This week's arts and culture highlights, originally published in The Conversation UK's newsletter, Something Good, offer a diverse range of experiences. The film 'The Blue Trail' provides a fresh perspective, challenging Hollywood's tendency to sideline older women. The film portrays Tereza, a 77-year-old woman facing a totalitarian regime that removes those over 75. Instead of surrendering, she embarks on a journey along the Amazon River, reclaiming control of her life and defying assumptions about aging. 'The Blue Trail' is currently in select cinemas and available on Prime Video. Another highlight is the exhibition 'Pets & Their People' at Oxford’s Bodleian Library, which examines the relationships between humans and their animal companions, asking what motivates pet owners and the benefits for the animals. The Garden Museum in London presents 'Seeds of Exchange,' an exhibition that explores the collaboration between an English botanist and his Chinese counterparts in documenting plant life in Canton during a time of global trade. Additionally, 'Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style' at The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, marks the centenary of the late monarch's birth with a display of her wardrobe. Finally, the photography exhibition 'Our Freedom: Then and Now' explores the meaning of freedom in Britain today, offering diverse perspectives on how it is experienced across the UK.