September 16, 2022
JOJO RABBIT (2019) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by and starring Taika Waititi, JOJO RABBIT (2019) 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, “JOJO RABBIT pulls itself out of a hat – a cinematic magic trick of miraculous tonal mayhem. Taika Waititi’s...
September 15, 2022
World Premiere of SELENA GOMEZ: MY MIND AND ME To Open AFI FEST 2022
Photo Courtesy of Apple Original Films AFI announced today that the World Premiere of Apple Original film SELENA GOMEZ: MY MIND AND ME will open the 36th edition of AFI FEST on Wednesday, November 2. Helmed by Alek Keshishian, who made his groundbreaking directorial debut with the seminal documentary MADONNA: TRUTH OR DARE, SELENA GOMEZ:...
September 15, 2022
National Hispanic Heritage Month Movie Guide
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep 15 – Oct 15), please join us in celebrating these iconic and groundbreaking films named to our AFI lists, honored with AFI AWARDS and selected for AFI Movie Club. AMERICAN ME A powerful epic crime drama that opens up with the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943 and spans...
September 15, 2022
EASY RIDER (1969) – AFI Movie Club
Included on AFI’s original and 10th anniversary lists of the greatest American films of all time, EASY RIDER (1969) also featured an iconic usage of Steppenwolf’s rock anthem “Born to Be Wild,” recognized by AFI as one of the greatest songs ever featured in a film. EASY RIDER’s journey to the big screen included AFI...
September 14, 2022
CONAN THE BARBARIAN (1982) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by John Milius and co-written by Milius and Oliver Stone, CONAN THE BARBARIAN (1982) stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as the titular Cimmerian, seeking vengeance against the sinister leader of a snake cult played by AFI Honorary Degree recipient James Earl Jones. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about CONAN THE BARBARIAN. HOW TO WATCH...
September 13, 2022
THE BIRDCAGE (1996) – AFI Movie Club
Starring Robin Williams and Nathan Lane as South Beach club owners navigating an introduction to their son’s would-be in-laws, THE BIRDCAGE (1996) stars Robin Williams and Nathan Lane – and was written by Elaine May and produced and directed by AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Mike Nichols. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about...
September 12, 2022
THE MALTESE FALCON (1941) – AFI Movie Club
Earning its place on both the original and the 10th anniversary edition of AFI’s ranking of the greatest American films, THE MALTESE FALCON (1941) stars Humphrey Bogart – named by the American Film Institute as the greatest screen legend of all time – and marked the feature directorial debut of AFI Life Achievement Award honoree...
September 11, 2022
MCCABE & MRS. MILLER (1971) – AFI Movie Club
Named by the American Film Institute as one of cinema’s greatest Westerns, director Robert Altman’s MCCABE & MRS. MILLER (1971) pairs Julie Christie with AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Warren Beatty as the titular duo. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about MCCABE & MRS. MILLER. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream MCCABE &...
September 10, 2022
THE THIRD MAN (1949) – AFI Movie Club
THE THIRD MAN (1949) appears the American Film Institute’s original list of the greatest American films, as well as on AFI’s ranking of the art form’s greatest thrills. The character of Harry Lime – played by AFI Life Achievement Award recipient Orson Welles – shows up at #37 on AFI’s list of the most memorable screen villains....
September 9, 2022
CAT BALLOU (1965) – AFI Movie Club
A hilarious subversion of the western genre featuring Lee Marvin, Michael Callan, Nat King Cole, Stubby Kaye and AFI Life Achievement honoree Jane Fonda in the title role, CAT BALLOU (1965) appears on the American Film Institute’s list of the greatest comedies of all time, as well as among AFI’s ranking of the screen’s best...
September 8, 2022
SCHOOL DAZE (1988) – AFI Movie Club
Based on writer/director – and AFI Honorary Degree recipient – Spike Lee’s own experiences at Morehouse College, SCHOOL DAZE (1988) is music-filled dramedy that follows students at a historically Black college as they clash during homecoming weekend. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about SCHOOL DAZE. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream SCHOOL DAZE...
September 7, 2022
IN COLD BLOOD (1967) – AFI Movie Club
Adapted by writer/director Richard Brooks from Truman Capote’s book of the same name – and subsequently named by AFI among the greatest courtroom dramas in the art form’s history – IN COLD BLOOD (1967) features a score by AFI Honorary Degree recipient Quincy Jones. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about IN COLD BLOOD....
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