Beyond the Bechdel Test: ‘The Women’ (1939)
Despite its cringe-worthy moments of sexism, “The Women” was an important stepping stone when it comes to the evolution of onscreen portrayals of women.
Category: Culture
Remaking Male Roles with Women Isn’t Feminist. George Clooney’s Suggestion Is.
I don’t think taking an all-male franchise and making it female is an especially feminist move.
Beyond the Bechdel Test: ‘Up in the Air’ (2009)
It ultimately doesn’t matter whether or not “Up in the Air” passes the Bechdel test because this is a subtly, gloriously feminist film.
‘The Fringe Hours’ and Why the Self-Care Movement Can Be Self-Destructive
I really wanted to like The Fringe Hours.
Beyond the Bechdel Test: ‘Clueless’ (1995)
It might be iconic now, but writer and director Amy Heckerling had an uphill battle getting “Clueless” onscreen.
A Big Bang and a Big God: A Christian Physics Geek on Genesis 1
I can’t even tell you how excited this stuff makes me.
Beyond the Bechdel Test: ‘Pitch Perfect’ (2012)
“Pitch Perfect” is the rare film where a scene not passing the Bechdel test is the exception.
‘Epic Rap Battles of History’ Is Really Biased. But So Are You.
I went through and analyzed the 126 characters the show has featured in its four seasons thus far.
You Found His Email On Ashley Madison. Here Are 4 Things You Need To Know.
I’ve spent the last week digging through the Ashley Madison data.