Lily Tomlin’s ‘Grandma’ Leads New Wave of Movies Defying Hollywood’s Age Bias

Lily Tomlin picked a great year to debut her indie film “Grandma,” which begins its limited national run Friday, and oddly enough that title shouldn’t hurt, either. The Sony Pictures Classics release starring the 76-year-old comedian is the latest indie release this year to defy the youth-is-golden Hollywood norm. This year’s specialty box office has been dominated by movies aimed at mature audiences, films that tell stories that speak directly to Baby Boomers and star actors who have been fan favorites for decades. Read More…