July 1, 2024
DREAMGIRLS (2006) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by Bill Condon and featuring and all-star cast that includes Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover, Anika Noni Rose, Keith Robinson and Jennifer Hudson, DREAMGIRLS (2006) was honored with an AFI AWARD, recognizing it as one of the year’s most outstanding achievements in the art of the moving image. According to the...
June 20, 2024
SHREK (2001) – AFI Movie Club
Produced by AFI Honorary Degree recipient Jeffrey Katzenberg, SHREK (2001) was honored with a 2001 AFI AWARD, recognizing it in the year of its release as one of the most outstanding achievements in the art of the moving image. According to the official rationale, “SHREK is an animated film that takes an eraser to traditional...
May 24, 2024
BEVERLY HILLS COP (1984) – AFI Movie Club
A hilarious fish-out-of-water action comedy set against the sun-kissed backdrop of southern California and named by the American Film Institute as one of the funniest films ever made, BEVERLY HILLS COP (1984) was directed by AFI Alum Martin Brest (AFI Class of 1973) and was written by AFI Trustee Emeritus Daniel Petrie Jr. The film...
March 10, 2023
MULAN (1998) – AFI Movie Club
An animated tale of a spirited young woman who disguises herself as a man to fight in the army in her father’s place, MULAN (1998) was in development when AFI Honorary Degree recipient Jeffrey Katzenberg was Chairman of Walt Disney Studios and was released to critical and commercial acclaim. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn...
October 12, 2021
AFI Movie Club: BOOMERANG
The 1992 romantic comedy, BOOMERANG, has an all-star cast that includes Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Robin Givens, Grace Jones and a breakthrough performance from AFI Trustee Halle Berry. The film was edited by former AFI Conservatory Discipline Head Michael Jablow. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream BOOMERANG BOOMERANG - Reelgood GET THE LATEST FROM AFI MOVIE CLUB AFI Movie Club is a global, virtual gathering of film fans...
November 23, 2020
AFI Movie Club: COMING TO AMERICA
In COMING TO AMERICA, the king of comedy in the 1980s – Eddie Murphy – became the Prince of Zamunda looking for love in Queens, NY. AFI Honorary Degree recipient James Earl Jones also stars as Prince Akeem’s father – King Jaffe Joffer. Click Here to Find Out How to Watch COMING TO AMERICA Now…
November 14, 2020
AFI Movie Club: SHREK
SHREK, produced by AFI honorary degree recipient Jeffery Katzenberg, was honored with an AFI AWARD in 2001, recognizing it as one of the 10 best films of the year. According to the official rationale, the colorful fantasy comedy, “takes an eraser to traditional fairy tale characters and situations. Moving at a fast pace with wit…
August 8, 2020
AFI Movie Club: MULAN
MULAN is an animated tale of a spirited, young woman who disguises herself as a man to fight in the army in her father’s place. The film began in development when AFI Honorary Degree recipient Jeffrey Katzenberg was Chairman of Walt Disney Studios and was released to critical and commercial acclaim. Click Here to Find Out…
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