From Still Alice (early-onset Alzheimer's) to May December (a tabloid-ready romance examined decades later), Moore consistently normalizes the idea that a woman's psychological complexity peaks after 50.

And audiences of all ages are better for it. Are you excited to see more stories about mature women in cinema? Who is your favorite veteran actress currently dominating the industry? Share your thoughts below.

When we watch a 65-year-old woman on screen who is funny, flawed, and ferocious, we are not just watching entertainment. We are watching a mirror held up to the future. And for the first time in a century, the reflection doesn't look like a ghost. It looks like a protagonist.