The Child Is Gone: Millennials Through the Lens of Contemporary Cinema and the Rise of Kristen Stewart

In her podcast The Child Is Gone, Linda O'Jean Shrimpton explores the unique challenges faced by the Millennial generation, including struggles related to education, career development, employment, and mental health. She examines how these pressures have particularly affected young women, drawing connections to contemporary film and popular culture. Through the lens of actresses such as Kristen Stewart, Shrimpton discusses how dark satirical comedy has emerged as a powerful medium for portraying the anxieties, uncertainties, and social realities that have shaped the Millennial experience