Bechdel Test
is there any downside to rating films as to whether they pass the Bechdel Test?
Seems to me that the only possible “downside” to such a rating would be the discomfort some people may experience when they are suddenly forced to see how poorly women are represented on the big screen.
the cool reason why J.K. Rowling isn’t a billionaire anymore (and other adventures in social networking)
Stuff my followers on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ saw today…
Hope Springs (review)
Dazzlingly graceful as a narrative and brutally frank emotionally, while still also working as a piece of popcorn entertainment.
Your Sister’s Sister (trailer)
Speaking of the Bechdel Test, here’s a flick that appears to be all about two women talking to each other about a man.
question of the day: What makes a film “female-friendly”?
Bonus points if you can figure out why no one worries about films being “male-friendly.”
watch it: “The 2012 Oscars and The Bechdel Test”
A smart and nuanced look from Feminist Frequency at how poorly women are represented in even the “best” films.
a few thoughts on ‘Caprica’: “Things We Lock Away”
You’ve heard of the Bechdel Test, I’m sure: the measure of whether a piece of pop culture is just minimally feminist by featuring at least two women who talk to each other about something besides a man. I love that Caprica passes this test with flying colors in every episode.
