October 5, 2026
THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL (1951) – AFI Movie Club
A cautionary tale about man’s inhumanity and hubris – as relevant today as when it was released nearly three-quarters of a century ago – THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL (1951) earned recognition on three of the American Film Institute’s lists of the greatest films of all time, including among cinema’s greatest cheers and thrills,...
October 4, 2026
YENTL (1983) – AFI Movie Club
YENTL (1983), the musical drama of a brave young woman who poses as a boy to pursue her passion for studying Jewish Talmudic Law, features the talents of AFI Life Achievement Award recipient Barbra Streisand – who wrote, directed, produced and starred in the film. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about YENTL. Where...
October 3, 2026
INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM (1984) – AFI Movie Club
INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM (1984) boasts contributions by no fewer than four AFI Life Achievement Award recipients – director Steven Spielberg, producer George Lucas, star Harrison Ford and composer John Williams – as well as an early credit for AFI Board of Trustees Chair Kathleen Kennedy. Indiana Jones himself was named by...
October 1, 2026
AFI Member Spotlight: Edward James Olmos
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, AFI spoke with Trustee and longtime Member Edward James Olmos about his decades-long commitment to storytelling, his journey with AFI and the importance of creating opportunities for underrepresented voices. Read the interview to hear his reflections on the power of film and the importance of telling your own...
October 1, 2026
DRACULA (1931) – AFI Movie Club
Director Tod Browning’s timeless adaptation of Bram Stroker’s macabre masterpiece stars the alluring Bela Lugosi as the iconic immortal – earning him a place on the American Film Institute’s list of the cinema’s greatest villains – and Dwight Frye as Renfield, the vampire’s deranged and devoted servant. DRACULA (1931) also appears on AFI’s list of...
September 30, 2026
THE DA VINCI CODE (2006) – AFI Movie Club
Adapted from Dan Brown’s relentlessly entertaining 2003 novel of the same name, director Ron Howard’s THE DA VINCI CODE (2006) harnesses the breakneck pace of the source material for a thrilling cinematic romp – starring AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Tom Hanks, as well as an all-star international cast that includes Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen,...
September 29, 2026
AFI FEST 2026 Presented by Canva Announces Full Festival Lineup
New Works from Lee Chang-dong, Quentin Dupieux, Asghar Farhadi, Ryûsuke Hamaguchi, Werner Herzog, Marie Kreutzer, Mike Leigh, Hong Sang-soo and Céline Sciamma Impressive Lineup Includes 157 Films from 50 Countries with 10 Best International Feature Oscar® Submissions Passes Available Now Individual Tickets on Sale October 3 Today, the American Film Institute announced the complete lineup...
September 29, 2026
LITTLE BIG MAN (1970) – AFI Movie Club
A revisionist western that satirizes and subverts the mythology of the genre – and of America itself – Arthur Penn’s LITTLE BIG MAN (1970) stars AFI Life Achievement Award recipient Dustin Hoffman, along with Martin Balsam, Jeff Corey, Chief Dan George and Faye Dunaway. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about LITTLE BIG MAN. Where to...
September 28, 2026
A MIGHTY WIND (2003) – AFI Movie Club
Co-written by Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy and directed by Guest, A MIGHTY WIND (2003) reunites many of his classic comedy troupe – including Bob Balaban, John Michael Higgins, Jane Lynch, Michael McKean, Catherine O'Hara, Parker Posey, Ed Begley Jr., Jennifer Coolidge, Harry Shearer and Fred Willard – getting the band back together for a gentle but hilarious look at a folk festival reunion concert....
September 27, 2026
DA 5 BLOODS (2020) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by AFI Honorary Degree recipient Spike Lee and featuring an all-star cast that includes one of Chadwick Boseman’s final roles, DA 5 BLOODS (2020) 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, “DA 5 BLOODS...
September 26, 2026
AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY (2013) – AFI Movie Club
Produced by AFI Life Achievement Award honoree George Clooney (alongside Grant Heslov, Jean Doumanian and Steve Traxler), director John Wells’ AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY (2013) is adapted by the play of the same name by Tracy Letts – and features a murderers’ row of top talent, including Julia Roberts, Ewan McGregor, Chris Cooper, Abigail Breslin, Benedict...
September 25, 2026
AFI Announces I PLAY ROCKY and Brad Bird’s RAY GUNN as Red Carpet Galas at AFI FEST Presented by Canva
AFI announced I PLAY ROCKY and RAY GUNN will complete the Red Carpet Premieres section at this year’s AFI FEST presented by Canva. All Red Carpet Premieres will take place at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre. AFI also announced that 14th, ASHES, BEHEMOTH!, BITTER CHRISTMAS, BUNKER, CLARISSA, ELSINORE, JOSEPHINE, THE MAN I LOVE, MOUSE, TANGLES...
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