Articles related to "American Film Institute"
AFI Names Ratatouille Top Film
The American Film Institute has named Ratatouille one of the top films of 2007. Brad Bird movie is the only animated film on the list.
afi top ten • american film institute top 10 • ratatouille • disney/pixar • american film institute
The American Film Institute has named Ratatouille one of the top films of 2007. Brad Bird movie is the only animated film on the list.
afi top ten • american film institute top 10 • ratatouille • disney/pixar • american film institute
Is There a Future for Films of the Past? (Part 2)
The second half of my look at the place of classic films in today's culture.
classic movies • black and white • american film institute
The second half of my look at the place of classic films in today's culture.
classic movies • black and white • american film institute
Spotlight: AFI Fest
From November 1, 2001 through November 11, 2001 AFI Fest celebrates the best in international film. Now in its 15th year, AFI Fest is one of the nation's fastest-growing film events and the premiere international film festival in Los Angeles.
american film institute • film • festival
From November 1, 2001 through November 11, 2001 AFI Fest celebrates the best in international film. Now in its 15th year, AFI Fest is one of the nation's fastest-growing film events and the premiere international film festival in Los Angeles.
american film institute • film • festival
AFI Names Top Ten Western Films of All Time
The Searchers was named the number one Western movie of all time by the American Film Institute. Westerns are films set in the American West.
afi • top 100 films of all time • american film institute • western movies • american west
The Searchers was named the number one Western movie of all time by the American Film Institute. Westerns are films set in the American West.
afi • top 100 films of all time • american film institute • western movies • american west
Happy Feet wins awards
Happy Feet is picking up its share of critic-loving. New York Film Critics Circle and Los Angeles Film Critics Association have named it "Best Animated Film."
happy feet • animation • movie • warner bros. • new york film critics circle
Happy Feet is picking up its share of critic-loving. New York Film Critics Circle and Los Angeles Film Critics Association have named it "Best Animated Film."
happy feet • animation • movie • warner bros. • new york film critics circle
Latest Academy and Film Awards News Sept 2001
Summer 2001 is finally over ... before we take stock of the film year so far and look ahead to the final four months' worth of films to come, it's time to catch up on all the latest news from the Academy, as well as the announcement of a brand new film awards show beginning this year!
academy award • oscar • cinema • film • award
Summer 2001 is finally over ... before we take stock of the film year so far and look ahead to the final four months' worth of films to come, it's time to catch up on all the latest news from the Academy, as well as the announcement of a brand new film awards show beginning this year!
academy award • oscar • cinema • film • award
Memorable Movie Scoundrels
The lure of a good movie is sometimes found in the antagonist. Just the right chemistry of a particular actor and script creates attractive, loathsome characters.
memorable movie scoundrels • vile film villains • villains and pure evil • american film institute and villains • definition of a villain
The lure of a good movie is sometimes found in the antagonist. Just the right chemistry of a particular actor and script creates attractive, loathsome characters.
memorable movie scoundrels • vile film villains • villains and pure evil • american film institute and villains • definition of a villain
National Board of Review Winners and News This Week!
The 2000 film award season began this week with the announcement by the National Board of Review of their choices for the best in film for this year. Also this week, news about a new precursor award coming in January, news on who will not be hosting the next Oscar telecast, and my own updated predictions on the major 73rd Annual Academy Award nominations.
academy award • cinema • oscar • film • movie
The 2000 film award season began this week with the announcement by the National Board of Review of their choices for the best in film for this year. Also this week, news about a new precursor award coming in January, news on who will not be hosting the next Oscar telecast, and my own updated predictions on the major 73rd Annual Academy Award nominations.
academy award • cinema • oscar • film • movie
The Deep Divide of Film Awards Season 2001
The 2001 film awards season has taken on a very interesting trend. The Los Angeles, New York, and Boston Film Critics, as well as the nominees for the first ever AFI Awards, are skewing more towards the smaller independent productions of 2001, while the films and names we've been discussing for months as Oscar contenders are being mostly ignored. How will this shape the Oscar race? Recaps of all the major precursors this week, plus my take on the film awards season thus far.
film • awards • 2001 • new york • los angeles
The 2001 film awards season has taken on a very interesting trend. The Los Angeles, New York, and Boston Film Critics, as well as the nominees for the first ever AFI Awards, are skewing more towards the smaller independent productions of 2001, while the films and names we've been discussing for months as Oscar contenders are being mostly ignored. How will this shape the Oscar race? Recaps of all the major precursors this week, plus my take on the film awards season thus far.
film • awards • 2001 • new york • los angeles
WALL-E Tops AFI, Boston, New York Critics' Lists
Disney/Pixar's WALL-E racks up more kudos from critics, including the American Film Institute, plus the Boston and New York Online associations.
wall-e • disney/pixar • andrew stanton • boston society of film critics • new york film critics online
Disney/Pixar's WALL-E racks up more kudos from critics, including the American Film Institute, plus the Boston and New York Online associations.
wall-e • disney/pixar • andrew stanton • boston society of film critics • new york film critics online
2002 Film Awards Season Preview
Could it be true? This film awards season is already starting to look like last year's, with differing choices all over the map in the latest round of precursor awards. This week, a recap of the New York, Los Angeles, and Boston Film Critics Awards choices, and the top ten list of 2002 as chosen by the American Film Institute.
afi • top ten • oscar • academy award • cinema
Could it be true? This film awards season is already starting to look like last year's, with differing choices all over the map in the latest round of precursor awards. This week, a recap of the New York, Los Angeles, and Boston Film Critics Awards choices, and the top ten list of 2002 as chosen by the American Film Institute.
afi • top ten • oscar • academy award • cinema
AFI's Greatest Animated Films
The American Film Institute compiled a list of what they consider the greatest animated films of all time. But is it accurate?
american film institute • top10 animated films • afi • snow white and the seven dwarfs • pinocchio
The American Film Institute compiled a list of what they consider the greatest animated films of all time. But is it accurate?
american film institute • top10 animated films • afi • snow white and the seven dwarfs • pinocchio
Oscar Winners of the Early 1990s
These years are memorable in that all five best pictures from this period also appear on the American Film Institute's original list of 100 best American movies.
oscar winners 1990s • academy award winners • best pictures 1990s • american film institutes 100 best movies • best picture 1990
These years are memorable in that all five best pictures from this period also appear on the American Film Institute's original list of 100 best American movies.
oscar winners 1990s • academy award winners • best pictures 1990s • american film institutes 100 best movies • best picture 1990
Shakespeare in Love Best Picture Academy Award 1999
It was a shock when Shakespeare in Love beat Saving Private Ryan for Best Picture. But if we look at Oscar's past, it's simply one of many surprises for this most coveted of film prizes.
shakespeare in love best picture academy award 199 • saving private ryan considered shoe-in to win acad • dreamworks miramax war campaigning for oscars • american film institute's choice greatest film of • the truman show not nominated 1998
It was a shock when Shakespeare in Love beat Saving Private Ryan for Best Picture. But if we look at Oscar's past, it's simply one of many surprises for this most coveted of film prizes.
shakespeare in love best picture academy award 199 • saving private ryan considered shoe-in to win acad • dreamworks miramax war campaigning for oscars • american film institute's choice greatest film of • the truman show not nominated 1998
The History of Indiana Jones
On May 22, 2008, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull will be released. To understand the magnitude of this moment, one must be aware of its history.
indiana jones • steven spielberg indiana jones • george lucas indiana jones • harrison ford indiana jones • indiana jones and the kingdom of the crystal skull
On May 22, 2008, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull will be released. To understand the magnitude of this moment, one must be aware of its history.
indiana jones • steven spielberg indiana jones • george lucas indiana jones • harrison ford indiana jones • indiana jones and the kingdom of the crystal skull
The Life of Bette Davis
Sikov brings a fresh perspective on the turbulent life of this unforgettable two-time Academy-Award winning actor.
bette davis • jezebel • all about eve • now • voyager
Sikov brings a fresh perspective on the turbulent life of this unforgettable two-time Academy-Award winning actor.
bette davis • jezebel • all about eve • now • voyager
Women of Top Fantasy Movie: The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz, named the Top Fantasy Film of All Time by the American Film Institute, features memorable female lead characters. Judy Garland stars as Dorothy.
wizard of oz • afi top fantasy film • american film institute • top 100 films of all time • dorothy gale
The Wizard of Oz, named the Top Fantasy Film of All Time by the American Film Institute, features memorable female lead characters. Judy Garland stars as Dorothy.
wizard of oz • afi top fantasy film • american film institute • top 100 films of all time • dorothy gale
In to the West
The Western Part two. Exploring character development.
darrell banks • darrell j.banks • darrell banks • darrel j.banks • morgan freeman
The Western Part two. Exploring character development.
darrell banks • darrell j.banks • darrell banks • darrel j.banks • morgan freeman
Film Review of Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
The classic movie, Meet Me in St. Louis, is the perfect model of a wholesome MGM musical. A period film set in 1903 St. Louis, it stars Judy Garland and Margaret O'Brien.
classic mgm musical • meet me in st. louis • judy garland • margaret o'brien • vincente minnelli
The classic movie, Meet Me in St. Louis, is the perfect model of a wholesome MGM musical. A period film set in 1903 St. Louis, it stars Judy Garland and Margaret O'Brien.
classic mgm musical • meet me in st. louis • judy garland • margaret o'brien • vincente minnelli
100 Funniest Films Ever Made
Honouring the funniest 100 movies ever made
funniest films ever • 100 funniest movies • classic comedy
Honouring the funniest 100 movies ever made
funniest films ever • 100 funniest movies • classic comedy
Louis J. Horvitz to Direct the 2005 Academy Awards
Director Louis J. Horvitz will call the shots at the 77th Annual Academy Award telecast, show producer Gil Cates has announced.
oscars • academy awards • acting • actors • hollywood
Director Louis J. Horvitz will call the shots at the 77th Annual Academy Award telecast, show producer Gil Cates has announced.
oscars • academy awards • acting • actors • hollywood
Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday
This black-and-white classic romantic comedy from 1953 stars Audrey Hepburn as a young Princess who goes on a goodwill tour of Europe and unexpectedly falls in love.
roman holiday dvd review • roman holiday movie review • audrey hepburn • gregory peck • afi top ten romantic comedies
This black-and-white classic romantic comedy from 1953 stars Audrey Hepburn as a young Princess who goes on a goodwill tour of Europe and unexpectedly falls in love.
roman holiday dvd review • roman holiday movie review • audrey hepburn • gregory peck • afi top ten romantic comedies
Berlin Welcomes Home Cabaret
Cabaret, the world-renowned musical that introduced thousands to pre-World War II Berlin, returns home with a run starting at the Bar jeder Vernunft beginning in October.
cabaret • berlin • kit kat klub • bar jeder vernunft • sally bowles
Cabaret, the world-renowned musical that introduced thousands to pre-World War II Berlin, returns home with a run starting at the Bar jeder Vernunft beginning in October.
cabaret • berlin • kit kat klub • bar jeder vernunft • sally bowles
Charlton Heston dies at age 84
Best known for his portrayal of Moses in Cecil B. DeMille's 1956 epic, The Ten Commandments, as well as his title role in 1959's Ben-Hur, Heston was a cinematic legend.
charlton heston dies at 84 • october 4 1924 • cinematic legend • charles carter • peer gynt
Best known for his portrayal of Moses in Cecil B. DeMille's 1956 epic, The Ten Commandments, as well as his title role in 1959's Ben-Hur, Heston was a cinematic legend.
charlton heston dies at 84 • october 4 1924 • cinematic legend • charles carter • peer gynt
Chicago Film Critics Love WALL-E
Disney/Pixar's WALL-E receives another Best Film Award, this time from the Chicago Film Critics Association.
wall-e • best film • chicago film critics association • disney/pixar • andrew stanton
Disney/Pixar's WALL-E receives another Best Film Award, this time from the Chicago Film Critics Association.
wall-e • best film • chicago film critics association • disney/pixar • andrew stanton
Great Films: What's Up, Doc?
Featuring Ryan O'Neal, Barbara Streisand and a star-making debut from Madeline Kahn, What's Up, Doc? is the ultimate romantic, screwball comedy!
ryan o'neal • barbara streisand • madeline kahn • romantic comedy • buck henry
Featuring Ryan O'Neal, Barbara Streisand and a star-making debut from Madeline Kahn, What's Up, Doc? is the ultimate romantic, screwball comedy!
ryan o'neal • barbara streisand • madeline kahn • romantic comedy • buck henry
In: The Marx Brothers - Out: Laurel and Hardy
A lament at the American Film Institute's dismissal of Laurel and Hardy in their 100 Funniest Films of All Time list.
laurel and hardy • the marx brothers • stan • ollie • groucho
A lament at the American Film Institute's dismissal of Laurel and Hardy in their 100 Funniest Films of All Time list.
laurel and hardy • the marx brothers • stan • ollie • groucho
Presidential Pre-Inauguration Lincoln Memorial
On January 18, 2009 the Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama will be kicked off at Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. with music and entertainment televised on HBO.
barack obama • presidential inauguration • washington d.c. • lincoln memorial • abraham lincoln
On January 18, 2009 the Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama will be kicked off at Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. with music and entertainment televised on HBO.
barack obama • presidential inauguration • washington d.c. • lincoln memorial • abraham lincoln
When Harry Met Sally on DVD
The chemistry between Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal elevated this clever romantic comedy into an instant classic.
harry met sally movie review • when harry met sally dvd • harry met sally 2008 collectors dvd • meg ryan • billy crystal
The chemistry between Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal elevated this clever romantic comedy into an instant classic.
harry met sally movie review • when harry met sally dvd • harry met sally 2008 collectors dvd • meg ryan • billy crystal
10 Fun Facts About City Lights
This black-and-white classic follows the romantic adventures of a little tramp who falls in love with a blind girl selling flowers.
city lights • charlie chaplin • charles chaplin • little tramp movies • chaplins little tramp
This black-and-white classic follows the romantic adventures of a little tramp who falls in love with a blind girl selling flowers.
city lights • charlie chaplin • charles chaplin • little tramp movies • chaplins little tramp
10 Reasons to Love Airplane!
"Airplane!," the original outrageous disaster-movie spoof dared to use serious actors to lampoon serious films.
airplane movie • airplane dvd • zucker brothers movie • david zucker • jerry zucker
"Airplane!," the original outrageous disaster-movie spoof dared to use serious actors to lampoon serious films.
airplane movie • airplane dvd • zucker brothers movie • david zucker • jerry zucker
10 Reasons to Love Harold & Maude
The romantic comedy cult classic from 1971 pairs an eccentric freewheeling 79-year-old woman with a death-obsessed 19-year-old lover.
harold and maude • 1970s cult movies • ruth gordon • bud cort • hal ashby
The romantic comedy cult classic from 1971 pairs an eccentric freewheeling 79-year-old woman with a death-obsessed 19-year-old lover.
harold and maude • 1970s cult movies • ruth gordon • bud cort • hal ashby
1960s Academy Award Winners
These five Oscar winning movies from the 1960s included two classical musicals, a desert war epic, a comedy drama, and a bawdy tale from 18th century England.
1960s academy award winners • oscar winning movies1960s • classical musicals • 1960 best picture • 1961 best picture
These five Oscar winning movies from the 1960s included two classical musicals, a desert war epic, a comedy drama, and a bawdy tale from 18th century England.
1960s academy award winners • oscar winning movies1960s • classical musicals • 1960 best picture • 1961 best picture
5 Classic Romantic Movies About Deception
In previous generations, romantic couples in movies played a dangerous game of reveal and conceal.
romantic classic movies • classic movies • audrey hepburn charade • marilyn monroe hot • pillow talk
In previous generations, romantic couples in movies played a dangerous game of reveal and conceal.
romantic classic movies • classic movies • audrey hepburn charade • marilyn monroe hot • pillow talk
A Mom's Self-Image
A mother's self-image is complex, with numerous factors contributing to sense of self. The media can contribute to a negative self-image by promoting unrealistic ideals.
media tips for positive body image • body-positive media experience • stay-at-home moms body image • stay-at-home parents body image • moms self-image
A mother's self-image is complex, with numerous factors contributing to sense of self. The media can contribute to a negative self-image by promoting unrealistic ideals.
media tips for positive body image • body-positive media experience • stay-at-home moms body image • stay-at-home parents body image • moms self-image
Academy Award Winners from The 1940s
Many of these 1940s Oscar movies are strong examples of powerful film making and are highly regarded today. Even the weaker ones are still enjoyable and worth a look.
academy award winners 1940s • oscar winning • oscar best pictures 1940 • 1940 best picture • 1941 best picture
Many of these 1940s Oscar movies are strong examples of powerful film making and are highly regarded today. Even the weaker ones are still enjoyable and worth a look.
academy award winners 1940s • oscar winning • oscar best pictures 1940 • 1940 best picture • 1941 best picture
Academy Awards Neglected Actresses
Several fine actresses in Oscar history never won Academy Awards as best actress. Some were given Academy Honorary Awards during their careers.
academy award actresses • academy awards best actresses • actresses never received oscar • lillian gish oscar • myrna loy oscar
Several fine actresses in Oscar history never won Academy Awards as best actress. Some were given Academy Honorary Awards during their careers.
academy award actresses • academy awards best actresses • actresses never received oscar • lillian gish oscar • myrna loy oscar
Annie Hall on DVD
Trend-setting in terms of fashion and filmmaking, 'Annie Hall' examines the various stages of a romantic relationship.
annie hall movie review • annie hall on dvd • annie hall dvd bonus features • woody allen movies • diane keaton movies
Trend-setting in terms of fashion and filmmaking, 'Annie Hall' examines the various stages of a romantic relationship.
annie hall movie review • annie hall on dvd • annie hall dvd bonus features • woody allen movies • diane keaton movies
Billy Wilder's Some Like it Hot
Comedy doesn't get much better than Some Like it Hot. It is consistently voted among the best movies of all time. But, what makes it so good?
some like it hot • billy wilder • jack lemmon • tony curtis • marilyn munroe
Comedy doesn't get much better than Some Like it Hot. It is consistently voted among the best movies of all time. But, what makes it so good?
some like it hot • billy wilder • jack lemmon • tony curtis • marilyn munroe
Bonnie and Clyde a Dramatic Gangster Film
Bonnie and Clyde were real life Depression Era bank robbers who were portrayed by Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway in this romanticized drama about the criminal couple.
bonnie and clyde • bonnie parker • clyde barrow • warren beatty • faye dunaway
Bonnie and Clyde were real life Depression Era bank robbers who were portrayed by Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway in this romanticized drama about the criminal couple.
bonnie and clyde • bonnie parker • clyde barrow • warren beatty • faye dunaway
Book Review of Films to Go
New book provides movie recommendations for all kinds of travelers to all kinds of places.
films to go • book review film guide • movies about travel • travel book • trip to orlando
New book provides movie recommendations for all kinds of travelers to all kinds of places.
films to go • book review film guide • movies about travel • travel book • trip to orlando
Cher, Nicolas Cage in Moonstruck
Moonstruck has all the fun of movies about weddings: a reluctant groom, an over-eager bride, and an emotionally distraught family.
moonstruck movie review • moonstruck on dvd • moonstruck dvd features • cher movies • nicolas cage
Moonstruck has all the fun of movies about weddings: a reluctant groom, an over-eager bride, and an emotionally distraught family.
moonstruck movie review • moonstruck on dvd • moonstruck dvd features • cher movies • nicolas cage
David Lean
Biog of the director David Lean
david lean • brief encounter • lawrence of arabia • doctor zhivago • ryan's daughter
Biog of the director David Lean
david lean • brief encounter • lawrence of arabia • doctor zhivago • ryan's daughter
Disney Music News, August 2004
Disney ranks among the best movie songs of all time, iTunes creates an exclusive store, the Hunchback becomes a musical, the Musketeers soundtrack, and a symphony tour.
Disney ranks among the best movie songs of all time, iTunes creates an exclusive store, the Hunchback becomes a musical, the Musketeers soundtrack, and a symphony tour.
Double Feature: Claudette Colbert
Claudette Colbert is best known for playing a spoiled heiress in "It Happened One Night". Only two years before that, she became a star by first playing the wickedest woman in the world and then a woman who planned to rule the world. And she was only getting started.
claudette colbert • cecil b. demille • cleopatra • elissa landi • frederic march
Claudette Colbert is best known for playing a spoiled heiress in "It Happened One Night". Only two years before that, she became a star by first playing the wickedest woman in the world and then a woman who planned to rule the world. And she was only getting started.
claudette colbert • cecil b. demille • cleopatra • elissa landi • frederic march
Filmmaker Kim Longinotto Wins True Vision Award
The documentary director of Rough Aunties and Gaea Girls, Kim Longinotto attended the recent festival held in Missouri.
kim longinotto • women filmmakers • women directors • tough aunties • documentary filmmakers
The documentary director of Rough Aunties and Gaea Girls, Kim Longinotto attended the recent festival held in Missouri.
kim longinotto • women filmmakers • women directors • tough aunties • documentary filmmakers
Fun Facts About Caddyshack
This outrageous golfing comedy from 1980 pits the crass nouveau riche against the uptight establishment.
caddyshack movie • caddyshack dvd review • chevy chase • bill murray • harold ramis director
This outrageous golfing comedy from 1980 pits the crass nouveau riche against the uptight establishment.
caddyshack movie • caddyshack dvd review • chevy chase • bill murray • harold ramis director
It Happened One Night (1934)
Regarded the first screwball comedy, It Happened One Night almost didn't happen. Once it did, the magic was apparent.
it happened one night • frank capra • clark gable • claudette colbert • classic screwball romantic comedy
Regarded the first screwball comedy, It Happened One Night almost didn't happen. Once it did, the magic was apparent.
it happened one night • frank capra • clark gable • claudette colbert • classic screwball romantic comedy
Life Moves Pretty Fast: A John Hughes Memorial
Other teen films preceded his and others would follow, but no other writer or director spoke so clearly to high school's class conflicts and general adolescent angst.
john hughes iconic teen film writer dead • class conflict in high school • cameron crowe and amy heckerling and sean penn and • gen-x nostalgia • the breakfast club versus heathers
Other teen films preceded his and others would follow, but no other writer or director spoke so clearly to high school's class conflicts and general adolescent angst.
john hughes iconic teen film writer dead • class conflict in high school • cameron crowe and amy heckerling and sean penn and • gen-x nostalgia • the breakfast club versus heathers
Miracle on 34th Street by Valentine Davies
"Miracle on 34th Street" tells the story of Kris Kringle, a Macy's Santa who believes himself to be the real Santa Claus.
miracle on 34th street • valentine davies • santa claus • kris kringle • macy's
"Miracle on 34th Street" tells the story of Kris Kringle, a Macy's Santa who believes himself to be the real Santa Claus.
miracle on 34th street • valentine davies • santa claus • kris kringle • macy's
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