When Air Force One is hijacked by terrorists, the President himself must take matters into his own hands to regain control of the plane and rescue the hostages in AIR FORCE ONE (1997). Director Wolfgang Peterson’s action thriller features a commanding central performance from AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Harrison Ford, as well as supporting...

A look back into cinema history from one of today’s great practitioners of the art form, David Fincher’s MANK (2020) 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, “MANK opens the doors to Xanadu for all...

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...

With the conclusion of the saga in 2011, the HARRY POTTER series as a whole was honored with an AFI Special Award, recognizing it for its significance to the cultural landscape. According to the official rationale, “THE HARRY POTTER SERIES marks the final triumphant chapter of a landmark series; eight films that earned the trust...

"MANK opens the doors to Xanadu for all who love the movies. A true work of art from all angles, this majestic look back at the making of CITIZEN KANE challenges black and white assumptions about art and authorship, creativity and collaboration. David Fincher is today’s titan who takes on this telling of titans past...