December 9, 2024
THE PRINCESS BRIDE (1987) – AFI Movie Club
Starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, André the Giant, Christopher Guest and Wallace Shawn in a delightful fantasy adventure from director Rob Reiner – and adapted by legendary screenwriter William Goldman from his own novel – THE PRINCESS BRIDE (1987) was named by the American Film Institute among the most romantic films...
November 12, 2024
THIS IS SPINAL TAP (1984) – AFI Movie Club
Marking the feature directorial debut of Rob Reiner and the mockumentary as a significant cinematic subgenre, THIS IS SPINAL TAP (1984) was co-written by Reiner and stars Reiner, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer – earning a place on the American Film Institute’s list of the art form’s greatest comedies. Visit the AFI Catalog...
September 2, 2024
THE WOLF OF WALL STREET (2013) – AFI Movie Club
A spectacle of excess directed by AFI life Achievement Award honoree Martin Scorsese and edited by AFI Honorary Degree recipient Thelma Schoonmaker, THE WOLF OF WALL STREET (2013) was honored with an AFI AWARD in 2013, recognizing it as one of the year’s most outstanding achievements in the art of the moving image. According to...
May 23, 2024
A FEW GOOD MEN (1992) – AFI Movie Club
Written by Aaron Sorkin, directed by Rob Reiner, shot by AFI Alum Robert Richardson (AFI Class of 1979) and featuring the powerhouse pairing of Tom Cruise and AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Jack Nicholson, A FEW GOOD MEN (1992) was recognized by the American Film Institute as one of the greatest courtroom dramas in the...
January 1, 2024
WHEN HARRY MET SALLY… (1989) – AFI Movie Club
Starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan as romantic foils in Rob Reiner’s classic comedy, WHEN HARRY MET SALLY… (1989) is brought to life from an acclaimed script by Nora Ephron – and celebrated across a number of the American Film Institute’s lists, including among the art form’s greatest comedies, love stories, movie quotes and songs....
March 2, 2023
MISERY (1990) – AFI Movie Club
The character of Annie Wilkes in MISERY (1990) – chillingly portrayed by Kathy Bates in her Academy Award®-winning performance – is recognized by AFI as one of the great villains in cinematic history. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about MISERY. Where to stream MISERY MISERY - Reelgood Have Get The Picture delivered straight...
December 31, 2022
STAND BY ME (1986) – AFI Movie Club
The story of four boys setting off to see a dead body, STAND BY ME is adapted from a nostalgic novella by acclaimed horror icon Stephen King – and directed by Rob Reiner, who discussed his creative process alongside editor Robert Leighton before the Fellows of the AFI Conservatory as part of AFI’S MASTERCLASS: THE ART OF COLLABORATION. ...
November 25, 2022
THE PRINCESS BRIDE (1987) – AFI Movie Club
Starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, André the Giant, Christopher Guest and Wallace Shawn in a delightful fantasy adventure from director Rob Reiner – and adapted by legendary screenwriter William Goldman from his own novel – THE PRINCESS BRIDE (1987) was named by the American Film Institute among the most romantic films...
January 2, 2022
AFI Movie Club Rewind: WHEN HARRY MET SALLY…
This film was originally selected as an AFI Movie Club pick on April 9, 2020. WHEN HARRY MET SALLY… (1989) stars Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan as romantic foils in Rob Reiner’s classic comedy, from an acclaimed script by Nora Ephron. It is celebrated across a number of AFI’s lists – and shows up at...
December 30, 2021
AFI Movie Club Rewind: MISERY
This film was originally selected as an AFI Movie Club pick on September 23, 2020. The character of Annie Wilkes in MISERY (1990) – chillingly portrayed by Kathy Bates in her Academy Award®-winning performance – is recognized by AFI as one of the great villains in cinematic history. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream MISERY...
July 14, 2021
AFI Movie Club: STAND BY ME
The story of four boys setting off to see a dead body, STAND BY ME is adapted from a nostalgic novella by acclaimed horror icon Stephen King – and directed by Rob Reiner, who discussed his creative process alongside editor Robert Leighton before the Fellows of the AFI Conservatory as part of AFI’S MASTERCLASS: THE ART OF COLLABORATION. ...
January 20, 2021
AFI Movie Club: THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT
In THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT, AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Michael Douglas plays the leader of the free world who is torn between the woman he loves – fierce environmental lobbyist Sydney Ellen Wade (Annette Bening) – and a tight reelection campaign. AFI recognized the political drama as one of the greatest love stories in cinematic history and honored Bening with a tribute at AFI FEST...
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