4 signs that 2014 was a shitty year for women in Hollywood

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11. One thing I really like about watching AMC (American Movie Channel)

Used to be there were loads of good parts for character actresses and actresses over 40. They were a joy to watch. Now those parts are a thing of the past because too many films are written either by barely mature men or men whose lives apparently came to a halt once they reached puberty. Women don't even play the romantic partners anymore -- it's the buddy films now, no women necessary or even wanted.

There are a mere handful of mature actresses even considered for those rare roles -- Dames Judi Dench and Maggie Smith the most notable, perhaps. I recently saw a wonderful movie called "Cloudburst" with Academy Award winners Olympia Dukakis and Irish actress Brenda Fricker. A lesbian romance with two marvelous, mature women! It was funny as hell but of course, it was an independent film from Canada. I'd highly recommend it.