August 1, 2026
ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (2025) – AFI Movie Club
A Best Picture Academy Award-winner from director Paul Thomas Anderson – with stunning cinematography by Michael Bauman (AFI Class of 1992), ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (2025) was also honored with an AFI AWARD, recognizing it as one of the year’s most outstanding achievements in the art of the moving image. According to the official rationale, “ONE BATTLE...
March 7, 2026
LICORICE PIZZA (2021) – AFI Movie Club
Written, produced and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson – and shot by cinematographer and AFI Alum Michael Bauman (AFI Class of 1992) – LICORICE PIZZA (2021) was honored with AFI AWARD, recognizing it as one of the year’s most outstanding achievements in the art of the moving image. Accoridng to the official rationale, “LICORICE PIZZA...
February 10, 2026
INTO THE WILD (2007) – AFI Movie Club
From writer, director and producer Sean Penn – as well as editor and AFI Alum Jay Cassidy (AFI Class of 1976) – INTO THE WILD (2007) was honored with an AFI AWARD in 2007, recognizing it as one of the year’s most outstanding achievements in the art of the moving image. According to the official...
January 27, 2026
MILK (2008) – AFI Movie Club
An empathetic and emphatic call to action still relevant today, director Gus Van Sant’s MILK (2008) celebrates the life and legacy of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man elected to public office in California. The film was recognized in the year of its release with an AFI AWARD, naming it among the most outstanding motion...
May 27, 2024
THE THIN RED LINE (1998) – AFI Movie Club
An epic war drama written and directed by AFI Conservatory Alum Terrence Malick (AFI Class of 1969) and executive produced by AFI Founding Director George Stevens Jr., THE THIN RED LINE (1998) features an all-star ensemble that includes Sean Penn, Adrian Brody, Ben Chaplin, Jim Caviezel and AFI Life Achievement Award honoree George Clooney. Visit...
November 17, 2023
FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH (1982) – AFI Movie Club
Named by the American Film Institute as one of the funniest movies ever made, FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH (1982) was directed by AFI Alum Amy Heckerling (AFI Class of 1974) and featured a talented ensemble cast that included Jennifer Jason Leigh, Phoebe Cates, Judge Reinhold and Sean Penn. Learn more about FAST TIMES AT...
April 1, 2023
TREE OF LIFE (2011) – AFI Movie Club
With an all-star cast that includes Brad Pitt, Sean Penn and Jessica Chastain, TREE OF LIFE (2011) is a sumptuous generational drama directed by AFI Alum Terrence Malick (AFI Class of 1969). Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about TREE OF LIFE. Have Get The Picture delivered to your inbox every day. SIGN UP...
October 10, 2021
AFI Movie Club Rewind: MILK
This film was originally selected as an AFI Movie Club pick on June 10, 2020. MILK (2008) celebrates the life and legacy of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man elected to public office in California. The film was honored with an AFI AWARD in 2008, recognizing it as one of the 10 outstanding films deemed culturally...
August 5, 2021
AFI Movie Club: BAD BOYS (1983)
A gritty coming-of-age drama set in a juvenile correctional facility and starring Sean Penn, Esai Morales, Ally Sheedy and Reni Santoni, BAD BOYS is the sophomore feature from AFI Conservatory Alum Rick Rosenthal (Class of 1973). HOW TO WATCH Where to stream BAD BOYS BAD BOYS - Reelgood GET THE LATEST FROM AFI MOVIE CLUB...
January 14, 2021
AFI Movie Club: FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH
FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH, a classic coming-of-age comedy, was directed by AFI Conservatory alum Amy Heckerling (AFI Class of 1974) and featured a talented ensemble cast including Jennifer Jason Leigh, Phoebe Cates, Judge Reinhold and Sean Penn. The film was ranked #87 on AFI’s 100 Years...100 Laughs list of the funniest American movies. MOVIE...
June 10, 2020
AFI Movie Club: MILK
MILK celebrates the life and legacy of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man elected to public office in California. The film was honored with an AFI AWARD in 2008, recognizing it as one of the 10 outstanding films deemed culturally and artistically representative of the year’s most significant achievements in the art of the moving image. …
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