"Twenty-five classic films have been chosen as the latest inductees for the National Film Registry, from old Hollywood and 1990s staples to a fan-favorite animated film from 2004. If Clueless wasn't your jam - whatever! - maybe this will send you deep into your dreams: Christopher Nolan's mind-bending Inception is in the mix. Other films chosen for preservation include The Karate Kid, Glory, Philadelphia, Before Sunrise, The Incredibles and Frida."
"Turner Classic Movies will host a TV special March 19 to screen a selection of the films (AP) The oldest of the 2025 picks dates from 1896, filmmaker William Selig's The Tramp and the Dog. The newest of the group is from 2014: Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel, which, the registry noted, involved "meticulous historical research at the Library of Congress to create visually striking scenery.""
Twenty-five films were selected for induction into the National Film Registry, spanning old Hollywood, 1990s favorites and a 2004 animated hit. Selections include Inception, The Karate Kid, Glory, Philadelphia, Before Sunrise, The Incredibles and Frida. Four documentaries made the list, including Ken Burns's Brooklyn Bridge. The oldest pick is William Selig's 1896 The Tramp and the Dog, rediscovered in 2021 at the National Library of Norway and noted as an early example of pants humor. The newest selection is Wes Anderson's 2014 The Grand Budapest Hotel. The Library of Congress selects 25 films annually for cultural, historic or aesthetic importance; films must be at least 10 years old. Turner Classic Movies will air a special on March 19 screening several selections.
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