July 23, 2026
THE WIZ (1978) – AFI Movie Club
Featuring editing by the legendary Dede Allen and an uncredited musical appearance from the great Quincy Jones – both recipients of the AFI Honorary Degree – director Sidney Lumet’s THE WIZ (1978) features a spirited spin on a cinematic and literary classic, re-imagining the timeless story for a new generation with an all-star, all African...
February 21, 2026
12 ANGRY MEN (1957) – AFI Movie Club
Placing a dozen disparate characters into a small and sweltering room to determine the fate of a young man accused of killing his father, director Sidney Lumet’s 12 ANGRY MEN (1957) earned its place on no fewer than five of the American Film Institute’s lists celebrating excellence in the art form – including among the...
September 3, 2025
NETWORK (1976) – AFI Movie Club
As timely now as when it was released, Peter Finch’s impassioned on-air breakdown as a fed-up news anchor in NETWORK (1976) earned a place among the American Film Institute’s ranking of the greatest film quotes of all time – with the film itself appearing on AFI’s original list of the greatest American film, and again...
August 13, 2024
DOG DAY AFTERNOON (1975) – AFI Movie Club
Named by the American Film Institute among the art form’s greatest thrills and featuring one of cinema’s most memorable quotes – “Attica! Attica!” – Sidney Lumet’s DOG DAY AFTERNOON (1975) stars AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Al Pacino and was edited by AFI Honorary Degree recipient Dede Allen. The iconic film was written by the...
May 7, 2024
THE VERDICT (1982) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by Sidney Lumet from a script by David Mamet and starring Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling, Jack Warden and James Mason, THE VERDICT (1982) was not only named by the American Film Institute among the most inspiring films but was also counted among the top ten courtroom dramas of all time. Visit the AFI Catalog...
April 24, 2024
SERPICO (1973) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by Sidney Lumet based on the true story of a New York cop who stood up to corruption, SERPICO (1973) features an iconic and Academy Award®-nominated performance from AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Al Pacino, and was edited by AFI Honorary Degree recipient Dede Allen. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about SERPICO....
February 8, 2022
AFI Movie Club: NETWORK
As timely now as when it was released in 1976, Peter Finch’s impassioned on-air breakdown as a fed-up news anchor in NETWORK (1976) earned a place among the American Film Institute’s ranking of the greatest film quotes of all time – with the film itself appearing on AFI’s original list of the greatest American film,...
August 15, 2020
AFI Movie Club: THE WIZ
THE WIZ, a reimagining of THE WIZARD OF OZ that updates the story to 1970s Harlem, features the talents of editor Dede Allen and music supervisor Quincy Jones – both AFI Honorary Degree recipients. Click Here to Find Out How to Watch THE WIZ Now THE WIZ – Reelgood Watch THE WIZ music supervisor and arranger…
July 13, 2020
AFI Movie Club: THE VERDICT
THE VERDICT is ranked #75 on AFI’s list of cinema’s most inspiring stories – as well as #4 on the 10 greatest courtroom dramas to grace the silver screen. Watch Jimmy Smits announce THE VERDICT: Movie Trivia about THE VERDICT -DID YOU KNOW that producers Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown purchased the motion picture rights…
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