Netflix's Milestone Movies - The Anniversary Collection : Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974) and TV's Alice and Flo

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Calaroga, Shark Media, Hello,
Journey, Joe Mitchell Here. Netflix has

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unveiled a new category titled Milestone Movies
The Anniversary Collection. This special collection features

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fourteen classic films from nineteen seventy four, provided to Netflix through licensing agreements with

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major distributors Warner Brothers, Paramount,
and Sony. The nineteen seventy four lineup

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is a blend of cinematic gems,
including Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, Black

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Belt Jones, Blazing Saddles, California
Split, Chinatown, The Conversation, Death

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Wish, The Gambler, The Great
Gatsby, It's Alive, The Little Prince,

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The Lords of Flatbush, The Parallax
View, and The Street Fighter.

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Continuing this nostalgic journey through cinema,
Netflix plans to celebrate films from other milestone

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years. In April, the platform
will feature films from nineteen eighty four,

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commemorating their fortieth anniversary. July will
be dedicated to movies from nineteen ninety four

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marking their thirtieth anniversary, and in
October, viewers can indulge in films from

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two thousand and four, which will
be turning twenty years old. This initiative

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not only honors these films anniversaries,
but also offers a unique viewing experience for

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Netflix subscribers. With the cold gripping
much of the nation, Mitten's the Cat

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and I thought we'd head downstairs and
watch some of these great movies. First

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up, it's Alice Doesn't Live Here
Anymore. Directed by Martin scorses and released

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in nineteen seventy four, this film
not only challenged the norms, but also

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paved the way for female led narratives
in Hollywood. Ellen Burston stars as Alice

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Hyatt, alongside Chris Christofferson as David. The cast rounds out without Alfred Lutter

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as Tommy Hyatt, Diane Ladd as
Flow, Harvey Kayitel as Ben, Jody

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Foster as Audrey, a young girl
Alice befriends, and Vic Taback as Mel,

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the owner of the diner. What
sets this film apart is its raw

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and authentic portrayal of a woman's struggle
for independence and self discovery. It breaks

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away from the traditional damsel and distressed
narrative, presenting a protagonist who's real,

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vulnerable, and resilient. The genius
of Martin Scorsese shines through in his ability

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to capture the essence of life's unpredictability. His direction adds depth to the characters,

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making their journey not just Alice's,
but ours as well. It's a

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story of hope, dreams, and
the courage to start over. The supporting

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cast, including Chris Christofferson, Diane
Ladd, and a young Jody Foster,

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brings to life a spectrum of characters
that are as flawed as they are endearing.

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The chemistry between the characters is palpable, adding a layer of authenticity to

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the film. Alice doesn't live here
anymore. More than just a movie,

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It's a reflection of societal shifts.
It resonated with audiences, especially women who

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saw in Alice a part of their
own struggles and aspirations. The film was

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a critical success, earning critical acclaim
in several awards, but its real triumph

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was in its impact on the audience
and future storytelling. The film also inspired

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the popular TV sitcom Alice, further
cementing its cultural significance. This transition from

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the big screen to a successful TV
series is a testament to the story's relatability

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and appeal. Alice is a popular
American television sitcom that originally aired from nineteen

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seventy six to nineteen eighty five.
Created by Robert Getchel and based on the

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nineteen seventy four film Alice Doesn't Live
Here Anymore, The series revolves around the

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life and adventures of Alice Hyatt,
a widow who relocates to Phoenix, Arizona,

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with her son Tommy to start a
new chapter in their lives. The

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show follows the life of Alice Hyatt
played by Linda Lavin, who waitress at

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a diner called Mel's Diner in Phoenix. Mel's Diner is known for its colorful

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staff, quirky regulars, and the
no nonsense owner, Mel Sharples portrayed by

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Vic Tayback. Alice quickly forms friendships
with her fellow waitresses, the sassy and

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sharp tongued Flow Castleberry played by Polly
Holliday, and the ditzy and lovable Via

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Gorman played by Beth Howland. Together, they navigate the challenges of working in

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the service industry while dealing with their
personal lives and aspirations. Throughout the series,

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Alice's son, Tommy, portrayed by
Philip McKeon, grows up and faces

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the typical challenges of adolescence, often
seeking advice from his mother and the diner's

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staff. The show humorously explores the
dynamics between the characters, their relationships,

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and the ups and downs of their
daily lives. It also delves into Alice's

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pursuit of personal happiness and independence following
her husband's death. Also in the Alice

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verse is the spin off Flow.
Flow aired from nineteen eighty to nineteen eighty

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one and starred Polly Holiday, reprising
her role as the beloved character Flow Castleberry.

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The series Flow picks up Floe Castleberry's
story after she leaves Mel's Diner in

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Phoenix, Arizona. Flow moves to
her hometown of Cowtown, Texas, where

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she decides to open her own roadside
diner, which she aptly names Flows Yellow

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Rose. The show revolves around Flow's
adventures as she runs her diner, interacts

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with the locals, and deals with
various challenges that come with being a business

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owner. Flow's character remains true to
her roots, featuring her signature catchphrase,

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kiss my Grits and her no nonsense
attitude. The series continues to explore her

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humorous encounters with quirky characters and her
efforts to make her diner a success while

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staying true to herself. While Flow
only ran for two seasons, it allowed

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fans of Alice to follow the adventures
of one of their favorite characters. Polly

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Holliday's portrayal of Flow continued to be
a highlight of the show, and her

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character's enduring popularity was evident in the
spin off, Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore

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received critical acclaim and garnered several prestigious
awards and nominations. Directed by Martin Scorsese

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and released in nineteen seventy four,
the film was recognized for its outstanding performances,

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particularly that of Ellen Burston, who
played the lead role of Alice Hyatt.

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Burston won the Academy Award for Best
Actress for her portrayal of Alice Hyatt.

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This accolade was a testament to her
exceptional performance and the emotional depth she

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brought to the character. She also
received a nomination for the BAFTA Award for

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Best Actress in a Leading Role.
Ellen Burston also won the Golden Globe Award

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for Best Actress in a Motion Picture
for Drama. As we look back at

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Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, we
appreciate it not just as a cinematic masterpiece,

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but as a pivotal piece of storytelling
that redefined the female narrative in Hollywood.

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It's a film that continues to inspire
and resonate, reminding us of the

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power of cinema in shaping perspectives and
breaking barriers. I'll be taking a look

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at more films in this exciting Netflix
feature. Until next time, stay warm

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and hit that follow button as we
all watch TV in the basement.