August 1, 2025
Spotlight on THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY Cinematographers Tarin Anderson and Sandra Valde-Hansen
As the sun sets on the final season of THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY, cinematographers Tarin Anderson (AFI Class of 2004) and Sandra Valde-Hansen (AFI Class of 2006) reflect on how their collaboration shaped the show’s visual language. Their process – rooted in character perspective and honed through their shared experience coming out of the...
August 1, 2025
What to Watch: August 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 Where to watch: premiering in theaters August 29 BLACK SWAN –Darren Aronofsky (AFI Class of 1992), Director Where to watch: special IMAX 15th anniversary...
July 31, 2025
CLUELESS (1995) – AFI Movie Club
A candy-colored contemporary reimagining of Jane Austen’s “Emma” set against the backdrop of Beverly Hills and now celebrating its 30th anniversary, CLUELESS (1995) was brought to the screen by writer/director Amy Heckerling (AFI Class of 1974). Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about CLUELESS. Where to stream CLUELESS CLUELESS - Reelgood
July 30, 2025
JOE VERSUS THE VOLCANO (1990) – AFI Movie Club
Written and directed by John Patrick Shanley and featuring an all-star ensemble that includes Lloyd Bridges, Robert Stack, Abe Vigoda, Dan Hedaya and Ossie Davis, JOE VERSUS THE VOLCANO (1990) is a romantic fable bringing together Meg Ryan and AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Tom Hanks – and was executive produced by honoree Steven Spielberg...
July 29, 2025
HIGH NOON (1952) – AFI Movie Club
Starring Grace Kelly and Gary Cooper – both recognized by the American Film Institute among the greatest screen legends of all time – HIGH NOON (1952) earned accolades across seven of AFI’s iconic lists, including on both the original and 10th anniversary editions, the greatest scores and songs, greatest thrills, most inspiring screen stories and...
July 25, 2025
NINE TO FIVE (1980) – AFI Movie Club
Ranked by the American Film Institute among the art form’s greatest comedies – and with a theme song that was included as one of the greatest movie songs of all time – NINE TO FIVE (1980) marked the feature film debut of singer Dolly Parton, and also stars AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Jane Fonda...
July 24, 2025
DO THE RIGHT THING (1989) – AFI Movie Club
Appearing on the 10th anniversary edition of the American Film Institute’s list of the greatest American films, DO THE RIGHT THING (1989) explores racial tensions exacerbated by the summer heat in a New York neighborhood. An imperative work from iconic director – and AFI Honorary Degree recipient – Spike Lee, the film features cinematography from...
July 23, 2025
SUPERMAN (1978) – AFI Movie Club
With SUPERMAN (1978), director Richard Donner made audiences believe a man could fly – and ushered in a contemporary age of cinematic superheroes, brought to the screen with majesty and wonder. The titular Kryptonian – brought to life with humanity and earnest sincerity by an incomparable Christopher Reeve – was named by AFI among cinema’s greatest...
July 22, 2025
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE (1996) – AFI Movie Club
“This is your mission, should you choose to accept it…” Bringing Bruce Geller’s classic espionage series to the big screen to ignite what would become one of cinema’s most iconic and long-running action franchises, director Brian De Palma’s MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE (1996) also turned Tom Cruise’s stardom into a supernova – with pulse-pounding thrills driven a...
July 21, 2025
PENNIES FROM HEAVEN (1981) – AFI Movie Club
A romantic musical drama adapted from a BBC miniseries, director Herbert Ross’ PENNIES FROM HEAVEN (1981) contrasts the flash and sparkle of a classic Hollywood musical with the trials, tribulations and muted colors of the Great Depression – with AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Steven Martin delivering an uncharacteristically dramatic performance Not previously trained as...
July 19, 2025
BUCK AND THE PREACHER (1972) – AFI Movie Club
Starring AFI Life Achievement Award honoree and founding American Film Institute Vice-Chair Sidney Poitier opposite Harry Belafonte and Ruby Dee, BUCK AND THE PREACHER (1972) also marked the screen legend’s celebrated directorial debut. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about BUCK AND THE PREACHER. Where to stream BUCK AND THE PREACHER BUCK AND THE...
July 18, 2025
CHARADE (1963) – AFI Movie Club
A Hitchcockian confection from producer/director Stanley Donen, CHARADE (1963) features the iconic pairing of Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn – both of whom were immortalized on the American Film Institute’s list of cinema’s greatest screen legends. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about CHARADE. Where to stream CHARADE CHARADE - Reelgood
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