Meryl Streep

Jennifer Lawrence attends the world premiere of "Don't Look Up" at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in New York.

'Don’t Look Up' exposes the absurdity — and consequences — of climate change denial

“Don’t Look Up,” Adam McKay’s latest feature film, uses humor and the metaphor of an impending, Earth-obliterating comet to satirize the ideological denial of climate change.

'Don’t Look Up' exposes the absurdity — and consequences — of climate change denial
Actress Meryl Streep (L) and the director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, Ai-jen Poo, at the 75th Golden Globe Awards.

Millions say #MeToo. But not everyone is heard equally.

Millions say #MeToo. But not everyone is heard equally.

Tracy Letts: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf

Tracy Letts: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf

In this week's new releases, 'Bourne' a bust, 'Hope' a plus, 'Campaign' stupid, hilarious

In this week's new releases, 'Bourne' a bust, 'Hope' a plus, 'Campaign' stupid, hilarious

Academy Awards: 'The Artist' Has a Big Night

Academy Awards: 'The Artist' Has a Big Night

What's old is new — and award winning — in Academy Award nominations

The Oscar nominations came out Tuesday and Hugo was a big winner, with 11 nominations. But across the board, movies set years ago did well this year.

What's old is new — and award winning — in Academy Award nominations

'The Iron Lady' and 2011's Best and Worst Movies

'The Iron Lady' and 2011's Best and Worst Movies

Meryl Streep as 'Iron Lady' Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Thatcher: the mere mention of her name still provokes strong feelings in Britain. Now the Iron Lady is back - on the big screen.

Meryl Streep as 'Iron Lady' Margaret Thatcher
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US-China Building Diplomacy Via Arts and Culture

Anchor Marco Werman speaks to The World's correspondent Mary Kay Magistad about a delegation of prominent figures in American culture visiting China this week for a forum on arts and culture.

US-China Building Diplomacy Via Arts and Culture

Julia Child and Paul Child: The Spy Years

Julia Child and Paul Child: The Spy Years
The World

Susan Orlean

Susan Orlean
The World

Wes Anderson on 'Fantastic Mr. Fox'

Wes Anderson's first animated film, 'Fantastic Mr. Fox,' was released nationwide yesterday. He chats with us about the auditioning puppets for the film, directing Meryl Streep, and adapting one of Roald Dahl's most beloved stories to screen.

Wes Anderson on 'Fantastic Mr. Fox'

Hilary Swank in 'Amelia' might not fly

"Amelia," the biopic of pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart opening across the country this weekend, might not add another Oscar to Swank's collection.

Hilary Swank in 'Amelia' might not fly

Kids' movies aren't just for kids anymore

With big name producers and stars, the makers of 'Where the Wild Things Are' and 'Mr. Fox' are hoping to appeal to kids AND adults.

Kids' movies aren't just for kids anymore
The World

Remembering Julia Child

In the film Julie & Julia, Meryl Streep brings Julia Child back to life. Joining The Takeaway is someone who can give us a first hand comparison between the real Julia Child and Meryl Streep's version, Russell Morash, the producer of ?The French Chef.'

Remembering Julia Child