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...
June 3, 2026
THE FRENCH CONNECTION (1971) – AFI Movie Club
Featuring one of cinema’s great car chases – a visceral, frenetic race against an elevated train – director William Friedkin’s THE FRENCH CONNECTION (1971) also includes another thrilling chase, at the end of which Fernado Rey’s heroin-smuggling Charnier evades Gene Hackman’s Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle by slipping onto a departing subway car. The film was included...
May 14, 2026
THE CONVERSATION (1974) – AFI Movie Club
An enduring masterpiece written, produced and directed by another recipient of AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Francis Ford Coppola and featuring fellow honoree Harrison Ford in an early role, THE CONVERSATION (1974) also includes work from two recipients of the AFI Honorary Degree – production designer Dean Tavoularis and editor/sound designer Walter Murch. Visit the...
December 31, 2025
THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE (1972) – AFI Movie Club
Named by the American Film Institute among the art form’s greatest thrills, master of disaster Irwin Allen’s THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE (1972) charts its course as a sea-set New Year’s party gone horribly awry, with an all-star ensemble on a survival quest in a capsized cruise ship. Starring Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Red Buttons, Carol Lynley,...
November 16, 2025
CRIMSON TIDE (1995) – AFI Movie Club
A taut action thriller directed by master of the genre Tony Scott, CRIMSON TIDE (1995) features an al-star cast anchored by powerhouse lead performances from AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman, with supporting roles filled by Viggo Mortenson and James Gandolfini. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about CRIMSON TIDE....
October 21, 2025
UNFORGIVEN (1992) – AFI Movie Club
Appearing on AFI’s list of the greatest American movies of all time – and again on the 10th anniversary edition – as well as among the top 10 westerns ever produced, UNFORGIVEN (1992) was brought to the screen by AFI Life Achievement honoree Clint Eastwood, who directed, produced and starred in the story of a...
August 5, 2025
BONNIE AND CLYDE (1967) – AFI Movie Club
Produced by and starring AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Warren Beatty, BONNIE AND CLYDE (1967) appears across a number of AFI’s lists – including both its original and 10th anniversary lists of the greatest American films of all time, as well as cinema’s greatest love stories, thrills, greatest villains and greatest movie quotes. It also...
July 23, 2025
SUPERMAN (1978) – AFI Movie Club
With SUPERMAN (1978), director Richard Donner made audiences believe a man could fly – and ushered in a contemporary age of cinematic superheroes, brought to the screen with majesty and wonder. The titular Kryptonian – brought to life with humanity and earnest sincerity by an incomparable Christopher Reeve – was named by AFI among cinema’s greatest...
May 25, 2023
HOOSIERS (1986) – AFI Movie Club
A classic underdog story starring Gene Hackman, Dennis Hopper and Barbara Hershey, HOOSIERS (1986) was named by the American Film Institute among the most inspiring movies of all time – and was also ranked at #4 on AFI’s list of the art form’s greatest sports movies. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about HOOSIERS....
December 14, 2021
AFI Movie Club: THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS
Twenty years ago, writer/director Wes Anderson introduced the world to THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS, an eccentric family of dysfunctional prodigies – featuring an all-star cast, including Gene Hackman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Danny Glover, Bill Murray and Anjelica Huston. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS - Reelgood GET THE LATEST FROM AFI...
July 20, 2021
AFI Movie Club: SUPERMAN
With SUPERMAN, director Richard Donner made audiences believe a man could fly – and ushered in a contemporary age of cinematic superheroes, brought to the screen with majesty and wonder. Raised to the clouds by an iconic score by AFI Life Achievement Award honoree John Williams, the titular Kryptonian – brought to life with humanity...
April 19, 2021
AFI Movie Club: BONNIE AND CLYDE
Produced by and starring AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Warren Beatty, BONNIE AND CLYDE appears across a number of AFI’s lists – including both its original and 10th anniversary lists of the greatest American films of all time, as well as cinema’s greatest love stories, greatest villains and greatest movie quotes. It also features work...
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