Movies on the Radio

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  • Christmas at the Movies

    There have been many Christmas scenes in movies and host David Garland unwraps some of the accompanying music for them. Dec 25, 2015

    Christmas at the Movies
  • Hot Soundtracks, Summer in the City

    Saturday at 9 pm: highlights from "Smiles Of A Summer Night," "A Summer Place," and other movies that convey the joy, memories and heat of summer. Jul 18, 2015

    Hot Soundtracks, Summer in the City
  • Fatherhood in the Movies

    Tonight at 9 pm, celebrate July 4th with Elmer Bernstein's "To Kill A Mockingbird," John Williams' "Lincoln," and several other stirring film scores. Jul 4, 2015

    Fatherhood in the Movies
  • Music for Dinosaurs

    David Garland has dug up music evocative of the majesty and fearsomeness of dinosaurs, from scores for films such as "One Million Years B.C.," "Dinosaurus!" and "Jurassic World." Jun 13, 2015

    Music for Dinosaurs
  • Two Modern Movie Maestros

    Dario Marianelli and Howard Shore are among the most accomplished contemporary composers for film. Tonight at 9 pm, David Garland presents works by each composer. Jun 6, 2015

    Two Modern Movie Maestros
  • The Sounds of Cinematic Summer

    Saturday at 9 pm: highlights from "Summer and Smoke," "Smiles Of A Summer Night," "A Summer Place," and other movies that convey the joy, memories and heat of summer. May 30, 2015

    The Sounds of Cinematic Summer
  • Mothers in the Movies

    Tonight at 9 pm: For Mother's Day, David Garland presents a bouquet of music for moms in the movies.  May 9, 2015

    Mothers in the Movies