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09/06/2025

Listeners in Portland, OR: Tune in to All Classical Radio today at 2:00 PM PT for three-hour edition of The Score with Edmund Stone and co-host John Pitman, during the station's Music Heals: Fall Fundraiser.

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09/03/2025

It’s a figurative page-turner this week on The Score. Listeners outside of Portland, OR can join host Edmund Stone to explore films that take their inspiration from novels. Enjoy music from classics such as 'Little Women' and 'Moby Dick' to contemporary takes on books including 'Dune,' 'Crazy Rich Asians,' and more.

This week, we’re doing things By the Book. 📚

08/28/2025

'The Roses' (2025)
A film review by Edmund Stone

‘The Roses’ is a witty update of the story of a married couple whose egos collide with the passion they have for each other. They have passion but not compassion.

Theo is an architect, Ivy, a chef. His career is brought crashing down - literally - by the very tempest that brings the spotlight on to Ivy’s restaurant. Theo stays home to take care of their twins while Ivy builds an empire of crab shacks. As the resentment builds between them they become increasingly bitter - expressed to each other with outstandingly dry British humor - until Ivy declares that one of the two must “sacrifice their career on the altar of [their] marriage”. It would be more accurate to say that both their lives are sacrificed on the altar of ego.

It’s a great cast, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Theo, and Olivia Coleman as Ivy. The ensemble includes Saturday Night Live alumni Kate McKinnon and Andy Samberg amongst the cast of the bizarre friends of the Roses. Sunita Mani and Ncuti Gatwa (‘Dr. Who,’ ‘Barbie’), are having a great time as Ivy’s restaurant staff.

So, it’s witty, well-cast and erudite in a viciously sharp British humor way. What’s not to like? The two main characters, mainly. The amount of acting skill it takes for Benedict Cumberbatch to become both pitiable and loathsome is significant, and he pulls it off brilliantly. The chemistry between Cumberbatch and Ivy Coleman is terrific. They are both so driven and egotistical. It’s hard to tell which one to dislike the most.

The dark, dry English humor won’t appeal to everybody. The lengths Theo and Ivy go to to undermine each other are both extraordinary and utterly possible, given their competitiveness. When they finally decide to divorce and battle over custody of the dream house Theo has built - not custody of the kids you’ll note, but the house - things ratchet up exponentially. There’s a scene where Ivy throws two live crabs into the bathwater while Theo is trying to relax. There was an audible sharp intake of breath from the male members of the audience on that one. When Theo retaliates by dousing a first-edition cookbook of Auguste Escoffier in brandy and burning it, my wife - who is also a chef - covered her eyes as if it were a scene from a horror film.

With all that, why go to see ‘The Roses?’ If you’re a fan of British humor, you’ll understand and enjoy the rapid-fire repartee between Theo and Ivy. If your circle of friends includes the bizarre, you’ll love the wonderful character-acting from the ensemble. If you’ve ever been in a long-term relationship with its ups and downs, you’ll likely start to think you’re rather normal compared to the Roses. The music by Theodore Shapiro interplays seamlessly with the pop songs that highlight the hijinks. And you’ll love the updated ending.

08/26/2025

School’s back in session and on this week's episode of The Score, host Edmund Stone is going to let you in on something that just might change you forever: Math rocks! Let's explore just what that might mean, accompanied by the music from some extraordinary films about numbers, equations, and counting, including 'Hidden Figures,' 'The Theory of Everything,' '21,' and more.

It's all adding up on The Score.

08/19/2025

A half century ago, Summertime used to be a virtual cinematic desert. Then, a certain great white shark frightened us out of the water and into the theaters and the Summer Blockbuster was born.

Ever since, millions of movie-goers have flocked to the air-conditioned comfort of the cinema to escape the summer heat - and reality - for a while. This week on The Score's 900th episode, host Edmund Stone is sharing wall to wall music from cinematic blockbusters from the past five decades!

08/14/2025

It’s summertime and in the world of cinema that means it’s Blockbuster Season! This week on The Score, host Edmund Stone has your front row ticket to music from some of the biggest films of the year including 'Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning,' 'How to Train Your Dragon,' 'Jurassic World: Rebirth,' 'F1,' and more.

Join us for The Score.

08/06/2025

They are considered to be magical and provide protection or bring good luck. Perhaps you have one yourself. Both in real life and in cinema, talismans are meaningful tokens and can be clever plot devices, too.

This week on The Score, we’re taking a look and a listen to films that feature talismans, including the spinning top from 'Inception,' the Grape Soda Badge from 'Up,' and the One Ring from the 'Fellowship of the Ring,' and more.

What's your lucky charm? Let us know in the comments, and then join us for The Score!

08/01/2025

All Classical Radio, the station that brings you The Score every week, is celebrating its 42nd birthday today. If you are able, please support this community minded public radio station with a birthday gift today.

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It's our 42nd birthday! All Classical first began broadcasting on August 1, 1983. 🎂

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07/30/2025

There have been spies as long as there have been governments, military, ideology, and greed. Since people have been keeping secret information, others have stolen it. This week on The Score, host Edmund Stone takes a look at some of the most famous spies in the movies, with music from 'Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning,' 'Reilly Ace of Spies,' 'Black Widow,' and many others.

This message will self-destruct in 3 . . . 2 . . . 💥

07/23/2025

Summer time is the perfect time to go outside and play. Yes, play! Exploring in nature, getting some exercise, and socializing with others is good for everyone, no matter your age.

This week on The Score, enjoy music for sports, for leisure, and for FUN. Play ball with 'The Sandlot,' take a swing at tennis with 'King Richard,' and team up for soccer in 'Bend It Like Beckham.' Join us for The Score!

07/19/2025

The Score is produced by All Classical Radio, an independent public radio station affected significantly by the cancelation of funds for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. We will get through this difficult moment together. Thank you for generously supporting locally produced public radio. Make a gift today at www.allclassical.org/donate

This is a difficult moment. On July 17, federal funding was eliminated for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). All Classical Radio is losing $500,000 in critical annual support that was previously approved or 10% of our operating budget. If you believe in the power of All Classical to uplift, inspire, and connect, please make a donation today.
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07/17/2025

Ahh, the warm, long days of summer. This week on The Score, it’s the perfect time to escape reality for a while in a sizzling show all about Summer Romances. The allure of ephemeral carefree times set against the backdrop of relaxing locations is whimsical, wistful and wonderful. It’s the stuff of memories – and memorable films – including The Notebook, Summer of ’42, and Grease. Tune in for all that, and more music to love, Saturday on The Score.