BABES’ Ilana Glazer, Michelle Buteau & Pamela Adlon On Surviving Motherhood & Friendship & The Power Of Women

May 14, 2024 2 Min Read

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A trio of formidable female comedians steers Neon’s latest hit film, BABES. Pamela Adlon from Better Things steps into her role as a feature director. Michelle Buteau from Survival of the Thickest shares the spotlight with Ilana Glazer from Broad City, who also contributes to the screenplay. Together, they weave a narrative of friendship that is intimate, moving, wild, and quintessentially New York. It’s an unfiltered love story of friendship, motherhood, and life’s many tribulations.

If you love a good laugh and cry then this film is a must-watch, perfect for a cozy night in with your girlfriends or for persuading your husband or significant other to join you, as its relatability knows no bounds. It’s raw, unfiltered, and dives deep into the complexities of life. Whether you’re a mom, a friend, or both, or simply navigating the challenges of adulthood, “Babes” speaks directly to you.

To commemorate the release of BABES, we had the privilege of chatting with Ilana Glazer, Michelle Buteau & Pamela Adlon, delving into their experiences while bringing this film to life. They shared insights on how the project impacted their perspectives on motherhood and themselves, revealing newfound revelations. Additionally, we explored some lighthearted moments, including their encounters with horror movies from their youth that still send shivers down their spine to this day.

Babes’ comedic concoction is a blend of celebration, unfiltered authenticity, warm affection, unabashed grossness, stark honesty, sentimentality, playful irreverence, and gleeful subversion, challenging conventional notions of new motherhood and friendship.

Watch BABES in theaters on May 17!