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Saturday Cinema: An Oscar Potpourri

Saturday Cinema: Oecar winner Potpourri

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A free-form overview of some big Oscar winners from the first "the Informer" through two centuries of film music.

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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!

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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!

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Lynne Warfel chats with Minnesota Orchestra's Sarah Hicks

Lynne Warfel chats with Minnesota Orchestra's Sarah Hicks

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!

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February listener requests

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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!

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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!

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This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ join host Lynne Warfel to celebrate February birthdays in the world of film, including Cary Grant, John Ford, Elizabeth Taylor, John Williams and more. Listen now!

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90th Anniversary of 20th Century Fox Studios

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ at the request of a listener, host Lynne Warfel celebrates the 90th anniversary of 20th Century Fox Studios. Selections include music from ‘Cleopatra,’ ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ and more. Listen now!

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I'd like to thank the Academy

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares music from the biggest Oscar winners across all categories. Selections include music from ‘Titanic,’ ‘Ben-Hur,’ ‘Up’ and more. Listen now!

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