August 30, 2026
DAYS OF THUNDER (1990) – AFI Movie Club
A high-octane NASCAR racing picture directed by Tony Scott from a screenplay by AFI Honorary Degree recipient Robert Towne, DAYS OF THUNDER (1990) marked an international breakthrough performance from AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Nicole Kidman. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about DAYS OF THUNDER. Where to stream DAYS OF THUNDER DAYS OF...
April 29, 2026
BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN (2005) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by Ang Lee and adapted by Diana Ossana and Larry McMurtry from an award-winning short story by Annie Proulx, BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN (2005) was recognized in the year of its release with an AFI AWARD in 2005, naming it among the most outstanding motion pictures of year. According to the official rationale, “BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN is one of...
December 21, 2020
AFI Movie Club: NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
In search of the elusive perfect family Christmas, the Griswold’s holiday uproariously goes awry with the unexpected arrival of some obnoxious relatives in NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION. Starring Chevy Chase, the film was cast by AFI Conservatory faculty and alum Heidi Levitt (AFI Class of 1987). Watch AFI Faculty and Alum Heidi Levitt go "Behind the Scene" and talk about casting NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION in this exclusive conversation. MOVIE...
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