This cover image released by Lyons Press shows "The 50 MGM Films that Transformed Hollywood: Triumphs, Blockbusters and Fiascos" by Steven Bingen. (Lyons Press via AP) “The 50 MGM Films that ...

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Moviegoers nowadays might not know much of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios’ history outside of its iconic mascot, a lion who introduced each film with it’s iconic roar. It was an introduction that was ...

On the occasion of Leo the Lion’s centennial, our film critic revisits 10 notable Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movies, from ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ to ‘Spaceballs.’ In its heyday, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) ...

It’s one of the most recognizable sounds in the world: A blasting roar that could rattle a jungle. For film lovers, it means one thing: a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movie is about to roll. For decades, MGM ...

“The 50 MGM Films that Transformed Hollywood: Triumphs, Blockbusters, and Fiascos,” by Steven Bingen (Lyons Press) The title of film historian Steven Bingen’s new book is reminiscent of B-movie ...