December 12, 2025
SPEED (1994) – AFI Movie Club
The feature directorial debut of cinematographer Jan de Bont that catapulted co-stars Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock inarguably into the public consciousness, SPEED (1994) was named by the American Film Institute among the most heart-pounding thrill-rides in the history of the art form. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about SPEED. Where to stream...
December 11, 2025
CONTACT (1997) – AFI Movie Club
Adapting Carl Sagan’s novel for the screen with all the scope and majesty of cinema as an art form, Robert Zemeckis’ CONTACT (1997) poses timeless questions about the tensions and connections between science and religion – brought into sharp relief by the discovery of evidence confirming the existence of extraterrestrial life. With an all-star cast...
December 10, 2025
STAGECOACH (1939) – AFI Movie Club
Included on the American Film Institute’s original list of the greatest films of all time, STAGECOACH (1939) was also ranked among AFI’s accounting the art form’s great westerns. Star John Wayne was named by AFI as one of cinema’s greatest screen legends, and director John Ford was the recipient of the inaugural AFI Life Achievement...
December 9, 2025
THE AGE OF INNOCENCE (1993) – AFI Movie Club
Based on the 1920 novel by American author Edith Wharton, THE AGE OF INNOCENCE (1993) was directed by AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Martin Scorsese – who also makes an uncredited cameo in the film as a wedding photographer. The film also features editing by the director’s most frequent collaborator, editor – and AFI Honorary...
December 7, 2025
TITANIC (1997) – AFI Movie Club
TITANIC (1997) was named by AFI as one of the greatest American films and greatest American epics – as well as one of the most enduring love stories and heart-pounding cinematic thrills. “My Heart Will Go On” is ranked at #14 on AFI’s 100 Years…100 Songs list, and Jack’s triumphant declaration – “I’m the King...
December 6, 2025
SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE (1993) – AFI Movie Club
From beloved writer/director Nora Ephron, SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE (1993) was included on the American Film Institute’s lists of both cinema’s great love stories and its great romantic comedies – and it also stars AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Tom Hanks. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE. Where to stream SLEEPLESS...
December 5, 2025
THE GENERAL (1926) – AFI Movie Club
Stranded not only behind enemy lines, but underneath a table in a cabin filled by the enemy soldiers, our hapless hero observes the object of his affection – and the motivation for his breakneck chase – through a small hole in the tablecloth. From co-director, co-writer and star Buster Keaton – named by AFI among...
December 4, 2025
CARRIE (1976) – AFI Movie Club
Adapting the chilling 1974 novel from master of the genre Stephen King, Brian De Palma’s CARRIE (1976) stars Sissy Spacek as a young girl facing a terrifying adolescent surge, resulting in one of the most chaotic, harrowing climactic screen scenes of all time – which, in addition to the slow burn of her high school...
December 3, 2025
HER (2013) – AFI Movie Club
A melancholy tale of the near future from visionary director Spike Jonze, HER (2013) was recognized in the year of its release with an AFI AWARD in 2013, naming it among the most outstanding motion pictures of year. According to the official rationale, “HER asks what it is to connect – and what it means...
December 2, 2025
SOMETHING’S GOTTA GIVE (2003) – AFI Movie Club
Written, directed and produced by Nancy Meyers, SOMETHING’S GOTTA GIVE (2003) features the remarkable pairing – and undeniable chemistry – of two AFI Life Achievement Award recipients: Jack Nicholson and the dearly departed, one-of-a-kind and always-in-our-hearts Diane Keaton. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about SOMETHING’S GOTTA GIVE. Where to stream SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE SOMETHING'S GOTTA...
December 1, 2025
FUNNY GIRL (1968) – AFI Movie Club
Featuring the talents of two AFI Life Achievement Award honorees – writer/director William Wyler and breakout star Barbra Streisand in her acclaimed feature debut – FUNNY GIRL (1968) was included on the American Film Institute’s lists of the greatest movie musicals and cinema’s greatest romances. The film additionally counts a quote among the most memorable...
November 30, 2025
NIGHTCRAWLER (2014) – AFI Movie Club
Written and directed by Dan Gilroy (with editing by his brother, John Gilroy) and featuring lurid cinematography from AFI Alum Robert Elswit (AFI Class of 1977), NIGHTCRAWLER (2014) was honored with an AFI AWARD, recognizing it as one of the year’s most outstanding achievements in the art of the moving image. According to the official...
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