: Older women are still frequently cast as "passive problems" (defined by illness or disability) or "romantic rejuvenations" (reclaiming youth through affairs), often reinforcing a "narrative of decline". The Move Toward Self-Reliance

: Older women in positions of power or influence.

We have moved from invisibility to curiosity . The industry no longer asks, "Can a 60-year-old woman carry a film?"—because Michelle Yeoh answered that with an Oscar. The new question is: "Will we let her be ugly, angry, and sexual all at once?" The answer, so far, is a tentative yes. But the projection booth still has a lot of old, dusty reels to replace.