‘The Thing’, ‘Inception’, And ‘The Incredibles’ To Join National Film Registry

The National Film Registry has announced the 25 new inductees it will be adding to its list in the Library of Congress, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Established in 1988 through the National Film Preservation Act, the National Film Registry works to ensure the survival, conservation, and increased public availability of America’s film heritage. Each year since its inception, the Registry has selected twenty-five films to add to its list to increase awareness for their preservation. The full list currently stands at over 900 films.

This year, the latest entries into the Registry range from early silent films to documentaries to notable genre classics spanning the decades. The list includes The Tramp and the Dog, The Oath of the Sword, The Maid of McMillan, The Lady, Sparrows, Ten Nights in a Barroom, White Christmas, High Society, Brooklyn Bridge, Say Amen, Somebody, The Thing (1982), The Big Chill, The Karate Kid (1984), Glory, Philadelphia, Before Sunrise, Clueless, The Truman Show, Frida, The Hours, The Incredibles, The Wrecking Crew (2008), Inception, The Loving Story, and The Grand Budapest Hotel.

Acting Librarian of Congress Robert R. Newlen released a statement about the new entries, saying,

“When we preserve films, we preserve American culture for generations to come. These selections for the National Film Registry show us that films are instrumental in capturing important parts of our nation’s story…We are proud to continue this important work, adding a broad range of 25 films…as a collective effort in the film community to protect our cinematic heritage.”

Jacqueline Stewart, the chair of the National Film Preservation Board who helps advise the library on its choices, also released a statement:

“It is very meaningful that the National Film Registry is adding six silent film titles, showing the range of topics and styles in the earliest years of American filmmaking…and it is especially exciting to see that the top title nominated by the public for this year, The Thing, has been added to the National Film Registry, along with The Truman Show and The Incredibles which also had very strong public support.”

Stewart, who is also a host on Turner Classic Movies, will introduce a special on the channel showing some of the selected films on March 19, starting at 8 p.m. ET.