Sociologists have observed that over the past several decades, Americans have become extremely youth-oriented. Look at old movies on the Turner Classic Movie channel, as an example, and you will see that many of the big stars of the 30's, 40's, and 50's were mature adults. You will not see young mega-celebrities like Britney Spears or Beyonce in those classic movies.
In your response explain why you think a shift has occurred in modern movies. In other words, why do you think movie stars in modern movies receive the majority of attention and fame in their youth as opposed to in their later years? What is the societal influence on and perception of beauty and aging?