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Saturday Cinema
Saturday, 10AM
Hosted by Lynne Warfel

Exploring the best in film music, with host Lynne Warfel. Listen live at 10 a.m. central every Saturday

  • Thanks for the support
    On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares music from films that won Oscars for Best Supporting Actress/Actor, including ‘Grumpier Old Men,’ ‘West Side Story’ and ‘Shakespeare in Love.’ Listen now!
  • Send in your Saturday Cinema requests!
    Lynne Warfel plays film music every Saturday morning on Saturday Cinema. Submit your requests to be considered for a future show.
  • The Newman family revisited
    On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares works by and about the Newman family: Alfred, Lionel, Randy, Thomas and David. Selections include music from ‘The Robe,’ ‘Little Women’ and ‘Galaxy Quest.’ Listen now!
  • Back to school
    On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel kicks off the academic year with films with all kinds of school themes, including ‘Dead Poets Society,’ ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ and ‘Steel Magnolias.’ Listen now!
  • Celebrating the art of Saul Bass
    On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel celebrates graphic designer Saul Bass, whose posters and credit sequences set the tone for films such as ‘Vertigo,’ ‘The Pink Panther’ and more. Listen now!
  • Hang on to summer
    On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel features music from movies with summer settings, including ‘Summer of ‘42,’ ‘A Summer Place,’ ‘Suddenly Last Summer’ and ‘Summertime.’ Listen now!
  • August birthdays
    On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel celebrates famous folks born in August, including Jerome Moross, Myrna Loy, Peter O’Toole and more. Selections include music from ‘A River Runs Through It,’ ‘Rebecca,’ ‘Spellbound’ and more. Listen now!
  • Summer Birthdays part 2: June and July
    On the latest episode of Saturday Cinema, host Lynne Warfel celebrates famous folks born in the summer, including Bernard Herrmann, Olivia de Havilland, Ginger Rogers and more. Selections include music from ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ ‘Victor/Victoria,’ and more. Listen now!
  • Contemporary film favorites with guest host Liz Lyon
    On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ guest host Liz Lyon shares music from beloved films from 1989 to today, including ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,’ ‘Black Panther,’ ‘Dune’ and more. Listen now!
  • Rota and Morricone with guest host Ward Jacobson
    On the latest episode of Saturday Cinema, guest host Ward Jacobson highlights two mid-twentieth century icons of film music: Nino Rota and Ennio Morricone. Selections include music from ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ ‘The Mission,’ ‘Once Upon a Time in the West’ and more. Listen now!