Flicks in Five with Lynne Warfel
Every Saturday at 10 a.m. and Tuesday at 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Lynne Warfel takes a close look at great films, their scores and the stories behind the cameras... all in five minutes.
Recent Episodes
Flicks in Five: Star Wars
In 1977, a film collaboration between a director and composer began that became one of the most successful in all of film history. Geroge Lucas met his musical equal in providing music for sci-fi's equivalent of The Ring Cycle, "Star Wars." Six films and billions of dollars later, Williams' music stands as some of the best movie music of all time.March 10, 2012
Flicks in Five: Ben-Hur - The Epic Defined
With the best movie sequence of all time: the chariot race, the movie also boasts one of the longest musical scores ever written, recorded in one of the most epic recording sessions ever scheduled. Miklos Rozsa's music.March 3, 2012
Flicks in Five: To Kill a Mockingbird
In college, Gregory Peck majored in English with an "interest" in theater. And for this southern California boy, success in his field of interest came quickly. With a majority of his Oscar nominations coming in the first five films he made, his career seemed made. Then, Harper Lee wrote a book. It was a story Peck wanted to take on immediately and until the day he died he professed Atticus Finch was his favorite role. Elmer Bernstein provided a breathtaking score for the tale of courage and character in a small southern town. "To Kill a Mockingbird" on Flicks in Five.February 25, 2012
Flicks in Five: Casablanca
So many Hollywood romances, so little time. But for sheer passion and a tale of (nearly) unrequited love, at least by movie's end, you can't beat Rick and Ilse in "Casablanca." Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman sizzled as the two star crossed lovers trying to survive in war-torn North Africa. Sam plays again on Flicks in Five.February 18, 2012
Flicks in Five: The Artist
A unique score for a unique film that came out of nowhere at Cannes. Now it's won Golden Globes and received numerous nominations for "best everything" (almost) from BAFTA, the Brit's Oscars to the SAG and Directors' Guild awards to The Oscars. Ludovic Bource created a score that's both original and an homage to the great film composers of the early 20th century.February 10, 2012
