She and a handful of other actors such as Drew Barrymore ( who recently made her directing debut with Whip It ) wield a certain amount of clout through their own production companies , and are constantly being exhorted to make not so much movies , as some sort of Enriching Female Experience , that sliver of cinematic gold that will bridge the gap between the populist Mamma Mia ! and artier fare such as Frozen River or Bright Star -- a miraculous artefact which women can enjoy but that also provides nourishment for their souls .