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Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
The Library of Congress announces the annual selection of 25 films to the National Film Registry! See the complete list and announcement video.
Posted in: Film/Video, National Film Registry
Posted by: Laura Jenemann
Do you have a favorite version of “A Christmas Carol” or a favorite “Ebenezer Scrooge?” We do too, including: Seymour Hicks, Lionel Barrymore, and other early interpreters of Scrooge in film and sound.
Posted in: Film/Video, Recorded Sound, Television
Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
Today, we look at this year's Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film honoring the life and work of Luis Valdez. We also share how documentary filmmakers can learn more about the prize and submit their work for future consideration.
Posted in: Film/Video, Motion Pictures, National Film Registry
Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
It’s that time of year! There are less than two weeks left to submit your recommendations for the 2025 National Film Registry. More details and nomination form included.
Posted in: Film/Video, Motion Pictures, National Film Registry, National Recording Registry
Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
This month marks the 55th anniversary of one of NASA’s most remarkable missions and thirty years since the release of the film that brought the harrowing story to the big screen. Today, Ron Howard reveals his personal feelings about the making of "Apollo 13."
Posted in: Film Essay, Film/Video, Motion Pictures, National Film Registry
Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
Watch the announcement video and learn more about the 25 films inducted into the 2024 National Film Registry.
Posted in: Black Films, Film/Video, Motion Pictures, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, National Film Registry
Posted by: Bryan Cornell
Announcement of screening of "Match-King" (First National, 1932) in the Pickford Theater at the Library of Congress on December 12, 2024.
Posted in: Film/Video, Mary Pickford Theater, Uncategorized
Posted by: Laura Jenemann
70-millimeter polyester film prints of “Napoleon” (directed by Ridley Scott, 2023) and “Oppenheimer” (directed by Christopher Nolan, 2023, 9 reels) recently made the journey from the U.S. Copyright Office to their new home in the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center.
Posted in: Film/Video, Motion Pictures
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