May 5, 2024
DEATH ON THE NILE (1978) – AFI Movie Club
Adapted from the writings of Agatha Christie and marking the debut appearance of screen legend Peter Ustinov as the iconic Hercule Poirot, DEATH ON THE NILE (1978) brings together an all-star ensemble – including AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Bette Davis, AFI Honorary Degree recipient Angela Lansbury, Lois Chiles, Simon MacCorkindale, David Niven, Maggie Smith,...
May 3, 2024
AFI Announces 2024 Cinematography Intensive for Women
AFI announced today that it is accepting applications for the 2024 Cinematography Intensive for Women (CIW) presented by Panavision. The tuition-free, four-day workshop is designed for aspiring cinematographers who are committed to their journey toward a professional career as cinematographers and are looking for additional training to help them advance in their education, craft and...
May 2, 2024
REDS (1981) – AFI Movie Club
Featuring the creative contributions of no fewer than three AFI Life Achievement Award honorees – writer, producer, director and star Warren Beatty as well as co-stars Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson – REDS (1981) also featured the work of two AFI Honorary Degree recipients – editor Dede Allen and production designer Richard Sylbert. The sweeping...
May 1, 2024
What to Watch: May 2024 | AFI Alumni Projects
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. BACK TO BLACK –Polly Morgan (AFI Class of 2010), Cinematographer Where to watch: premiering in theaters on May 17 BRIDGERTON, Season 3 –Tricia Brock (AFI DWW Class of 2001), Director –Eli Nilsen (AFI...
May 1, 2024
Spotlight on UNDER THE BRIDGE Editor Garret Price (AFI Class of 2005)
With the recent debut of UNDER THE BRIDGE starring Oscar® nominee Lily Gladstone and Emmy® nominee Riley Keough, we sat down with the show’s editor Garret Price (AFI Class of 2005) to learn more about his career and his work on the drama based around the real-life murder of Reena Virk. An extraordinarily versatile artist,...
May 1, 2024
THE JOY LUCK CLUB (1993) – AFI Movie Club
A lush adaptation of the acclaimed novel by Amy Tan, THE JOY LUCK CLUB (1993) featured casting by AFI Alum and AFI Conservatory Faculty Heidi Levitt (Class of 1987), who established a close collaboration with director Wayne Wang – with whom she would subsequently work with on projects including SMOKE and BLUE IN THE FACE....
April 30, 2024
AFI Catalog Spotlight: THE CURSE OF QUON GWON and Marion E. Wong
THE CURSE OF QUON GWON title card In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the AFI Catalog shines a spotlight on Marion E. Wong’s THE CURSE OF QUON GWON: WHEN THE FAR EAST MINGLES WITH THE WEST (1917), the earliest known Chinese American feature film and likely the first Asian film directed...
April 30, 2024
INTO THE WOODS (2014) – AFI Movie Club
An iconic stage musical adapted for the screen by director Rob Marshall with some help from the magic of AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Meryl Streep, INTO THE WOODS (2014) was honored in the year of its release with a 2014 AFI AWARD, recognizing it among the most outstanding motion pictures of year. According to...
April 28, 2024
Nicole Kidman Honored at AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute
Special to Premiere on TNT on June 17 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT Gala Raises Over $2 Million for AFI’s Non-Profit Education Programs The American Film Institute presented the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award to Nicole Kidman on April 27, 2024, at a Gala Tribute in Hollywood. The tribute special, THE 49TH AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:...
April 28, 2024
APOCALYPSE NOW (1979) – AFI Movie Club
A journey into the heart of darkness that appeared on AFI's 10th anniversary edition of the greatest films of all time, Francis Ford Coppola’s APOCALYPSE NOW (1979) features an iconic performance from Marlon Brando – named one of cinema’s most enduring screen legends – as well as a small supporting role from AFI Life Achievement...
April 27, 2024
EYES WIDE SHUT (1999) – AFI Movie Club
Granting entrance into a world of erotic psychological delights and dangers, “fidelio” is the iconic password featured in Staley Kubrick’s EYES WIDE SHUT (1999) – the final film from the legendary director, featuring an all-star cast that includes Tom Cruise, Sydney Pollack and AFI Alum Todd Field (AFI Class of 1992) – as well as...
April 25, 2024
THE MIRROR HAS TWO FACES (1996) – AFI Movie Club
From director, producer, star and AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Barbra Streisand, THE MIRROR HAS TWO FACES (1996) explores the complicated balance between comedy and drama that characterize adult relationships – brought to life by a brilliant ensemble that includes Jeff Bridges, Pierce Brosnan, George Segal, Mimi Rogers and Lauren Bacall – the latter named...
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