August 20, 2026
THE BIRDCAGE (1996) – AFI Movie Club
Starring Robin Williams and Nathan Lane as South Beach club owners navigating an introduction to their son’s would-be in-laws, THE BIRDCAGE (1996) also features Gene Hackman as a United States senator for whom the loving couple must put on a charade for the benefit of familial harmony. The film was written by Elaine May and...
August 9, 2026
HOOK (1991) – AFI Movie Club
Ambitious and magical on a scale worthy of the source material that served as its inspiration, HOOK (1991) features the artistic contributions of three AFI Life Achievement Award honorees – director Steven Spielberg, composer John Williams and, as the villainous pirate from whom the film derives its title, Dustin Hoffman. Produced by AFI Board of...
May 6, 2025
DEAD POETS SOCIETY (1989) – AFI Movie Club
Starring Robin Williams in an iconic and inspiring performance, DEAD POETS SOCIETY (1989) was named by the American Film Institute among cinema’s greatest cheers, with the quote from Williams’ John Keating – “Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.” – finding a place on AFI’s list of the art form’s most memorable...
January 5, 2024
MRS. DOUBTFIRE (1993) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by Chris Columbus and starring Robin Williams, Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan and Harvey Fierstein, MRS. DOUBTFIRE (1993) was named by the American Film Institute among the funniest films of all time. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about MRS. DOUBTFIRE. Have Get The Picture delivered to your inbox every day. SIGN UP TO...
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