The US Library of Congress announced the addition of 25 films to the National Film Registry. One of the things I like about the National Film Registry is its eclecticism. James H. Billington, the Librarian of Congress, made it clear that the list is composed of culturally/historically significant works rather than being a high-brow evaluation of quality. Films added this year include such disparate works as Cool Hand Luke (1967), Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), The French Connection (1971), Hoop Dreams (1994), and The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975).
[via Alternative Film Guide]
Posted by johndanseven at December 28, 2005 03:46 AM