February 9, 2026
DUNKIRK (2017) – AFI Movie Club
A cinematic look at a pivotal moment in World War II, director Christopher Nolan’s DUNKIRK (2017) 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, “DUNKIRK fills the screen with pure cinema – a triumphant achievement that...
October 11, 2025
INCEPTION (2010) – AFI Movie Club
From writer/director Christopher Nolan, the mind-bending – and instantly iconic – dreamscapes of INCEPTION were realized for the screen by cinematographer Wally Pfister, an alum of the AFI Conservatory (AFI Class of 1988). The film was honored in 2010 with an AFI AWARD, recognizing it as one of the year’s most outstanding achievements in the...
April 12, 2025
OPPENHEIMER (2023) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by Christopher Nolan and featuring contributions by a number of AFI Conservatory graduates – including assistant art director Robert Aguirre (AFI Class of 2018), visual effects supervisor David Drzewiecki (AFI Class of 1985), still photographer Melinda Sue Gordon (AFI Class of 1980) and assistant art director Roxy Hua (AFI Class of 2019) – OPPENHEIMER...
May 15, 2023
SUNSHINE (2007) – AFI Movie Club
From director Danny Boyle, SUNSHINE (2007) features an all-star cast that includes Cillian Murphy, Rose Byrne, Cliff Curtis, Chris Evans, Troy Garity, Hiroyuki Sanada and AFI Honorary Degree recipient Michelle Yeoh. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about SUNSHINE. Have Get The Picture delivered to your inbox every day. SIGN UP TO GET THE...
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