Movie Night on a Saturday - 17th May 2014
On Saturday nights, music maestro Howard Goodall takes viewers on a captivating cinematic journey through the animal kingdom. This programme, titled Saturday Night at the Movies, is a celebration of the silver screen's finest non-human characters.
Goodall kicks off the journey with a visit to a farmyard in the heart of Australia, where Babe, the lovable pig, steals the show. The journey then moves to the African savannah, where the majestic lions of The Lion King roam.
The ocean becomes the backdrop next, as the programme features the iconic movie Jaws. John Williams' haunting score sets the tone for this thrilling underwater adventure. It's worth noting that Williams, a prolific composer, also contributed to the music for Harry Potter, though other notable composers like Patrick Doyle, Nicholas Hooper, and Alexandre Desplat also scored different films in the series.
In the magical world of Harry Potter, Hedwig the owl plays a significant role. Goodall also delves into the adventures of the Amazon, with Rio 2 as a stop on the journey. The programme then takes a turn towards the icy landscapes of Antarctica, where March of the Penguins unfolds.
Interestingly, for the sequel "March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step," composers besides Goodall and John Williams, including Carlos Rafael Rivera, also contributed to the music.
The programme concludes with a nod to the silent era, featuring Uggy the dog from the Academy Award-winning film The Artist. Throughout the journey, viewers are treated to a diverse selection of movies that showcase non-human characters, each one as unique and captivating as the next.
Tune in to Saturday Night at the Movies to embark on this exciting cinematic journey through the animal kingdom, guided by the talented Howard Goodall.
