The Library of Congress has announced the 25 films joining the National Film Registry in 2018.
The most well-known titles in this year’s group include Ang Lee’s “Brokeback Mountain,” Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining,” Alfred Hitchcock’s “Rebecca,” Steven Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park,” and James L.
Brooks’ “Broadcast News.” Films that make the cut have been deemed “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” and will be preserved under the terms of the National Film Preservation Act.“The National Film Registry turns 30 this year and for those three decades, we have been recognizing, celebrating, and preserving this distinctive medium,” said Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden.
“These cinematic treasures must be protected because they document our history, culture, hopes, and dreams.”With the 25 new additions, the National Film Registry now has a total of 750 titles.
“Brokeback Mountain,” released in 2005, is the most recently released film to be added to the Registry this year.
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