January 26, 2025
CASINO (1995) – AFI Movie Club
The eighth iconic collaboration between AFI Life Achievement Award honorees Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro, CASINO (1995) reteams the director and star for another epic crime drama, placing De Niro atop a star-studded marquee that includes Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, Don Rickles, Kevin Pollak and James Woods, with editing by AFI Honorary Degree recipient...
January 23, 2025
AFI Alumni Projects Garner Nominations for the 97th Annual Academy Awards
Congratulations to the AFI Conservatory Alumni whose projects were nominated for an Academy Award®! Alex David (AFI Class of 1999) landed a nomination for Best Original Screenplay for his work on SEPTEMBER 5, which chronicled the hostage crisis at the 1972 Munich Olympics. Executive producer Aaron Himmel's (AFI Class of 2011) film THE BRUTALIST, a...
January 20, 2025
FRUITVALE STATION (2013) – AFI Movie Club
The breakout feature directorial debut for Ryan Coogler, FRUITVALE STATION (2013) also featured heart-rending performances from Michael B. Jordan and Octavia Spencer – both of whom sit on the AFI Board of Trustees. Shot by cinematographer – and AFI Alum – Rachel Morrison (AFI Class of 2006), the film was recognized in the year of...
January 18, 2025
DR. STRANGELOVE OR: HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BOMB (1964) – AFI Movie Club
A pitch-black satire from director Stanley Kubrick, DR. STRANGELOVE OR: HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BOMB (1964) appeared on the American Film Institute’s original list of the greatest American films – and again on the 10th anniversary edition, as well as at #3 on AFI’s list of the funniest films of...
January 17, 2025
A WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE (1974) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by John Cassavetes, A WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE (1974) stars Gena Rowlands in a powerhouse performance as a loving but troubled mother suffering a mental breakdown. Cassavetes was a senior filmmaker–in–residence at the AFI Conservatory, and the film was itself crewed by AFI Fellows – who received a collective credit at the end. Rowlands also received an Honorary Degree from AFI in 1998. Visit the AFI Catalog to...
January 16, 2025
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (2004) – AFI Movie Club
Co-written and directed by Peter Berg, FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (2004) was honored in the year of its release with an AFI AWARD, recognizing it as one of the art form’s most outstanding achievements. According to the official rationale, “FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS hoists the world of high school football on its shoulder and parades it into...
January 15, 2025
RIO BRAVO (1959) – AFI Movie Club
A classic Western produced and directed by Howard Hawks, RIO BRAVO (1959) stars Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, Angie Dickinson, Walter Brennan and “The Duke” himself, John Wayne – named by the American Film Institute among the greatest screen legends of all time. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about RIO BRAVO. Have Get The...
January 14, 2025
A Message From AFI Regarding the Los Angeles Fires
Our AFI and greater Los Angeles communities have faced a devastating loss as wildfires continue to sweep through the area. These tragic events have profoundly impacted many, and our thoughts are with all those affected during this challenging time. The AFI Campus remains safe and open to Fellows, Faculty and Staff in need. With an...
January 14, 2025
CORALINE (2009) – AFI Movie Club
Written and directed by Henry Selick, CORALINE (2009) was honored in the year of its release with an AFI AWARD in 2009, recognizing it as one of the art form’s most outstanding achievements. According to the official rationale, “CORALINE is a heart-stopping, stop-motion nightmare for the child lost in all of us. Written and directed...
January 12, 2025
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. Have Get The Picture delivered to your inbox...
January 11, 2025
ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY (2016) – AFI Movie Club
The first standalone STAR WARS installment outside of the vaunted Skywalker saga, ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY (2016) expanded the beloved lore first created by AFI Life Achievement Award honoree George Lucas, and was produced by AFI Board of Trustees Chair Kathleen Kennedy. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about ROGUE ONE: A...
January 10, 2025
DIAL M FOR MURDER (1954) – AFI Movie Club
From the Master of Suspense – and AFI Life Achievement Award honoree – Alfred Hitchcock, DIAL M FOR MURDER (1954) was named by the American Film Institute among cinema’s great mysteries, and also appeared on AFI’s list of the screen's most thrilling stories. The film stars the luminous Grace Kelly, counted by AFI as one...
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