HOLLYWOOD | ON THE LOT: Villages of soundstages, theme streets and traditions, offering a sense of place to those who shoot, hone and market movies. This is one studio's story, but the feeling goes beyond Universal.
HOLLYWOOD | MEDIA: Hollywood gossip columnists, fan magazines and industry trade papers were the 20th century versions of today's Internet bloggers and 24/7 cable TV coverage.
HOLLYWOOD | AFTER DARK: There was a time when stars of stage and screen enjoyed spending a night on the town rubbing shoulders with the city's rank and file — and without a bodyguard in sight.
HOLLYWOOD | THE MOVIES VS. THE CITY: Screenwriters and directors have played a major role in how Los Angeles is perceived by audiences around the world. And its image isn't always pleasant and sunny.
HOLLYWOOD | A SHADOW HISTORY: OK, listen: "Birth of a Nation" meets "The Magnificent Seven," maybe with a touch of "All About Eve." And Tom Cruise would be perfect for the lead.
HOLLYWOOD | THE ARTISANS: In a company town where people stay for the credits (and even applaud the names in the fast-rolling small print), you'd think we'd all know what a gaffer does.
