
July 8, 2024
SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (1998) – AFI Movie Club
Appearing on the American Film Institute’s list of the greatest love stories in the art form’s history, SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (1998) was produced by AFI Alum Ed Zwick (AFI Class of 1975) – who now helps to guide the mission of the American Film Institute itself in his role as Vice Chair for the AFI...

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...

December 1, 2023
THE KING’S SPEECH (2010) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by Tom Hooper and starring Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter, THE KING’S SPEECH (2010) was honored in the year of its release with a 2010 AFI AWARDS SPECIAL AWARD, recognizing it among the most outstanding achievements of the year. According to the official rationale, “THE KING’S SPEECH proudly pronounces itself a...

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