May 29, 2026
DIRTY DANCING (1987) – AFI Movie Club
Featured on three of AFI’s lists of the greatest American films, DIRTY DANCING (1987) was named one of the art form’s most enduring love stories – with “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” also ranking among the greatest film songs and “Nobody puts Baby in a corner” appearing among the most memorable movie quotes....
May 28, 2026
THE PRINCESS BRIDE (1987) – AFI Movie Club
Starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, André the Giant, Christopher Guest and Wallace Shawn in a delightful fantasy adventure from the great Rob Reiner – and adapted by screenwriter William Goldman from his own novel – THE PRINCESS BRIDE (1987) was named by the American Film Institute among the most romantic films...
May 28, 2026
What to Watch: AFI Alumni Projects | June 2026
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. CAPE FEAR -Steph Zenee Perez (AFI Class of 2015), Editor Where to Watch: On Apple TV+ June 5 MÉXICO 86 -Joceline Hernandez (AFI Class of 2011), Producer Where to Watch: On Netflix June...
May 27, 2026
THE MISFITS (1961) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by AFI Life Achievement Award honoree John Huston and marking the first original screenplay from playwright Arthur Miller, THE MISFITS (1961) featured Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe – two shining stars named by the American Film Institute among the art form’s greatest screen legends – both in their final film roles. Visit the AFI...
May 26, 2026
ROMANCING THE STONE (1984) – AFI Movie Club
A rollicking and hilarious comedy-adventure ripped from the pages of romance-pulp novels, director Robert Zemeckis’ ROMANCING THE STONE (1984) is a breathlessly escapist treasure hunt across the jungles of Colombia – rife with breakneck chases, deadly diversions and other thrilling escapades – starring the inarguable trio of Kathleen Turner, Danny DeVito and AFI Life Achievement...
May 25, 2026
GLORY (1989) – AFI Movie Club
A powerful tale of the Union Army’s first African American regiment in the Civil War, GLORY (1989) was directed by AFI Conservatory alum Edward Zwick (AFI Class of 1975), edited by Steven Rosenblum (AFI Class of 1976) and stars two AFI Life Achievement Award recipients – Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman. The film marked the big screen debut for...
May 24, 2026
LADY BIRD (2017) – AFI Movie Club
A tender and clear-eyed story of – among so many things – a daughter and her mother, Greta Gerwig’s solo directorial debut with LADY BIRD (2017) marked the arrival of a singular talent – earning recognition in the year of its release with an AFI AWARD in 2017, which named the film among the most...
May 23, 2026
MERRILY WE GO TO HELL (1932) – AFI Movie Club
One of the preeminent – and only! – women directors working consistently in Hollywood during cinema’s Golden Age, Dorothy Arzner maintained an illustrious career even in an otherwise male-dominated field, with work spanning from the silent era until her retirement in the 1940s. She directed some of the most notable stars of the day, including...
May 22, 2026
BLUE VELVET (1986) – AFI Movie Club
Appearing on the American Film Institute’s lists of cinema’s greatest thrills and greatest villains, the strange and nightmarish narrative of BLUE VELVET (1986) was brought to the screen by director David Lynch and cinematographer Frederick Elmes – both alumni of the AFI Conservatory (Class of 1970 and 1972, respectively). Lynch has said that the creative...
May 21, 2026
MOONSTRUCK (1987) – AFI Movie Club
A magical romance starring Cher, Nicolas Cage, Danny Aiello and Olympia Dukakis, MOONSTRUCK (1987) appears among the American Film Institute’s accounting of cinema’s most beautiful love stories and greatest romantic comedies, as well as on AFI’s list of the funniest comedies of all time, with Cher’s iconic line – “Snap out of it!” – counted...
May 20, 2026
INTERSTELLAR (2014) – AFI Movie Club
An epic masterpiece that spans both space and time, director Christopher Nolan’s INTERSTELLAR (2014) finds emotion and intimacy in the vastness of space thanks to stunning performances from its all-star cast – including Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Ellen Burstyn, John Lithgow and Michael Caine – plus a small role from Matt Damon, who...
May 19, 2026
WEST SIDE STORY (1961) – AFI Movie Club
A contemporary reimagining of “Romeo and Juliet” based on the beloved stage musical, WEST SIDE STORY (1961) more than earned its acclaim across the American Film Institute’s lists celebrating excellence in the art form – including placement on both the original and 10th anniversary editions of the greatest American films and three entries among the...
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