| Film | Tone | Core mom theme | |------|------|----------------| | Tully (2018) | Raw dramedy | Postpartum depression, exhaustion, maternal burnout | | The Lost Daughter (2021) | Psychological drama | Maternal ambivalence, regret, abandoning children | | Bad Moms (2016) | Raunchy comedy | Rejecting perfectionism, mom friends, rebellion | | Private Life (2018) | Indie dramedy | Infertility, later-life motherhood, IVF | | Aftersun (2022) | Poignant drama | Young fatherhood (mirrors mother themes of memory and caregiving) |
Furthermore, brands are now weaving "mom content" into their marketing. We no longer see commercials featuring a spotless home; instead, we see advertisements for cleaning products that embrace the mess, aligning with the entertainment trend that "perfect is impossible."
