has long tracked how on-screen representation for women drops significantly after age 40, while male counterparts often see their careers peak. However, a new wave of storytelling is challenging the idea that a woman's life loses its dramatic interest after youth. Complex Protagonists
| Mood | Film/Show | Lead | |------|-----------|------| | Heart-wrenching realism | 45 Years | Rampling | | Darkly funny & smart | The Meddler | Sarandon | | Thrilling & tough | Mare of Easttown | Winslet | | Legal & righteous anger | The Good Fight | Baranski | | Gentle & human | Gloria Bell | Moore | | Ensemble friendship | Book Club | Keaton, Fonda, et al. | Mature Milf Pics