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

[[2]] All That Jazz (1979) [imdb]

This movie passed 2 of 3 tests (although dubious). It was entered by colin on 2010-07-22 20:12:39.

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colin said:
Not sure if the women in this really talk to each other much. When they do it's definitely about Joe
Message posted on 2010-07-22 20:12:39
Matt said:
Although, for the record...whenever ANYBODY talks in this movie they are talking about Joe Gideon--who is supposed to be a stand-in for director Bob Fosse. Narcissism isn't necessarily sexism.
Message posted on 2010-09-20 23:54:46
TB disagreed with the rating and said:
There's the barest amount of interaction between Ann Reinking and the daughter before they do their dance for Joe about how they're both nervous that technically passes the test.
Message posted on 2012-06-27 09:27:54
luminum disagreed with the rating and said:
The rating here is wrong. It should 3/3 (Dubious).

As mentioned above, Michelle and Katie talk for a bit about their routine before they perform.

Likewise, during the Air-Erotica Take Off With Us routine, the dancers introduce themselves to one another as sexual partners.

Two dancers, one identified earlier in the movie during auditions, introduce themselves to each other:

"I'm Jennifer."

"I'm Rema."

It passes, but is dubious because all the dancers do it with their respective dance partners, but are also doing so as part of the routine's script. I guess the play within a movie would have passed. Does it make the movie itself pass?
Message posted on 2012-11-20 20:16:12

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