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entertainment2 years ago

Queer Film History Welcomes 'Brokeback Mountain' Director, Madonna, and More

The Library of Congress has announced that 25 influential movies, including three gay classics - Fame, Desperately Seeking Susan, and The Wedding Banquet - will be joining the National Film Registry, highlighting their cultural, historic, and aesthetic importance. These films have had a significant impact on the LGBTQ+ community and beyond, with Fame being a generation-defining musical that featured a prominent gay character, Desperately Seeking Susan serving as a time capsule of 80s New York and showcasing Madonna's star power, and The Wedding Banquet breaking barriers with its matter-of-fact portrayal of a gay relationship and cross-cultural dynamics.

via Queerty|
#desperately-seeking-susan#entertainment#fame
entertainment2 years ago

Beloved Films 'Home Alone' and 'Terminator 2' Inducted into National Film Registry

Home Alone and Terminator 2: Judgment Day are among the 25 films added to the 2023 Library of Congress National Film Registry, joining the ranks of influential movies. The selection reflects America's cultural heritage and includes films such as Apollo 13, Lady and the Tramp, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and 12 Years A Slave. The films were chosen from over 6,800 submissions, with Home Alone and Terminator 2 receiving significant support from fans. The National Film Registry now consists of 875 titles, with a television special showcasing this year's additions scheduled for December 14.

via IGN|
#cinema#entertainment#home-alone
entertainment2 years ago

'Home Alone,' 'Apollo 13,' and 'Terminator 2' among 25 iconic films added to National Film Registry

The National Film Registry has selected 25 iconic films, including "Home Alone," "Apollo 13," "Terminator 2: Judgment Day," "Lady and the Tramp," and "12 Years a Slave," for preservation based on their cultural and historic importance. The films span over 90 years of filmmaking, with the oldest from 1921 and the newest from 2013. The registry, housed at the Library of Congress, now includes 875 films. Turner Classic Movies will host a TV special screening a selection of this year's movies.

via Fox News|
#cultural-importance#entertainment#iconic-films
entertainment2 years ago

Iconic Films 'Home Alone,' '12 Years a Slave,' 'Apollo 13,' and 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' Added to National Film Registry

The holiday movie classics "Home Alone" and "The Nightmare Before Christmas" have been added to the National Film Registry, joining 23 other films selected for preservation by the Library of Congress. The registry recognizes films of cultural, historic, or aesthetic importance. Other notable additions include "Terminator 2: Judgment Day," "Lady and the Tramp," and "12 Years a Slave." The films will be screened at the Library of Congress in December.

via The Washington Post|
#entertainment#film-preservation#home-alone
entertainment2 years ago

Iconic Films 'Apollo 13' and 'Home Alone' Inducted into National Film Registry

The Library of Congress's National Film Registry has added 25 films to its collection, including "Bamboozled" and "The Nightmare Before Christmas," which were initially met with mixed reviews but later recognized for their groundbreaking nature. Other additions include "Apollo 13," "Twelve Years a Slave," "Home Alone," and "Terminator 2: Judgment Day." The films were chosen for their historical, cultural, or aesthetic significance, with nominations coming from both experts and the public.

via The New York Times|
#entertainment#library-of-congress#movies