January 7, 2026
GIANT (1956) – AFI Movie Club
An epic family drama as big as Texas, director George Stevens’ GIANT (1956) was ranked by the American Film Institute among the greatest films ever made and features a legendary cast that includes AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson and James Dean in his final film role. Visit the AFI Catalog to...
May 5, 2025
PILLOW TALK (1959) – AFI Movie Club
A frothy and effervescent comedy that shows just how much fun a party line can be, PILLOW TALK (1959) stars the first delightful pairing of Rock Hudson and Doris Day (plus Tony Randall!) and was named by the American Film Institute among the most romantic films of all time. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn...
June 2, 2020
HOLLYWOOD Reimagines a More Inclusive Industry
With the recent release of Ryan Murphy’s fantastical new miniseries HOLLYWOOD, audiences have been treated to a revisionist look at what the film industry would have been like if it had it become more equitable in the ’40s. The show revolves around the fictional production of MEG, a twist on the tragic tale of 24-year-old…
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