Beyond the Bechdel Test: ‘The Intern’
Unfortunately, “The Intern” is more an exercise in Fascinating Films That Could Have Been than anything else.
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Beyond the Bechdel Test: ‘Mean Girls’ (2004)
It’s my generation’s “Heathers” minus the Drano and plus the power of Facebook shares.
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.
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.
Beyond the Bechdel Test: ‘Clueless’ (1995)
It might be iconic now, but writer and director Amy Heckerling had an uphill battle getting “Clueless” onscreen.
Beyond the Bechdel Test: ‘Pitch Perfect’ (2012)
“Pitch Perfect” is the rare film where a scene not passing the Bechdel test is the exception.
Beyond the Bechdel Test: ‘Jurassic World’
“Jurassic World” is a good demonstration of how basic the Bechdel Test is intended to be.
Beyond the Bechdel Test: ‘Trainwreck’
Amy Schumer takes the typical chick flick structure and makes “Trainwreck” a real movie for women …