The Strand - Wednesday 17th June 2009.

Your daily journey into global arts, culture and entertainment, with Harriett Gilbert and Mark Coles.

Woody Allen

Woody Allen's new film, Whatever Works, stars Curb Your Enthusiasm's Larry David, the film premiered to favourable reviews in New York this spring.

David Simon

The Wire's David Simon republishes The Corner. He discusses, the book, The Corner miniseries, The Wire and the forthcoming New Orleans project.

Recession Architecture

With reports that 3 of Ground Zero towers may end up as stumps, we ask whether recession is bringing an end to iconic architecture.