LOS ANGELES — AARP The Magazine has unveiled the winners of the annual Movies for Grownups® (MFG) Awards with Killers of the Flower Moon taking the top honor for Best Picture/Best Movie for Grownups. Every year, AARP spotlights films and TV content that feature crucial issues, thoughtful storylines and the most talented grownup filmmakers and performances that speak directly to a powerful 50-plus audience.
“It’s been a good year for shows and movies by and for people over 50,” says AARP TV and Film Critic Tim Appelo. “Grownup talent and stories are being recognized across the board, and ageism in Hollywood does seem to be gradually eroding, with help from AARP. In 2000, shortly before the Movies for Grownups Awards began, only one of the top ten box office stars was over 50; today, half are.”
For more than two decades, AARP The Magazine’s Movies for Grownups has recognized the talent & experience of older actors and filmmakers. AARP continues to champion movies for grownups, by grownups, by advocating for the 50-plus audience, and encouraging films and TV shows that resonate with older viewers.
To learn more about AARP The Magazine’s Movies for Grownups, visit aarp.org/moviesforgrownups
The complete list of the Annual Movies for Grownups Awards Nominees and Winners:
- Best Picture/Best Movie for Grownups:
Winner: Killers of the Flower Moon
Nominees: Barbie, The Color Purple, Killers of the Flower Moon, Maestro, and Oppenheimer.
Winner: Annette Bening (Nyad)
Nominees: Annette Bening (Nyad), Juliette Binoche (The Taste of Things), Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (Origin), Helen Mirren (Golda), and Julia Roberts (Leave the World Behind).
Winner: Colman Domingo (Rustin)
Nominees: Nicolas Cage (Dream Scenario), Colman Domingo (Rustin), Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers), Anthony Hopkins (Freud’s Last Session), and Jeffrey Wright (American Fiction).
Winner: Jodie Foster (Nyad)
Nominees: Viola Davis (Air), Jodie Foster (Nyad), Taraji P. Henson (The Color Purple), Julianne Moore (May December), and Leslie Uggams (American Fiction).
Winner: Robert De Niro (Killers of the Flower Moon)
Nominees: Willem Dafoe (Poor Things), Robert De Niro (Killers of the Flower Moon), Colman Domingo (The Color Purple), Robert Downey Jr. (Oppenheimer), and Mark Ruffalo (Poor Things).
Winner: Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer)
Nominees: Ben Affleck (Air), Michael Mann (Ferrari), Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer), Alexander Payne (The Holdovers), and Martin Scorsese (Killers of the Flower Moon).
Winner: Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig (Barbie)
Nominees: Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig (Barbie), David Hemingson (The Holdovers), Tony McNamara (Poor Things), Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer) and Martin Scorsese and Eric Roth (Killers of the Flower Moon).
Winner: The Color Purple
Nominees: American Fiction, The Color Purple, Killers of the Flower Moon, Oppenheimer, and Rustin.
Winner: Jennifer Coolidge (The White Lotus)
Nominees: Jennifer Aniston (The Morning Show), Jennifer Coolidge (The White Lotus), Jennifer Garner (The Last Thing He Told Me), Imelda Staunton (The Crown), and Meryl Streep (Only Murders in the Building).
Winner: Bryan Cranston (Your Honor)
Nominees: Brian Cox (Succession), Bryan Cranston (Your Honor), Oliver Platt (The Bear), Rufus Sewell (The Diplomat), and Henry Winkler (Barry).
- Best TV Movie/Series or Limited Series:
Winner: Succession
Nominees: The Bear, Fargo, Only Murders in the Building, Succession, and The White Lotus.
Winner: The Golden Bachelor
Nominees: The Amazing Race, America’s Got Talent, The Golden Bachelor, Jury Duty, and The Voice.
- Best Intergenerational Film:
Winner: The Holdovers
Nominees: American Fiction, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, The Holdovers, Leave the World Behind, and Poor Things.
Winner: Maestro
Nominees: Ferrari, Maestro, Oppenheimer, Priscilla, and Rustin.
Winner: Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie
Nominees: Invisible Beauty, Judy Blume Forever, The Lost Weekend, The Pigeon Tunnel, and Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie.
Winner: The Zone of Interest (United Kingdom)
Nominees: Amerikatsi (Armenia), Perfect Days (Japan), Radical (Mexico), The Taste of Things (France), and The Zone of Interest (United Kingdom).
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About AARP
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org/about-aarp/, www.aarp.org/español or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspañol and @AARPadvocates on social media.
AARP Bulletin’s Fraud Prevention Guide 2024: How to Keep Your Money Safe!
/in Medicare News /by mglReaders Learn About the Latest Scam Tactics, Including AI Technology, and How to Fight Back.
WASHINGTON—Criminals are using the latest technology (and a whole lot of creativity) to come up with fresh ways to steal people’s money and identities. This month, the cover story of the April AARP Bulletin features the real-life stories of fraud—and the ways law enforcement and AARP fraud specialists advise to avoid them.
The cover story sheds light on the ever-evolving global landscape of fraud. Readers will discover:
The following are additional highlights from the April AARP Bulletin:
How to Win Credit Card Disputes: Our finance specialists’ number one tip for disputing a credit card charge? Act swiftly! Delaying a credit card dispute could potentially complicate the resolution process. Learn more crucial tips on the kind of paperwork you should keep track of, who you should contact, and what you should not do in this month’s issue.
What You Must Know About the Stock Market: More Americans than ever have investments in the stock market. In this Bulletin primer, readers will learn the importance of understanding market dynamics and how to invest, plus get an explainer on a new phenomenon: “meme” stocks.
The Whats and Wheys of Protein Supplements: As we age, protein intake plays an increasingly vital role in supporting overall health and vitality. Readers will find a comprehensive guide to protein supplements, including how to choose the right ones and integrate them effectively into their daily routine to support their health and well-being.
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About AARP
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation’s largest circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org/about-aarp/, www.aarp.org/español or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspañol and @AARPadvocates on social media.
Exclusives From AARP The Magazine: Brooke Shields on Beauty Positivity, Marcia Gay Harden on Love and Lessons Learned, Kelsey Grammer on Being in His ‘Rejuvenation’ Era, and How to Avoid Family Feuds Over Inheritance
/in Medicare News /by mglExclusives From AARP The Magazine: Brooke Shields on Beauty Positivity, Marcia Gay Harden on Love and Lessons Learned, Kelsey Grammer on Being in His ‘Rejuvenation’ Era, and How to Avoid Family Feuds Over Inheritance
Plus: The Challenges and Joys of Being on Your Own in Your 50s; a Guide to Living Longer by Dodging Health Risks; and the Latest Investment Scams to Be Wary Of
WASHINGTON—The April/May 2024 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM) gives readers a closer look into the lives of their favorite celebrities and reveals some of the biggest trends of 2024.
Trailblazing Hollywood actor Brooke Shields graces ATM’s April/May 2024 cover, reflecting on her rise to fame and her plans for the future. This issue’s Upfront showcases seven insightful life lessons from acclaimed actor Marcia Gay Harden, offering insight on love, parenting and the ebbs and flows of a career. Multiple-award-winning actor Kelsey Grammer explores the pleasures of growing older and closer to his children. Additionally, ATM delves into crucial strategies for navigating inheritance matters, offering indispensable guidance for both preserving wealth and avoiding family conflict.
Plus, navigating solo living and fostering connections through shared life experiences; the top health risks after age 50, with expert advice for proactive wellness; and a look into investment-related fraud and how to spot the warning signs, based on recent court filings.
In this issue of AARP The Magazine:
Cover Story: Brooke Shields
From her iconic start as a child model and actor to her journey through successes and challenges in Hollywood, Brooke Shields has navigated it all with grace and strength. Shields reflects on key moments such as her rise to fame, the pressures she faced, leaving Hollywood to study at Princeton University, and her return.
The A List: Marcia Gay Harden
Oscar and Tony award-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden imparts seven life lessons she’s gathered, from skipping unnecessary drama to cherishing her independence without feeling a void as she finds fulfillment in her work and friendships. Though, she says, “If the right person came along, that would be great.”
What I Know Now with Kelsey Grammer
Emmy, Golden Globe and Tony award-winning actor Kelsey Grammer reveals he’s in his “rejuvenation” era at age 69 — with seven children. The Frasier star shares how he is now making up for years of lost time with his oldest daughters.
Inheritance Time Bombs (And How to Defuse Them)
ATM explores six common inheritance issues and the best practices to deactivate these potentially destructive time bombs, from communicating decisions to ways to handle the family business. With older Americans holding the majority of the country’s personal wealth, these practices can help avert disaster.
On Your Own in Your 50s
Living independently presents various challenges for individuals over 50, as well as opportunities. The key is to embrace independence and proactively make connections through activities like volunteering, attending alumni events, frequenting local hangouts or exploring creative pursuits.
Dodge Your Biggest Health Risks
A deep dive into the five deadliest killers of people in their 50s: cancer, heart disease, unintentional injuries, respiratory illnesses such as COVID, and liver disease. Benefit from expert guidance provided by leading scientists in each field to safeguard your health.
Danger: Investment Scams Ahead
Learn about recent financial and investment scams targeting older Americans in areas such as cryptocurrency, foreign exchange and precious metals. Promises of high returns, unverified claims and elusive “secret” formulas should all raise red flags. To protect your investments, understand your limits before diving in.
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About AARP
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation’s largest circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org/about-aarp/, www.aarp.org/español or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspañol and @AARPadvocates on social media.
AARP The Magazine EXCLUSIVE: Brooke Shields Reflects on Aging, Beauty Positivity, and Seeing the Glass Half Full
/in Medicare News /by mglAARP The Magazine EXCLUSIVE: Brooke Shields Reflects on Aging, Beauty Positivity, and Seeing the Glass Half Full
Shields discusses aging, reckoning with her image as a sexualized child model-actor, and how she achieved the rare normal life as a celebrity.
WASHINGTON—“Want to know what comes between me and my Calvins? Nothing.” With these words spoken at the age of 15, Brooke Shields grabbed the attention of the world. In the April/May 2024 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM), Shields, now 58, reflects upon her early career and the challenges she faced, and continues to face, as a mom, actor, model and author.
Shields’ life looks a little different now than when she was the youngest model to appear on the cover of Vogue or when she was cast at age 11 to play the daughter of a prostitute in Pretty Baby. Shields opens up to ATM about the pressure that came with her fame, her brief break from Hollywood to study at Princeton University, and the trials and tribulations that came with her return, including her eventual split with her mom as her agent and being sexually assaulted by a Hollywood executive.
She also provides ATM a glimpse into her family life today, as she and her husband, Chris Henchy, prepare to be empty nesters after raising their two daughters. Shields’ next role will be in the Netflix rom-com Mother of the Bride premiering this May.
The following are excerpts from ATM’s April/May 2024 cover story featuring Brooke Shields. The issue is available in homes starting in March and online now at aarp.org/magazine.
On aging in front of the camera:
“You have to change the narrative. It’s an affront to people if Brooke Shields gets older. You can’t grow up, you cannot age. It’s disappointing to them that I don’t have the same face I had when I was 16.”
On what it was like being famous as a teenager:
“It only became clear to me how famous I was when we went out. If we went to Studio 54 or the Cannes Film Festival, there would be hordes of people and paparazzi screaming my name and sometimes rocking the car, and I’m like, ‘This is nuts.’ It was like facing a firing squad.”
On coping with the sexual assault by a Hollywood executive:
“It’s a universal problem. It doesn’t matter who’s doing it, it’s still happening. I was shocked and then surprised, then fearful, then dissociated, going like, ‘OK, what can I do to get out of here? What needs to happen so that I can leave?’”
On firing her mom as her agent:
“My mother kept calling it a divorce. And I was like, ‘Oh, Mom, I’m still your daughter, but if I’m going to do this, I have to do this on my own. I’ll make my own mistakes.’ But that meant I didn’t need her, and then who was she if I didn’t need her?”
On learning how to say no:
“I recently turned down a project, and it was hard for me because I don’t back out of things. But it was giving me such anxiety. There were other things I needed to do — get a foot operation, write a book, get my company off the ground. I felt such relief saying no.”
On comparing parenting to her own upbringing:
“From the time my girls were little kids, I spoke to them as human beings and made my best effort to switch it back around. ‘What do you think about that, or how does that make you feel?’ They’ve never felt judged by me, whereas I felt judged all the time.”
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About AARP
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation’s largest circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit aarp.org/about-aarp or aarp.org/español, or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspañol and @AARPadvocates on social media.
AARP Bulletin’s March Issue: Unlocking the Secrets of a Stress-Free Tax Season, Grocery Store Deceits That Cost You, and the Hot Job Market (for Dogs)
/in Medicare News /by mglAARP Bulletin’s March Issue: Unlocking the Secrets of a Stress-Free Tax Season, Grocery Store Deceits That Cost You, and the Hot Job Market (for Dogs)
WASHINGTON—The March 2024 issue of AARP Bulletin will offer readers an array of helpful tips – from navigating tax season as an older American to advice on how to avoid common and timely scams. Plus, our cover story notes good news in the world of Alzheimer’s treatment.
The following are highlights from this month’s Bulletin:
IRS Triggers to Avoid
Truth is, the likelihood of getting your taxes audited by the Internal Revenue Service these days are near record lows. But a handful of mistakes in how you fill out – or submit! – your taxes can greatly increase the likelihood of getting that dreaded letter from the IRS. AARP Bulletin details the mistakes or oversights that are most important to avoid. One hint for older filers: Make sure you’ve withdrawn enough from your IRAs or 401(k)s!
Alzheimer’s: New Learnings, Rising Hope
The Bulletin’s cover story delves into the latest research developments in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. For over a century, this most common form of dementia has defied all scientific attempts to develop drug or other treatments. But in just the past few years, the first medicines have emerged and scientists now believe they are on the brink of figuring out the true causes of the disease and also a viable approach to treatment and prevention. An AARP Bulletin exclusive of great importance to countless Americans.
Fraud Watch: Experts Answer Common Questions
Every week, AARP’s Fraud Watch Network Helpline receives 300-400 calls from people of all ages looking for guidance from fraud specialists. In this issue, we answer some of the most commonly asked questions, such as:
Live Well For Less: The Truth About Grocery Shelf Tags
In theory, they’re there to give you honest and useful info to compare prices, but grocery shelf tags often generate more confusion than help. Bulletin columnist Lisa Lee Freeman explains how and why tags var so much and more importantly, how to decipher shelf tags to make sure you ALWAYS get the best value when you shop for food.
Wanted: Dogs With Skills
Most any dog can provide emotional support, but the market for service dogs – which undergo months of training to learn how to provide a surprisingly vast array of services to their human partner – is where the real activity is. While expensive, service dogs are being trained in skills that might shock you, from sniffing for medical problems to opening doors and turning on lights.
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About AARP
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org/about-aarp/, www.aarp.org/español or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspañol and @AARPadvocates on social media.
Exclusives From AARP The Magazine: Robert De Niro on Fatherhood, Gabby Reece and Laird Hamilton on How to Stay Fit Over 50, the 2024 Movies for Grownups Award Winners, and Cher on Maintaining Her Youth
/in Medicare News /by mglExclusives From AARP The Magazine: Robert De Niro on Fatherhood, Gabby Reece and Laird Hamilton on How to Stay Fit Over 50, the 2024 Movies for Grownups Award Winners, and Cher on Maintaining Her Youth
Plus: Henry Louis Gates Reveals His Roots; a Guide to Maintaining Financial Security; and Tips for Saving Your Own Life
WASHINGTON—The February/March 2024 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM) gives readers a closer look into the lives of their favorite celebrities while revealing some of the biggest trends of 2024.
Beach volleyball legend Gabby Reece and her surfing superstar husband Laird Hamilton grace the back cover of this issue and share their tips and tricks to maintaining a “staying fit” lifestyle in their 50s. This issue’s special section also gives readers the ultimate fitness guide, from pickleball warm-ups to a back-into-shape plan for the spring. Winners in the 23rd Annual Movies for Grownups Awards tell stories about their incredible performances. Cher reveals her secret to growing up gracefully is by simply ignoring her age — and dancing like nobody’s watching at Usher concerts.
Plus: Henry Louis Gates Jr. dives into his roots and tells his life story; a comprehensive guide to managing risk and ensuring financial security; and wisdom for handling different home and health emergencies when no one is around.
In this issue of AARP The Magazine:
Cover Story: Robert De Niro
With a résumé as long and impressive as De Niro’s, any actor can pack up and call themselves fulfilled. However, in reflecting on his recent roles, his attitudes about acting, and his personal journey that now — at 80 years old — includes a newborn daughter, he’s proving that life can constantly be reinvented at any age.
Fitness Made Easy: Gabby Reece and Laird Hamilton
Former professional volleyball player Gabby Reece and big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton are the ultimate power couple featured on the back cover of ATM’s special fitness section, which includes how the two athletes encourage each other to stay in shape as well as guides to the four foundations of 50+ fitness, the perfect pickleball warm-up and the ultimate back-in-shape plan.
Movies for Grownups 2024
Blockbusters Barbie, Oppenheimer, The Golden Bachelor, Nyad and Killers of the Flower Moon are among this year’s winners of AARP’s Movies for Grownups Awards. From Killers winning Best Picture to Rustin’s Colman Domingo winning Best Actor, an unusually large number of this year’s winning films tell true tales of influential moments and people in history.
The A List: Cher
Iconic singer and legendary award winner Cher reveals her mom’s advice on aging: If you don’t pay attention to age, it won’t pay attention to you. The eternally youthful star shares five life lessons she’s learned from her expansive career, from giving into love to the importance of persistence.
The Roots of Henry Louis Gates
Following the release of the 10th season of his PBS celebrity genealogy show Finding Your Roots, acclaimed Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates shares his own story. From his childhood in Piedmont, West Virginia, to testifying for the rap band 2 Live Crew, he reveals how he became the world’s fore-
most scholar of African American literature.
Risk!
Money risks are inevitable in today’s crazy financial world, but there are many smart ways to reduce their potential impacts. To help, we’ve created a unique four-part plan for reducing money risks. From making investments safer (while still guaranteeing a good return) to avoiding a financial crisis when you’re sick to a primer on “umbrella insurance” to a guide to arguably the biggest money risk of all — your own fears and misconceptions — this guide covers all the bases to help you ensure your financial health.
How to Save Your Own Life
When you live alone, it’s important to know how to handle potential crises. Whether it be a health emergency or someone breaking into your home, health and safety professionals offer insight into the best practices for dealing with dire emergencies.
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About AARP
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org/about-aarp/, www.aarp.org/español or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspañol and @AARPadvocates on social media.
EXCLUSIVE: Robert De Niro Reflects on American History, Fatherhood—and the Methods to His Magic
/in Medicare News /by mglEXCLUSIVE: Robert De Niro Reflects on American History, Fatherhood—and the Methods to His Magic
PLUS: The iconic, award-winning actor—famed for baring his characters’ dark souls— reveals that one of his proudest moments as an actor was actually in a comedic role
WASHINGTON — Robert De Niro, two-time Academy Award winner and AARP Movies for Grownups® Best Supporting Actor, is not one to look back – despite an illustrious 60-year career. In the February/March 2024 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM), the legendary actor reveals the tenderness behind his tough exterior as he reflects on life as a father and surprises readers with his career’s proudest moments.
De Niro talked at length with ATM shortly after the release of the critically acclaimed film Killers of the Flower Moon to discuss his preparation for the role, his approach to acting and also the priorities in his own life. Despite his reputation for serious roles, De Niro clearly prides himself in his versatility as an actor, revealing that one of his proudest acting moments is a scene in the action-comedy film Midnight Run.
With a resume as long and impressive as De Niro’s, many actors would have packed up and called themselves fulfilled. However, in reflecting at age 80 on his journey – which now includes a newborn daughter – he’s proving it is never too late for new beginnings and continued on-screen excellence.
The following are excerpts from ATM’s February/March 2024 cover story featuring Robert De Niro. The issue is available in homes starting in January and online now at www.aarp.org/magazine/.
Tearing up over his baby daughter Gia:
“Everything that I’m consumed with or worried about just goes away when I look at her. It’s wondrous. When she gets older – who knows? But that very sweet way she has of looking at you, taking you in, thinking and watching and observing…”
On what he’s learned from his expansive career:
“I’ve learned how not to worry or tax myself too much. I like to just let things happen.”
On learning the Osage language for his role in Killers of the Flower Moon:
“Well, my character was supposed to speak it well, so I got a great teacher, and we worked on Zoom.”
On the teaching of American History:
“As a country, we have not allowed certain stories to be told because they’re painful reminders. Well, it doesn’t matter if the history is painful. It’s what happened.”
On his proudest moment as a comedic actor in Midnight Run:
“This scene with Charles Grodin where I’m in a phone booth yelling at his bail bondsman, telling him I’m gonna leave him on the hook for a half a million dollars by killing Grodin. I’m going, ‘I will shoot him and I will dump him in a f——- swamp!’ And Chuck’s standing right there, so I do this quick little thing [a just kidding! look] to reassure him.”
Praise from actress Debra Messing after filming Alto Nights with De Niro:
“He prepares and prepares and prepares—and then tosses it all away. Every scene we did was improvised. It was terrifying at first. But then I just became more open to trying things. How many times have you heard an actor gushing about ‘how much I learned from Robert De Niro,’ right? Well, this is what they’re talking about.”
On the most important aspects of acting:
“Every character has a certain rhythm to it, and you have to do whatever it takes to locate that. There is a rhythm to the way you and the other actors work together. You all pick up on each other’s rhythms and play off one another. This is so important to me.”
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About AARP:
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org/about-aarp/, www.aarp.org/español or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspañol and @AARPadvocates on social media.
AARP The Magazine Announces Winners of the Annual Movies for Grownups® Awards
/in Medicare News /by mglLOS ANGELES — AARP The Magazine has unveiled the winners of the annual Movies for Grownups® (MFG) Awards with Killers of the Flower Moon taking the top honor for Best Picture/Best Movie for Grownups. Every year, AARP spotlights films and TV content that feature crucial issues, thoughtful storylines and the most talented grownup filmmakers and performances that speak directly to a powerful 50-plus audience.
“It’s been a good year for shows and movies by and for people over 50,” says AARP TV and Film Critic Tim Appelo. “Grownup talent and stories are being recognized across the board, and ageism in Hollywood does seem to be gradually eroding, with help from AARP. In 2000, shortly before the Movies for Grownups Awards began, only one of the top ten box office stars was over 50; today, half are.”
For more than two decades, AARP The Magazine’s Movies for Grownups has recognized the talent & experience of older actors and filmmakers. AARP continues to champion movies for grownups, by grownups, by advocating for the 50-plus audience, and encouraging films and TV shows that resonate with older viewers.
To learn more about AARP The Magazine’s Movies for Grownups, visit aarp.org/moviesforgrownups
The complete list of the Annual Movies for Grownups Awards Nominees and Winners:
Winner: Killers of the Flower Moon
Nominees: Barbie, The Color Purple, Killers of the Flower Moon, Maestro, and Oppenheimer.
Winner: Annette Bening (Nyad)
Nominees: Annette Bening (Nyad), Juliette Binoche (The Taste of Things), Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (Origin), Helen Mirren (Golda), and Julia Roberts (Leave the World Behind).
Winner: Colman Domingo (Rustin)
Nominees: Nicolas Cage (Dream Scenario), Colman Domingo (Rustin), Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers), Anthony Hopkins (Freud’s Last Session), and Jeffrey Wright (American Fiction).
Winner: Jodie Foster (Nyad)
Nominees: Viola Davis (Air), Jodie Foster (Nyad), Taraji P. Henson (The Color Purple), Julianne Moore (May December), and Leslie Uggams (American Fiction).
Winner: Robert De Niro (Killers of the Flower Moon)
Nominees: Willem Dafoe (Poor Things), Robert De Niro (Killers of the Flower Moon), Colman Domingo (The Color Purple), Robert Downey Jr. (Oppenheimer), and Mark Ruffalo (Poor Things).
Winner: Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer)
Nominees: Ben Affleck (Air), Michael Mann (Ferrari), Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer), Alexander Payne (The Holdovers), and Martin Scorsese (Killers of the Flower Moon).
Winner: Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig (Barbie)
Nominees: Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig (Barbie), David Hemingson (The Holdovers), Tony McNamara (Poor Things), Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer) and Martin Scorsese and Eric Roth (Killers of the Flower Moon).
Winner: The Color Purple
Nominees: American Fiction, The Color Purple, Killers of the Flower Moon, Oppenheimer, and Rustin.
Winner: Jennifer Coolidge (The White Lotus)
Nominees: Jennifer Aniston (The Morning Show), Jennifer Coolidge (The White Lotus), Jennifer Garner (The Last Thing He Told Me), Imelda Staunton (The Crown), and Meryl Streep (Only Murders in the Building).
Winner: Bryan Cranston (Your Honor)
Nominees: Brian Cox (Succession), Bryan Cranston (Your Honor), Oliver Platt (The Bear), Rufus Sewell (The Diplomat), and Henry Winkler (Barry).
Winner: Succession
Nominees: The Bear, Fargo, Only Murders in the Building, Succession, and The White Lotus.
Winner: The Golden Bachelor
Nominees: The Amazing Race, America’s Got Talent, The Golden Bachelor, Jury Duty, and The Voice.
Winner: The Holdovers
Nominees: American Fiction, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, The Holdovers, Leave the World Behind, and Poor Things.
Winner: Maestro
Nominees: Ferrari, Maestro, Oppenheimer, Priscilla, and Rustin.
Winner: Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie
Nominees: Invisible Beauty, Judy Blume Forever, The Lost Weekend, The Pigeon Tunnel, and Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie.
Winner: The Zone of Interest (United Kingdom)
Nominees: Amerikatsi (Armenia), Perfect Days (Japan), Radical (Mexico), The Taste of Things (France), and The Zone of Interest (United Kingdom).
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About AARP
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org/about-aarp/, www.aarp.org/español or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspañol and @AARPadvocates on social media.
For further information: Paola Groom, AARP Movies for Grownups®, [email protected]
AARP Bulletin’s Exclusive New Year’s Money Guide: How to Conquer Inflated Prices in 2024
/in Medicare News /by mglAARP Bulletin’s Exclusive New Year’s Money Guide: How to Conquer Inflated Prices in 2024
A Bulletin expanded report shares how readers can help stretch their budget wisely and fend off the effects of economic inflation
WASHINGTON—In the midst of economic uncertainties, AARP Bulletin offers readers crucial strategies to navigate the financial landscape of 2024. Starting the year off strong, the January/February issue empowers readers to make informed financial moves during a period of lingering inflation and high interest rates.
In the exclusive cover story, the Bulletin shares tips on how readers can:
Plus, an extended Q&A details what precisely is going on with today’s economy, in which many indicators suggest is positive and improving, yet public perception of their financial status is widely gloomy.
Also in this edition of the Bulletin:
Fraud Watch
When Hackers Attacked Me: The arrival of an odd text one morning led to a several-month journey dealing with a fraud attack for Rob Tannenbaum, a journalist who’s written for many of America’s most prestigious news organizations. In this harrowing first-person account, he reveals the steps he took to ultimately emerge without losing any money.
Your Life
Unsung Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement: America rightly honors and celebrates the leaders of the civil rights movement, people such as Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks and Roy Wilkins. But behind the scenes were countless others who few know by name but were essential to the progress the movement achieved. Here are the surprising and uplifting stories of several lesser-known fighters, including Willie Pearl Mackey King on the Birmingham Jail Letter; Charles Person on the Freedom Riders; and Fred Gray on the Montgomery Bus Protest.
A Perfect Home Gym: This January countless Americans will be converting unused bedrooms, basement spaces or dens into workout areas. In this expansive and surprising graphic poster, the Bulletin details exactly how to create the optimal home exercise space – from flooring to wall coverings to the right technology to what gear to buy or avoid.
Live Well for Less
Product Returns Made Easier: Nearly one in six online purchases get returned, which explains why so many e-tailers have tried to shift more of the cost and hassle of returns to the consumer. Just in time for people dealing with post-holiday gift returns, Bulletin columnist Lisa Lee Freeman provides a total guide to the fast-changing methods that companies require to return online products.
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About AARP
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation’s largest circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org/about-aarp/, www.aarp.org/español or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspañol and @AARPadvocates on social media.
AARP Bulletin December Exclusives: Today’s Most Urgent Health Questions, How to Read the Fine Print, and The Risks of Medical Credit Cards
/in Medicare News /by mglAARP Bulletin December Exclusives: Today’s Most Urgent Health Questions, How to Read the Fine Print, and The Risks of Medical Credit Cards
WASHINGTON — The December issue of AARP Bulletin offers the latest news updates, stories, and tips that will help make the everyday better – from tips on navigating contracts and disclosures to insight on your top health questions. Plus an extraordinary interview with Johnny Rotten (aka, John Lyden) about caring for his wife as she dealt with dementia in her final years.
The following are highlights from this month’s Bulletin:
Cover Story: Your Most Urgent Health Questions Answered
It’s the season again: for health hype, trends, study announcements, new viruses and product releases. The cacophony of health noise can make anyone concerned about their well-being confused and worried. To help, AARP gives honest, direct answers to questions about 18 current trending topics, among them weight-loss drugs, vegetable replacement pills, RSV vaccines, new COVID strains, the ice bath craze and more.
Q&A: John Lydon on his wife’s dementia: “She knew I loved her, she never forgot my name”
John Lydon, aka Johnny Rotten, lead singer of the Sex Pistols, was the embodiment of the Punk movement of the 1970s: tough, angry, sneering, rebellious, outrageous. And he has maintained that public persona for most his career. But in this in extraordinary interview, Lydon reveals a side few have ever seen: tender, caring, humble in his determination to care for his wife of over 40 years as she dealt with dementia.
Your Money: Do I Really Have to Sign That?
This month, leave confusion behind and gain invaluable knowledge on smart contract practices – including how to navigate liability waivers, disclosure forms, and more. Plus, let the Bulletin’s experts equip you with the skills to discern when it’s time to walk away from a contract. In this issue, learn how to read that pesky fine print.
Medical Credit Cards and Their Risky Side Effects
From 2018 to 2020, people used medical credit cards or loans to pay for nearly $23 billion in health care expenses. While they are understood as a short-term solution, medical credit cards may come with other issues of their own – such as interest rates reaching 25% or more.
Fraud Watch: When Fraud Hits Again and Again
The Bulletin sheds light on the alarming rise of rebound scams targeting recent crime subjects. Read about the subjects of these crimes and learn how if you were targeted by a scammer, you are more likely to be targeted again in this month’s Fraud Watch.
About AARP
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org/about-aarp/, www.aarp.org/español or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspañol and @AARPadvocates on social media.
Exclusives From AARP The Magazine: Sir Patrick Stewart On Crying While Watching Barbie, Melissa Etheridge On Never Having A Backup Plan, And The Extraordinary Connection Between Music And The Mind
/in Medicare News /by mglExclusives From AARP The Magazine: Sir Patrick Stewart On Crying While Watching Barbie, Melissa Etheridge On Never Having A Backup Plan, And The Extraordinary Connection Between Music And The Mind
Plus: The Potential Dangers of Anti-Obesity Medications; 5 Survivors Of Horror And Tragedy Tell Their Stories; And Small U.S. Cities With Big Retirement Potential
Cover Story – Ringo Starr, 60 Years After Beatlemania
The legendary drummer opens up about his early musical memories, his joyous path through life, his new EP Rewind Forward and his ongoing relationship with The Beatles 60 years after their iconic appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. He shares, “Paul [McCartney] loves me as much as I love him. He’s the brother I never had. As an only child, suddenly I got three brothers. We looked out for each other.”
What I Know Now – Sir Patrick Stewart
Emmy and Tony Award-nominated and GRAMMY Award-winning actor Patrick Stewart gets candid about his troubled childhood with a violent father and finding an escape through acting. He also reveals he once took Paul McCartney’s Aston Martin for a spin in the ‘60s and like the rest of us, teared up watching Barbie. You can watch the exclusive interview with Patrick Stewart on YouTube now.
Upfront – Melissa Etheridge
GRAMMY and Academy Award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge reveals that watching Barbra Streisand singing “People” in the film Funny Girl was her musical awakening and that her sister’s record collection introduced her to rock n’ roll. Melissa Etheridge sat down with AARP for a video series, which you can watch now.
The Extraordinary World of Music and the Mind
Our brains remember music in entirely different ways than they remember moments, conversations or visual scenes. And with that growing understanding, doctors are discovering new ways music can be used for health and healing. In particular, playing familiar music is proving a vital tool in helping people with dementia. An expansive report on music, memory and health – plus a quiz to see how well you can remember the pop songs of your youth.
Weight-Loss RX?
While medications like Ozempic seem to be miracle drugs for some, doctors warn that older patients should be cautious of the potential side effects. Here, physicians reveal questions to ask yourself before using the suddenly popular drugs that were meant for diabetes but are being widely prescribed for weight loss.
I Survived
From the Oklahoma City Bombing to the Jonestown Massacre, our world has seen its share of horrors. Read first-hand accounts of the brave survivors of some of the world’s most high-profile tragedies of what happened and how they’ve overcome their trauma and found inspiring ways to move forward.
Great Places to Live
Check out these surprisingly excellent places in America to live for older residents based on the things that matter most, such as nearby nature, health care access, cost of living, walkability or reliable public transit, and the local economy. Not to mention their intangible charm!
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About AARP
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.