August 23, 2025
DIE HARD (1988) – AFI Movie Club
Ranked by AFI among the art form’s greatest thrill rides – and with star Alan Rickman’s turn as Hans Gruber earning him a place among cinema’s most memorable villains – DIE HARD (1988) was brought to the screen by director and AFI Conservatory alum John McTiernan (AFI Class of 1975). Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about DIE HARD....
December 15, 2024
PREDATOR (1987) – AFI Movie Club
A deep jungle science fiction adventure directed by AFI Conservatory Alum John McTiernan (AFI Class of 1975), PREDATOR (1987) features performance from Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Jesse Ventura, Sonny Landham and Shane Black, as well as another AFI Alum: Bill Duke (AFI Class of 1978). Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about PREDATOR. Have...
January 29, 2024
THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER (1990) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by AFI Alum John McTiernan (AFI Class of 1975), THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER (1990) features a starring performance by AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Sean Connery as a Russian submarine commander hoping to defect, as well as a supporting role from AFI Honorary Degree recipient James Earl Jones. Visit the AFI Catalog to...
April 12, 2023
THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR (1999) – AFI Movie Club
Starring Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo in a stylish reimagining of the 1968 classic featuring Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway, THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR (1999) was directed by AFI Alum John McTiernan (AFI Class of 1975). Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR. Have Get The Picture delivered to your...
December 24, 2021
AFI Movie Club Rewind: DIE HARD
This film was originally selected as an AFI Movie Club pick on December 16, 2020. In 1988, director and AFI Conservatory Alum John McTiernan (AFI Class of 1975) gave movie lovers a thrilling holiday gift with the high-octane, enduring Christmas classic, DIE HARD, starring Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream DIE...
December 16, 2020
AFI Movie Club: DIE HARD
In 1988, director and AFI Conservatory alum John McTiernan (AFI Class of 1975) gave movie lovers a thrilling holiday gift with the high-octane, enduring Christmas classic, DIE HARD, starring Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman. Watch director John McTiernan discuss making DIE HARD in this exclusive conversation with AFI. MOVIE TRIVIA DID YOU KNOW? Hans Gruber was named by AFI as one the greatest villains in cinematic history – played with unforgettable charm and...
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