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Post by spiderwort on Dec 15, 2021 14:26:03 GMT
Every year since 1988, The National Film Registry selects 25 films that showcase the range and diversity of American film heritage, and preserve them because of their cultural significance. Some are feature-length; some run only a minute or two.
This year's list of selected films, in chronological order: 1. Ringling Brothers Parade Film (1902)
2. Jubilo (1919)
3. The Flying Ace (1926)
4. Hellbound Train (1930)
5. Flowers and Trees (1932)
6. Strangers on a Train (1951)
7. What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
8. Evergreen (1965)
9. Requiem-29 (1970)
10. The Murder of Fred Hampton (1971)
11. Pink Flamingos (1972)
12. Sounder (1972)
13. The Long Goodbye (1973)
14. Cooley High (1975)
15. Richard Pryor: Live in Concert (1979)
16. Chicana (1979)
17. The Wobblies (1979)
18. Star Wars Episode VI — Return of the Jedi (1983)
19. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
20. Stop Making Sense (1984)
21. Who Killed Vincent Chin? (1987)
22. The Watermelon Woman (1996)
23. Selena (1997)
24. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
25. WALL-E (2008)
Footnote: "The National Film Preservation Board (NFPB), originally created by the National Film Preservation Act of 1988 and most recently reauthorized in 2016, serves as an advisory group to the Librarian of Congress. The Board consists of 44 members and alternates representing the film industry, archives, scholars, filmmakers and others who comprise the diverse American motion picture community. As its primary mission, the Board works to ensure the survival, conservation and increased public availability of America's film heritage. The Board realizes its mission by advising the Librarian on 1) the current state of film preservation and initiatives such as the National Film Preservation Plan, and 2) the annual selection of the National Film Registry." And every year anyone who is interested can nominate films they believe should be preserved. National Film Board Registry - How to nominate |
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Post by timshelboy on Dec 15, 2021 14:37:42 GMT
I'd assumed BABY JANE and STRANGERS were on the list
Good call on THE LONG GOODBYE PINK FLAMINGOES (although FEMALE TROUBLE the waters keeper imho) and STOP MAKING SENSE.
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Post by Isapop on Dec 15, 2021 19:53:54 GMT
This is good news. I've always felt that Ringling Brothers Parade Film was underrated.
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Post by jeffersoncody on Dec 15, 2021 22:00:17 GMT
Nice to see SOUNDER on the list (1972), it is an indelible memory from my childhood. I would love to see it again.
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Post by spiderwort on Dec 16, 2021 1:56:44 GMT
Nice to see SOUNDER on the list (1972), it is an indelible memory from my childhood. I would love to see it again. One of my favorites, too. Wonderful film, with so much to say about American culture at that time. Great direction by Martin Ritt and wonderful performances by all, especially the truly exceptional Cicely Tyson (RIP, we lost a giant when she left us this year). I have seen it many times since it was first released, and it moves me deeply every time.
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Post by Rufus-T on Dec 17, 2021 16:56:49 GMT
Now all three original Star Wars trilogy movies are in. Hope that's it. No other Star Wars movies deserve.
Love seeing Sounders and Strangers on a Train. Surprised they are not in already.
A Nightmare on Elm Street has gain more appreciation as years gone by. I think it is good but not excellent. I do understand how imaginative a horror movie it is and that Fred Krueger became a culture icon.
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Post by teleadm on Dec 17, 2021 19:37:18 GMT
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane and Strangers on a Train, both sound reasonable.  Flowers and Trees 1932 short, since it was that first 3 color technicolor movie, at least for commercial use.  Don't think I ever seen a Will Rogers movie, neither in sound or silent. Sorry if my reply sounded negative, it was certainly not my intention!
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Post by petrolino on Dec 17, 2021 21:23:54 GMT
Thanks for the news. I'm so happy to see Wes Craven's film 'A Nightmare On Elm Street' (1984) join the National Film Registry. Exhibits from the film have been shown in the past at the Museum Of Modern Art (MOMA).
'Freddy Krueger will be preserved forever. Not in the dreams of the Elm Street children, but in The National Film Registry at the Library of Congress. The 1984 Wes Craven horror classic A Nightmare On Elm Street is now an official addition to the Film Library this year, alongside a selection of only 25 films.
The National Film Registry at the Library of Congress has deemed the film to be “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” enough for the prestigious inclusion.'
- Breaking News at Dread Central (December 15, 2021)
In 1999, George Romero's film 'Night Of The Living Dead' (1968) was deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" by the Library of Congress and selected for preservation in the National Film Registry.
In 2006, John Carpenter's film 'Halloween' (1978) was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."
I've read that Tobe Hooper's 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre' (1974) is the most referenced film in conjunction with the Registry that's yet to be included; I hope it will be soon, as these four directors shaped modern American horror cinema as we know it. I remember back when the Hollies were inducted in to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, it was said they were the most searched / referenced British rock band in conjunction with the Hall who'd yet to be inducted.
I wish Wes Craven was here to see it, but I like to think he's sitting on a cloud with George Romero and Tobe Hooper somewhere up on high, three men sipping spirits together peacefully. with a cotton-wool cushion of cloud reserved for John Carpenter when he eventually checks out (hopefully not for many years yet, though I know he misses his friends).
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