Bechdel Test Movie List

/bech·del test/ n.
1. It has to have at least two [named] women in it
2. Who talk to each other
3. About something besides a man

[[3]] Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) [imdb]

This movie passed 3 of 3 tests. It was entered by dallan007 on 2011-05-24 21:27:43.

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dallan007 said:
Professor McGonnagall and Madame Rosmerta discuss the crimes of Sirius Black, which is the only time two named female characters speak together in the movie.
Message posted on 2011-05-24 21:27:43
John V said:
Hermione and Professor Trelawny have an argument about the merits of divination as a subject.
Message posted on 2011-06-10 08:25:13
mike said:
John is right, hermione and trelawney definately talk about divination.
Message posted on 2011-08-01 16:39:08
Emma said:
Agree with John and Mike, this rating should definitely be changed to 3/3.
Message posted on 2011-11-16 12:23:54
Carissa said:
Trelawney is named, "Hello. I am Professor Trelawney. Together, we shall cast ourselves into the future."

Later when Hermione disagrees with a reading (which albiet is of Harry, she responds TO Hermione) "My dear, from the moment you first arrived in my class, I sensed that you did not possess the proper spirit for the noble art of Divination. You may be young in years, but the heart that beats beneath your bosom is as shriveled as an old maid's, your soul as dry as the pages of the books to which you so desperately cleave.

Hermione, suprisingly, does not respond, but this segweys into Lavendar's reponse:

LAVENDER: 'In late spring, one of our number will leave us forever!' You knew, Professor! You saw.

Then we have a response from Trelawney (which also names Lavendar)

PROFESSOR TRELAWNEY: On these occasions, I take no joy in my gift, Miss Brown.
Message posted on 2012-03-03 02:58:14
Jessica said:
HERMIONE: Oh. Do you mind me trying?

PROF TRELAWNEY: Ah!

HERMIONE: The Grim. Possibly.

PROF TRELAWNEY: My dear, from the moment you first arrived in my class, I sensed that you did not possess the proper spirit for the noble art of Divination. You may be young in years, but the heart that beats beneath your bosom is as shriveled as an old maid's, your soul as dry as the pages of the books to which you so desperately cleave.

Message posted on 2012-09-02 07:58:07
neil (webmaster) said:
I've updated the rating from 2/3 to 3/3.
Message posted on 2012-09-02 08:00:22
Waltpi said:
"dallan007 said:
Professor McGonnagall and Madame Rosmerta discuss the crimes of Sirius Black, which is the only time two named female characters speak together in the movie."

I FELT the same without much thought but the test states it has to be about something other than a man. The test itself is meant to exclude women portrayed as only talking about men as gossiping romantic interest for them or other women. The test is flawed in that the male in discussion is integral to the plot without romantic interest involved, and they are the only two women shown discussing the seriousness of this character that is otherwise only spoken about by other men.
Message posted on 2023-06-15 20:05:56

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