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

[[1]] Road House (1989) [imdb]

This movie passed 1 of 3 tests. It was entered by Kate on 2009-09-21 23:17:13.

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Kate said:
"Road House," while absolutely hilarious/awesome, fails miserably at the Test. While there are many women in it, few are named and you see almost all of them naked. The love interest is a doctor, and in response, a man pseudo-affably claims, "She has entirely too many brains to have an ass like that."

Temporary Swayze nudity (his bum) begins to even the score, but I don't think anyone is looking for feminist cred in an 80's action flick, so the low Bechdel rating should come as no surprise.
Message posted on 2009-09-21 23:17:13

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