September 9, 2026
THE PRESTIGE (2006) – AFI Movie Club
Produced, co-written and directed by AFI Trustee Christopher Nolan and shot by cinematographer Wally Pfister (AFI Class of 1988), THE PRESTIGE (2006) was based on the novel by Christoper Priest and recipient and shines a light into the shadowy and mysterious world of dueling Victorian era magicians. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about...
July 24, 2026
AMERICAN HUSTLE (2013) – AFI Movie Club
From director David O. Russell, AMERICAN HUSTLE (2013) was honored with a 2013 AFI AWARD, recognizing it as one of the year’s most outstanding achievements in the art of the moving image. According to the official AFI AWARDS rationale, “AMERICAN HUSTLE is eight-track entertainment from the feet up – exposing the question, 'What is façade...
December 23, 2025
THE DARK KNIGHT (2008) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by Christopher Nolan, featuring cinematography by AFI Alum Wally Pfister (AFI Class of 1988) and starring AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Morgan Freeman opposite a stellar cast led by Christian Bale and a transformative performance from Heath Ledger, THE DARK KNIGHT (2008) was recognized in the year of its release with an AFI AWARD, naming it...
April 20, 2025
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (2012) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by Christopher Nolan and featuring cinematography by AFI Alum Wally Pfister (AFI Class of 1988), THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (2012) 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, “THE DARK KNIGHT RISES leaves the superhero...
June 7, 2024
EMPIRE OF THE SUN (1987) – AFI Movie Club
Featuring the creative efforts of two AFI Life Achievement Award honorees – director/producer Steven Spielberg and composer John Williams – EMPIRE OF THE SUN (1987) was also producer by Kathleen Kennedy, who today serves as Chair of the American Film Institute’s Board of Trustees. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about EMPIRE OF THE...
October 23, 2022
AMERICAN PSYCHO (2000) – AFI Movie Club
Based on the 1991 novel of the same name, director Mary Harron’s satirical exploration of the white-collar world of “murders and executions” is pitch black and red all over – with an iconic performance from Christian Bale as the titular AMERICAN PSYCHO (2000), who just has to return some videotapes. Visit the AFI Catalog to...
August 11, 2021
AFI Movie Club: AMERICAN PSYCHO
Based on the 1991 novel of the same name, director Mary Harron’s satirical exploration of the white-collar world of “murders and executions” is pitch black and red all over – with an iconic performance from Christian Bale as the titular AMERICAN PSYCHO, who just has to return some videotapes. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream...
October 20, 2017
Announcing AFI FEST 2017 Centerpiece Galas and Tribute
AFI has revealed the three Centerpiece Galas and Tribute that will take place at AFI FEST 2017 presented by Audi. The Centerpiece Galas are: CALL ME BY YOUR NAME (DIR Luca Guadagnino) on Friday, November 10; THE DISASTER ARTIST (DIR James Franco) on Sunday, November 12; and HOSTILES (DIR Scott Cooper) on Tuesday, November 14. On…
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