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Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
The Library of Congress invites you to submit for the 2024 National Film Registry. The deadline is August 15, 2024, and any nominations made after the deadline will be considered for the 2025 National Film Registry. You may nominate up to 50 films through the online nomination form. Under the terms of the National Film …
Posted in: National Film Registry
Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
It was over 50 years ago this week when the world learned of the untimely death of Bruce Lee. We pay tribute to Bruce Lee and the film that is still considered to be one of the greatest martial arts movies ever made.
Posted in: Film Essay, National Film Registry
Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Edward James Olmos shares his feelings about math teacher Jaime Escalante and the making of the film “Stand and Deliver" (1988). Based on a true story, Mr. Escalante inspired his underprivileged East Los Angeles students to undertake an intensive program in math and calculus, achieve high test scores and improve their sense of self-worth.
Posted in: Film Essay, Film/Video, Motion Pictures, National Film Registry
Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
It was 82 years ago, in 1942, when the world was first introduced to the beloved film “Bambi.” I don’t think there is a more beautiful scene than when Bambi meets a little skunk that he unwittingly names “Flower.” (“Pretty, pretty flower”) For those few minutes on screen, we see bashful joy, self-pride, and a …
Posted in: Film Essay, National Film Registry
Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
This weekend, many will celebrate Easter around the world, and here in the United States, Sunday, March 31, is also known as Cesar Chavez Day. Today, filmmaker Luis Valdez shares his early years and friendship with Cesar, and how he went from the picket line to having three films on the National Film Registry.
Posted in: Civil Rights, National Film Registry
Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” (2023) may be the longest and most comprehensive film ever made about the "father of the atomic bomb,” but today we look at several films on the National Film Registry that set a narrative on how the American people should behave and respond in Oppenheimer's atomic age.
Posted in: Film/Video, Moving Image Research Center, National Film Registry, National Screening Room, Paper Prints
Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
Today, we look at the fascinating life of silent film star Colleen Moore, and how a split-screen camera trick makes "Ella Cinders" (1926) one of her funniest and most memorable films of all time.
Posted in: Comedy, Film Essay, Motion Pictures, National Film Registry
Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Library of Congress, and if you’ve never visited the beautiful Jefferson Building in Washington, D.C., now really is the most wonderful time of the year! Join us on Thursday, December 21 and Thursday, December 28 as we continue to celebrate the 2023 National Film Registry. …
Posted in: Film/Video, Motion Pictures, National Film Registry, Packard Campus Theater
Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
The Librarian of Congress announces 25 films added to the National Film Registry. See the announcement video and complete list.
Posted in: Film/Video, Motion Pictures, National Film Registry