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In 2025, Bollywood was dominated by hypermasculine, violent action films and male-centered stories, reversing the previous year's trend of women-led cinema, reflecting ongoing societal patriarchal norms and industry biases, though independent and regional films offer signs of a quieter shift towards more diverse storytelling.
Meghan McCain, former co-host of "The View," has launched her own production company called Citizen Cain Productions, which aims to produce podcasts, scripted and unscripted content, and documentaries that highlight untold female perspectives. McCain's first project will be her own podcast, "Meghan McCain Has Entered the Chat," which will blend hard news, politics, and entertainment. While she plans to invite guests with differing views, she wants to create a respectful and collaborative environment. McCain also expresses her dislike for former President Donald Trump and does not plan to invite him as a guest on her podcast. She believes the Republican party is fractured and predicts a Trump versus Biden rematch in the 2024 election, which she believes will result in low voter turnout and be detrimental to the country.
Actress Heather Graham reflects on how Hollywood has changed since she began her career in the 1980s, acknowledging that while sexism is now openly addressed, "nothing has changed drastically" enough when it comes to getting female-led stories greenlit. Graham is set to produce and direct TV series, and star in a film from a script she wrote. She believes that hearing female voices is important in movies and TV, and wants to be a part of humorous stories about female points of view.