Seth Paxton
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In fairness to Fox, that line of releases carries a couple of things that bind the DVDs together. First, these are films that are classics in the sense that in their day they made their mark. Without actually analyzing all the films selected so far, I would roughly think that each of them had an impact either critically or socially.
Peyton Place is a film that become more than itself, and falls into a "I've heard of that" type of film from Fox. These were films that marked the major efforts from Fox in these Zanuck years (though perhaps some fall outside of those years?).
Second, the brand also indicates what sort of package is contained with the film, the sort of extras and approach to the film's release. This isn't just a case of saying "Special Edition" where that could mean kids' games and fluff or a 2nd disc with nothing but documetary materials or 4 cast and crew commentaries.
The artwork and packaging is consistant as well.
To me they represent major releases being treated like major releases again (sort of, ie not the marketing of a modern major release - but then what pre-1970 films get that anyway).
Oh, and I haven't watched Titanic yet, but I love How to Marry a Millionaire. Not "touched my soul" love, not "Seven Year Itch" love, but lots of fun to watch love.
Peyton Place is a film that become more than itself, and falls into a "I've heard of that" type of film from Fox. These were films that marked the major efforts from Fox in these Zanuck years (though perhaps some fall outside of those years?).
Second, the brand also indicates what sort of package is contained with the film, the sort of extras and approach to the film's release. This isn't just a case of saying "Special Edition" where that could mean kids' games and fluff or a 2nd disc with nothing but documetary materials or 4 cast and crew commentaries.
The artwork and packaging is consistant as well.
To me they represent major releases being treated like major releases again (sort of, ie not the marketing of a modern major release - but then what pre-1970 films get that anyway).
Oh, and I haven't watched Titanic yet, but I love How to Marry a Millionaire. Not "touched my soul" love, not "Seven Year Itch" love, but lots of fun to watch love.