25 films, including "Inception," "Clueless," and "Before Sunrise," have been added to the US National Film Registry. These films are recognized as culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.
Christopher Nolan's thriller "Inception," Amy Heckerling's comedy "Clueless," and Richard Linklater's romantic drama "Before Sunrise" are among the 25 films added to the U.S. National Film Registry this year as "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." This was reported by UNN with reference to Variety.
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The list also includes Hollywood classics, silent films, documentaries, and animation. Among them are "Glory," "The Karate Kid," "Philadelphia," "Frida," "The Grand Budapest Hotel," "The Incredibles," "The Truman Show," "The Big Chill," "White Christmas," "High Society," and six silent films from 1896–1926, including "The Tramp and the Dog" and "The Lady."
Acting Librarian of Congress Robert R. Newlen noted that "by preserving films, we preserve American culture for future generations." The registry currently contains 925 films. On March 19, Turner Classic Movies will air a special television broadcast featuring the newly added films.
It was particularly noted that this year, the film "The Thing" received the most public support, and it was added to the registry along with "The Truman Show" and "The Incredibles."
Among the added films are: "The Tramp and the Dog," "The Oath of the Sword," "McMillan's Maid," "The Lady," "Sparrows," "Ten Nights in a Barroom," "White Christmas," "High Society," "The Brooklyn Bridge," "Say Amen, Somebody," "The Thing," "The Big Chill," "The Karate Kid," "Glory," "Philadelphia," "Before Sunrise," "Clueless," "The Truman Show," "Frida," "The Hours," "The Incredibles," "The Wrecking Crew," "Inception," "Love Story," "The Grand Budapest Hotel."
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