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 Birds (1963) [imdb]

This movie passed 3 of 3 tests. It was entered by boglin on 2011-05-25 22:54:58.

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boglin said:
The opening lines are a conversation between Melanie Daniels and Mrs MacGruder about birds.
Message posted on 2011-05-25 22:54:58
Ivan said:
Melanie also talks to Annie about Cathy and Lydia Brenner, and to Cathy about the birthday party.
Message posted on 2012-06-21 15:53:03
Alex said:
Yeah, this passes easily. Melanie has a number of conversations with Annie about varying subjects. She also has a conversation with Lydia, and shares some words with Cathy.
Message posted on 2014-09-29 15:26:52
Monty said:
They're talking about cigarettes now - birds, and others.
Message posted on 2014-12-05 02:12:36
Dwij said:
Melanie and Annie also talk about the place - Bodega Bay.
Message posted on 2015-10-26 14:43:11
David said:
Also, Melanie discuss the birds with ornithologist Mrs. Bundy.
Message posted on 2016-03-17 23:54:20

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