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There is an Ernst Lubitsch podcast called "How Would Lubitsch Do It?"
The podcst is a wonderful deep-dive into the work of Ernst Lubitsch, created and hosted by Devan Scott. The podcast provides in-depth discussions (often with notable and knowledgeable guests) that examine all of Ernst Lubitsch's surviving films in chronological order. You can stream episodes on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch discussions on the official YouTube Playlist.
Five Ernst Lubitsch films have been inducted into the U.S. Library of Congress' National Film Registry
The NFR was established in 1989 to preserve films deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically important." To date, the Lubitsch films which have been preserved under the NFR program are: Lady Windermere's Fan (1925); Trouble in Paradise (1932); Ninotchka (1939); The Shop Around the Corner (1940); To Be Or Not To Be (1942). More info >
There is an award named after Ernst Lubitsch
Each year in Berlin, Germany the "Ernst Lubitsch Award" (also known as: Verleihung des Ernst-Lubitsch-Preises) is given by Germany's leading film critics.
There is a bar named after Ernst Lubitsch
Tucked into a Russian district of West Hollywood, CA, Bar Lubitsch is named after revered filmmaker Ernst Lubitsch. Bar Lubitsch aspires to raise the level of the bar experience, just as Ernst Lubitsch did for the cinematic experience with his "Lubitsch touch."They even have a drink on the menu inspired by a Lubitsch film -- the "Ninotchka" made with vanilla vodka, muddled strawberries and champagne.
Ernst Lubitsch was voted the 16th Greatest Director of all time by Entertainment Weekly. More Info >