‘Home Alone’ Is Added , to National Film Registry.
On Dec. 13, the Library of Congress added 'Home Alone' and 24 other movies to the registry, 'USA Today' reports. .
Another holiday movie that made the cut was
Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas.' .
Another holiday movie that made the cut was
Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas.' .
Films within the registry are picked for their "cultural, historic or aesthetic importance.".
Other popular films that were added
to the registry include 'Lady and the Tramp,' 'Fame,' 'Desperately Seeking Susan,'.
'Terminator 2: Judgment Day,' 'Apollo 13,'.
'Terminator 2: Judgment Day,' 'Apollo 13,'.
'Love & Basketball' and '12 Years a Slave.'.
'Love & Basketball' and '12 Years a Slave.'.
The selections this year also include a "diverse group of films, filmmakers and Hollywood landmarks exploring the drama of history, social justice and reform, the experiences of immigrants and more," according to the Library of Congress.
The National Film Registry is
meant to "preserve the nation's
film heritage," 'USA Today' reports. .
There are now 875 films in the registry. .
There will be a television special
hosted by Turner Classic Movies on Dec. 14
in which some of the new additions will be screened.