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]] The Bell Jar (1979) [imdb]

This movie passed 3 of 3 tests. It was entered by Clarinda on 2015-05-29 23:19:54.

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Clarinda said:
1- Joan and Esther speak about the award she may get. In their second conversation, at Esther's bedroom, they speak about relationships, and in particular about Buddy, Esther's boyfriend.
2- All the picnic conversation between Esther and Mrs Greenwood. It begins with the latter's rejection of the New York idea. They speak about Esther's difficult personality, loneliness and straight A marks as a child. Esther expresses her envy of rich girls. They also speak about Greenwood's widowhood and the mystery of Dad's death.
3- Esther and Joan speak about death.
4- At the bar, Joan reminds Esther about Mrs Tenner, an old teacher of them.
5- Esther speaks with her editor, who seems to mock her and her wishes to become a poet.
6- Dr Nolan (female) speaks with Esther about her own treatment.
7- Dr Nolan forbids Greenwood to visit Esther, as Greenwood's conversation about Esther's behaviour has unsettled her even more. In a psychotherapy session, Esther finally expresses her hatred for her mother.
8- Joan speaks with Esther about her own mental health. In a later conversation, she mentions her crossdressing father and she sort of declares her love to Esther.
Message posted on 2015-05-29 23:19:54

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