January 26, 2023
NASHVILLE (1975) – AFI Movie Club
A sprawling epic of Americana, Robert Altman’s NASHVILLE (1975) weaves together the stories of 24 characters – from country star to aspiring singer to reporter to waitress – and stars a huge ensemble cast, including Keith Carradine, Shelley Duvall, Ronee Blakley, Ned Beatty and AFI honorary degree recipient Lily Tomlin. The film is included on AFI’s list of greatest films of all time,...
January 25, 2023
TOUCH OF EVIL (1958) – AFI Movie Club
Written and directed by AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Orson Welles (who also starred), TOUCH OF EVIL (1958) features performances from Marlene Dietrich – named by AFI among cinema’s greatest stars – and Charlton Heston, who served as the third Chair of the American Film Institute’s Board of Trustees. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn...
January 24, 2023
AFI Alumni Nominations at the 95th Academy Awards
AFI Alums and their projects are on the road to gold! Today, the Academy announced the nominations for the 95th Annual Academy Awards® and we are incredibly proud of the AFI Alums nominated for their amazing work this year. Congratulations to AFI Conservatory Alums Todd Field (AFI Class of 1992) for his Best Picture, Director...
January 24, 2023
THE POWER OF THE DOG (2021) – AFI Movie Club
THE POWER OF THE DOG (2021) 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, “THE POWER OF THE DOG looks to the hills for secrets unseen – and finds them in powerful, poetic images that transport...
January 23, 2023
42ND STREET (1933) – AFI Movie Club
Starring Warner Baxter and Bebe Daniels and featuring iconic choreography by Busby Berkeley, 42ND STREET (1933) was honored by the American Film Institute as one of the art form’s greatest musicals and is also included on the lists of the most memorable movie quotes and greatest movie songs. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more...
January 22, 2023
FUNNY GIRL (1968) – AFI Movie Club
Featuring the talents of two AFI Life Achievement Award honorees – writer/director William Wyler and breakout star Barbra Streisand in her acclaimed feature debut – FUNNY GIRL (1968) was included on the American Film Institute’s lists of the greatest movie musicals and cinema’s greatest romances. The film additionally counts a quote among the most memorable...
January 21, 2023
DOCTOR ZHIVAGO (1965) – AFI Movie Club
A sweeping epic chronicling Russian life from Imperialism through the October Revolution, civil war and Joseph Stalin’s Great Purge, DOCTOR ZHIVAGO (1965) was directed by AFI Life Achievement Award honoree David Lean and was included among the American Film Institute’s accounting of the greatest movies of all time, as well as among cinema’s greatest romances....
January 20, 2023
THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK (1987) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by George Miller and starring Cher, Susan Sarandon and Michelle Pfeiffer as the titular coven, THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK (1987) features the contributions of two AFI Life Achievement Award honorees – co-star Jock Nicholson and composer John Williams. The film was produced by Neil Canton, who educated the next generation of storytellers for more...
January 19, 2023
AFI Announces Participants for DWW+ Class of 2024
AFI is thrilled to announce the participants selected for the AFI DWW+ Class of 2024! AFI DWW+ is a year-long directing workshop that supports women and traditionally underrepresented narrative filmmakers through the production cycle of a short film, providing hands-on instruction led by industry experts. The short films completed in the workshop will premiere at...
January 19, 2023
COOLEY HIGH (1975) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by Michael Schultz and based on the personal experiences of screenwriter Eric Monte, COOLEY HIGH (1975) follows a group of high school seniors – including an aspiring playwright and a basketball star – coming of age in a 1960s Chicago neighborhood. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about COOLEY HIGH. HOW TO WATCH...
January 18, 2023
THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY (1966) – AFI Movie Club
One of the definitive westerns of all time, THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY (1966) was the third collaboration between director Sergio Leone and AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Clint Eastwood – following A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS and its sequel, FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE. Collectively, the three films are commonly referred to as...
January 17, 2023
SHADOW OF A DOUBT (1943) – AFI Movie Club
Starring Teresa Wright and Joseph Cotten as her mysterious namesake uncle, SHADOW OF A DOUBT (1943) was directed by AFI Life Achievement Award recipient Alfred Hitchcock. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about SHADOW OF A DOUBT. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream SHADOW OF A DOUBT SHADOW OF A DOUBT - Reelgood GET...
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