Silver Streams

This week as we remain on hiatus, we’re featuring part 2 of an episode of Labor Goes to the Movies hosted by Labor Heritage Foundation Executive Director Elise Bryant and DC Labor FilmFest Director Chris Garlock. This is the conclusion of Chris’ conversation with our very own Todd Hitchcock where they dive into the lineup of our ongoing virtual DC Labor FilmFest.

This week as we remain on hiatus, we’re featuring part 1 of an episode of Labor Goes to the Movies hosted by Labor Heritage Foundation Executive Director Elise Bryant and DC Labor FilmFest Director Chris Garlock. Chris is in conversation with our very own Todd Hitchcock discussing his own history in the industry and our ongoing virtual DC Labor FilmFest.

This week, we revisit New African Film Festival co-founder and Africa World Now Project founder Mwiza Munthali’s conversation with Mosotho writer/director Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese [20:17] about his stunning new film THIS IS NOT A BURIAL, IT'S A RESURRECTION, recorded earlier this month to open the 2021 New African Film Festival. The film is now available in our virtual screening room.

We have 3 new films in the Screening Room: HOPE (2019) [16:10] | BEAST BEAST [24:55] | BILL TRAYLOR: CHASING GHOSTS [30:09] And we tackle Rian Johnson’s BRICK [37:40] for the 15thanniversary of the film’s release in our Programmer’s Picks section.

We have 5 new films in the Screening Room: THE MAN WHO SOLD HIS SKIN [16:55] | THE MALI-CUBA CONNECTION [25:54] | SLALOM (2020) [32:13] | CENTER STAGE (1991) [39:04] | MALNI – TOWARDS THE OCEAN, TOWARDS THE SHORE [44:14] And we dive deep into Joe Dante’s THE HOWLING [48:46] for the film’s 40th anniversary in our Programmer’s Picks section.

We have 6 new films/programs in the Screening Room: THE FATHER (2020) [16:46] | SHIVA BABY [25:12] | NINA WU [33:30] | Oscar-Nominated Short Films 2021: Animated [38:28] | Oscar-Nominated Short Films 2021: Live Action [48:18] | Oscar-Nominated Short Films 2021: Documentary [53:28] And we go deep on Michael Mann’s THIEF [1:01:10] for the film’s 40th anniversary in our Programmer’s Picks section.

We have 3 new films in the Screening Room: SHOPLIFTERS OF THE WORLD [19:34] | KUESSIPAN [24:31] | FRANCESCO (2020) [31:38] And we do a deep dive on Elaine May’s A NEW LEAF [35:52] on the occasion of its 50th anniversary and look at her entire filmography in our Programmer’s Picks section.

We have 6 new films in the Screening Room: ROSE PLAYS JULIE [21:00] | THE INHERITANCE (2020) [27:33] | QUO VADIS, AIDA? [34:19] | PERFUMES [42:14] | THE FEVER (2019) [49:40] | WOJNAROWICZ [53:14] And we go deep on FARGO (1996) [1:04:52] on the occasion of its 25th anniversary in our Programmer’s Picks section, you betcha!

This week, to mark Lithuanian Independence Restoration Day on March 11, we revisit AFI Silver Theatre Associate Film Programmer Abbie Algar's conversation with Lithuanian-American writer/director Tomas Vengris [4:54] about his brilliant feature debut MOTHERLAND (2019), recorded in December 2020 as part of the AFI EU Film Showcase.

This week to mark Lithuanian National Day on February 16, we revisit AFI Silver Theatre Assistant Film Programmer Ben Delgado’s conversation with writer/director Jurgis Matulevicius [5:11] discussing his brilliant debut film ISAAC (2019), recorded in December 2020 as part of the AFI EU Film Showcase. The excellent Lithuanian historical drama is still making the virtual festival rounds. So keep an eye out for it if you missed it the first time.

We have 6 new films in the Screening Room: DAYS OF THE BAGNOLD SUMMER [16:53] | 17 BLOCKS [26:07] | SIN (2019) [34:28] | TEST PATTERN [44:27] | TWILIGHT’S KISS [51:54] | DEMONLOVER [57:00] And we go deep on DRACULA (1931) [1:02:52] on the occasion of its 90th anniversary in our Programmer’s Picks section.

We have 5 new films in the Screening Room: MINARI [14:14] | HEARTWORN HIGHWAYS [25:28] | LAPSIS [35:55] | LEONA [45:19] | JUST DON’T THINK I’LL SCREAM [50:28] And we go deep on TAXI DRIVER [57:40] on the occasion of its 45th anniversary in our Programmer’s Picks section.

This week, in anticipation of the 2021 Capital Irish Film Festival taking place March 4 -14 in our Virtual Screening Room, we revisit AFI Silver Theatre director of programing Todd Hitchcock’s conversation with director Phyllida Lloyd [7:58] discussing her brilliant new film HERSELF, recorded in December 2020 as part of the AFI EU Film Showcase. The excellent Irish drama is now available on Amazon Prime.

We have 6 new films in the Screening Room: DEAR COMRADES! [17:15] | ATLANTIS (2019) [27:27] | TRUE MOTHERS [35:58] | NOTTURNO [43:43] | MANDABI [50:30] | PSYCHO GOREMAN [54:32] We look at Sundance 1991 with deep dives on DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST [1:04:25] | PARIS IS BURNING [1:14:09] | SLACKER [1:25:25] and more!

This week, with the acclaimed Mexican drama IDENTIFYING FEATURES opening in our Virtual Screening Room, we revisit AFI Silver programmer Ben Delgado’s conversation with the filmmaking team [3:25], director, co-screenwriter, and producer Fernanda Valadez and co-screenwriter and producer Astrid Rondero, recorded in September 2020 as part of the AFI Latin American Film Festival.

We have 5 new films in the Screening Room: RAMS (2020) [14:54] | ROCK CAMP: THE MOVIE [22:21] | SOME KIND OF HEAVEN [31:36] | ACASĂ, MY HOME [37:42] |MY LITTLE SISTER (2020) [43:26] We take a look at MLK on film MLK/FBI [49:56] | KING: A FILMED RECORD... MONTGOMERY TO MEMPHIS [1:00:36] | BOYCOTT (2001) [1:07:46] | THE MARCH (2013) [1:13:35] | SELMA (2014) [1:18:27] | KING IN THE WILDERNESS [1:24:35

We have 3 new films in the Screening Room: THE REASON I JUMP [15:03] | BLIZZARD OF SOULS [19:42] | BEAUTIFUL SOMETHING LEFT BEHIND [24:47] And we go deep on some of the best TV series of 2020 with HOW TO WITH JOHN WILSON [32:20] | SMALL AXE [41:24] | THE BUREAU [59:28]

We have 5 new films in the Screening Room: NASRIN [20:13] | TAZZEKA [26:32] | TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH [31:27] | FINDING YINGYING [36:27] | IKARIE XB 1 [41:20] And we preview our Holiday Classics series with IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE [49:34], ELF [54:12], CAROL [58:43], A CHRISTMAS CAROL (1951) [1:03:50], THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL [1:07:16], DIE HARD [1:12:22], and more!

We have 5 new films in the Screening Room: THE WEASEL’S TALE [17:40] | YALDA: A NIGHT FOR FORGIVENESS [21:38] | ASSASSINS (2020) [26:57] | MAYOR (2020) [30:58] | ARCHENEMY [36:10] And we go deep on NINE TO FIVE [44:10] for its 40th anniversary. Join us as we talk Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, and everything that makes this box office hit an enduring classic.

We have 4 new films in the Screening Room: CROCK OF GOLD: A FEW ROUNDS WITH SHANE MACGOWAN [16:35] | 76 DAYS [20:35] | MINOR PREMISE [23:34] | THE CHANGIN’ TIMES OF IKE WHITE [28:54] And we go deep on FLASH GORDON (1980) [32:35] for its 40thanniversary.

We have 5 new films in the Screening Room: COLLECTIVE [19:07] | THE TWENTIETH CENTURY [22:06] | FRANCISCA [26:54] | SOROS [34:07] | FROM THE EAST [41:34] We also give you some highlights from our 2020 AFI European Union Film Showcase [48:17] in our Programmers Picks section: HOW TO BE A GOOD WIFE [49:15] | LOUIS VAN BEETHOVEN [53:35] | THE BIG HIT (2020) [55:20] | ANOTHER ROUND [57:35] | HERSELF [1:00:45] | ISAAC (2019) [1:03:10] | SUMMER OF 85 [1:05:40] | THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES [1:08:27] | VIENNA SYMPHONY – INSIDE THE WIENER SYMPHONIKER [1:10:14] | JUMBO (2020) [1:11:25] | JACOB, MIMMI & THE TALKING DOGS [1:13:00] | THE PREDATORS (2020) [1:16:53] | NEVER GONNA SNOW AGAIN [1:19:00]

Eddie Muller, host of TCM’s Noir Alley and founder of the Film Noir Foundation and the Noir City film festival, joins us for a deep dive on this year’s virtual festival, NOIR CITY: International [38:12] Plus we have 6 new films in the Screening Room: MONSOON [16:10] | BEASTS CLAWING AT STRAWS [17:49] | SMOOTH TALK [20:30] | QUEEN OF HEARTS: AUDREY FLACK [24:54] | DIVINE LOVE [28:55] | ACTION U.S.A. [33:21]

We have an interview with silent accompanist Andrew Simpson [15:23] 5 new films in the Screening Room: POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT [28:34] | THE DONUT KING [40:58] | MADRE [45:20] | LA STRADA [53:16] | FIRST VOTE [58:00] And we go deep on NOSFERATU (1922) [1:00:10] for our Programmer’s Pick section.

We discuss 5 new films in the Screening Room: RADIUM GIRLS [17:43] | CITIZENS OF THE WORLD [26:54] | BILLY THE KID (2007) [34:16] | COMING HOME AGAIN [40:22] | NATIONTIME [46:43] And we talk Bette Davis and Joan Crawford [58:05] and their most enduring works ALL ABOUT EVE (1950) and MILDRED PIERCE (1945)

We discuss 6 new films in the Screening Room: TOTALLY UNDER CONTROL [16:49] | WHITE RIOT [22:09] | PUSH [31:57] | LA HAINE [40:17] | BELLY OF THE BEAST [48:27] | MARTIN EDEN [55:26] And we go deep on PSYCHO [1:01:30] for its 60th anniversary.

We discuss 5 new films in the Screening Room: LA FLOR [20:01] | AGGIE [27:43] | THE CORDILLERA OF DREAMS [33:57] | MAJOR ARCANA [37:47] | SANTIAGO, ITALIA [43:34] And we go deep on ROME, OPEN CITY [49:33] for its 75th anniversary.

We discuss 5 new films in the Screening Room: THE KEEEPER [17:48] | BLACKBIRD [24:58] | I AM WOMAN [32:44] | HERB ALPERT IS… [38:47] | ONCE UPON A RIVER [51:56] And we go deep on THE SOCIAL NETWORK [55:32] for its 10th anniversary.

We discuss 6 new films in the Screening Room: OLIVER SACKS: HIS OWN LIFE [14:00] | THE ARTIST’S WIFE [22:43] | NATIVE SON (1951) [29:31] | MYTH OF A COLORBLIND FRANCE [42:08] | SOFTIE [47:26] | STILL LIFE (2006) [56:23] This week we discuss GOODFELLAS [1:05:45] for its 30th anniversary.

We have a special interview w/ silent film accompanist Ben Model [8:31] along with opening 6 new titles in the screening room: CONVICTION (2018) [35:51] | SON OF THE WHITE MARE [41:37] | ETERNAL BEAUTY [48:11] | BEAU TRAVAIL [56:59] | YOU NEVER HAD IT – AN EVENING WITH BUKOWSKI [1:02:20] | BATTERED (1989) [1:10:52] For our Programmer’s Picks we preview our AFI Latin American Film Festival: EMA (2019) [1:20:02] | LA LLORONA (2019) [1:28:12] | FAUNA [1:33:13]

We discuss 6 new films in the Screening Room: MR. SOUL! [12:20] | RIVER CITY DRUMBEAT [29:02] | HOUSE OF CARDIN [39:23] | NOMAD: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF BRUCE CHATWIN [47:47] | EPICENTRO [59:30] | WHAT SEX AM I? [ 1:04:54] This week we discuss RASHOMON [1:16:20] for its 70thanniversary.

We discuss 6 new films in the Screening Room: GORDON LIGHTFOOT: IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND [7:28] | DESERT ONE [17:20] | THE AUGUST VIRGIN [26:00] | COUP 53 [33:40] | SUNLESS SHADOWS [39:55] | A FATHER…A SON…ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD [47:41] And offer some additional options to view at home with our Programmer’s Picks: I MAY DESTROY YOU [1:02:20] | NORMAL PEOPLE [1:06:25] HOLLYWOOD: A CELEBRATION OF THE AMERICAN SILENT FILM [1:12:19]

We have 6 new programs in the Screening Room: JAZZ ON A SUMMER’S DAY [9:00] | Sundance Film Festival Shorts Tour 2020 [21:00] | MARTIN MARGIELA: IN HIS OWN WORDS [26:10] | WHEN YOU READ THIS LETTER [32:30] | REPRESENT (2020) [42:42] | WHEN WOMEN KILL [51:26] For our Programmer's Pick we discuss SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD [1:02:49] for its 10th anniversary.

We have 6 new films in the Screening Room: CREEM: AMERICA’S ONLY ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MAGAZINE [7:25] | OUT STEALING HORSES [17:33] | MADE IN U.S.A. [22:55] | A THOUSAND CUTS [31:44] | SONG WITHOUT A NAME [36:58] | THE WILLMAR 8 [41:54] For this week's Programmer’s Pick section, we discuss SUNSET BLVD. [52:40] for its 70th anniversary.

We have 5 new films in the Screening Room: RENDEZVOUS IN JULY [10:43] | CARMILLA (2019) [24:50] | SHANGHAI TRIAD [34:25] | BUNGALOW [41:00] | MR. TOPAZE [51;05] For this week's Programmer’s Pick section, we discuss clueless [1:03:00] for its 25th anniversary.

We have 5 new films in the Screening Room: THE TOBACCONIST [5:03] | WE ARE LITTLE ZOMBIES [10:40] | AI WEIWEI: YOURS TRULY [17:45] | HOUSE OF HUMMINGBIRD [27:50] | CARO DIARIO [33:50] For this week's Programmer’s Pick section, we discuss Ennio Morricone’s film music and legacy [44:40] Morricone Sampled – Spotify Playlist

We have 5 new films in the Screening Room: JOHN LEWIS: GOOD TROUBLE [5:22] | DENISE HO: BECOMING THE SONG [12:00] | CLASSE TOUS RISQUE [21:15] | WOMAN ON THE BEACH [28:01] | THAT MOST IMPORTANT THING: LOVE [38:17] Our collective Programmer’s Pick this week is the summer blockbuster classic JAWS [50:25]

We have 5 new films in the Screening Room: ELLA FITZGERALD: JUST ON OF THOSE THINGS [5:37] | THE LAST TREE [12:58] | REGGAE BOYZ [23:10] | BEATS (2019) [29:43] | THE AUDITION (2019) [37:54] No Programmer’s Picks this week as we attend the Marché du Film Online!

We have 1 special event and 5 new films in the Screening Room: PETEY WHEATSTRAW [2:32] | MARONA’S FANTASTIC TALE [9:12] | LA TRAVERSEE DE PARIS [19:18] |THE KILLING FLOOR (1984) [29:26] | HILL OF FREEDOM [37:28] | LES CHOSES DE LA VIE [47:46] For our Programmer’s Picks we discuss AFI Docs titles: THE REASON I JUMP [58:40] | THE LETTER (2019) [1:06:54] | NATIONTIME – Gary [1:15:43]

We have 2 special events and 5 new films in the Screening Room: THE MYSTERY OF CHESS BOXING [2:53] | YOU DON’T NOMI [5:55] | FOR THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY DO [11:00] |YOURSELF AND YOURS [22:21] | CONSTRUCTING ALBERT [32:55] | CÉSAR AND ROSALIE [40:30] | IN MY BLOOD IT RUNS [44:45] For our Programmer’s Picks we discuss: FEAR OF A BLACK HAT [58:38] | BABYLON (1980) [1:09:13] | BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER [1:23:42]

We discuss 5 new films in the Screening Room: SHIRLEY [5:34] | TOMMASO [14:15] | MYSTERIES OF LISBON (2011) [25:23] | THE WILD (2019) [37:12] | HAIL SATAN? [44:50] We also offer some additional options to view at home with our Programmer’s Picks: WHOSE STREETS? [57:20] | CLEMENCY [1:04:32] | DO NOT RESIST [1:16:40]

We have 5 new titles in the AFI Silver Virtual Screening Room: LUCKY GRANDMA [4:00] THE GREY FOX [11:04] | Animation Show of Shows 17-20 [19:55] | PAPICHA [27:15] | BLACKFISH [34:32] Plus we dive into some additional options to view at home with our Programmer’s Picks: CÉLINE AND JULIE GO BOATING [47:18] | CHAN IS MISSING [56:22] | THE BIG YEAR [1:05:05]

We start with 5 new films in the AFI Silver Virtual Screening Room: MR. JONES [4:31] | DIANNA KENNEDY: NOTHING FANCY [15:58] | THE PAINTER AND THE THIEF [24:49] | MILITARY WIVES [29:32] | LIFE ITSELF (2014) [35:15] And we give you some additional options to view at home with our Programmer’s Picks: THUNDER ROAD (2018) [50:06] | CLÉO FROM 5 TO 7 [59:12] | EASY LIVING (1937) [1:12:27] We also have a few fun sidebars on the French New Wave and Agnès Varda [1:06:42], real time movies [1:09:22], and screwball comedy [1:23:00]

We have four new titles in the virtual screening room this week: UP FROM THE STREETS [4:22] | BAND OF OUTSIDERS [15:41] | THE WOLF HOUSE [27:57] | RBG [35:17] And as always, we do a deep dive on our Programmer’s Picks – some additional streaming options to enjoy from home: THE STRANGER (1946) [44:50] | BOY [54:41] | BAD LIEUTENANT: PORT OF CALL NEW ORLEANS [1:06:18]

This week we discuss the new titles opening in our Virtual Screening Room: SPACESHIP EARTH [3:54] | RIFIFI [13:56] | THOUSAND PIECES OF GOLD [27:11] | ON A MAGICAL NIGHT [36:08] | NYICFF Kids Flix 1 & 2 [42:14] We also do a deep dive on our Programmer’s Picks – some additional streaming options to enjoy from home: HAYWIRE [49:59] | DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST [57:21] | I REMEMBER MAMA [1:05:55]

This week we discuss the new titles opening in our Virtual Screening Room: CAPITAL IN THE 21ST CENTURY [3:54] | DEERSKIN [13:08] | BEYOND THE VISIBLE: HILMA AF KLINT [13:56] | THE INFILTRATORS [29:13] | VITALINA VARELA [34:28] We also do a deep dive on our Programmer’s Picks – some additional streaming options to enjoy from home: PEPPERMINT FRAPPE [42:28] | THE YEAR OF THE SEX OLYMPICS [48:18] | MY MAN GODFREY (1936) [59:48]

Silver Streams is a weekly podcast from the programming team at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center discussing the latest offerings in the cinema's virtual screening room and recommending additional titles to stream at home. This week we have 20 titles on offer in the virtual screening room and a handful of additional streaming options to enjoy. Full list below: AFI Silver Virtual Screening Room: DRIVEWAYS [3:54] | ZOMBI CHILD [10:13] | THE TIMES OF BILL CUNNINGHAM [16:49] | ROAR (1981) [25:18]| 2 WEEKS IN LAGOS [34:30] | A WHITE, WHITE DAY [44:13] | THE BOOKSELLERS [45:01] | Best of CatVideoFest: Creature Comforts Edition [45:24] | EXTRA ORDINARY [46:05] | SORRY WE MISSED YOU [46:23] | ONCE WERE BROTHERS: ROBBIE ROBERTSON AND THE BAND [46:32] | THE DOG DOC [46:42] | FANTASTIC FUNGI [46:54] | EARTH (2019) [47:12] | OTHER MUSIC [47:30] | CORPUS CHRISTI [47:48] THE WILD GOOSE LAKE [47:58] | THE WHISTLERS [48:10] | BEANPOLE [48:19] | BACURAU [48:48] Programmers' Picks: VALLEY GIRL (1983) [49:45] | SYNECDOCHE, NEW YORK [58:52] | GOODFELLAS [1:07:04]

Silver Streams is a weekly podcast from the programming team at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center discussing the latest offerings in the cinema's virtual screening room and recommending additional titles to stream at home. This week we have 16 titles on offer in the virtual screening room and a handful of additional streaming options to enjoy. Full list below: AFI Silver Virtual Screening Room: THE DOG DOC [3:00] | OTHER MUSIC [8:44] | THE BOOKSELLERS [17:01] |EARTH (2019) [22:40] | A WHITE, WHITE DAY [29:04] | Best of CatVideoFest: Creature Comforts Edition [33:59] | ONCE WERE BROTHERS: ROBBIE ROBERTSON AND THE BAND [35:09] | SORRY WE MISSED YOU [35:30] | FANTASTIC FUNGI [35:45] | BEANPOLE [36:31] | CORPUS CHRISTI [36:56] | BACURAU [37:07] | EXTRA ORDINARY [37:20] THE WILD GOOSE LAKE [37:30] | THE WHISTLERS [37:46]| SLAY THE DRAGON [37:56] Programmers' Picks: BARKING DOGS NEVER BITE [38:57] | SKATE KITCHEN [46:53] | THE TAKING OF PELHAM ONE TWO THREE (1974) [52:35] | THE BAD NEWS BEARS (1976) [1:00:24]

Silver Streams is a weekly podcast from the programming team at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center discussing the latest offerings in the cinema's virtual screening room and recommending additional titles to stream at home. This week we have 13 titles on offer in the virtual screening room and a handful of additional streaming options to enjoy. Full list below: AFI Silver Virtual Screening Room: THE WILD GOOSE LAKE [3:26] | Best of CatVideoFest: Creature Comforts Edition [6:36] | BEANPOLE [9:59] |CORPUS CHRISTI [14:00] | SLAY THE DRAGON [18:09] | EXTRA ORDINARY [23:25] | SORRY WE MISSED YOU [24:10] | THE WHISTLERS [24:41] | ONCE WERE BROTHERS: ROBBIE ROBERTSON AND THE BAND [25:01] | AND THEN WE DANCED [25:35] | FANTASTIC FUNGI [25:54] | DONA FLOR AND HER TWO HUSBANDS [26:28] | BACURAU [26:40] Programmers' Picks: THE BURIAL OF KOJO [27:30] | ONLY ANGELS HAVE WINGS [30:48] | WHAT’S UP DOC? [35:17] | PUZZLE (2018) [38:07] | KES [41:40]

Silver Streams is a weekly podcast from the programming team at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center discussing the latest offerings in the cinema's virtual screening room and recommending additional titles to stream at home. This week we have 8 titles on offer in the virtual screening room and a handful of additional streaming options to enjoy. Full list below: AFI Silver Virtual Screening Room: SORRY WE MISSED YOU | EXTRA ORDINARY | DONA FLOR AND HER TWO HUSBANDS | BACURAU | THE WHISTLERS | AND THEN WE DANCED | ONCE WERE BROTHERS: ROBBIE ROBERTSON AND THE BAND | FANTASTIC FUNGI Programmers' Picks: PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE | LA LUNA + BOY AND THE WORLD | MILES DAVIS: BIRTH OF THE COOL | HIS GIRL FRIDAY