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 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 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 19, 2022
VERTIGO (1958) – AFI Movie Club
Ranked by AFI as the greatest mystery film in the American canon, VERTIGO (1958) features the talents of two recipients of the AFI Life Achievement Award – producer/director Alfred Hitchcock and star James Stewart. In addition to ranking among the greatest American films of all time – on both the American Film Institute’s original list...
December 18, 2022
LITTLE FOCKERS (2010) – AFI Movie Club
Produced by AFI Trustee Jay Roach, LITTLE FOCKERS (2010) features the talents of three recipients of the AFI Life Achievement Award – Robert De Niro (who also produced), Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand – as well as an all-star cast of American film’s finest that includes Ben Stiller, Blythe Danner, Teri Polo, Owen Wilson, Jessica...
December 15, 2022
WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? (1966) – AFI Movie Club
Appearing on the American Film Institute’s lists of the greatest films and cinema’s greatest love stories, WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINA WOOLF? (1966) features the talents of two AFI Life Achievement Award honorees – legendary star Elizabeth Taylor and director Mike Nichols making his feature film debut – as well as AFI Honorary Degree recipients Haskell...
December 14, 2022
DEEP COVER (1992) – AFI Movie Club
Starring Laurence Fishburne and Jeff Goldblum in an underworld story of a cop infiltrating an expanding drug ring, DEEP COVER (1992) was directed by AFI Conservatory Alum Bill Duke (Class of 1978). Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about DEEP COVER. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream DEEP COVER DEEP COVER - Reelgood GET...
December 13, 2022
Celebrating the AFI Alumni Named to the 2022 Black List
This week, the 2022 Black List announced its annual list of the best unproduced screenplays in Hollywood, recognizing 74 feature-length scripts written by 80 up-and-coming screenwriters. The list was voted on by over 300 leading film executives in the industry. Congratulations to the following AFI Conservatory Alums whose screenplays were selected for recognition! PUMPING...
December 12, 2022
Holiday Movie Guide
There’s no better way to get into the spirit than with a holiday movie marathon! Check out our Holiday Film Guide on what to watch, featuring films from the AFI 100 Lists and AFI Movie Club. Share your favorite holiday movies in the comments section! AN AMERICAN TAIL AN AMERICAN TAIL (1986), produced by AFI...
December 10, 2022
GOLD DIGGERS OF 1933 (1933) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by Meryn LeRoy with songs by Harry Warren and Al Dubin, GOLD DIGGERS OF 1933 (1933) is iconic for its incomparably lavish dance sequences, elaborately staged and choregraphed by Busby Berkeley. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about GOLD DIGGERS OF 1933. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream GOLD DIGGERS OF 1933 GOLD...
December 9, 2022
AFI Alumni Projects at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival revealed its full lineup for its 2023 edition, which took place in Park City, Utah and online from January 19-29, 2023. Congratulations to the AFI award-winning films at Sundance, as well as all of our incredibly talented AFI Alumni with projects selected for this year’s festival! U.S. Dramatic Competition FAIR PLAY...
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