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‘Home Alone,’ ‘Fame,’ and Apollo 13’ Join National Film Registry

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‘Home Alone,’ ‘Fame,’ and Apollo 13’ Join National Film Registry

These movies, along with “Bamboozled” and “Home Alone,” are among 25 selected by the Librarian of Congress.

By Sarah Bahr

Super Mario Bros. and Daddy Yankee Added to Recording Registry

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Super Mario Bros. and Daddy Yankee Added to Recording Registry

The Library of Congress has designated 25 recordings, including Madonna’s “Like a Virgin,” as “audio treasures worthy of preservation for all time.”

By Jennifer Schuessler

Why Do Some Films Get Restored and Others Languish? A MoMA Series Holds Clues.

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Why Do Some Films Get Restored and Others Languish? A MoMA Series Holds Clues.

History, finances and practical concerns all played a role in preserving the movies being shown at To Save and Project.

By Ben Kenigsberg

Joni Mitchell to Be Honored With Gershwin Prize and Tribute Concert

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Joni Mitchell to Be Honored With Gershwin Prize and Tribute Concert

The award from the Library of Congress comes amid a wave of recognition for the singer-songwriter, who performed in public last year for the first time since a 2015 health scare.

By Julia Jacobs