August 20, 2026
THE BIRDCAGE (1996) – AFI Movie Club
Starring Robin Williams and Nathan Lane as South Beach club owners navigating an introduction to their son’s would-be in-laws, THE BIRDCAGE (1996) also features Gene Hackman as a United States senator for whom the loving couple must put on a charade for the benefit of familial harmony. The film was written by Elaine May and...
March 8, 2026
CHICAGO (2002) – AFI Movie Club
Appearing on two of the American Film Institute’s lists of the greatest American films – including the greatest movie musicals and greatest movie songs – CHICAGO (2002) was also honored with an AFI AWARD in 2002, recognizing it as one of the year’s most outstanding achievements in the art of the moving image. According to...
March 18, 2025
MAMMA MIA! (2008) – AFI Movie Club
A joyous jukebox musical exploding with exuberance and color, MAMMA MIA! (2008) features the multi-hyphenate talents of AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Meryl Streep, as well as the stunning cinematography of AFI Alum Haris Zambarloukos (AFI Class of 1994). Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about MAMMA MIA! Have Get The Picture delivered to...
April 30, 2024
INTO THE WOODS (2014) – AFI Movie Club
An iconic stage musical adapted for the screen by director Rob Marshall with some help from the magic of AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Meryl Streep, INTO THE WOODS (2014) was honored in the year of its release with a 2014 AFI AWARD, recognizing it among the most outstanding motion pictures of year. According to...
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