May 15, 2024
ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT (1930) – AFI Movie Club
Adapted from German author Erich Maria Remarque’s novel of World War I, director Lewis Milestone’s ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT (1930) is, according to its onscreen prologue, “neither an accusation nor a confession, and least of all an adventure, for death is not an adventure to those who stand face to face with it.”...
May 14, 2024
LOST HIGHWAY (1997) – AFI Movie Club
A neo-noir with the surreal and sinister imagery that is the director’s signature, LOST HIGHWAY (1997) comes from singular mind of AFI Alum David Lynch (AFI Class of 1970) – with cinematography by AFI Alum Peter Deming (AFI Class of 1980). Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about LOST HIGHWAY. Have Get The Picture...
May 11, 2024
THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH (1935) – AFI Movie Club
Later remade by the same director with an all-star American cast that included James Stewart and Doris Day, “Master of Suspense” – and AFI Life Achievement Award honoree – Alfred Hitchcock first approached the thrilling story of THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH (1935) with Leslie Banks, Edna Best and Peter Lorre in starring roles,...
May 9, 2024
BREAKING AWAY (1979) – AFI Movie Club
Featuring a cast of young up-and-comers that includes Dennis Christopher, Dennis Quaid, Daniel Stern and Jackie Earle Haley, director Peter Yates’ BREAKING AWAY (1979) was celebrated by the American Film Institute as one of the most inspiring movies in the art form’s history – as well as among the top ten sports movies ever made....
May 8, 2024
IN COLD BLOOD (1967) – AFI Movie Club
Adapted by writer/director Richard Brooks from Truman Capote’s book of the same name – and subsequently named by AFI among the greatest courtroom dramas in the art form’s history – IN COLD BLOOD (1967) features a score by AFI Honorary Degree recipient Quincy Jones. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about IN COLD BLOOD....
May 7, 2024
THE VERDICT (1982) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by Sidney Lumet from a script by David Mamet and starring Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling, Jack Warden and James Mason, THE VERDICT (1982) was not only named by the American Film Institute among the most inspiring films but was also counted among the top ten courtroom dramas of all time. Visit the AFI Catalog...
May 5, 2024
DEATH ON THE NILE (1978) – AFI Movie Club
Adapted from the writings of Agatha Christie and marking the debut appearance of screen legend Peter Ustinov as the iconic Hercule Poirot, DEATH ON THE NILE (1978) brings together an all-star ensemble – including AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Bette Davis, AFI Honorary Degree recipient Angela Lansbury, Lois Chiles, Simon MacCorkindale, David Niven, Maggie Smith,...
May 3, 2024
AFI Announces 2024 Cinematography Intensive for Women
AFI announced today that it is accepting applications for the 2024 Cinematography Intensive for Women (CIW) presented by Panavision. The tuition-free, four-day workshop is designed for aspiring cinematographers who are committed to their journey toward a professional career as cinematographers and are looking for additional training to help them advance in their education, craft and...
May 2, 2024
REDS (1981) – AFI Movie Club
Featuring the creative contributions of no fewer than three AFI Life Achievement Award honorees – writer, producer, director and star Warren Beatty as well as co-stars Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson – REDS (1981) also featured the work of two AFI Honorary Degree recipients – editor Dede Allen and production designer Richard Sylbert. The sweeping...
May 1, 2024
What to Watch: May 2024 | AFI Alumni Projects
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. BACK TO BLACK –Polly Morgan (AFI Class of 2010), Cinematographer Where to watch: premiering in theaters on May 17 BRIDGERTON, Season 3 –Tricia Brock (AFI DWW Class of 2001), Director –Eli Nilsen (AFI...
May 1, 2024
Spotlight on UNDER THE BRIDGE Editor Garret Price (AFI Class of 2005)
With the recent debut of UNDER THE BRIDGE starring Oscar® nominee Lily Gladstone and Emmy® nominee Riley Keough, we sat down with the show’s editor Garret Price (AFI Class of 2005) to learn more about his career and his work on the drama based around the real-life murder of Reena Virk. An extraordinarily versatile artist,...
May 1, 2024
THE JOY LUCK CLUB (1993) – AFI Movie Club
A lush adaptation of the acclaimed novel by Amy Tan, THE JOY LUCK CLUB (1993) featured casting by AFI Alum and AFI Conservatory Faculty Heidi Levitt (Class of 1987), who established a close collaboration with director Wayne Wang – with whom she would subsequently work with on projects including SMOKE and BLUE IN THE FACE....
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