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  • Weightless In Space

    The new film "Gravity" takes place in orbit above the earth. Its score by Steven Price plays an important role in establishing the out-of-this-world location and the drama of astronauts lost in space.

    Oct 5, 2013

    Weightless In Space

  • Maximum Power from Minimalism

    David Garland highlights some recent movie music by Minimalist composers, including Johann Johannsson's score for "Prisoners" and Philip Glass's for "Visitors."

    Sep 28, 2013

    Maximum Power from Minimalism

  • The Emotional Modernism of Leonard Rosenman

    Brooklyn-born musician Leonard Rosenman started composing for movies when his friend James Dean was cast in Elia Kazan's "East of Eden." Dean suggested that Rosenman score the film.

    Sep 21, 2013

    The Emotional Modernism of Leonard Rosenman

  • Alec Baldwin on Why Music Makes the Film

    Alec Baldwin – former "30 Rock" star, film actor and now MSNBC host – is also a fixture in New York's concert halls. His love of classical symphonic music embraces music composed for film.

    Sep 14, 2013

    Alec Baldwin on Why Music Makes the Film

  • The Dark Drama of Film Noir

    The Film Noir genre may be best known for its hard-boiled heroes, deceitful dames, and deeply shadowed stories and cinematography, but music also plays an important part in these ... Aug 31, 2013

    The Dark Drama of Film Noir

  • Good Dog!

    Dogs make great cinematic heroes. They're the perfect protagonists for the classic movie story themes of courage, hope and loyalty. Plus, they're cute, charming, furry and speak a l... Aug 24, 2013

    Good Dog!

  • The Popcorn Bag

    Large, Extra Large, or Gigantic? With butter? Salt? Tonight at 9 pm, the Movies on the Radio "Popcorn Bag" has something for everyone, from "The Lone Ranger" remake to "World War Z."

    Aug 17, 2013

    The Popcorn Bag

  • The Long Shadow of the Atomic Bomb

    To commemorate the significant events of 68 years ago, host David Garland presents some powerful music for the films "Fat Man and Little Boy," "Above and Beyond" and "The Beginning or the End."

    Aug 10, 2013

    The Long Shadow of the Atomic Bomb

  • Richard Wagner at the Movies

    "The Ride of the Valkyries" was used famously in "Apocalypse Now," but it also showed up in Russ Meyers' "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls," and in Ennio Morricone's score for the Sp... Jul 27, 2013

    Richard Wagner at the Movies