November 17, 2024
THE MALTESE FALCON (1941) – AFI Movie Club
Earning its place on both the original and the 10th anniversary editions of AFI’s ranking of the greatest American films, THE MALTESE FALCON (1941) is both a breakout and definitive role for star Humphrey Bogart, while also marking the auspicious feature directorial debut of AFI Life Achievement Award honoree John Huston. The film was also...
May 11, 2024
THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH (1935) – AFI Movie Club
Later remade by the same director with an all-star American cast that included James Stewart and Doris Day, “Master of Suspense” – and AFI Life Achievement Award honoree – Alfred Hitchcock first approached the thrilling story of THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH (1935) with Leslie Banks, Edna Best and Peter Lorre in starring roles,...
December 9, 2023
THE RAVEN (1963) – AFI Movie Club
Part of the director’s famous cycle of films based on the literary works of Edgar Allen Poe, THE RAVEN (1963) was helmed by the legendary Roger Corman – recipient of an AFI Honorary Degree – and features murderer’s row of all-star talent in its cast, including Vincent Price, Boris Karloff, Peter Lorre and a supporting...
October 31, 2022
ARSENIC AND OLD LACE (1944) – AFI Movie Club
Set in Brooklyn on Halloween – where, according to a title card, “anything can happen –– and it usually does” – ARSENIC AND OLD LACE (1944) is a madcap slapstick comedy from director and AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Frank Capra. Named by the American Film Institute among the funniest films of all-time, the iconic...
August 7, 2022
20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA (1954) – AFI Movie Club
Originally conceived as an animated film, but which was to become Walt Disney’s first American-made live-action film, 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA stars Kirk Douglas – recipient of the 19th AFI Life Achievement Award, the highest honor for a career in film. Learn more about 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA in the AFI Catalog. HOW TO...
June 20, 2022
CASABLANCA (1942) – AFI Movie Club
One of the American Film Institute’s most celebrated films, CASABLANCA (1942) first appeared at #2 on the original list of America’s greatest movies, remaining within the top three for the 10th anniversary edition a decade later. It’s also ranked #1 among cinema’s love stories and has six quotes named by AFI as the most memorable...
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