: Only one in four top-grossing films pass this test, which requires a female character over 50 who is essential to the plot and not reduced to a stereotype.
“The films about women we've too often ignored are getting made and finding audiences is no small matter.” The New York Times · 6 years ago
Some reviewers and professionals believe the industry is finally "reclaiming" the right for mature women to be seen.
Despite more visibility, some experts caution that true progress is still limited to a few "white-dominated" or elite representations.