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]] Pleasantville (1998) [imdb]

This movie passed 3 of 3 tests (although dubious). It was entered by Joy-Mari Cloete on 2010-07-07 21:01:22.

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Joy-Mari Cloete said:
Betty compliments Jennifer aka Mary Sue on her sweater.
Message posted on 2010-07-07 21:01:22
jz said:
Mary Sue/Jennifer also talks to her "mother" about what the kids do at Lovers Lane, leading her mom to discover her sexuality. It's not about men, it's about both women discussing their own sexual feelings, so I wouldn't say it's dubious that this film passes the test at all.
Message posted on 2011-03-08 02:28:25

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