In 2009, the book was made into the comedy-drama movie “Julie & Julia” starring Meryl Streep as Julia. The scene where Julie realizes that Julia hates her blog was brief but a … Based on two true stories, Julie & Julia intertwines the lives of two women who, though separated by time and space, are both at loose ends…until they discover that with the right combination of passion, fearlessness and butter, anything is possible. The story is based on 2 ladies, Julie Powell, and Julia Child. This side of the movie is present day (shortly after the twin towers fell). But this movie's problems start with its … The Story You Saw: Julie and Julia Julie Powell is a 20-something who helps families of September 11th victims claim their benefits. Platters of boeuf bourguignon, sole meuniere, fresh oysters, trussed chickens and calves' livers served with crusty baguettes and desserts of fromage blanc move tantalizingly before your eyes. It’s a terrific story to begin with, how two women from completely different generations claim their identities through food. Streep has been nominated for an Oscar … That is, I realize, an unkind judgment against Lillian Hellman, whose wartime memoirs provide the inspiration for the story. “Julie & Julia” is superb on so many levels. Julie Powell decides that she wants to cook through the whole cook book of Julia Child. That is why Julia was portrayed as being so perfect...because Julie viewed her as being perfect. Julie & Julia is a 2009 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Nora Ephron starring Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Stanley Tucci, and Chris Messina. While the Julia storyline was based off of "My Life in France" it still was Julie's perception of that story. Whether you come out of the movie rooting for Julie or for Julia (and really, the more I think about it, I think it's impossible to wind up rooting for both women), the one thing that's not in question is that Mastering the Art of French Cooking is an indelible, unassailable cornerstone of culinary literature. Julie Powell decides that she wants to cook through the whole cook book of Julia Child. Though separated by time and space, both women are at loose ends... until they discover that with the right combination of passion, fearlessness and butter, anything is possible.