'Brokeback Mountain,' 'Jurassic Park' added to National Film Registry

Dec. 14 (UPI) -- The U.S. Library of Congress has added Brokeback Mountain, Jurassic Park, My Fair Lady and The Shining to the National Film Registry.

Other movies recognized this year for "their cultural, historic and aesthetic importance" were Bad Day at Black Rock, Broadcast News, Cinderella, Days of Wine and Roses, Dixon-Wanamaker Expedition to Crow Agency and Eve's Bayou.

Also included in the roster were The Girl Without a Soul, Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy-Headed People, Hearts and Minds, Hud, The Informer, Leave Her to Heaven, The Lady From Shanghai, Monteray Pop, On the Town, One-Eyed Jacks, Pickup on South Street, Rebecca, Smoke Signals and Something Good -- Negro Kiss.

"The National Film Registry turns 30 this year and for those three decades, we have been recognizing, celebrating and preserving this distinctive medium," Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden said in a statement. "These cinematic treasures must be protected because they document our history, culture, hopes and dreams."

The movies must be at least 10 years old to be considered for inclusion on the registry. Twenty-five are chosen each year.