The Big Lebowski Among Those Selected For The National Film Registry

As we rush towards Christmas, the speed of news from Hollywood and beyond begins to slow. But there are some traditions that still happen around this time of year, and one of them is the list of films submitted for preservation by America’s National Film Registry. Amongst them this year?** The Big Lebowski**,** Ferris Bueller’s Day Off** and **Rio Bravo{ =nofollow}.

Steven Spielberg sees a fifth film – Saving Private Ryan – admitted this year, while horror thrillers House Of Wax and Rosemary’s Baby have both scared up a place in the Library of Congress.

Also this year, Luxor Jr**., which helped usher in Pixar, has made the cut, alongside 1917’s silent-era short Unmasked. Preston Sturges’ The Power And The Glory won a place with State Fair, Ruggles Of Red Gap, Down Argentine Way**, 1919’s The Dragon Painter, Felicia from 1965, The Gang’s All Here (1943), the affective Into The Arms Of Strangers: Stories Of The Kindertranspor****t from 2000, Little Big Man, Moon Breath Beat, Please Don’t Bury Me Alive!, 1****3 Lakes, Shoes, The Way Of Peace and silent 16mm footage V-E+1.

Finally, the original 1971 adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, with Gene Wilder starring in Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory, will be joining the group to be preserved for future generations.