A timeless western comedy that subverts the classic cinematic narrative of heroic stalwarts who defend a helpless farming community against merciless marauders, ¡THREE AMIGOS! (1986) brings together the hilariously inarguable triumvirate of Martin Short, Chevy Chase and AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Steve Martin – who also co-wrote the script with composer Randy Newman and...

Named by the American Film Institute among the funniest movies ever made and the greatest sports movies of all time, co-writer/director Harold Ramis’ CADDYSHACK (1980) embodied an era of comedic anarchy – perfectly encapsulated in a caste clash set against the backdrop of a Nebraska country club. Featuring chaos on, off and under the green,...

In search of the elusive perfect family Christmas, the Griswold’s holiday uproariously goes awry with the unexpected arrival of some obnoxious relatives in NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION. Starring Chevy Chase, the film was cast by AFI Conservatory faculty and alum Heidi Levitt (AFI Class of 1987).  Watch AFI Faculty and Alum Heidi Levitt go "Behind the Scene" and talk about casting NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION in this exclusive conversation. MOVIE...