An America fighting itself in "Civil War": "It's a warning"
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America's darkest chapter has never been far from Hollywood's vivid imagination. From "Gone With the Wind" to "Glory" to "Lincoln," movies have brought us the barbarity and the politics of the Civil War. But what if the bloody 19th century conflict were merely our first civil war?
That's the premise of a new film, "Civil War," opening this week. It's an unflinching and relentless look at a nation divided and violent, not in the 1860s, but today.
"This could be us in, pick a year: 2025, 2026, 2024? Is that fair?" asked Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz.
Judi Dench has tackled nearly every female role in William Shakespeare's plays, from Juliet to Cleopatra, in her illustrious seven-decade career. Together with Brendan O'Hea, a friend and fellow actor, Dench explores her connection with Shakespeare in their collaborative book, "Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent."
2024 Tony Awards nominations announced to honor the best of Broadway. See the list of nominees here.
The nominees for the 2024 Tony Awards were announced Tuesday morning to celebrate the best shows and biggest talents on Broadway. Tony-winning performers Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry hosted the nominations, with six of the categories unveiled first on "CBS Mornings."