A film soundtrack radio show on WJJW 91.1 FM, hosted by Jack Criddle
This broadcast of Play Morricone For Me looks beyond universally-beloved tunes like 'When You Wish Upon a Star' to the lesser-known songs, score cues, and covers from the world of Walt Disney. We also survey the musical influences of his most famous rodent creation, just shy of his 90th anniversary.
Play Morricone For Me is a film soundtracks radio show hosted by Jack Criddle, every Thursday at 2:00 PM on WJJW 91.1 FM in North Adams. Archived episodes are at www.mixcloud.com/playmorriconeforme This episode, we weigh in on whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie (it is) and share some tracks from other action films you may have forgotten take place during the holiday season, including First Blood, The French Connection, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Batman Returns, and the collected works of Shane Black.
In observance of Veteran's Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, and in honor of the centennial of the end of the First World War, this week's broadcast of Play Morricone For Me turns its focus to cinematic depictions of the Great War.
Play Morricone For Me is kicking off October right with the first of four horror-centric shows. This week, we're celebrating the 40th anniversary of John Carpenter's Halloween and taking a look at the Golden Age of Slasher Movies.
Play Morricone For Me bids farewell to the legendary Burt Reynolds, and looks the many chapters of his Hollywood career. Featuring music by Jerry Reed, Bill Justis, Charles Bernstein, Jerry Goldsmith and Ennio Morricone, plus some of the musical stylings of the Bandit himself.
