Netflix Unleashes Whole Collection Of 50-Year-Old Films To Allure Cinephiles
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Netflix has been wildly exploring various formats, from dabbling in choose-your-own-adventure styles to betting its money on games. This time, however, it’s hitting pause and rewind with Milestone Movies: The Anniversary Collection. This new offering is a cinematic time capsule, celebrating classic films that are approaching significant anniversaries—20, 30, 40, and 50 years since their original release.
The curation boasts a rich array of genres and styles, reflecting the diverse evolution of film over the past decades and inviting new generations to discover classics that have shaped the landscape. There’s pretty much something for every cinephile in this eclectic mix.
Netflix will release batches of films throughout the year, with each phase corresponding to a different decade. The first rollout focuses on favorites from 1974, including titles like Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, Blazing Saddles, Chinatown, The Conversation, Death Wish, The Great Gatsby, The Little Prince, and The Street Fighter, among others, all commemorating their golden jubilee in 2024.
Excited to introduce #MilestoneMovies: The Anniversary Collection — a curated selection of classic films from 1974, all celebrating their 50th anniversary!
— Netflix (@netflix) January 17, 2024
New collections from 1984, 1994 & 2004 will premiere throughout the year. Watch now https://t.co/I7BDSSISrm pic.twitter.com/UQDfdTUk3j
Thereafter, the platform will stream movies from 1984, 1994, and 2004, set to drop in April, July, and October, respectively. Each set will bring its own old-school flavor, while highlighting the transformations in filmmaking across these eras.
Paying homage to the traditional moviegoing experience, Netflix is also holding special screenings at select theaters in New York and Los Angeles. These events at the Paris Theater, the Egyptian, and the Bay theaters will offer audiences a communal viewing experience, bridging the gap between streaming and the silver screen.
[via Broadway World, TechRadar, Comicbook.com, BGR, images via Netflix]
