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Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
Today we shine a spotlight on early Puerto Rican filmmakers and the film "Modesta" (1956). Intended as an educational film for the men in the community, the movie also became an empowering story for barrio women. Read more about it here and watch the film in the Library's National Screening Room.
Posted in: Film Essay, Hispanic Reading Room, National Film Registry, National Screening Room
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
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
In anticipation of this Saturday's National Book Festival, I can't help but think about films on the National Film Registry that were adapted from books. There is one book-to-film that you may find very interesting as you plan your visit to Washington, DC. "All the President's Men" centers around the infamous Watergate scandal, takes place in our nation's capital, and includes some beautiful scenes filmed at the Library of Congress.
Posted in: Film Essay, Motion Pictures, National Film Registry
Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
Today we share an essay about the film that started it all, the Library's appearance with Ben Burtt, and our devotion to proclaim "May The Fourth Be With You..."
Posted in: Film Essay, Film Festival, Motion Pictures, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, National Film Registry
Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
A highlight of the Library of Congress Festival of Film & Sound includes a special screening of W.C. Fields in one of his few surviving silent films. "So's Your Old Man" (1926) will be shown in 35mm made from the original nitrate camera negative, and will feature live music accompaniment.
Posted in: Film Essay, Film Festival, Film/Video, National Film Registry
Posted by: Cary O’Dell
On the 115th anniversary of its star's birth, the Library of Congress looks back at Bette Davis in one of her signature roles, "Jezebel" from 1938.
Posted in: Film Essay, National Film Registry