schamspeare<p>The more I read (and watch) about MGM, the more it resembles a cult. Not in a negative way, but just in terms of its commune insularity, “family” atmosphere, and in the sense of pride verging on arrogance of all of the contract holders. I thought of that while watching clips of old Oscar ceremonies. The atmosphere is so cordial, close, and self-congratulatory. It almost feels like it was an in-house awards celebration, or like the Scientologists’ annual Gala Ball.</p><p><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/mgm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>mgm</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/hollywood" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>hollywood</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/oldhollywood" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>oldhollywood</span></a></p>