The Library of Congress’s National Film Registry is the brave new home for the Star Trek series.
The Library of Congress said Tuesday that 25 movies were added to this year’s roster, including the 1982 title Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. In the registry, which is a list of movies chosen by the National Film Preservation Board, it is currently one of 900 titles.
The National Film Preservation Act requires the board, established in 1988, to choose 25 films annually that are important to American history in terms of culture, history, or aesthetics. After consulting with members of the National Film Preservation Board and other film experts, the librarian of Congress selects the films, which must be at least ten years old.
Cheech The first Cheech & Chong movie to be listed on the registry was Marin’s Up in Smoke. This year’s list also included the movie Spy Kids, in which Marin portrays the main characters’ unofficial uncle.
Eddie Murphy’s first full film to appear on the list was Beverly Hills Cop, a comedy and action movie released in 1984.
People frequently ask how to recommend one film above another due to the tremendous abundance of American cinematic history. In a statement, National Film Preservation Board chair Jacqueline Stewart remarked. It is the result of extensive study, dialogue, and discussion, as well as a dedication to showcasing the actual diversity of filmmaking.
According to a press statement from the Library of Congress, this year’s selections span almost 130 years. The 2024 list also includes the horror blockbuster The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, the 1895 short, silent picture Annabelle Serpentine Dance, the Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey classic Dirty Dancing, and John Hughes’ Pretty in Pink.
The list also included a number of other recent films, such as Aaron Sorkin’s 2010 feature The Social Network, which traces the rise of Facebook, and Joel and Ethan Coen’s 2007 drama No Country for Old Men, which won an Oscar.
According to the Library of Congress, notable Hispanic artists or themes were featured in five of this year’s selections, including Spy Kids, Up in Smoke, and Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.
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