Contemporary cinema has shifted toward stories that don't just include older women but are about the experience of aging in a youth-obsessed culture.
: Despite progress, only 8% of female characters in top films are estimated to be over 35, compared to 38% of male characters. milfty 23 09 24 jennifer white empty nest part link
For decades, the narrative arc for women in cinema was tragically predictable: a young starlet rises to prominence, shines through her twenties and thirties, and then, much like the sunset of a tragic heroine, fades into obscurity or insignificant supporting roles. The industry famously adhered to the adage that while men age like fine wine, women age like milk. Contemporary cinema has shifted toward stories that don't
Recent awards seasons have highlighted a shift where women over 50 are no longer just supporting players but the "main characters" of the cultural conversation. Demi Moore The industry famously adhered to the adage that