National Film Registry Unveils 2011 Selections
By Breeanna Hare, CNN
December 28, 2011


Librarian of Congress James H. Billington, who chose 2011's titles, adds in the statement that "these films are selected because of their enduring significance to American culture. Our film heritage must be protected because these cinematic treasures document our history and culture and reflect our hopes and dreams."

The registry goes on to explain that the films selected made the cut because they've been deemed as "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant."





Out of the 2,228 films that were nominated to be included in this year's round-up, here are the 25 that made it:

1. The Cry of the Children (1912)

2. A Cure for Pokeritis (1912)

3. The Kid (1921)

4. The Iron Horse (1924)

5. Twentieth Century (1934)

6. Nicholas Brothers Family Home Movies (1930s-40s)

7. Bambi (1942)

8. The Negro Soldier (1944)

9. The Lost Weekend (1945)

10. War of the Worlds (1953)







11. The Big Heat (1953)

12. Porgy and Bess (1959)

13. Allures (1961)

14. Crisis: Behind A Presidential Commitment (1963)

15. Faces (1968)

16. Growing Up Female (1971)

17. A Computer Animated Hand (1972)

18. Hester Street (1975)

19. I, an Actress (1977)

20. Norma Rae (1979)







21. Fake Fruit Factory (1986)

22. Stand and Deliver (1988)

23. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

24. El Mariachi (1992)

25. Forrest Gump (1994)

http://www.ktbs.com/entertainment/30088686/detail.html

"culturally, historically or aesthetically significant."

And yet, no Porky's.

And yet, no Porky's.
:lol:

.....depends.....

How does a film get accepted in The National Film Registry?

nneveer heard of anyof these epcect for war of the worldsForrest Gump and the Silence of the Lambs

How does a film get accepted in The National Film Registry?

The only main requirement is that the film has to be at least ten years old to be eligible for entry.

Members of the public nominate the films to be considered and The Librarian of Congress, currently James H. Billington, solely picks 25 films each year from the 1,000s of nominees.

He decides if the films meet the "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant" criteria.




The films that are considered are:

- Silent Films
- News Reel Footage
- Short Films
- Serials
- Home Video Footage
- Documentaries
- Mainstream and Independent Films (theatrical release is not required)
- Experimental Films
- Animated Films and Shorts
- Made-for-TV Films
- Music Videos

nneveer heard of anyof these epcect for war of the worldsForrest Gump and the Silence of the Lambs

You probably missed it but I'm sure you heard of Bambi.

Stand and Deliver and El Mariachi should also be widely known as they are the more recent ones on this list.