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This book is the first to explore ‘old age’ in cinema at the intersection of gender, ageing, celebrity and genre studies. It takes its cue from the dual mea

Simone de Beauvoir’s work has not often been associated with film studies, which appears paradoxical when it is recognized that she was the first feminist thi

The Becoming of Age is an examination of the ways that aging and old age are represented in popular film. Arguing that the ideas behind cinematic depictions of

Age is an important number, but it can also be deceiving. After 40, most people say they feel younger than their years, some lie about their age, and many attem

This collection of essays explores cultural narratives of care in the contexts of ageing and illness. It includes both text-based and practice-based contributio