December 20, 2020
AFI Movie Club: LOVE ACTUALLY
Set in the days leading up to Christmas and featuring interlocking love stories, LOVE ACTUALLY stars Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Keira Knightley and Alan Rickman, among others in Richard Curtis’ witty and charming treatise on love in all its shape and forms. MOVIE TRIVIA DID YOU KNOW? LOVE ACTUALLY marks the directorial debut of Richard Curtis. Prior to helming this film, he was predominantly known as the writer of...
December 19, 2020
AFI Movie Club: THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL
THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL marks Brian Henson’s directorial debut and gathers the Muppets – and Michael Caine! – for a magical reimagining of Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic. Watch director Brian Henson talk about making THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL in this exclusive AFI "Behind the Scene" conversation. MOVIE TRIVIA DID YOU KNOW? THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL marks the first Muppet movie without Jim Henson,...
December 18, 2020
AFI Movie Club: THE PREACHER’S WIFE
Directed by Penny Marshall and starring Whitney Houston and AFI Life Achievement Award recipient Denzel Washington, THE PREACHER’S WIFE follows an angel who arrives on the wings of a prayer to help a good reverend whose Baptist church is struggling, as is his marriage. Watch actor Courtney B. Vance, who plays Reverend Henry Biggs in the film, discuss making THE PREACHER'S WIFE in this exclusive...
December 16, 2020
AFI Movie Club: DIE HARD
In 1988, director and AFI Conservatory alum John McTiernan (AFI Class of 1975) gave movie lovers a thrilling holiday gift with the high-octane, enduring Christmas classic, DIE HARD, starring Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman. Watch director John McTiernan discuss making DIE HARD in this exclusive conversation with AFI. MOVIE TRIVIA DID YOU KNOW? Hans Gruber was named by AFI as one the greatest villains in cinematic history – played with unforgettable charm and...
December 14, 2020
AFI Movie Club: HOME ALONE
HOME ALONE, written by John Hughes and directed by Chris Columbus, is celebrating 30 years of holiday hijinks. This memorable comedic classic features the timeless music of AFI Life Achievement Award recipient John Williams. As the film marks its 30th anniversary, watch director Chris Columbus discuss making HOME ALONE in this exclusive conversation. MOVIE TRIVIA...
December 12, 2020
AFI Movie Club: THE COURT JESTER
THE COURT JESTER, a classic musical comedy starring Danny Kaye, shows up on AFI’s 100 YEARS…100 LAUGHS – the American Film Institute’s lists of the art form’s funniest films! Click Here to Find Out How to Watch THE COURT JESTER Now THE COURT JESTER – Reelgood Watch Carl Reiner and Martin Short talk about THE COURT…
December 11, 2020
AFI Movie Club: MALCOLM X
MALCOLM X, Spike Lee’s powerful biopic, stars AFI Life Achievement honoree Denzel Washington as the eponymous Civil Rights crusader who fought for racial equality. An honorary degree recipient from the AFI Conservatory, Lee recently was featured in AFI’s Black Stories Matter series, while MALCOLM X cinematographer Ernest R. Dickerson took part in a Harold Lloyd…
December 10, 2020
AFI Movie Club: AN AMERICAN TAIL
AN AMERICAN TAIL, a heart-warming tale of a young immigrant mouse, lost in late-19th century New York City, was produced by AFI Life Achievement Award winner Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment. Click Here to Find Out How to Watch AN AMERICAN TAIL Now AN AMERICAN TAIL – Reelgood Watch AN AMERICAN TAIL producer Kathleen Kennedy…
December 9, 2020
AFI Movie Club: THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH
Appearing on AFI’s list of the greatest American movie comedies of all time, THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH was directed by AFI Life Achievement Award recipient Billy Wilder – and stars Marilyn Monroe, named by AFI as one of the greatest screen legends of all time. Click Here to Find Out How to Watch THE SEVEN…
December 7, 2020
AFI Movie Club: CARMEN JONES
This riveting rendition of "Carmen" with an all-Black cast, CARMEN JONES stars Dorothy Dandridge and Harry Belafonte. Dandridge was nominated for an Oscar® for her performance, making her the first African American woman to be nominated for a leading role. Click Here to Find Out How to Watch CARMEN JONES Now CARMEN JONES - Reelgood...
December 5, 2020
AFI Movie Club: FROZEN
Winner of the Oscar® for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song, FROZEN follows a determined princess on her perilous journey to end the eternal winter that has fallen over the kingdom. Click Here to Find Out How to Watch FROZEN Now FROZEN – Reelgood Watch FROZEN Storyboard Artist Kelly Asbury on the differences between…
December 4, 2020
AFI Movie Club: GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER
GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER was released the year AFI was established and features the talent of AFI Life Achievement Award winner Sidney Poitier – who served as a founding Trustee. The film is also on three AFI lists of the greatest American films of all time, including 100 Years… 100 Movies, 100 Years… 100…
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