December 5, 2024
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE (1951) – AFI Movie Club
Adapted from Tennessee Williams’ play by director Elia Kazan, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE (1951) stars Vivien Leigh and Marlon Brando, both named by the American Film Institute among cinema’s greatest screen legends – the latter ranking at #4 of all time. Other accolades from AFI include inclusion on both of the institute’s vaunted lists of...
December 2, 2024
WEST SIDE STORY (2021) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Steven Spielberg, this stunning reimagination of the classic musical featured the work of two alums of the AFI Conservatory – cinematographer Janusz Kamiński (AFI Class of 1987) and editor Sarah Broshar (AFI Class of 2005) – as well as American Film Institute Trustee Ariana DeBose and AFI Honorary...
December 1, 2024
Alumni Spotlight on Editor Maysie Hoy (AFI DWW Class of 1977)
We had the honor of sitting down with acclaimed editor Maysie Hoy (AFI DWW Class of 1977) who will receive the ACE Eddie Career Achievement Award this January. In the 1970s, Maysie began her film career acting in Robert Altman classics, including MCCABE AND MRS. MILLER, NASHVILLE and 3 WOMEN. On set, she gained invaluable...
December 1, 2024
MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS – AFI Catalog Spotlight
Celebrating the holiday season this year, the AFI Catalog shines a spotlight on the Christmas classic MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS (1944), which first played in theaters 80 years ago this month after its world premiere in late November 1944. Aside from being the film that famously connected Judy Garland with her future husband, director...
December 1, 2024
What to Watch: December 2024 and January 2025
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. BOOKIE, Season 2 –Jaime Reynoso (AFI Class of 1994), Cinematographer Where to watch: premiering December 12 on Max THE BRUTALIST –Aaron Himmel (AFI Class of 2011), Producer Where to watch: premiering in theaters on...
November 30, 2024
FARGO (1996) – AFI Movie Club
An iconic crime dramedy from the Coen brothers, FARGO (1996) was included on the American Film Institute’s original list of the greatest American films, as well as among the art form’s greatest comedies – with Frances McDormand’s Marge Gunderson appearing on AFI’s list of the greatest screen heroes of all time. Visit the AFI Catalog...
November 28, 2024
MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (1947) – AFI Movie Club
With events set into motion by a mad dash to find a last-minute replacement Kris Kringle for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (1947) encapsulates the spirit of the season – whether its central figure is truly the man of myth or merely just a kindly old gentleman in the right place...
November 24, 2024
CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON (2000) – AFI Movie Club
A romantic fantasy adventure directed by Ang Lee, CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON (2000) features a stirring performance from Michelle Yeoh, a recipient of an AFI Honorary Degree. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON. Have Get The Picture delivered to your inbox every day. SIGN UP TO GET THE PICTURE...
November 23, 2024
THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI ACROSS THE EIGHTH DIMENSION (1984) – AFI Movie Club
A gonzo, dimension-hopping adventure following the exploits of the titular polymath, THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI ACROSS THE 8TH DIMENSION (1984) was produced by Neil Canton, who educated the next generation of storytellers for more than a decade as the head of the AFI Conservatory’s producing program. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about...
November 19, 2024
SCARFACE (1932) – AFI Movie Club
Ranked by the American Film Institute among the top ten gangster films in the art form’s canon, Howard Hawks’ SCARFACE (1932) also gave the moviegoing audiences one of their greatest villains – the title character of Tony Camonte, as chillingly portrayed by Paul Muni. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about SCARFACE. Have Get...
November 12, 2024
2024 AFI European Union Film Showcase to Open with Glenn Close in Charlie McDowell’s THE SUMMER BOOK
The AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center announced today the complete slate of films for the 2024 AFI European Union Film Showcase, taking place December 4–22 at the American Film Institute’s historic theatre in Silver Spring, Maryland. Now in its 37th year, the Showcase highlights 54 films representing all 27 EU member states, including award...
November 10, 2024
SABRINA (1954) – AFI Movie Club
Co-written, produced and directed by AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Billy Wilder and named by the American Film Institute among the art form’s greatest love stories, SABRINA (1954) features a romantic triangle between Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn and William Holden – all included among the stars named by AFI as cinema’s greatest screen legends. In...
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