The National Film Registry of the Library of Congress has selected a new crop of movies that it deems culturally, historically or aesthetically significant enough for preservation. Among the 25 films selected are two cult-favorite slacker adventure epics: the Coen brothers' The Big Lebowski and John Hughes' Ferris Bueller's Day Off. The Library praised the "highly quoted" Lebowski's themes of "alienation, inequality and class structure" and for positioning star Jeff Bridges in a career-defining role, and it described Hughes' first film on the registry as a "career highpoint" significant for...
- 12/17/2014
- Rollingstone.com
Librarian of Congress James H. Billington has announced the twenty-five films that have been added to National Film Registry this year. Each of these titles are set to be preserved for all time as "cinematic treasures."
Amongst the highlights of this year's batch are the Coens' "The Big Lebowski," Polanski's "Rosemary's Baby," Spielberg's "Saving Private Ryan," the original "House of Wax" and "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," the John Wayne classic "Rio Bravo," and iconic 1980s comedy "Ferris Bueller's Day Off".
Every year, twenty-five films that are deemed "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant have been added to the list. One condition - the films must be at least ten years old. This year's full list includes:
13 Lakes (2004)
Bert Williams Lime Kiln Club Field Day (1913)
The Big Lebowski (1998)
Down Argentine Way (1940)
The Dragon Painter (1919)
Felicia (1965)
Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
The Gang's All Here (1943)
House of Wax (1953)
Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport...
Amongst the highlights of this year's batch are the Coens' "The Big Lebowski," Polanski's "Rosemary's Baby," Spielberg's "Saving Private Ryan," the original "House of Wax" and "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," the John Wayne classic "Rio Bravo," and iconic 1980s comedy "Ferris Bueller's Day Off".
Every year, twenty-five films that are deemed "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant have been added to the list. One condition - the films must be at least ten years old. This year's full list includes:
13 Lakes (2004)
Bert Williams Lime Kiln Club Field Day (1913)
The Big Lebowski (1998)
Down Argentine Way (1940)
The Dragon Painter (1919)
Felicia (1965)
Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
The Gang's All Here (1943)
House of Wax (1953)
Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport...
- 12/17/2014
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
The Librarian of Congress, James H. Billington, announced today the donation of a video archive of thousands of hours of interviews—"The HistoryMakers"—that captures African-American life, history and culture as well as the struggles and achievements of the black experience. “The HistoryMakers archive provides invaluable first-person accounts of both well-known and unsung African-Americans, detailing their hopes, dreams and accomplishments—often in the face of adversity,” said Billington. “This culturally important collection is a rich and diverse resource for scholars, teachers, students and documentarians seeking a more complete record of our nation’s history and its...
- 6/24/2014
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
The Librarian of Congress James H. Billington today named 25 motion pictures that have been selected for inclusion in the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress for 2013. And on this year's list includes Billy Woodberry's woefully under-seen 1984 feature film, Bless Their Little Hearts, which fellow L.A. Rebellion comrade Charles Burnett wrote the screenplay for, and shot as well, by the way. Other notable picks include the 1966 documentary Cicero March, which details the September 4, 1966 Civil Rights led by Robert Lucas (Congress of Racial Equality) through Cicero, Illinois to protest restrictions in housing...
- 12/18/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of the darkness, for he is truly his brother’s keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy My brothers. And you will know I am the Lord when I lay My vengeance upon you.
Or, you know, when the...
Or, you know, when the...
- 12/18/2013
- by Hillary Busis
- EW - Inside Movies
The Library of Congress has announced its annual list of 25 films joining the National Film Registry and they include Pulp Fiction , Mary Poppins , The Magnificent Seven , Forbidden Planet , Gilda , Judgment at Nuremberg , The Right Stuff and Roger & Me . Here's the full announcement: Heroes of the space race, a pop cult classic; the age-old battle between the sexes; and a record of Native-American traditions are among a cadre of films being recognized as works of great cultural, historic or aesthetic significance to the nation.s cinematic heritage. The Librarian of Congress, James H. Billington, announced today the annual selection of 25 motion pictures to join the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress. They will be preserved as cinematic treasures for...
- 12/18/2013
- Comingsoon.net
Having just released "The Survival of American Silent Feature Films: 1912-1929," a comprehensive survey of the silent era of motion pictures that began a century ago, the Library of Congress reveals that a startling amount of early silent films have totally become a thing of the past. While the study indicates that an estimated 11,000 American films were produced during the 17-year span, an overwhelming majority of the films made during that time having failed to be preserved, and are now lost or nonexistent. "The Library of Congress can now authoritatively report that the loss of American silent-era feature films constitutes an alarming and irretrievable loss to our nation’s cultural record," said Librarian of Congress James H. Billington. "We have lost most of the creative record from the era that brought American movies to the pinnacle of world cinematic achievement in the 20th century." The study reveals that only 1,575 films...
- 12/4/2013
- by Clint Holloway
- Indiewire
Seventy percent of America’s silent films from 1912-29, an era that established Hollywood and American cinema as a lucrative and prominent art form, are gone forever. A new study commissioned by the National Film Preservation Board and unveiled by the Library of Congress revealed that of the nearly 11,000 silent feature films released during that period, only 30 percent are still in existence — and more than half of those are incomplete or remain only in foreign versions or in lower-quality formats, like 28 mm or 16 mm.
“The Library of Congress can now authoritatively report that the loss of American silent-era feature films...
“The Library of Congress can now authoritatively report that the loss of American silent-era feature films...
- 12/4/2013
- by Jeff Labrecque
- EW - Inside Movies
The Librarian of Congress James H. Billington today named 25 motion pictures that have been selected for inclusion in the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress. Glad to see The Spook Who Sat By The Door on this list of 25 film, selected because they are deemend “culturally, historically or aesthetically” significant. Also worth noting is the 1914 film adaptation of Harriet Beecher Stowe's anti-slavery novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin. "Established by Congress in 1989, the National Film Registry spotlights the importance of preserving America’s unparalleled film heritage," said the Librarian of Congress James H. Billington....
- 12/19/2012
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
"Breakfast at Tiffany's," "The Matrix," "Dirty Harry" and "A Christmas Story" are among 25 movies that have been selected to be preserved in the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress. "These films are not selected as the 'best' American films of all time, but rather as works of enduring importance to American culture," The Librarian of Congress James H. Billington said in a statement. "They reflect who we are as a people and as a nation." The selections represent a wide range of genres and eras. They include a 1914...
- 12/19/2012
- by Brent Lang
- The Wrap
Singer and songwriter Carole King will be awarded the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, Librarian of Congress James H. Billington announced on Thursday. The 70-year-old musician -- responsible for hits like "You've Got a Friend" and "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" -- is the award's first female recipient. She will be honored in Washington, D.C., next spring during a luncheon and musical performance in the Library of Congress's historic Coolidge Auditorium. "Carole King has been one of the most influential songwriters of our time," Billington said in a statement. "For more...
- 12/13/2012
- by Greg Gilman
- The Wrap
Six days after her death, Donna Summer’s futuristic techno hit “I Feel Love” has been selected for induction into the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress. Marking the 10th anniversary of the registry, Librarian of Congress James H. Billington on Wednesday unveiled his selection of Summer’s 1977 single and 24 other sound recordings to be preserved as cultural, artistic and/or historical treasures for generations. Photos: 10 Musicians Who Crossed Over to Movies Also among this year’s class of inductees are Dolly Parton’s autobiographical “Coat of Many Colors” from 1971; Prince and the Revolution’s soundtrack to Purple Rain; Leonard
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- 5/23/2012
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
George Kuchar‘s 1977 short film I, an Actress has been accepted as one of twenty-five films into the 2011 National Film Registry. This means that the film will be preserved for future generations due to its “enduring significance to American culture,” according to Librarian of Congress James H. Billington.
Sadly, this prestigious accomplishment comes several months after Kuchar’s passing back in September. I, an Actress was released on DVD in 2009 on the Treasures IV: American Avant-Garde Film, 1947 — 1986 box set put out by the National Film Preservation Foundation.
Two other underground films were also accepted into the National Film Registry this year: Jordan Belson’s Allures (1961) and Chick Strand’s Fake Fruit Factory (1986). Belson and Strand also passed away recently. Belson, on the same day as Kuchar (Sept. 6, 2011), and Strand on July 11, 2009. Fake Fruit Factory can be seen alongside I, an Actress on the Treasures IV box set.
The National Film...
Sadly, this prestigious accomplishment comes several months after Kuchar’s passing back in September. I, an Actress was released on DVD in 2009 on the Treasures IV: American Avant-Garde Film, 1947 — 1986 box set put out by the National Film Preservation Foundation.
Two other underground films were also accepted into the National Film Registry this year: Jordan Belson’s Allures (1961) and Chick Strand’s Fake Fruit Factory (1986). Belson and Strand also passed away recently. Belson, on the same day as Kuchar (Sept. 6, 2011), and Strand on July 11, 2009. Fake Fruit Factory can be seen alongside I, an Actress on the Treasures IV box set.
The National Film...
- 1/2/2012
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
©Paramount Pictures
“My momma always said, .Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get..” That line was immortalized by Tom Hanks in the award-winning movie “Forest Gump” in 1994. Librarian of Congress James H. Billington today selected that film and 24 others to be preserved as cultural, artistic and historical treasures in the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress.
Spanning the period 1912-1994, the films named to the registry include Hollywood classics, documentaries, animation, home movies, avant-garde shorts and experimental motion pictures. Representing the rich creative and cultural diversity of the American cinematic experience, the selections range from Walt Disney.s timeless classic “Bambi” and Billy Wilder.s “The Lost Weekend,” a landmark film about the devastating effects of alcoholism, to a real-life drama between a U.S. president and a governor over the desegregation of the University of Alabama. The selections also...
“My momma always said, .Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get..” That line was immortalized by Tom Hanks in the award-winning movie “Forest Gump” in 1994. Librarian of Congress James H. Billington today selected that film and 24 others to be preserved as cultural, artistic and historical treasures in the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress.
Spanning the period 1912-1994, the films named to the registry include Hollywood classics, documentaries, animation, home movies, avant-garde shorts and experimental motion pictures. Representing the rich creative and cultural diversity of the American cinematic experience, the selections range from Walt Disney.s timeless classic “Bambi” and Billy Wilder.s “The Lost Weekend,” a landmark film about the devastating effects of alcoholism, to a real-life drama between a U.S. president and a governor over the desegregation of the University of Alabama. The selections also...
- 12/28/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
It's always a blessed event when our genre is recognized, and when it comes to film, there's no greater honor than to be added to the National Film Registry for preservation. Two more of our best have recently been added. Read on for all of the details.
Librarian of Congress James H. Billington today selected 25 films to be preserved as cultural, artistic, and historical treasures in the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress. Included in the selections were the 1991 The Silence of the Lambs (winner of Academy Awards for Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, and Adapted Screenplay) and Byron Haskin's 1953 classic War of the Worlds.
Spanning the period 1912-1994, the films named to the registry include Hollywood classics, documentaries, animation, home movies, avant-garde shorts, and experimental motion pictures. Representing the rich creative and cultural diversity of the American cinematic experience, this year’s selections bring the number...
Librarian of Congress James H. Billington today selected 25 films to be preserved as cultural, artistic, and historical treasures in the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress. Included in the selections were the 1991 The Silence of the Lambs (winner of Academy Awards for Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, and Adapted Screenplay) and Byron Haskin's 1953 classic War of the Worlds.
Spanning the period 1912-1994, the films named to the registry include Hollywood classics, documentaries, animation, home movies, avant-garde shorts, and experimental motion pictures. Representing the rich creative and cultural diversity of the American cinematic experience, this year’s selections bring the number...
- 12/28/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
This year’s additions to the U.S. National Film Registry extend over the period from 1912 to 1994 and bring the number of movies in the registry to 575. Movies are selected to the National Film Registry because they are ‘culturally, historically, or aesthetically’ significant films. James H. Billington, an American academic and the thirteenth Librarian [...]
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- 12/28/2011
- by Nick Martin
- Filmofilia
Oscar Best Picture winners "Forrest Gump" and "Silence of the Lambs," as well as Disney classic "Bambi," are among the 25 films added to the Library of Congress National Film Registry for 2011. The additions were selected by Librarian of Congress James H. Billington, and include movies made as early as 1912 and as recent as 1994. This year's entries bring the total number of movies in the Registry to 575. Also read: 'Airplane,' 'Empire Strikes Back,' Among 25 Films Named to National Historic Registry The complete list of 2011 additions: "Allures" (1961) "Bambi" (1942) "The...
- 12/28/2011
- by Kimberly Potts
- The Wrap
For over 20 years now The Library of Congress has chosen a select group of films to be preserved in the National Film Registry, and this year's titles have just been revealed. Last year The Empire Strikes Back made it into the registry, and this year there's a whole new set of 25 films that will be preserved under the terms of the National Film Preservation Act as they have been deemed "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant to cinema or as Librarian of Congress James H. Billington (no relation to Alex) says, "These films are selected because of their enduring significance to American culture." More below! Best Picture winners like Forrest Gump and Silence of the Lambs made the cut, two films which have become modern classics. One may be the best serial killer thriller ever, while the other takes us through the decades of America's past with charming comedy, touching ...
- 12/28/2011
- by Ethan Anderton
- firstshowing.net
Christmas isn't just about getting stuff. It's about giving too, Charlie Brown. I know what you're thinking: Tell that to the U.S. government, who seems to delight only in taking — be it our money or our personal freedoms.
But each December, there is a certain federal institution that gives we the people a little gift…emphasis on the "little." That's right, it's time once again to see what films have been designated as American treasures by the Library of Congress.
Every year, 25 movies are chosen by the Librarian of Congress for addition to the National Film Registry. If my math is correct (and there's a good chance it's not), there have been 575 films deemed worthy of preservation by the Library of Congress since this all began in 1989. To give you some perspective, that's about the average number of movies released each year. Coincidentally, it's also the number of average movies released each year…...
But each December, there is a certain federal institution that gives we the people a little gift…emphasis on the "little." That's right, it's time once again to see what films have been designated as American treasures by the Library of Congress.
Every year, 25 movies are chosen by the Librarian of Congress for addition to the National Film Registry. If my math is correct (and there's a good chance it's not), there have been 575 films deemed worthy of preservation by the Library of Congress since this all began in 1989. To give you some perspective, that's about the average number of movies released each year. Coincidentally, it's also the number of average movies released each year…...
- 12/28/2011
- by Theron
- Planet Fury
There are a lot of movies in the world, some of them even very good. It's a hard task keeping track of all of them, but that's what big government is for -- specifically, the Library of Congress's National Film Registry, which every year selects a list of films deemed worthy of preservation. For everyone but the most arduous cinephile, it's a mix between films known and films obscure, the stuff we'd like to tell our kids about assuming Western civilization doesn't collapse in the near future.
This year's list stuck to the script, as movies like "Forrest Gump" and "Bambi" were selected alongside lesser-known ones like "The Negro Soldier" and "The Cry of the Children."
There's a lot of art to be found in flicks like John Cassavetes's melodrama, "Faces," as well as action-packed titillation in Robert Rodriguez's "El Mariachi" and Jonathan Demme's "Silence of the Lambs.
This year's list stuck to the script, as movies like "Forrest Gump" and "Bambi" were selected alongside lesser-known ones like "The Negro Soldier" and "The Cry of the Children."
There's a lot of art to be found in flicks like John Cassavetes's melodrama, "Faces," as well as action-packed titillation in Robert Rodriguez's "El Mariachi" and Jonathan Demme's "Silence of the Lambs.
- 12/28/2011
- by Jeremy Gordon
- MTV Movies Blog
By Sean O’Connell
Hollywoodnews.com: Each December, the Library of Congress adds new films to its preservation list. Today, they revealed the 25 selected titles that will be protected by the National Film Registry.
Walt Disney’s “Bambi,” Robert Zemeckis’ “Forrest Gump,” and Charlie Chaplin’s classic “The Kid” are among the movies selected for this year’s list.
“These films are selected because of their enduring significance to American culture,” Librarian of Congress James H. Billington said. “Our film heritage must be protected because these cinematic treasures document our history and culture and reflect our hopes and dreams.”
Annual selections are finalized by the Librarian, who reviews hundreds of titles nominated by the public. This year 2,228 films were nominated for consideration. The Library of Congress Packard Campus for Audio Visual Conservation then works to ensure that every film added to the Registry is preserved for generations to come.
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Hollywoodnews.com: Each December, the Library of Congress adds new films to its preservation list. Today, they revealed the 25 selected titles that will be protected by the National Film Registry.
Walt Disney’s “Bambi,” Robert Zemeckis’ “Forrest Gump,” and Charlie Chaplin’s classic “The Kid” are among the movies selected for this year’s list.
“These films are selected because of their enduring significance to American culture,” Librarian of Congress James H. Billington said. “Our film heritage must be protected because these cinematic treasures document our history and culture and reflect our hopes and dreams.”
Annual selections are finalized by the Librarian, who reviews hundreds of titles nominated by the public. This year 2,228 films were nominated for consideration. The Library of Congress Packard Campus for Audio Visual Conservation then works to ensure that every film added to the Registry is preserved for generations to come.
Here...
- 12/28/2011
- by Sean O'Connell
- Hollywoodnews.com
"My momma always said, ‘Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.’" That line was immortalized by Tom Hanks in the award-winning movie Forest Gump in 1994. Librarian of Congress James H. Billington today selected that film and 24 others to be preserved as cultural, artistic and historical treasures in the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress. Spanning the period 1912-1994, the films named to the registry include Hollywood classics, documentaries, animation, home movies, avant-garde shorts and experimental motion pictures. Representing the rich creative and cultural diversity of the American cinematic experience, the selections range from Walt Disney’s timeless classic "Bambi" and Billy Wilder’s "The Lost Weekend," a landmark film about the...
- 12/28/2011
- by Eric Whitman
- The Daily BLAM!
Forrest Gump, Bambi and The Silence Of The Lambs are among the latest movies picked to be preserved as American national treasures.
Tom Hanks' Oscar-winning picture from 1994 will be added to the country's National Film Registry along with the Disney classic and Sir Anthony Hopkins' gory thriller.
The movies are among 25 which are chosen annually for preservation by the Library of Congress and this year's list also includes Charlie Chaplin's first full-length feature The Kid, as well as 1953's War of the Worlds, Porgy and Bess (1959) and Sally Field's Oscar-winning 1979 drama Norma Rae.
Librarian of Congress James H. Billington says in a statement, "These films are selected because of their enduring significance to American culture. Our film heritage must be protected because these cinematic treasures document our history and culture and reflect our hopes and dreams."...
Tom Hanks' Oscar-winning picture from 1994 will be added to the country's National Film Registry along with the Disney classic and Sir Anthony Hopkins' gory thriller.
The movies are among 25 which are chosen annually for preservation by the Library of Congress and this year's list also includes Charlie Chaplin's first full-length feature The Kid, as well as 1953's War of the Worlds, Porgy and Bess (1959) and Sally Field's Oscar-winning 1979 drama Norma Rae.
Librarian of Congress James H. Billington says in a statement, "These films are selected because of their enduring significance to American culture. Our film heritage must be protected because these cinematic treasures document our history and culture and reflect our hopes and dreams."...
- 12/28/2011
- WENN
Gloria Grahame, The Big Heat Forrest Gump, Bambi, The Silence Of The Lambs: National Film Registry 2011 Movies Besides the aforementioned Hester Street and Norma Rae, women are also at the forefront of Julia Reichert and Jim Klein's Growing Up Female (1971); Chick Strand’s Fake Fruit Factory (1986), a documentary about Mexican women who create ornamental papier-mâché fruits and vegetables; and the recently deceased George Kuchar’s experimental short I, an Actress (1977), which is available on YouTube. I couldn't find any titles focusing on gay, lesbian, bisexual, multisexual, etc., or transgender characters. As so often happens, political correctness will go only so far. Anyhow, more interesting than p.c. choices was the inclusion of A Cure for Pokeritis (1912), an early comedy starring then-popular (and quite odd) couple John Bunny and Flora Finch; and what may well be my favorite noirish crime drama, Fritz Lang's The Big Heat (1953), starring Glenn Ford and Gloria Grahame.
- 12/28/2011
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
Washington — Forrest Gump's oft-imitated line, "My momma always said, `Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get' " will be immortalized among the nation's treasures in the world's largest archive of film, TV and sound recordings.
The Library of Congress on Wednesday announced that 1994's smash hit "Forrest Gump" starring Tom Hanks was one of 25 films chosen to be included this year in the National Film Registry.
The oldest reels are silent films both from 1912. "The Cry of the Children" is about the pre-World War I child labor reform movement and "A Cure for Pokeritis" features the industry's earliest comic superstar John Bunny.
Also from that silent era is Charlie Chaplin's first full-length feature, "The Kid," from 1921.
Under the terms of the National Film Preservation Act, each year the Librarian of Congress names 25 films that are "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant. This year,...
The Library of Congress on Wednesday announced that 1994's smash hit "Forrest Gump" starring Tom Hanks was one of 25 films chosen to be included this year in the National Film Registry.
The oldest reels are silent films both from 1912. "The Cry of the Children" is about the pre-World War I child labor reform movement and "A Cure for Pokeritis" features the industry's earliest comic superstar John Bunny.
Also from that silent era is Charlie Chaplin's first full-length feature, "The Kid," from 1921.
Under the terms of the National Film Preservation Act, each year the Librarian of Congress names 25 films that are "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant. This year,...
- 12/28/2011
- by AP
- Huffington Post
The National Film Registry of the Library of Congress announced its 2011 class of films selected to be stored, saved and archived as cultural treasures and Jonathan Demme’s 1991 Oscar-winning horror thriller The Silence Of The Lambs starring Anthony Hopkins as serial killer Hannibal Lecter and Jodie Foster as FBI agent Clarice Starling led a class of 25 movies selected by Librarian of Congress James H. Billington. According to the 24 Frames blog at The Los Angeles Times, The Silence of the Lambs joined other recent Hollywood productions including Forrest Gump, Stand and Deliver and Robert Rodriguez’s El Mariachi as well as classics Bambi, The Big Heat and Charlie Chaplin’s silent classic The Kid featuring Jackie Coogan.
- 12/28/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The National Film Registry of the Library of Congress announced its 2011 class of films selected to be stored, saved and archived as cultural treasures and Jonathan Demme’s 1991 Oscar-winning horror thriller The Silence Of The Lambs starring Anthony Hopkins as serial killer Hannibal Lecter and Jodie Foster as FBI agent Clarice Starling led a class of 25 movies selected by Librarian of Congress James H. Billington. According to the 24 Frames blog at The Los Angeles Times, The Silence of the Lambs joined other recent Hollywood productions including Forrest Gump, Stand and Deliver and Robert Rodriguez’s El Mariachi as well as classics Bambi, The Big Heat and Charlie Chaplin’s silent classic The Kid featuring Jackie Coogan.
- 12/28/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The National Film Registry of the Library of Congress announced its 2011 class of films selected to be stored, saved and archived as cultural treasures and Jonathan Demme’s 1991 Oscar-winning horror thriller The Silence Of The Lambs starring Anthony Hopkins as serial killer Hannibal Lecter and Jodie Foster as FBI agent Clarice Starling led a class of 25 movies selected by Librarian of Congress James H. Billington. According to the 24 Frames blog at The Los Angeles Times, The Silence of the Lambs joined other recent Hollywood productions including Forrest Gump, Stand and Deliver and Robert Rodriguez’s El Mariachi as well as classics Bambi, The Big Heat and Charlie Chaplin’s silent classic The Kid featuring Jackie Coogan.
- 12/28/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Directors: Paul Mariano, Kurt Norton Writers: Paul Mariano, Kurt Norton Starring: Christopher Nolan, Tim Roth, John Waters, Barbara Kopple, Rob Reiner, Julie Dash, Wayne Wang, Robert Rosen, Zooey Deschanel, Caleb Deschanel, John Lasseter, George Takei and Dr. James Billington (Librarian of Congress) As a direct result of Ted Turner’s push to colorize black and white films from the MGM archives, President Ronald Reagan signed the National Film Preservation Act on September 27, 1988. This law established the United States National Film Preservation Board. The National Film Registry is the National Film Preservation Board’s list of films slated for preservation in the Library of Congress. Ever since 1989, a maximum of 25 films per year have been deemed “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant” and added to the Registry. Films must be at least 10 years old in order to qualify. (I often wish that I could wait 10 years before creating my year-end list of favorite films.
- 1/22/2011
- by Don Simpson
- SmellsLikeScreenSpirit
Nobody likes Congress these days, but don't let ill feelings for your elected representatives get in the way of digging the Library of Congress, whose purpose is "to further the progress of knowledge and creativity for the benefit of the American people." A great part of that is preserving our recorded audio heritage for all time. This is why Universal is donating 200,000 master recordings, which THR reports is the largest ever donation of recorded sound to this very fine cultural institution.
The donation consists primarily of "metal and lacquer discs and master mono tapes" from the 1920s through the late 1940s -- original masters from the likes of Billie Holiday, Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald.
"A surprisingly high percentage of America's recording heritage since the early part of the 20th century has been lost due to neglect and deterioration," Librarian of Congress James H. Billington lamented. "The donation...
The donation consists primarily of "metal and lacquer discs and master mono tapes" from the 1920s through the late 1940s -- original masters from the likes of Billie Holiday, Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald.
"A surprisingly high percentage of America's recording heritage since the early part of the 20th century has been lost due to neglect and deterioration," Librarian of Congress James H. Billington lamented. "The donation...
- 1/10/2011
- by Brandon Kim
- ifc.com
Librarian of Congress James H. Billington today named 25 motion pictures reflecting genres from every era of American filmmaking to the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress. December 28, 2010 Hollywood Blockbusters, Independent Films and Shorts Selected for Preservation in the 2010 National Film Registry “All the President’s Men,” “The Exorcist,” and George Lucas’ Student Film Among Picks Spanning the period 1891-1996, the films named to the registry range from a rare glimpse of San Francisco before the 1906 earthquake and the political thriller "All the President’s Men" to George Lucas’ student film in 1967 and his sci-fi special-effects extravaganza "The Empire Strikes Back." Also included in the registry are lesser-known, but culturally vital films such as the black...
- 12/30/2010
- by Nick Brown
- The Daily BLAM!
The Empire Strikes Back was one of twenty-five films selected this year to be preserved by the Library of Congress' hallowed National Film Registry. Empire, George Lucas' second entry in the original classic space opera trilogy, joins the one that started it all, Star Wars, in the 550-title-strong registry, which was started in 1989. Saturday Night Fever, The Pink Panther, and, a well-timed tribute to the recently departed Leslie Nielsen, Airplane were also selected. The purpose of the registry isn't to collect the most critically acclaimed movies, but rather to preserve films that may have an artistic, cultural, or historical significance. Original copies of registry films are kept in cold-storage vaults in the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center in Virginia, where they like, just chill, waiting for future generations to watch them. The Librarian of Congress (which always sounds like such a daunting task), James H. Billington, who has selected...
- 12/29/2010
- Nerve
Star Wars fans are undoubtedly rejoicing with the addition of The Empire Strikes Back to the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry, but a more interesting point brought up in the Washington Post interview with librarian James H. Billington is that the library is looking into ways to stream some of their films online. Clearly, films like Empire won’t be there anytime soon, but it sounds like the library is looking for ways to share their collection – and it is an impressive one – with the world.
Said Billington, “We’re going to be putting a lot of this, hopefully, online. “I hope we’ll be able to work something out, because [the registry] has great educational and inspirational as well as entertainment value.”
Here’s hoping that Billington gets his way. Right now, it looks like the biggest roadblock is the National Film Registry’s site itself – which is more than a tad dated.
Said Billington, “We’re going to be putting a lot of this, hopefully, online. “I hope we’ll be able to work something out, because [the registry] has great educational and inspirational as well as entertainment value.”
Here’s hoping that Billington gets his way. Right now, it looks like the biggest roadblock is the National Film Registry’s site itself – which is more than a tad dated.
- 12/29/2010
- by DaveRobson
- SoundOnSight
Baltimore — Darth Vader proclaiming he's Luke Skywalker's father, John Travolta preening in his underwear and an early 20th-century deaf activist communicating in sign language are among the images that will be preserved by the Library of Congress as part of its National Film Registry.
The 25 films selected this year include "The Empire Strikes Back," the 1980 sequel to "Star Wars" that many critics and fans consider the best of George Lucas' six "Star Wars" films. "Empire" shocked moviegoers with the revelation that masked villain Darth Vader was the father of hero Skywalker.
While Lucas didn't direct "Empire" – he entrusted it to the late Irvin Kershner – he got another film selected for the registry: the student short "Electronic Labyrinth: Thx 1138 4Eb." Lucas' "Star Wars" and "American Graffiti" are also among the 550 titles in the registry.
The Library of Congress announced the selections early Tuesday. The goal of the registry, which...
The 25 films selected this year include "The Empire Strikes Back," the 1980 sequel to "Star Wars" that many critics and fans consider the best of George Lucas' six "Star Wars" films. "Empire" shocked moviegoers with the revelation that masked villain Darth Vader was the father of hero Skywalker.
While Lucas didn't direct "Empire" – he entrusted it to the late Irvin Kershner – he got another film selected for the registry: the student short "Electronic Labyrinth: Thx 1138 4Eb." Lucas' "Star Wars" and "American Graffiti" are also among the 550 titles in the registry.
The Library of Congress announced the selections early Tuesday. The goal of the registry, which...
- 12/28/2010
- by AP
- Huffington Post
The Force is strong with "The Empire Strikes Back"... and the 24 other motion pictures that were named to the Library of Congress' National Film Registry on Tuesday, bringing the list's grand total to 550 movies.
Also making the Registry were Alan J. Pakula's 1976 Woodward-and-Bernstein Watergate thriller "All the President's Men," the wacky 1980 comedy "Airplane!," the 1973 horror blockbuster "The Exorcist," Spike Lee's 1992 biopic "Malcolm X," Blake Edwards' 1964 comedy "The Pink Panther," Robert Altman's 1971 Western "McCabe and Mrs. Miller," John Huston's 1946 war doc "Let There Be Light" and Elia Kazan's 1945 feature debut "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" and John Badham's 1977 John Travolta-starring disco flick "Saturday Night Fever," "The Front Page" (1931), "It's a Gift" (1934), "Make Way for Tomorrow" (1937), "Cry of Jazz" (1959) and "I Am Joaquin" (1969).
It was an especially good day for George Lucas. In addition to 1980's "Empire," the second installment in his original "Star Wars" trilogy,...
Also making the Registry were Alan J. Pakula's 1976 Woodward-and-Bernstein Watergate thriller "All the President's Men," the wacky 1980 comedy "Airplane!," the 1973 horror blockbuster "The Exorcist," Spike Lee's 1992 biopic "Malcolm X," Blake Edwards' 1964 comedy "The Pink Panther," Robert Altman's 1971 Western "McCabe and Mrs. Miller," John Huston's 1946 war doc "Let There Be Light" and Elia Kazan's 1945 feature debut "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" and John Badham's 1977 John Travolta-starring disco flick "Saturday Night Fever," "The Front Page" (1931), "It's a Gift" (1934), "Make Way for Tomorrow" (1937), "Cry of Jazz" (1959) and "I Am Joaquin" (1969).
It was an especially good day for George Lucas. In addition to 1980's "Empire," the second installment in his original "Star Wars" trilogy,...
- 12/28/2010
- by Tom DiChiara
- MTV Movies Blog
Jedi, goofy flight attendants, a possessed young girl, and two journalists on the brink of discovery are among the characters to be honored for film preservation. Librarian of Congress James H. Billington has named 25 motion pictures to the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress.
Among the films to be preserved are George Lucas' "Return of the Jedi," "Airplane," William Friedkin's "The Exorcist," and Alan J. Pakula's "All The President's Men." This year.s selections bring the number of films in the registry to 550.
Each year, the Librarian of Congress, under the terms of the National Film Preservation Act, names 25 films to the National Film Registry that are "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant, to be preserved for all time. In other words, these films are certainly not the "best" (but we can argue that each movie truly represented high quality) but they are works of art...
Among the films to be preserved are George Lucas' "Return of the Jedi," "Airplane," William Friedkin's "The Exorcist," and Alan J. Pakula's "All The President's Men." This year.s selections bring the number of films in the registry to 550.
Each year, the Librarian of Congress, under the terms of the National Film Preservation Act, names 25 films to the National Film Registry that are "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant, to be preserved for all time. In other words, these films are certainly not the "best" (but we can argue that each movie truly represented high quality) but they are works of art...
- 12/28/2010
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
The end of the year 2010 is upon us, which means the Library of Congress is announcing what twenty five motion pictures they're going to lock into their National Film Registry. Among those on the list include "All the President's Men," "The Exorcist," "Airplane!," "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn," "Cry of Jazz," "I Am Joaquin" and even George Lucas' student film "Electronic Labyrinth: Thx 1138 4Eb" and his widely popular sequel "The Empire Strikes Back." Also included in the list is the war documentary "Let There Be Light." The official number of films now in the National Film Registry is up to 550, which isn't much of a surprise since this has been continuing on from the late eighties."As the nation's repository of American creativity, the Library of Congress--with the support of the U.S. Congress--must ensure the preservation of America's film patrimony," said Librarian of Congress James H. Billington.
- 12/28/2010
- LRMonline.com
'Saturday Night Fever,' 'Airplane!' among other movies recognized by Library of Congress.
By Jayson Rodriguez
"Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back"
Photo: Fox
Thirty years ago, moviegoers were stunned when Darth Vader revealed in "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back" that he was Luke Skywalker's father. On Tuesday (December 28), however, there was no surprise when the venerable sci-fi flick was selected by the Library of Congress to be added to the National Film Registry, according to The Associated Press.
The honor recognizes the iconic 1980 movie for being artistically, culturally or historically significant. A copy of the original film will be preserved by the registry at the Packard Campus of the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center in Culpeper, Virginia, for future generations.
"The Empire Strikes Back" was produced by "Star Wars" auteur George Lucas but directed by Irvin Kershner. It was joined by...
By Jayson Rodriguez
"Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back"
Photo: Fox
Thirty years ago, moviegoers were stunned when Darth Vader revealed in "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back" that he was Luke Skywalker's father. On Tuesday (December 28), however, there was no surprise when the venerable sci-fi flick was selected by the Library of Congress to be added to the National Film Registry, according to The Associated Press.
The honor recognizes the iconic 1980 movie for being artistically, culturally or historically significant. A copy of the original film will be preserved by the registry at the Packard Campus of the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center in Culpeper, Virginia, for future generations.
"The Empire Strikes Back" was produced by "Star Wars" auteur George Lucas but directed by Irvin Kershner. It was joined by...
- 12/28/2010
- MTV Movie News
'Saturday Night Fever,' 'Airplane!' among other movies recognized by Library of Congress.
By Jayson Rodriguez
"Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back"
Photo: Fox
Thirty years ago, moviegoers were stunned when Darth Vader revealed in "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back" that he was Luke Skywalker's father. On Tuesday (December 28), however, there was no surprise when the venerable sci-fi flick was selected by the Library of Congress to be added to the National Film Registry, according to The Associated Press.
The honor recognizes the iconic 1980 movie for being artistically, culturally or historically significant. A copy of the original film will be preserved by the registry at the Packard Campus of the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center in Culpeper, Virginia, for future generations.
"The Empire Strikes Back" was produced by "Star Wars" auteur George Lucas but directed by Irvin Kershner. It was joined by...
By Jayson Rodriguez
"Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back"
Photo: Fox
Thirty years ago, moviegoers were stunned when Darth Vader revealed in "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back" that he was Luke Skywalker's father. On Tuesday (December 28), however, there was no surprise when the venerable sci-fi flick was selected by the Library of Congress to be added to the National Film Registry, according to The Associated Press.
The honor recognizes the iconic 1980 movie for being artistically, culturally or historically significant. A copy of the original film will be preserved by the registry at the Packard Campus of the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center in Culpeper, Virginia, for future generations.
"The Empire Strikes Back" was produced by "Star Wars" auteur George Lucas but directed by Irvin Kershner. It was joined by...
- 12/28/2010
- MTV Movie News
'Saturday Night Fever,' 'Airplane!' among other movies recognized by Library of Congress.
By Jayson Rodriguez
"Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back"
Photo: Fox
Thirty years ago, moviegoers were stunned when Darth Vader revealed in "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back" that he was Luke Skywalker's father. On Tuesday (December 28), however, there was no surprise when the venerable sci-fi flick was selected by the Library of Congress to be added to the National Film Registry, according to The Associated Press.
The honor recognizes the iconic 1980 movie for being artistically, culturally or historically significant. A copy of the original film will be preserved by the registry at the Packard Campus of the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center in Culpeper, Virginia, for future generations.
"The Empire Strikes Back" was produced by "Star Wars" auteur George Lucas but directed by Irvin Kershner. It was joined by...
By Jayson Rodriguez
"Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back"
Photo: Fox
Thirty years ago, moviegoers were stunned when Darth Vader revealed in "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back" that he was Luke Skywalker's father. On Tuesday (December 28), however, there was no surprise when the venerable sci-fi flick was selected by the Library of Congress to be added to the National Film Registry, according to The Associated Press.
The honor recognizes the iconic 1980 movie for being artistically, culturally or historically significant. A copy of the original film will be preserved by the registry at the Packard Campus of the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center in Culpeper, Virginia, for future generations.
"The Empire Strikes Back" was produced by "Star Wars" auteur George Lucas but directed by Irvin Kershner. It was joined by...
- 12/28/2010
- MTV Music News
By Sean O’Connell
Hollywoodnews.com: “Airplane!” has been added to the Library of Congress’s National Film Registry? Surely you can’t be serious.
I am serious. And because the comedy is such a part of our nation’s pop culture, you don’t even need me to finish Leslie Nielsen’s iconic line.
It’s unfortunate Nielsen, who recently passed, wasn’t around to hear that his film – along with 24 others – had been deemed “culturally, historically or aesthetically” significant. “As the nation’s repository of American creativity, the Library of Congress — with the support of Congress — must ensure the preservation of America’s film patrimony,” Librarian of Congress James H. Billington said.
“The National Film Registry is a reminder to the nation that the preservation of our cinematic creativity must be a priority because about half of the films produced before 1950 and as much as 90% of those made...
Hollywoodnews.com: “Airplane!” has been added to the Library of Congress’s National Film Registry? Surely you can’t be serious.
I am serious. And because the comedy is such a part of our nation’s pop culture, you don’t even need me to finish Leslie Nielsen’s iconic line.
It’s unfortunate Nielsen, who recently passed, wasn’t around to hear that his film – along with 24 others – had been deemed “culturally, historically or aesthetically” significant. “As the nation’s repository of American creativity, the Library of Congress — with the support of Congress — must ensure the preservation of America’s film patrimony,” Librarian of Congress James H. Billington said.
“The National Film Registry is a reminder to the nation that the preservation of our cinematic creativity must be a priority because about half of the films produced before 1950 and as much as 90% of those made...
- 12/28/2010
- by Sean O'Connell
- Hollywoodnews.com
William Friedkin's 1973 The Exorcist is one of the 25 films added today to the Nation Film Registry. It joins The Empire Strikes Back , The Pink Panther , Saturday Night Fever and others - see the full list here . Librarian of Congress James H. Billington selected from sundry nominees that met a certain criteria. The films had to be 10 years old and "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." The registry began in 1989 and will preserve original copies of the selected films. The Thing from Another World , Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein , Psycho and Alien are just a few of the genre titles that have already made the registry. Check out the full list! .
- 12/28/2010
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, McCabe and Mrs. Miller (top); Ted Donaldson, Joan Blondell, Peggy Ann Garner, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (middle); Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford, Jason Robards, Jack Warden, Martin Balsam, All the President's Men (bottom) William Friedkin's The Exorcist (1973, right, with Linda Blair), John Badham's Saturday Night Fever (1977), Robert Altman's McCabe and Mrs. Miller (1971), Elia Kazan's A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945), and Alan J. Pakula's All the President's Men (1976) are five of the 25 films — both features and shorts; narrative and documentaries — selected for inclusion in the Library of Congress' National Film Registry. Library of Congress' James H. Billington chose each of the films on this year's list after receiving suggestions from the National Film Preservation Board and the public at large. According to one report, more than 2,100 films were nominated by the public in 2010. Films are selected into the Registry [...]...
- 12/28/2010
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
Michael Jackson's 1983 video "Thriller" is among the 25 motion pictures that have been selected this year for preservation by Librarian of Congress James H. Billington.
The Hollywood Reporter tells us:
Under the terms of the National Film Preservation Act, each year the Librarian of Congress names 25 films to the registry that are "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant, to be preserved for all time. These films are not selected as the "best" American films of all time; rather, they are chosen as works of enduring importance to American culture.
So now, "Thriller" is one of the 525 films since the Registry's inception to be preserved and honored as a significant element of our history.
Here's the complete list of 2009 selections:
Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
The Exiles (1961)
Heroes All (1920)
Hot Dogs for Gauguin (1972)
The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957)
Jezebel (1938)
The Jungle (1967)
The Lead Shoes (1949)
Little Nemo (1911)
Mabel's Blunder (1914)
The Mark of Zorro (1940)
Mrs. Miniver (1942)
The Muppet Movie...
The Hollywood Reporter tells us:
Under the terms of the National Film Preservation Act, each year the Librarian of Congress names 25 films to the registry that are "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant, to be preserved for all time. These films are not selected as the "best" American films of all time; rather, they are chosen as works of enduring importance to American culture.
So now, "Thriller" is one of the 525 films since the Registry's inception to be preserved and honored as a significant element of our history.
Here's the complete list of 2009 selections:
Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
The Exiles (1961)
Heroes All (1920)
Hot Dogs for Gauguin (1972)
The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957)
Jezebel (1938)
The Jungle (1967)
The Lead Shoes (1949)
Little Nemo (1911)
Mabel's Blunder (1914)
The Mark of Zorro (1940)
Mrs. Miniver (1942)
The Muppet Movie...
- 12/31/2009
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Courtesy of USA Today…
Michael Jackson’s Thriller video will rest among the nation’s treasures in the world’s largest archive of film, TV and sound recordings.
The 1983 music video directed by John Landis, though still the subject of lawsuits over profits, was one of 25 films to be inducted Wednesday for preservation in the 2009 National Film Registry of the Library of Congress.
It’s the first music video named to the registry. It had been considered in past years, but following Jackson’s death, the time was right, said Steve Leggett, coordinator of the National Film Preservation Board.
“Because of the way the recording industry is evolving and changing, we thought it would be good to go back to the development of an earlier seismic shift, which was the development of the music video,” he said.
Joining the King of Pop in the 2009 class will be 1979’s The Muppet Movie...
Michael Jackson’s Thriller video will rest among the nation’s treasures in the world’s largest archive of film, TV and sound recordings.
The 1983 music video directed by John Landis, though still the subject of lawsuits over profits, was one of 25 films to be inducted Wednesday for preservation in the 2009 National Film Registry of the Library of Congress.
It’s the first music video named to the registry. It had been considered in past years, but following Jackson’s death, the time was right, said Steve Leggett, coordinator of the National Film Preservation Board.
“Because of the way the recording industry is evolving and changing, we thought it would be good to go back to the development of an earlier seismic shift, which was the development of the music video,” he said.
Joining the King of Pop in the 2009 class will be 1979’s The Muppet Movie...
- 12/30/2009
- by Tambay
- ShadowAndAct
Michael Jackson's Thriller has been selected for preservation by the Us National Film Registry, says The Hollywood Reporter. The John Landis-directed music video for the King of Pop's 1983 single is one of 25 films chosen for the Registry's archive based on cultural, historic and aesthetic significance. The Incredible Shrinking Man, Dog Day Afternoon and The Muppet Movie are also among the annual selections. The Library of Congress's James H. Billington said: "Established by Congress in 1989, the National Film Registry spotlights the importance of protecting America's matchless film heritage and cinematic creativity. By preserving the nation's films, we safeguard a significant element of our cultural patrimony and history." The Terminator, Back To (more)...
- 12/30/2009
- by By Simon Reynolds
- Digital Spy
Michael Jackson has made it into the National Film Registry.
The late performer's 1983 video "Thriller" is among the 25 motion pictures that have been selected this year for preservation by Librarian of Congress James H. Billington.
The list of films, announced Wednesday, ranged from the 1911 silent film "Little Nemo," which mixed animation with live action, to 1995's "Scratch and Crow," an animated short film made by Helen Hill.
The films named to the 2009 National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress include the 1957 sci-fi classic "The Incredible Shrinking Man," as well as the Muppets' movie debut in 1979's "The Muppet Movie."
This year's selections bring the number of films in the registry to 525.
Under the terms of the National Film Preservation Act, each year the Librarian of Congress names 25 films to the registry that are "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant,...
The late performer's 1983 video "Thriller" is among the 25 motion pictures that have been selected this year for preservation by Librarian of Congress James H. Billington.
The list of films, announced Wednesday, ranged from the 1911 silent film "Little Nemo," which mixed animation with live action, to 1995's "Scratch and Crow," an animated short film made by Helen Hill.
The films named to the 2009 National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress include the 1957 sci-fi classic "The Incredible Shrinking Man," as well as the Muppets' movie debut in 1979's "The Muppet Movie."
This year's selections bring the number of films in the registry to 525.
Under the terms of the National Film Preservation Act, each year the Librarian of Congress names 25 films to the registry that are "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant,...
- 12/30/2009
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Library of Congress has honored screenwriter Fay Kanin with its 100th Living Legend Award for her 20 years of service to the library as chair of the Library of Congress National Film Preservation Board. Kanin also served as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences from 1979 to 1983.
"The role played by Fay Kanin as chair of the board for the past 20 years has been critical to the Library's success in increasing public awareness of the need to preserve America's film heritage," said Librarian of Congress James H. Billington.
The Library's Living Legend designation is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to America's cultural, scientific and social heritage. Since the award was established in 2000 to celebrate the Library's bicentennial, other honorees include Steven Spielberg, Bob Hope, Bill Cosby, Martin Scorsese and Barbra Streisand.
"The role played by Fay Kanin as chair of the board for the past 20 years has been critical to the Library's success in increasing public awareness of the need to preserve America's film heritage," said Librarian of Congress James H. Billington.
The Library's Living Legend designation is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to America's cultural, scientific and social heritage. Since the award was established in 2000 to celebrate the Library's bicentennial, other honorees include Steven Spielberg, Bob Hope, Bill Cosby, Martin Scorsese and Barbra Streisand.
- 7/19/2009
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A bevy of bestselling authors will be on hand to make presentations at the ninth annual 2009 National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. The popular event will be held on Saturday, September 26 at the National Mall.
Bestselling authors David Baldacci, John Grisham, John Irving, Julia Alvarez, Judy Blume, Ken Burns, Gwen Ifill and Jodi Picoult will all be attending the festival. Celebrity chef Paula Deen will also be there to present.
The event is organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress, with President Barack Obama and first Lady Michelle Obama acting as Honorary Chairs. Last year, the festival had over 120,000 people attend and is free and open to the public.
"This promises to be one of our most exciting author lineups ever," said Librarian of Congress James H. Billington in a press release. "This year's National Book Festival truly offers something for everyone, with books by popular and award-winning...
Bestselling authors David Baldacci, John Grisham, John Irving, Julia Alvarez, Judy Blume, Ken Burns, Gwen Ifill and Jodi Picoult will all be attending the festival. Celebrity chef Paula Deen will also be there to present.
The event is organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress, with President Barack Obama and first Lady Michelle Obama acting as Honorary Chairs. Last year, the festival had over 120,000 people attend and is free and open to the public.
"This promises to be one of our most exciting author lineups ever," said Librarian of Congress James H. Billington in a press release. "This year's National Book Festival truly offers something for everyone, with books by popular and award-winning...
- 7/8/2009
- icelebz.com
Arnold Schwarzenegger has earned a spot in the halls of Washington, but not because of his political career.
Instead, the former actor's turn as a robot from the future was enshrined in the Library of Congress as the National Film Registry announced Tuesday that "The Terminator" is among the 25 films that have been selected for preservation in the Registry in 2008.
Under the terms of the National Film Preservation Act, each year the Librarian of Congress names 25 films to the Registry that are "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant. The choices aren't necessarily considered the best American films; they are chosen by Librarian of Congress James H. Billington on the advice of the Film Preservation Board and the library's motion picture staff because the selections possess "enduring significance to American culture."
James Cameron's 1984 "Terminator," in which the future governor of California's cyborg utters the classic line, "I'll be back," was cited for "blending an ingenious,...
Instead, the former actor's turn as a robot from the future was enshrined in the Library of Congress as the National Film Registry announced Tuesday that "The Terminator" is among the 25 films that have been selected for preservation in the Registry in 2008.
Under the terms of the National Film Preservation Act, each year the Librarian of Congress names 25 films to the Registry that are "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant. The choices aren't necessarily considered the best American films; they are chosen by Librarian of Congress James H. Billington on the advice of the Film Preservation Board and the library's motion picture staff because the selections possess "enduring significance to American culture."
James Cameron's 1984 "Terminator," in which the future governor of California's cyborg utters the classic line, "I'll be back," was cited for "blending an ingenious,...
- 12/30/2008
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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