages.

Listen now to music by one of the greatest film composers in history, Ennio Morricone, who died Monday at 91. Selections include his groundbreaking music for 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly,' as well as other favorites, including 'The Mission' and 'Once Upon a Time in America.'

When you hear the term 'film score,' perhaps the themes from your favorite movie come to mind -- the suspenseful bass melody from 'Jaws' or the magical 'Hedwig's Theme' from 'Harry Potter,' both by John Williams. But here are other film composers you might not know as well.

Composer John Lunn shares insights on the score for the new film adaptation of 'Downton Abbey,' his composition process and what he's learned about writing music throughout the years.

To celebrate the moon landing's 50th anniversary, Trylon Cinema in Minneapolis is presenting a film series celebrating journeys into outer space, including '2001: A Space Odyssey' and 'Alien.' Just as monumental as the movies' subjects are many of their unforgettable music scores.

Are you a composer looking for a filmmaker or a filmmaker looking for a composer? If so, Minnesota's Film Score Fest is something you should know about.

The folks behind the Monstrous Movie Music series dish on Universal Studios' massive Blu-ray set that celebrates its classic monsters with 31 films featuring Dracula, the Mummy and more. Enter our giveaway of the set!

There is a story behind each of us that probably includes at least one teacher. For composer Mark McKenzie, it was a choir teacher named Robert Salvatore Ruberto, who patiently filled his head with music, dreams, poetry, wisdom, laughter, encouragement and discipline.