Movies on the Radio
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Charlie Chaplin and Italian Cinema Classics
This week, David Garland presents a suite of music from Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times," works by Ennio Morricone, and music composed by Nino Rota for films directed by Fellini. Sep 13, 2014
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Waltzing with Joanne Woodward
Tonight at 9 pm, David Garland presents waltzes by Bernard Herrmann, Georges Delerue, and of course, Johann Strauss Jr., that have made their mark in movies. Sep 6, 2014
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Princes, Paupers, and a Room with a View
Mark Twain's novel "The Prince and the Pauper" has been adapted to film multiple times – let's hear from two of them. Plus: the Merchant-Ivory production of "A Room with a View," Aug 23, 2014
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Music for Robin Williams
Saturday at 9 pm, David Garland presents music composed for films that starred Robin Williams, including Michael Kamen's "What Dreams May Come," Maurice Jarre's "Dead Poets' Society,"... Aug 16, 2014
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The Liberator, Guardians of the Galaxy, and More
Host David Garland plays a selection of soundtrack compositions from new movies like the Liberator and Guardians of the Galaxy, plus other recent films.
Aug 9, 2014 -
Music for Red Ponies
Tonight at 9 pm, a pair of Red Ponies: Aaron Copland's music for the 1949 film, "The Red Pony," based on Steinbeck's book, and Jerry Goldsmith's music for a 1973 TV adaptation.
Aug 2, 2014 -
The Lyrical Loveliness of 'To Kill A Mockingbird'
Tonight at 9 pm: David Garland spins musical highlights from "To Kill A Mockingbird," "The Great Train Robbery"; and "The Americanization Of Emily," among other films.
Jul 26, 2014 -
The Mission, Mutiny on the Bounty, Solo Violin, and More
David Garland hosts this weeks show featuring highlights from Ennio Morricone's score for "The Mission" and other films.
Jul 19, 2014 -
Apes, Empires and Classical Influences
Tonight at 9 pm, David Garland offers highlights from Michael Giacchino's "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," and a new release of John Williams' "Empire of the Sun."
Jul 12, 2014 -
Summer Refreshments
Tonight at 9 pm, some summery musical highlights from film scores evocative of the sea, American history, and more for the Fourth of July weekend.
Jul 5, 2014