June 25, 2026
THE FLORIDA PROJECT (2017) – AFI Movie Club
A small film that peers intimately into the inner lives of those living in the shadow of the Magic Kingdom, THE FLORIDA PROJECT (2017) was recognized in the year of its release with a 2017 AFI AWARD, naming it among the most outstanding achievements of the year. According to the official rationale, "THE FLORIDA PROJECT...
June 24, 2026
OCEAN’S ELEVEN (2001) – AFI Movie Club
AFI Life Achievement Award recipient George Clooney bet the house when he and director Steven Soderbergh teamed up with Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon and Don Cheadle – along with Scott Caan and Casey Affleck as quirky brothers with a gift for mechanics and a quirky sense of humor – for a big score in...
June 23, 2026
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES (1991) – AFI Movie Club
Adapted from the novel by Fannie Flagg – who also co-wrote the screenplay – and featuring an all-star cast that includes Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary-Louise Parker and AFI Honorary Degree recipient Cicely Tyson, FRIED GREEN TOMATOES (1991) marked the feature directorial debut of AFI Alum Jon Avnet (AFI Class of 1972)...
June 22, 2026
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (1991) – AFI Movie Club
With the brash and confident Gaston vying for center stage as the film’s iconic villain, it is the charm, visual splendor and quintessential humanity of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (1991) that ultimately make it so memorable, including an endearing supporting role – and an unforgettable performance of the title song – from AFI Honorary Degree...
June 21, 2026
BULLITT (1968) – AFI Movie Club
An iconic starring role for the legendary Steve McQueen, director Peter Yates’ BULLITT (1968) was ranked by the American Film Institute among the art form’s greatest thrills. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about BULLITT. Where to stream BULLITT BULLITT - Reelgood
June 20, 2026
42ND STREET (1933) – AFI Movie Club
Starring Warner Baxter and Bebe Daniels and featuring iconic choreography by Busby Berkeley, 42ND STREET (1933) was honored by the American Film Institute among the art form’s greatest musicals – with additional honors among the most memorable movie quotes and greatest movie songs. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about 42ND STREET. Where to...
June 19, 2026
DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST (1991) – AFI Movie Club
Originally conceived as a “short, silent film” about an African American family from the Carolina Sea Islands, DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST (1991) was written, directed and produced by AFI Conservatory Alum Julie Dash (AFI Class of 1974) – who soon realized there was too much material for just a short film, so she combined her...
June 18, 2026
SCARFACE (1983) – AFI Movie Club
Starring AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Al Pacino in the title role and Michelle Pfeiffer as the brutal drug kingpin’s moll, Oliver Stone’s iconic SCARFACE (1983) was counted by the American Film Institute among the art form’s great gangster pictures, and features a line named by AFI among cinema’s most memorable movie quotes – “Say...
June 17, 2026
Autumn Durald Arkapaw – Alumni in Focus
Autumn Durald Arkapaw Alum Autumn Durald Arkapaw (AFI Class of 2009) was recognized at the 98th Academy Awards® as the first woman to win the Oscar® for Best Cinematography for her visionary work on SINNERS. Over her acclaimed career, Durald Arkapaw has built a visually distinctive body of work spanning film, television and music videos,...
June 17, 2026
SPACEBALLS (1987) – AFI Movie Club
“May the Schwartz be with you!” A madcap romp at ludicrous speed through the farthest reaches of space – including to a desert planet not unlike the single-ecosystem worlds found in some other vaunted science fiction franchises – SPACEBALLS (1987) stars and is directed, co-written and produced by the incomparable Mel Brooks, recipient of both...
June 16, 2026
NASHVILLE (1975) – AFI Movie Club
A sprawling epic of Americana, AFI Honorary Degree recipient Robert Altman’s NASHVILLE (1975) weaves together the stories of 24 characters – from country star to aspiring singer to reporter to waitress – and stars a huge ensemble cast, including Keith Carradine, Shelley Duvall, Ronee Blakley, Ned Beatty and Lily Tomlin – another recipient of AFI’s Honorary Degree. The film is included on AFI’s...
June 15, 2026
FORREST GUMP (1994) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Sally Field, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise and AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Tom Hanks, FORREST GUMP (1994) was named by the American Film Institute among the greatest movies of all time – both on the original list and its 10th anniversary edition – and appears as well on AFI’s...
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