April 1, 2024
AFI Catalog Spotlight: The Recent Discovery of a Lost Silent Film
Roughly 75% of American silent films are believed to be lost forever, according to a report by the Library of Congress that used the AFI Catalog as a primary source,[i] but every once in a while this statistic is reconsidered as incredible discoveries are revealed within and outside of archives. One such finding – which...
March 31, 2024
EASTER PARADE (1948) – AFI Movie Club
A joyous musical featuring some of the best loved songs from Irving Berlin, EASTER PARADE (1948) brings to the screen the inarguable pairing of two of cinema’s most enduring icons – AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Fred Astaire and Judy Garland, both named by AFI among the greatest screen legends of all time. Visit the...
March 28, 2024
TOMORROW NEVER DIES (1997) – AFI Movie Club
Named by the American Film Institute as one of cinema’s greatest screen heroes, James Bond was back in action for TOMORROW NEVER DIES (1997) – the 18th (official) theatrical outing of the deadly and debonair secret agent, here played by Pierce Brosnan and joined by AFI Honorary Degree recipient Michelle Yeoh. This adventure to stop...
March 20, 2024
MEDIUM COOL (1969) – AFI Movie Club
Shot in a cinema verité style that captures the urgency of the counterculture of its times, MEDIUM COOL (1969) marked the feature film directorial debut for famed cinematographer Haskell Wexler – who also shot, wrote and produced the film. A legend whose collaborations included Charles Guggenheim, Mike Nichols, Norman Jewison, John Cassavetes, Francis Ford Coppola,...
March 17, 2024
DARBY O’GILL AND THE LITTLE PEOPLE (1959) – AFI Movie Club
DARBY O'GILL AND THE LITTLE PEOPLE (1959) had its world premiere in Dublin, Ireland, on a day dubbed “Walt Disney Day” and proclaimed a school holiday. The film then had its American premiere at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, marking the first time a Disney feature played there. Along with King Brian of Knocknasheega and his leprechauns,...
March 13, 2024
FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX (1965) – AFI Movie Club
A rousing adventure directed by Robert Aldrich, THE FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX features an all-star ensemble that includes AFI Life Achievement Award honoree James Stewart, Richard Attenborough, Peter Finch, Hardy Kruger, Ernest Borgnine, Dan Duryea and George Kennedy. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX. Have Get The Picture delivered...
March 9, 2024
HIGHLANDER (1986) – AFI Movie Club
“There can be only one.” Blade-wielding immortals clash across generations in competition over a mysterious and powerful prize in HIGHLANDER (1986), directed by Russell Mulcahy and starring Christopher Lambert, Roxanne Hart, Clancy Brown and AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Sean Connery. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about HIGHLANDER. Have Get The Picture delivered...
March 1, 2024
AFI Catalog Spotlight: “Behind the Veil” Research on Short Films and Diversity in Early Hollywood
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are shining a spotlight on the work being done by the AFI Catalog researchers for “Behind the Veil,” AFI’s landmark initiative to study thousands of short films released in the silent and early sound eras and chronicle the groundbreaking work of female and BIPOC pioneers who were working...
March 1, 2024
AFI Spotlight on SHAYDA Editor Elika Rezaee
Following the successful festival run of SHAYDA, we sat down with the film’s editor, AFI Conservatory Alum Elika Rezaee (AFI Class of 2015). Showcased at AFI FEST 2023 and set for a limited theatrical release on March 1, 2024, the film chronicles the story of Shayda, an Iranian immigrant played by Cannes Best Actress winner...
March 1, 2024
What to Watch: March 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. LA CHIMERA –Christos Dervenis (AFI Class of 2000), Line producer: Switzerland Where to watch: premiering in theaters March 29 GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE -Tom Hammock (AFI Class of 2004), Production Designer...
February 28, 2024
Where to Watch AFI Alumni Projects in Contention at the 96th Academy Awards®
Final voting for the 96th annual Academy Awards® recently wrapped on February 27, 2024, with the official winners set to be announced on March 10 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. AFI is excited to honor the remarkable projects created by AFI Conservatory graduates that are in contention this year and to celebrate their acclaimed,...
February 28, 2024
THE GAME (1997) – AFI Movie Club
A dark, labyrinthine tale that leads viewers – and its hapless protagonist – down the rabbit hole, director David Fincher’s THE GAME was produced by AFI Alum Steve Golin (AFI Class of 1981) and features a central performance from AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Michael Douglas. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about THE...
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