The American Film Institute Launches AFI Movie Club

[whiteberry]

The American Film Institute Launches AFI Movie Club

Today, the American Film Institute announced the launch of AFI Movie Club – a daily virtual gathering to leverage our collective love of film on behalf of optimism in this time of global uncertainty. AFI Trustee Steven Spielberg introduced the inaugural film, THE WIZARD OF OZ, in a video that reminds in a timely manner, “There’s no place like home.”

AFI will continue to select an iconic movie each day for the world to watch together, creating a communal viewing experience during these unprecedented times of social distancing. Other special guests will announce select AFI Movies of the Day in short videos posted on AFI.com and social media platforms. Audiences can “gather” at AFI.com/MovieClub to view the featured movie of the day with the use of their preexisting streaming services. The daily film selections will be supported by fun facts, family discussion points and exclusive material from the AFI Archive to enrich the viewing experience. Audiences can continue the conversation online using the hashtag #AFIMovieClub.

“AFI’s goal is to live in a world of art above anxiety,” said Bob Gazzale, President and CEO. “We’re honored to have Steven Spielberg, the greatest storyteller of our day, lead the way.”

https://www.afi.com/news/the-america...fi-movie-club/

It looks like you have to buy or rent the movie if you don't already own it. The only thing that is free is the daily introduction to the movie from a special guest:
https://www.afi.com/movieclub/

[whiteberry]

Day 1 - Wizard Of Oz

Introduction by Steven Spielberg:

Steven Spielberg Launches AFI Movie Club & Introduces THE WIZARD OF OZ - YouTube

[Me-Hostage]

Originally Posted by whiteberry

It looks like you have to buy or rent the movie if you don't already own it. The only thing that is free is the daily introduction to the movie from a special guest:
https://www.afi.com/movieclub/

How is it determined if you already own it? Do you have to own it on their platform, or is it somehow to connected to others?

[master gandhi]

Originally Posted by Me-Hostage

How is it determined if you already own it? Do you have to own it on their platform, or is it somehow to connected to others?

It provides links to several digital retailers for you to watch/buy/rent the film.

[alchav21]

Originally Posted by Me-Hostage

How is it determined if you already own it? Do you have to own it on their platform, or is it somehow to connected to others?

You press on that Link for a Streaming Provider, like I belong to Amazon Prime and Vudu. When I go to that Provider it will tell me if that Movie is in my Collection at what Resolution. I don't own Wizard of Oz it shows to rent at $4 or buy at $10, it's on sale.

[whiteberry]

Day 2 - Moulin Rouge

Introduction by Morgan Freeman:

Morgan Freeman Introduces MOULIN ROUGE! for AFI Movie Club - YouTube

[mulscul]

Moulin Rouge, really? Nothing of a higher standard was available already?