Ilana Glazer on importance of Babes: “We’ve been erased in our story”

Ilana Glazer on importance of Babes: “We’ve been erased in our story”

As a cinephile with a keen interest in exploring diverse narratives, I wholeheartedly applaud Ilana Glazer for her groundbreaking work in Babes. It’s about time we had more films that delve into the unique and often overlooked experiences of pregnancy from a mother’s perspective.


In a fresh, humorous take on pregnancy, the new movie “Babes” explores the subject matter with boisterous comedy. According to its leading actress, Ilana Glazer, it’s high time that such stories are shared from a mother’s point of view.

The movie, penned partly by Broad City’s Glazer, chronicles the storyline where their character Eden experiences an unexpected pregnancy after a fervent one-night encounter. In her time of need, she turns to Dawn, a mother of two young kids, for assistance and companionship.

They suggested helping others share their unique perspectives on the story, as it’s almost unbelievable.

As a long-time movie enthusiast with a particular fondness for romantic comedies, I must say that I have seen my fair share of films revolving around pregnancy and parenting. From Seth Rogen’s hilarious portrayal in “Knocked Up” to Hugh Grant’s charming performance in “Nine Months,” these movies have provided me with a unique perspective on the joys, challenges, and surprises that come with starting a family. One of my all-time favorites, however, remains the classic 80s film “Three Men and a Baby.”

“In essence, it seems quite ironic because it’s not the person directly involved who is going through this, and the humor lies in the perspective of someone intimately acquainted with this absurd situation. The absurdity stems from its incongruity or omission.”

As a mother myself, I strongly resonate with the sentiments expressed online by many other mothers. We’ve lived through moments that are integral parts of our story yet have often been overlooked or dismissed. Social media has become a platform for us to share our experiences and express, “Can you believe this? Our voices, our narratives, have somehow been left out in the grand tale.” It’s essential to remember that every family’s journey is unique, and each story matters.

Ilana Glazer on importance of Babes: “We’ve been erased in our story”

In the future, they plan to explore a variety of family perspectives when telling stories centered around similar themes.

They expressed great fascination, saying, “It’s truly captivating to me.” Sharing their gratitude for residing in New York, they added, “I feel incredibly fortunate to be a member of a community richly diverse with various family structures. Therefore, my curiosity extends to that aspect as well.”

During the scriptwriting, Glazer and her co-writer Josh Rabinowitz (both of whom were pregnant at the time with their partners) compiled a list of all the experiences they were going through together.

“They found it incredibly amusing and bizarre. What struck them was the novelty of these comedic elements – they hadn’t encountered such humor in films, presented quite like this.”

However, while Babes is primarily a movie about pregnancy, the creative minds behind it came to understand that at its core, it’s equally about the development and transformation of friendships during pregnancy and early motherhood.

“They mentioned that as the story’s underlying structure emerged, it highlighted the evolution of friendships, showing both their painful aspects and the exhilaration of fostering fresh connections within long-standing relationships that had been moving at a constant pace for such a prolonged period.”

As a movie enthusiast, I’d say: “Embracing change deepens connections authentically. This film, in particular, used this theme to anchor its poignant comedic scenes, making it an experience we could truly relate to.”

Babes is now showing in UK cinemas. 

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2024-08-09 14:04