May 19, 2026
WEST SIDE STORY (1961) – AFI Movie Club
A contemporary reimagining of “Romeo and Juliet” based on the beloved stage musical, WEST SIDE STORY (1961) more than earned its acclaim across the American Film Institute’s lists celebrating excellence in the art form – including placement on both the original and 10th anniversary editions of the greatest American films and three entries among the...
June 13, 2025
SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS (1954) – AFI Movie Club
Named by the American Film Institute among the greatest filmed musicals, director Stanley Donen’s SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS (1954) brought a striking color palette to its tale of rough-hewn frontier romance – marking the first-ever release to use Ansco Color Process in conjunction with sweeping Cinemascope. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about...
April 13, 2021
AFI Movie Club: WEST SIDE STORY
WEST SIDE STORY appears on seven of AFI’s lists of the greatest American films of all time, including #2 on AFI’S 100 YEARS OF MUSICALS and #3 on AFI’s 100 YEARS…100 PASSIONS. Co-director Robert Wise was the 26th recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream WEST SIDE STORY WEST SIDE STORY - Reelgood GET THE LATEST FROM AFI MOVIE CLUB AFI Movie Club is a...
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