: Recent years saw a "wave" of recognition for mature talent, including Frances McDormand (68) winning Best Actress for Nomadland and Youn Yuh-jung (78) winning for Minari .
: Supported by industry veterans like Meryl Streep , this initiative specifically develops screenplays by women over 40—a demographic long ignored by major studios. milf calls plumber
: A new generation of female directors, including Sarah Polley and Lulu Wang , is creating "haptic" and realistic portrayals of aging that deconstruct old stereotypes. Lingering Challenges : Recent years saw a "wave" of recognition