Movies

January, 2000

Having survived Y2K, we can now look forward to a year free of one other nuisance: movie studio anniversaries. Last year both Columbia and MGM heralded their 75th anniversaries with special logos, video reissues and a certain amount of ballyhoo. At one time, movie fans could make a direct connection with the studios, which had distinct personalities and "looks" and their own contract rosters of stars and supporting players that helped identify their films. But in today's cold, corporat...