February 19, 2023
WINTER’S BONE (2010) – AFI Movie Club
An ominous glimpse into the underbelly of rural family life in the Ozarks, WINTER’S BONE (2010) 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, “WINTER’S BONE is a chilling portrayal of the search for truth buried...
February 14, 2023
THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR (1947) – AFI Movie Club
Named by the American Film Institute among the greatest love stories of all time, THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR (1947) features Gene Tierney and Rex Harrison as the titular pair, whose strange and special bond forms in the shadowed and atmospheric confines of an isolated and fog-shrouded cottage by the sea. Visit the AFI Catalog...
February 13, 2023
Valentine’s Day Movie Guide
Whether you’re looking for an epic love story, a sidesplitting rom-com, a romantic tearjerker or more, we’ve got you covered. Spend February 14th with AFI as we celebrate 14 festive films on Valentine’s Day that have been named to AFI’s 100 Years…100 Passions list, honored with AFI AWARDS and selected for AFI Movie Club. AN...
February 10, 2023
ANT-MAN (2015) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by Peyton Reed and starring Paul Rudd as the diminutive superhero, ANT-MAN (2015) features a crucial supporting performance from AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Michael Douglas. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about ANT-MAN. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream ANT-MAN ANT-MAN - Reelgood GET THE LATEST FROM AFI MOVIE CLUB AFI Movie...
February 6, 2023
THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER (1955) – AFI Movie Club
The only feature directed by screen legend Charles Laughton, THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER (1955) appears on the American Film Institute’s list of the greatest thrillers of all time – and the film’s diabolical Reverend Harry Powell, played by Robert Mitchum, ranks at #29 among the greatest villains to make their mark on the silver screen. THE NIGHT...
February 2, 2023
Announcing the Dates for AFI FEST 2023
37th Edition of Festival Runs October 25-29 Now Accepting Submissions For Short Films The American Film Institute has announced the dates for AFI FEST 2023. The 37th edition of the Institute’s annual film festival will take place exclusively in person on October 25-29, 2023, at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre in the heart of Hollywood….
February 1, 2023
WATTSTAX – AFI Catalog Spotlight
This February, the AFI Catalog shines a spotlight on the landmark musical performance documentary WATTSTAX which was released 50 years ago this month. The film presents footage of what became known as the “Black Woodstock,” a seven-hour, August 1972 concert called Wattstax organized by Memphis’ Stax Records to commemorate the Watts Uprising of 1965 and...
February 1, 2023
Spotlight on the AFI Filmmakers Behind WE WERE MEANT TO
This month, we spoke to the AFI Alumni behind the short film WE WERE MEANT TO, the first AFI Thesis film to be named an official selection at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival in 12 years. A coming-of-age story set in a world where Black men have wings, the film serves as a searing allegory...
January 31, 2023
Black History Month Movie Guide
In honor of Black History Month, AFI is highlighting a list of select films to celebrate Black storytelling, from timeless classics to unforgettable contemporary films that have influenced our culture. The incredible motion pictures below have been named to our AFI lists, honored with AFI AWARDS, screened at AFI Festivals and selected for AFI Movie...
January 29, 2023
A SERIOUS MAN (2009) – AFI Movie Club
A SERIOUS MAN (2009) 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, “A SERIOUS MAN is a theological shaggy dog story that could only spring from the miraculous minds of Joel and Ethan Coen. The film...
January 26, 2023
NASHVILLE (1975) – AFI Movie Club
A sprawling epic of Americana, Robert Altman’s NASHVILLE (1975) weaves together the stories of 24 characters – from country star to aspiring singer to reporter to waitress – and stars a huge ensemble cast, including Keith Carradine, Shelley Duvall, Ronee Blakley, Ned Beatty and AFI honorary degree recipient Lily Tomlin. The film is included on AFI’s list of greatest films of all time,...
January 25, 2023
TOUCH OF EVIL (1958) – AFI Movie Club
Written and directed by AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Orson Welles (who also starred), TOUCH OF EVIL (1958) features performances from Marlene Dietrich – named by AFI among cinema’s greatest stars – and Charlton Heston, who served as the third Chair of the American Film Institute’s Board of Trustees. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn...
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