July 29, 2026
BIRDMAN OR (THE UNEXPECTED VIRTUE OF IGNORANCE) (2014) – AFI Movie Club
Starring Michael Keaton, Emma Stone and Edward Norton and directed, co-written and produced by Alejandro González Iñárritu, BIRDMAN OR (THE UNEXPECTED VIRTUE OF IGNORANCE) was recognized in 2014 with an AFI AWARD, naming it among the most outstanding motion pictures of year. According to the official rationale, “BIRDMAN OR (THE UNEXPECTED VIRTUE OF IGNORANCE) sings...
March 10, 2026
A COMPLETE UNKNOWN (2024) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by James Mangold and featuring assistant art direction from Benjamin Cox (AFI Class of 2014), A COMPLETE UNKNOWN (2024) 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 official rationale, “A COMPLETE UNKNOWN enters the American cinematic...
December 26, 2023
MOONRISE KINGDOM (2012) – AFI Movie Club
With an immaculate ensemble that features Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward and includes Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton, Jason Schwartzman and Bob Balaban, Wes Anderson’s MOONRISE KINGDOM (2012) was honored in the year of its release with a 2012 AFI AWARD, recognizing it as one of the most outstanding achievements...
December 15, 2023
FRIDA (2002) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by Julie Taymor, co-written by AFI Conservatory Screenwriting Discipline Head Anna Thomas and starring Salma Hayek in the title role, FRIDA was honored with a 2002 AFI AWARD, recognizing it as one of the most outstanding achievements in the art of the moving image. According to the official AFI AWARDS rationale, “FRIDA is a...
November 17, 2022
25TH HOUR (2002) – AFI Movie Club
Following one man during his final 24 hours of freedom, 25TH HOUR (2002) was written by David Benioff and directed by AFI Honorary Degree recipient Spike Lee. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about 25TH HOUR. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream 25TH HOUR 25TH HOUR - Reelgood GET THE LATEST FROM AFI MOVIE...
September 11, 2021
AFI Movie Club Rewind: 25TH HOUR
This film was originally selected as an AFI Movie Club pick on September 11, 2020. Following one man during his final 24 hours of freedom, 25TH HOUR was written by David Benioff and directed by AFI Honorary Degree recipient Spike Lee. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream 25TH HOUR 25TH HOUR - Reelgood { "content_type":...
September 11, 2020
AFI Movie Club: 25TH HOUR
Following one man during his final 24 hours of freedom, 25TH HOUR was written by David Benioff and directed by AFI Honorary Degree recipient Spike Lee. Click Here to Find Out How to Watch 25TH HOUR Now 25TH HOUR – Reelgood Watch director Spike Lee on being an artist: Movie Trivia about TODAY’S FILM DID…
July 6, 2015
Michael Keaton and Edward Norton Discuss BIRDMAN, Acting and More: Video
Last year's AFI FEST presented by Audi featured over 100 film screenings, a Tribute to a living legend and several Conversations that led to, well, great conversation about movies. One of those discussions included BIRDMAN OR (THE UNEXPECTED VIRTUE OF IGNORANCE) stars Michael Keaton and Edward Norton who spoke candidly about the craft of acting, the evolution of their respective careers and...
July 7, 2014
Filmmakers Talk about the Impact of Giving Back to the Community, the Theme for the White House Student Film Festival
How important is to give back to the community? According to Jake Gyllenhaal, Jessica Chastain, Oscar Isaac and several other charitable filmmakers, it's very important and everyone should be involved. The actors and others got together to talk to young filmmakers about the theme of next year's White House Student Film Festival: "the impact of giving...
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