Topic: Meryl Streep

Oscar nominations: 'Avatar,' 'The Hurt Locker' take the lead

But some fresh faces appear in the Best Actress category with Carey Mulligan (‘An Education’) and Gabourey Sidibe (‘Precious’).
02/02/2010 05:41 pm

In Pictures Oscar nominees 2010

Aid after Haiti earthquake: Faster, but will it be bigger?

Americans gave more aid to Haiti in the first four days than for any other disaster, including hurricane Katrina.
01/26/2010 01:50 pm

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Louisa May Alcott’s hidden life uncovered on PBS, Nick Hornby’s latest novel, ‘Juliet, Naked,’ a new Sondheim revival on Broadway, and more.
12/28/2009 11:02 am

Ten best films of 2009

Uncovering some gems in an uneven year at the movies.
12/23/2009 10:54 am

It’s Complicated: movie review

In the comedy ‘It’s Complicated,’ Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin bring intelligence and panache to their parts as a divorced couple having an affair with each other.
12/23/2009 09:36 am

'Fantastic Mr. Fox' – movie review

Roald Dahl's book 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' is turned into sophisticated puppetry complete with in-jokes and clever dialogue.
11/13/2009 12:00 am

Campaigning Hollywood style

Despite wobbly economy, marketing blitz to influence Oscar votes is in full force.
10/19/2009 09:40 pm

South of Broad

Pat Conroy’s first novel in 14 years follows a group of young friends on into adult life.
08/17/2009 01:00 am

Chapter & Verse Julia Child: "one hot tomato"

08/11/2009 01:00 am

Chapter & Verse "Julie & Julia" & me

08/07/2009 01:00 am

Review: 'Julie and Julia'

In this summer-soufflé of a movie, Meryl Streep's rendering of Julia Child is a bravura comic performance.
08/07/2009 01:00 am

Secrets to blogging fame from Julie Powell

Powell found more than an outlet with her “Julie & Julia Project.” You can too.
08/04/2009 01:00 am

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

A look at soaring Islamic architecture, clever animated poetry, the latest family-friendly online game, and more.
04/14/2009 01:00 am

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01/27/2009 12:00 am

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01/23/2009 12:00 am

Review: 'Doubt'

Adaptation of prize-winning play serves up searing performances from Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman.
12/13/2008 12:00 am

Sounds like Greek to me

The Greek language is far richer than French or Italian, but it's much more challenging to master.
12/11/2008 12:00 am

Seen Behind the Scene

Photojournalist Mary Ellen Mark catches Hollywood at work with her photographs from the sets of more than 100 movies.
12/09/2008 12:00 am

Review: 'The Women'

This modern remake of the Cukor classic boasts considerable star power but could have had sharper claws.
09/13/2008 01:00 am

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Hip-shaking blues from Taj Mahal, a documentary tribute to Pete Seeger, karaoke-style singalong to 'Mamma Mia!' and more.
08/29/2008 01:00 am

Review: 'Mamma Mia! The Movie'

This loopy ABBA musical has Meryl Streep playing a superannuated American hippie running a funky hotel on a Greek island and preparing for her daughter's marriage.
07/19/2008 01:00 am

New in theaters

In 'Dark Matter,' starring Meryl Streep, brilliant minds spar in academic debates. But 'Smart People,' with Dennis Quaid, Ellen Page, and Sarah Jessica Parker, could have used more intelligence.
04/11/2008 01:00 am

Monitor picks

From 'Get Smart' to the new 'Indiana Jones,' here are five 2008 movies we think you'll really like.
01/04/2008 12:00 am