September 27, 2023
BRIDESMAIDS (2011) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by Paul Feig and written by Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo, BRIDESMAIDS was recognized with a 2011 AFI AWARD, naming it among the most outstanding motion pictures of year. According to the official rationale, “BRIDESMAIDS marches down the aisle of American comedy with a vow to make you laugh long and loud. Kristen Wiig’s...
April 29, 2021
AFI Movie Club: SPY
SPY stars Melissa McCarthy as unconventional CIA agent Susan Cooper. Co-starring Rose Byrne, Jude Law, Jason Statham and Miranda Hart, this raucous comedy also features the work of casting director Allison Jones (AFI Class of 1981) and production designer Kelly Berry (AFI Class of 1994). HOW TO WATCH Where to stream SPY SPY - Reelgood GET THE LATEST FROM...
November 16, 2020
AFI Movie Club: BRIDESMAIDS
BRIDESMAIDS, written by Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo, earned a 2011 AFI AWARD as one of the best films of the year. This laugh-out-loud film stars Wiig and Maya Rudolph as two life-long friends whose friendship is tested leading up to a wedding as well as a fiercely funny ensemble, including Melissa McCarthy in a…
February 7, 2017
Paul Feig Is AFI Conservatory Directing Workshop for Women’s Distinguished Artist
Following a recent kick-off event on campus with DWW’s 2017 Distinguished Artist, filmmaker Paul Feig (BRIDESMAIDS, GHOSTBUSTERS, SPY), the incoming AFI Conservatory Directing Workshop for Women (DWW) Class of 2018 will embark on a year of mentorship, collaboration and creation to make a short film or series — all in preparation for professional success in narrative…
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