September 4, 2025
LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962) – AFI Movie Club
Starring Peter O’Toole as British officer T. E. Lawrence, LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962) earned a place for his performance as the historical figure on AFI’s list of cinema’s greatest heroes of all time. An epic achievement, the film was directed by AFI Life Achievement honoree David Lean, earning inclusion on the Institute’s vaunted lists of...
September 3, 2025
NETWORK (1976) – AFI Movie Club
As timely now as when it was released, Peter Finch’s impassioned on-air breakdown as a fed-up news anchor in NETWORK (1976) earned a place among the American Film Institute’s ranking of the greatest film quotes of all time – with the film itself appearing on AFI’s original list of the greatest American film, and again...
September 2, 2025
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (1975) – AFI Catalog Spotlight
This September, the AFI Catalog celebrates the 50-year release anniversary of the quintessential glam rock cult classic THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (1975), which remains the longest-running movie of all time as it continues to be in limited release to this day at midnight screenings worldwide. Directed by Australian filmmaker Jim Sharman, who co-wrote the...
September 2, 2025
LA LA LAND (2016) – AFI Movie Club
A musical confection directed by Damien Chazelle and starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, LA LA LAND (2016) 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, “LA LA LAND reaches for the Hollywood heavens like a...
September 1, 2025
Celebrating AFI Alumni at the 2025 Venice, Toronto and Telluride Film Festivals
AFI is delighted to share the AFI Conservatory Alumni projects set to premiere at the 52nd Telluride Film Festival from August 29-September 1, the 82nd Venice Film Festival from August 27-September 9 and the 50th Toronto International Film Festival from September 4-14. These celebrated festivals often mark the beginning of awards season, and we’re honored...
September 1, 2025
NORMA RAE (1979) – AFI Movie Club
Sally Field stands tall in NORMA RAE (1979) – the film for which she earned her first Academy Award® and a place among AFI’s greatest screen heroes of all time. Based on true events, the story of textile worker fighting for a union in North Carolina also appears on the American Film Institute’s list of...
September 1, 2025
What to Watch: September 2025
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. CAUGHT STEALING –Darren Aronofsky (AFI Class of 1992), Director/Producer –Matthew Libatique (AFI Class of 1992), Cinematographer Where to watch: premiering in theaters August 29 THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY, Season 3 –Tarin Anderson...
August 31, 2025
SHAMPOO (1975) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by Hal Ashby and named one of the funniest films of all time by the American Film Institute, SHAMPOO (1975) stars inarguable and incomparable film legend and AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Warren Beatty, who also produced the film and co-wrote it with AFI Honorary Degree recipient Robert Towne. Another degree recipient – Richard...
August 30, 2025
PULP FICTION (1994) – AFI Movie Club
From visionary director – and AFI Honorary Degree recipient – Quentin Tarantino, PULP FICTION (1994) was counted by the American Film Institute among the greatest films of all time and was also included as one of the art form’s greatest thrills. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about PULP FICTION. Where to stream PULP...
August 29, 2025
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS (2002) – AFI Movie Club
An epic cinematic achievement that’s transcends genre to stand as one of the art form’s outstanding touchstones, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS (2002) was recognized as such with an AFI AWARD, naming it among the most outstanding motion pictures of year. According to the official rationale, “THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE...
August 28, 2025
AFI Announces 2025-2026 Canva Fellowship Recipients
Today, the American Film Institute announced the recipients of the 2025-2026 Canva Fellowship at the AFI Conservatory. This marks the third year of Canva partnering with AFI to further their shared mission of educating and inspiring the next generation of filmmakers. The scholarship supports one Fellow from each of the six disciplines at the AFI Conservatory:...
August 28, 2025
CITIZEN KANE (1941) – AFI Movie Club
Twice ranked by the American Film Institute as the greatest American film ever made, CITIZEN KANE’s iconic opening line – “Rosebud,” uttered by the title character in his final moments – appears at #17 on AFI’s list of the art form’s most memorable movie quotes. Making his remarkable film debut with this inarguable work, director,...
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