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Iconic 'Blues Brothers' joins film registry Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune (TNS) Dec. 15, 2020 FacebookTwitterEmail Actors John Belushi (left) and Dan Aykroyd on the set of The Blues Brothers directed by John Landis.Sunset Boulevard/Corbis | Getty Images The John Belushi/Dan Aykroyd Chicago valentine “The Blues Brothers” has secured its place on the new National Film Registry list of 25 films distinguished by “cultural, historic or aesthetic importance.” Spun off from the popular “Saturday Night Live” white-man-blues act, director John Landis’ 1980 melee, featuring musical per...

Each year the Library Of Congress selects 25 films to join the ranks of the most influential works in cinema history on the National Film Registry. Impactful. Stunning. Revolutionary. Cultural artifacts. These are but a precious few of the words we use to describe these cinematic masterpieces. And also Shrek. Ya big green boy has been chosen for the National Film Registry, is the thing—because, as we well know, only shooting stars break the mo-old. Advertisement The Library Of Congress has revealed the 25 esteemed films joining the registry this year, including a record number of titles d...

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...