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Actress Rosanna Arquette rounds up at least a couple dozen notable actresses and discusses the good, bad and ugly of being a female in 21st century Hollywood. This is rather fascinating to watch now, especially in light of the #metoo movement, to see what's changed and, sadly, what hasn't. It's a rare treat to watch the different combinations of actresses interact as they share their stories. It may feel a little outdated considering the titular actress, as well as interviewee Jane Fonda, have both come out of retirement. The highlight of the film is a prolonged scene with Fonda as she describes what she loves most about being an actress. There's nothing here you haven't heard a thousand times before, but it's still an entertaining journey - and a must-see for anyone who loves the art of acting.
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
01/22/24
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A hidden gem that precedes the ME TOO movement...Jane Fonda, Teri Garr, Whoopi Goldberg, Melanie Griffith, Holly Hunter, Diane Lane, Frances McDormand, Charlotte Rampling, Vanessa Redgrave, Meg Ryan, Sharon Stone, JoBeth Williams, Alfre Woodard, Deborah Winger and more....candidly discuss their own personal experiences within the film industry in terms of sexuality while trying to maintain their dignity, control, and sanity while often facing attacks and abuse, from those in power over their careers...A must see for all woman of any age , and also for the male power players who feel the need to control the destiny of women in this industry.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
01/27/23
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I love what the film was trying to accomplish about gender and gender equality. But hey you over 40 or even over 25 year old actress might want to consider doing is to actually try making your own roles. These are all successful women in their own right and I can't see how they couldn't get films made that showcased woman of any age as being more than mother's, other woman, or hero's girlfriends. But back to this film, seriously, I still trying to find Debra Winger, even after she comes on to the screen.
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
02/18/23
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Only the teensiest bit self-indulgent and airy fairy but still a pretty powerful look at how women are perceived in society as seen through the eyes of aging Hollywood actresses. Arquette talks to an amazing array of women, all of whom I'd love to hang out with. My favourite combos were JoBeth Williams and Catherine O'Hara, and Martha Plimpton, Ally Sheedy and Adrienne Shelley. Inspiring and should be mandatory viewing for women everywhere.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
02/18/23
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No real structrual form which weakens this doc but what several of the actresses have to say is interesting. Not great but a good try.
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Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars
02/27/23
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For the entirety of this decade I've been saying, "Where the hell did Meg Ryan go?" knowing full well the answer was, "She got old and Hollywood abandons old women." And by old women of course I mean 40+. It was good to hear it from so many respectable, talented, and gorgeous older actresses. The only weakness I think was Rosanna's inability to fully capture her own journey throughout the process. But damn, the whole movie could stand alone on Jane Fonda's depiction of the emotional process involved in film acting.
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
02/15/23
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