Post by Heineken Skywalker on Dec 29, 2004 15:25:30 GMT -5
Librarian of Congress James H. Billington today announced his annual selection of 25 motion pictures to be added to the National Film Registry. This group of titles brings the total number of films placed on the Registry to 400.
Under the terms of the National Film Preservation Act, each year the Librarian of Congress names 25 "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant motion pictures to the Registry. The list is designed to reflect the full breadth and diversity of America's film heritage, thus increasing public awareness of the richness of American cinema and the need for its preservation. In making the announcement, the Librarian said, "Our film heritage is America's living past. It celebrates the creativity and inventiveness of diverse communities and our nation as a whole. By preserving American films, we safeguard a significant element of our cultural history."
This year's selections span the years 1909 to 1993, and encompass films ranging from Hollywood classics to lesser-known, but still vital, works.
Films Selected to 2004 National Film Registry:
Ben-Hur, 1959
The Blue Bird, 1918
A Bronx Morning, 1931
Clash of the Wolves, 1925
The Court Jester, 1956
D.O.A., 1950
Daughters of the Dust, 1991
Duck and Cover, 1951
Empire, 1964
Enter the Dragon, 1973
Eraserhead, 1978
Garlic Is As Good As Ten Mothers, 1980
Going My Way, 1944
Jailhouse Rock, 1957
Kannapolis , NC , 1941
Lady Helen’s Escapade, 1909
The Nutty Professor, 1963
OffOn, 1968
Popeye the Sailor Meets Sinbad the Sailor, 1936
Pups is Pups (Our Gang), 1930
Schindler’s List, 1993
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, 1954
Swing Time, 1936
There It Is, 1928
Unforgiven, 1992
So, what do you guys think of this years picks?
I'm knocked out, in a good way, that ENTER THE DRAGON made the list. Surprising & very cool.
Under the terms of the National Film Preservation Act, each year the Librarian of Congress names 25 "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant motion pictures to the Registry. The list is designed to reflect the full breadth and diversity of America's film heritage, thus increasing public awareness of the richness of American cinema and the need for its preservation. In making the announcement, the Librarian said, "Our film heritage is America's living past. It celebrates the creativity and inventiveness of diverse communities and our nation as a whole. By preserving American films, we safeguard a significant element of our cultural history."
This year's selections span the years 1909 to 1993, and encompass films ranging from Hollywood classics to lesser-known, but still vital, works.
Films Selected to 2004 National Film Registry:
Ben-Hur, 1959
The Blue Bird, 1918
A Bronx Morning, 1931
Clash of the Wolves, 1925
The Court Jester, 1956
D.O.A., 1950
Daughters of the Dust, 1991
Duck and Cover, 1951
Empire, 1964
Enter the Dragon, 1973
Eraserhead, 1978
Garlic Is As Good As Ten Mothers, 1980
Going My Way, 1944
Jailhouse Rock, 1957
Kannapolis , NC , 1941
Lady Helen’s Escapade, 1909
The Nutty Professor, 1963
OffOn, 1968
Popeye the Sailor Meets Sinbad the Sailor, 1936
Pups is Pups (Our Gang), 1930
Schindler’s List, 1993
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, 1954
Swing Time, 1936
There It Is, 1928
Unforgiven, 1992
So, what do you guys think of this years picks?
I'm knocked out, in a good way, that ENTER THE DRAGON made the list. Surprising & very cool.
