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‘Grease' Among Latest Films Added To National Film Registry The Library of Congress announced Monday that the John Travolta musical, “The Dark Knight” and “The Blues Brothers” are among the 25 movies tapped for preservation this year. Jonathan Landrum Jr. LOS ANGELES (AP) — This year’s inductees into the National Film Registry include a record number of female directors and filmmakers of color as well as a new crop of movies ranging from a silent short film thriller, classic musicals and an acclaimed Batman film. The Library of Congress announced Monday that...

Advertisement “The cast and crew of ‘Grease’ have remained close for the past 40 years,” said director Randal Kleiser. “We are all honored to be included in this year’s national registry selection.” This year’s selection spans nearly 100 years and includes a record number of movies directed by women or filmmakers of color. Nine feature women at the helm:,“Suspense” (1913), codirected by Lois Weber; Ida May Park’s “Bread” (1918); Aloha Wanderwell’s “With Car and Camera Around the World” (1929); Ida Lupino’s “Outrage” (1950); Kathleen Collins’ “Losing ...

Library of Congress Originally published on December 14, 2020 7:26 am The Library of Congress tries to raise awareness of film conservation every year by adding 25 movies to the National Film Registry to preserve for posterity. As usual, 2020's lineup includes attention-grabbing Hollywood blockbusters of relatively recent vintage ( The Dark Knight and Grease, The Blues Brothers, A Clockwork Orange), respected documentaries ( The Buena Vista Social Club, Wattstax, Freedom Riders), venerable silent films ( Kid Auto Races At Venice, apparently one of the few Charlie Chaplin movies not alre...

‘Dark Knight,’ ‘Grease’ and ‘Shrek’ among films to join National Film Registry This year's selection spans nearly 100 years and includes a record number of movies directed by women or filmmakers of color. By Sonaiya KelleyTribune News Service Share Heath Ledger as the Joker in “The Dark Knight,” one of the films to be inducted into National Film Registry  Warner Bros. This year’s inductees into the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry, a collection of the most influential American movies, include a neo-noir superhero action spectacle, a ’50s-set ’70s musical...

The Dark Knight, Grease added to National Film Registry The Library of Congress announced Monday that films including The Dark Knight, Suspense, musicals Grease and The Blues Brothers along with Sidney Poitier’s Oscar-winning performance in Lilies of the Field are among the 25 movies tapped for preservation this year. By: AP | Los Angeles | December 14, 2020 8:11:22 pm This image released by the Library of Congress shows Heath Ledger, left, and Christian Bale in a scene from the 2008 film "The Dark Knight." The film was added to the National Film Registry. (Photo:...