Michael Giacchino Premieres his Music for 'Star Trek Into Darkness'

Composer Michael Giacchino returns to Movies on the Radio for the broadcast premiere of selections from his score to "Star Trek Into Darkness."

May 4, 2013

More Mood Than Melody: The Mysteries of Modern Movie Scoring

Host David Garland considers scores that make their impact using atmospheric sounds and effects. Featured scores include "To the Wonder," "Beasts of the Southern Wild" and "Broadchurch."

Apr 27, 2013

Music for Mother Nature

Hear soundtracks from Ernst Reijseger for Werner Herzog, Elmer Bernstein for National Geographic, George Fenton and Sarah Class for the BBC, and more.

Apr 20, 2013

When Opening Credits Star the NYC Skyline

One of the most beautiful of movie stars, whose glamour has graced thousands of films, is the New York City skyline. Tell us your favorite opening-credit sequence featuring New York.

Apr 13, 2013

The Scintillating Sounds of Sword and Sorcery

Tales of swords and sorcery have been lighting up screens for many years -- from "The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad" and the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, to television shows such as "Game of Thrones."

Apr 6, 2013

Inspired by Bach

The majestic music of Johann Sebastian Bach has enhanced and influenced many film scores, including "Fantasia," "The Beast with Five Fingers" and "The Brotherhood of the Bell."

Mar 16, 2013

The Indelible Humphrey Bogart

The American Film Institute has ranked Humphrey Bogart as its number-one American Screen Legend, the greatest male star in the history of American cinema. Mar 9, 2013

In Like a Lion: Music for Cinematic Storms

Extreme weather has played a prominent role in movies from "The Wizard of Oz" to "Life of Pi." Roaring thunder and flashing lightning have accompanied many a film climax.

Mar 2, 2013

Music by the Oscar Contenders

Host David Garland gives listeners the chance to evaluate the contenders by presenting music from this years Oscar nominees for best musical score.

Feb 23, 2013

My Tardy Valentine

It's not too late for love, is it? Valentine's Day has just passed, but Movies on the Radio is still feeling the ardor. Feb 16, 2013