January 23, 2025
BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN (2005) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by Ang Lee and adapted by Diana Ossana and Larry McMurtry from an award-winning short story by Annie Proulx, BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN (2005) was recognized in the year of its release with an AFI AWARD in 2005, naming it among the most outstanding motion pictures of year. According to the official rationale, “BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN is one of...
January 22, 2025
BADLANDS (1973) – AFI Movie Club
Starring Martin Sheen and Sissy Spacek as two young killers on the run, this sumptuous visual feast written, produced and directed by AFI Alum Terrence Malick (AFI Class of 1969), BADLANDS (1973) marked the first feature from the legendary director. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about BADLANDS. Have Get The Picture delivered to...
January 21, 2025
GLADIATOR (2000) – AFI Movie Club
In addition to star Russell Crowe’s Maximus being named by the American Film Institute’s greatest screen heroes of all time, GLADIATOR (2000) was recognized in the year of its release with an AFI AWARD in 2000, naming it among the most outstanding motion pictures of year. According to the official rationale, “GLADIATOR updates the traditional...
January 20, 2025
FRUITVALE STATION (2013) – AFI Movie Club
The breakout feature directorial debut for Ryan Coogler, FRUITVALE STATION (2013) also featured heart-rending performances from Michael B. Jordan and Octavia Spencer – both of whom sit on the AFI Board of Trustees. Shot by cinematographer – and AFI Alum – Rachel Morrison (AFI Class of 2006), the film was recognized in the year of...
January 19, 2025
BUGSY MALONE (1976) – AFI Movie Club
A gangster film utterly unique not just for its inclusion of lavish comedic musical set pieces but for a cast made up entirely of children, BUGSY MALONE (1976) features a young Jodie Foster as a gun moll – though even at the time, she was a veteran among her peers in the cast, having just...
January 18, 2025
DR. STRANGELOVE OR: HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BOMB (1964) – AFI Movie Club
A pitch-black satire from director Stanley Kubrick, DR. STRANGELOVE OR: HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BOMB (1964) appeared on the American Film Institute’s original list of the greatest American films – and again on the 10th anniversary edition, as well as at #3 on AFI’s list of the funniest films of...
January 17, 2025
A WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE (1974) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by John Cassavetes, A WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE (1974) stars Gena Rowlands in a powerhouse performance as a loving but troubled mother suffering a mental breakdown. Cassavetes was a senior filmmaker–in–residence at the AFI Conservatory, and the film was itself crewed by AFI Fellows – who received a collective credit at the end. Rowlands also received an Honorary Degree from AFI in 1998. Visit the AFI Catalog to...
January 16, 2025
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (2004) – AFI Movie Club
Co-written and directed by Peter Berg, FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (2004) was honored in the year of its release with an AFI AWARD, recognizing it as one of the art form’s most outstanding achievements. According to the official rationale, “FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS hoists the world of high school football on its shoulder and parades it into...
January 15, 2025
RIO BRAVO (1959) – AFI Movie Club
A classic Western produced and directed by Howard Hawks, RIO BRAVO (1959) stars Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, Angie Dickinson, Walter Brennan and “The Duke” himself, John Wayne – named by the American Film Institute among the greatest screen legends of all time. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about RIO BRAVO. Have Get The...
January 14, 2025
A Message From AFI Regarding the Los Angeles Fires
Our AFI and greater Los Angeles communities have faced a devastating loss as wildfires continue to sweep through the area. These tragic events have profoundly impacted many, and our thoughts are with all those affected during this challenging time. The AFI Campus remains safe and open to Fellows, Faculty and Staff in need. With an...
January 14, 2025
CORALINE (2009) – AFI Movie Club
Written and directed by Henry Selick, CORALINE (2009) was honored in the year of its release with an AFI AWARD in 2009, recognizing it as one of the art form’s most outstanding achievements. According to the official rationale, “CORALINE is a heart-stopping, stop-motion nightmare for the child lost in all of us. Written and directed...
January 13, 2025
FIRST REFORMED (2018) – AFI Movie Club
Written and directed by AFI Alum Paul Schrader (AFI Class of 1969), FIRST REFORMED (2018) was honored in the year of its release with an AFI AWARD, recognizing it as one of the art form’s most outstanding achievements. According to the official rationale, “FIRST REFORMED asks no forgiveness as it embraces the most complex issues...
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