December 31, 2022
STAND BY ME (1986) – AFI Movie Club
The story of four boys setting off to see a dead body, STAND BY ME is adapted from a nostalgic novella by acclaimed horror icon Stephen King – and directed by Rob Reiner, who discussed his creative process alongside editor Robert Leighton before the Fellows of the AFI Conservatory as part of AFI’S MASTERCLASS: THE ART OF COLLABORATION. ...
December 30, 2022
THE KID (1921) – AFI Movie Club
A tender-hearted comedy-drama about a Tramp and the boy he takes under his wing to raise, THE KID (1921) was written, directed, produced and edited by star Charles Chaplin – named by the American Film Institute among cinema’s greatest screen legends of all time. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about THE KID. HOW...
December 29, 2022
MIDNIGHT COWBOY (1969) – AFI Movie Club
Starring AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight, MIDNIGHT COWBOY (1969) appeared on both of the American Film Institute’s lists of the greatest films of all time – the original and the 10th anniversary edition. The iconic quote from Hoffman’s Ratso Rizzo – “I’m walking here! I’m walking here!” – was counted...
December 28, 2022
TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME (1992) – AFI Movie Club
Chronicling the final days of Laura Palmer and the chain of events that launched the series, TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME (1992) was co-written and directed by AFI Conservatory Alum David Lynch (Class of 1970). Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME. HOW TO WATCH Where to...
December 27, 2022
INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE (1989) – AFI Movie Club
INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE boasts contributions by no fewer than five AFI Life Achievement Award recipients – director Steven Spielberg, producer George Lucas, stars Harrison Ford and Sean Connery, and composer John Williams – as well as an early credit for AFI Board of Trustees Chair Kathleen Kennedy. Indiana Jones himself was named...
December 26, 2022
SOUL (2020) – AFI Movie Club
The story of a jazz pianist who pursues his art across the divide between life and death, SOUL (2020) was recognized in the year of its release with an AFI AWARD, naming it among the most outstanding motion pictures of year. According to the official rationale, “SOUL is a modern movie miracle. This ambitiously imaginative burst...
December 25, 2022
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946) – AFI Movie Club
Featuring the talents of two AFI Life Achievement Award honorees – director Frank Capra and star James Stewart – IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946) was twice named by the American Film Institute among the greatest films of all time. The beloved holiday classic appears on AFI’s lists of the art form’s most iconic love stories and inspiring...
December 24, 2022
DIE HARD (1988) – AFI Movie Club
Ranked by AFI among the art form’s greatest thrill rides – and with star Alan Rickman’s turn as Hans Gruber earning him a place among cinema’s most memorable villains – DIE HARD (1988) was brought to the screen by director and AFI Conservatory Alum John McTiernan (AFI Class of 1975). Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about DIE...
December 23, 2022
OLIVER TWIST (1948) – AFI Movie Club
Based on the classic work by Charles Dickens, OLIVER TWIST (1948) marked the second film adapted from the iconic author’s canon by director – and AFI Life Achievement Award honoree – David Lean. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream OLIVER TWIST OLIVER TWIST - Reelgood GET THE LATEST FROM AFI MOVIE CLUB AFI Movie Club...
December 22, 2022
MO’ BETTER BLUES (1990) – AFI Movie Club
Written, produced, directed by and starring AFI Honorary Degree recipient Spike Lee, MO’ BETTER BLUES (1999) is a jazz epic featuring an all-star cast that includes Wesley Snipes, Giancarlo Esposito, Robin Harris, Joie Lee, Bill Nunn, John Turturro and AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Denzel Washington. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about MO' BETTER...
December 21, 2022
THE TERMINATOR (1984) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by James Cameron, produced by AFI Trustee Emeritus Gale Anne Hurd and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger in a breakout role, THE TERMINATOR (1984) earned a place on AFI’s ranking of the art form’s greatest thrills – with Schwarzenegger’s portrayal of the inexorable, unstoppable cybernetic assassin appearing among cinema’s most terrifying villains. A machine of few words,...
December 20, 2022
ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST (1975) – AFI Movie Club
Twice ranked by the American Film Institute among the greatest films of all time – on both the AFI’s original list and the 10th Anniversary edition – ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST (1975) also appears on the Institute’s list of the art form’s most inspiring stories, with Louise Fletcher’s unforgettable turn as Nurse Ratched earning her...
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