How radically things have changed.
The industry has learned a hard lesson: Ignoring half the population’s stories is not just sexist; it is stupid business. As the baby boomers and Gen X demand their stories be told, and as Gen Z rejects ageism outright, we are entering a new golden era. How radically things have changed
Even when cast, mature actresses are airbrushed to oblivion on posters. We see wrinkles in the film, but the marketing erases them. This sends a mixed message: "Your story is valid, but your face is not." Even when cast, mature actresses are airbrushed to
From the raw, unflinching vulnerability of Emma Thompson to the explosive rage of Demi Moore; from the streaming dominance of Hacks to the Oscar glory of Michelle Yeoh, have proven the critics wrong. They have proven that a line on a face is a map of experience. That a body that has borne children, loved deeply, lost terribly, and survived is the most cinematic object on earth. They have proven that a line on a
Have you seen a recent film or series that changed your mind about age in cinema? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
While The Substance was celebrated, many horror films still use the "old woman" as a jump-scare monster. We need more sympathetic horror and less "witch-shaming."