To Kill a Mockingbird (film) any other film he has ever done. In 1995 "To Kill a Mockingbird" was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". It is also Robert Duvall's big-screen debut, as the misunderstood recluse Boo Radley. Duvall was cast on the recommendation of screenwriter Horton Foote, who met him at Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City where Duvall starred in a 1957 production of Foote's play, "The Midnight Caller". The American Film Institute named Atticus Finch the greatest movie hero of the 20th century. Additionally, the AFI
Poltergeist (1982 film) dumb might be a better one. And when so many effects are lavished on a story this frail, you have a lopsided film." The film has continued to receive recognition over 35 years after its release. "Poltergeist" was selected by "The New York Times" as one of "The Best 1000 Movies Ever Made". The film also received recognition from the American Film Institute. The film ranked number 84 on AFI's "100 Years...100 Thrills" list, and the line "They're here" was named the 69th-greatest movie quote on AFI's "100 Years...100 Movie Quotes". The film received three Academy Award nominations: Best Original