In ‘Mack & Rita’ A Young Woman Finds Her Authentic Self With The Help Of Diane Keaton

In ‘Mack & Rita’ A Young Woman Finds Her Authentic Self With The Help Of Diane KeatonIn Mack & Rita, directed by Katie Aselton, a 30-year-old self-proclaimed homebody magically transforms into her 70-year-old self during a Bachelorette trip in Palm Springs. Mack Martin (Elizabeth Lail) struggles in every aspect of her life, pushing against who she is to try to fit in with her fun party girlfriends. She is secretly longing to be more like her late grandmother. When a magical tanning bed transforms her into her older self, who she refers to as Aunt Rita (Oscar winner Diane Keaton), she is freed from her self-consciousness, allowing her to express herself in ways that feel authentic. Soon, Aunt Rita is able to do what Mack never could, becoming an Instagram sensation and sparking a romance with Mack’s crush, Jack (Dustin Milligan).I spoke with Aselton about her experience working with the iconic Diane Keaton. We also discussed the advantages of living an “older gal” lifestyle and her experience creating this film during the pandemic.