May 28, 2020
Watch: Aaron Sorkin and Molly Bloom on MOLLY’S GAME
AFI recently welcomed Aaron Sorkin and author Molly Bloom to discuss working together on MOLLY’S GAME. The film was written and directed by Sorkin and was based on Bloom’s memoir about running an underground poker game. Jessica Chastain played the eponymous hero, and the film received an Academy Award® nomination for Sorkin’s adaptation. In the…
May 28, 2020
AFI Movie Club: WORKING GIRL
WORKING GIRL appears on three of AFI’s lists, including being named one of the most inspiring films and one of the greatest love stories. AFI Life Achievement Award recipients Harrison Ford (2001) and Mike Nichols (2010) worked together to bring WORKING GIRL to the silver screen. Watch Jon Hamm announce the film: Movie Trivia about…
May 27, 2020
AFI Movie Club: THE COLOR PURPLE
THE COLOR PURPLE, based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, ranks #51 on AFI’s list of the most inspiring films in American history. Steven Spielberg, who directed the film, was the recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1995. Watch KERRY WASHINGTON announce the film: Movie Trivia about TODAY’S FILM -DID YOU KNOW that…
May 26, 2020
Watch: Kathleen Kennedy on Producing
AFI Board of Trustees Chair Kathleen Kennedy recently joined AFI Fellows for an online Harold Lloyd Master Seminar to speak about what she’s learned over the course of her career as one of the most well-respected and sought-after producers in the business. Kennedy is currently the president of Lucasfilm and co-founder of Amblin. She started…
May 26, 2020
AFI Remembers Trailblazer Lynn Shelton
“Anyone of you who are out there thinking that you can’t make a movie because nobody is stepping up to the plate and giving you money and permission to do it. You can. You can do it. You can empower yourself. You can pick up a camera. The technology is there. You can get your…
May 26, 2020
AFI Movie Club: THE ONE AND ONLY
Directed by the legendary Carl Reiner and written by Academy Award® nominee Steve Gordon, THE ONE AND ONLY stars Henry Winkler as an egotistical actor hoping to make it big, and he does – in professional wrestling. Watch Sarah Silverman announce the film: Movie Trivia about THE ONE AND ONLY -DID YOU KNOW that the…
May 25, 2020
AFI Movie Club: THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES
Watch today’s film on TCM tonight at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. CT. AFI Life Achievement Award recipient William Wyler helmed THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES – deemed not only one of the greatest American films by AFI but also one of the art form’s most inspiring stories. Movie Trivia…
May 24, 2020
AFI Movie Club: TITANIC
TITANIC was named by AFI as one of the greatest American films – as well as one of the most enduring love stories and heart-pounding cinematic thrills. “My Heart Will Go On” is ranked at #14 on AFI’s 100 Years…100 Songs list, and Jack’s triumphant declaration – “I’m the King of the World!” – appears on…
May 23, 2020
AFI Movie Club: SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN danced its way onto a number of AFI’s lists of the greatest films of all time – and was named the #1 movie musical in cinematic history! AFI Life Achievement Award recipient Gene Kelly helped make SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN the classic it is still today by not only singing and dancing but also…
May 22, 2020
AFI Movie Club: THE THIRD MAN
THE THIRD MAN appears at #57 on AFI’s original list of the greatest American films – and subsequently at #75 on AFI’s 100 Years…100 Thrills list. The character of Harry Lime – played by AFI Life Achievement Award recipient Orson Welles – shows up at #37 on AFI’s list of the greatest screen villains. Watch Kenneth Branagh…
May 21, 2020
AFI Movie Club: ROCKY
ROCKY is ranked on both AFI’s original and 10th anniversary lists of the greatest American films of all time! Rocky Balboa punches his way to #7 in the pantheon of AFI’s greatest screen heroes, and the film lands at #4 as one of the most inspiring movies ever. And the ROCKY theme song – “Gonna Fly…
May 20, 2020
AFI Movie Club: WHAT A WAY TO GO!
WHAT A WAY TO GO! stars the 40th AFI Life Achievement Award recipient, Shirley MacLaine, and also features Gene Kelly who received the 13th AFI Life Achievement! Watch Demi Moore announce the film: Movie Trivia about WHAT A WAY TO GO! –DID YOU KNOW publicist-turned-producer Arthur P. Jacobs initially acquired Gwen Davis’ story “I Love Louisa” – the…
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