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

[[0]] Eraserhead (1977) [imdb]

This movie passed 0 of 3 tests. It was entered by Robert on 2013-05-20 13:59:56.

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Robert said:
While the film has more than two women in it, only Mary is named, while the characters less prominent than her and Henry(both female and male) are generally given names describing their roles in the credits, like "The Lady in the Radiator" or "Man in the Planet".
Message posted on 2013-05-20 13:59:56
Allie said:
To be fair, this film has only a few lines of actual dialog, and it's script, without action makers, takes up only several pages. A majority of the dialog that's there could be considered warped "marital disputes" between Henry and Mary X regarding the 'baby'. The film just barely passes the reverse test, due to the conversation between Henry and Mary's father. I honestly don't think the bechdel test says much about a film like this.
Message posted on 2013-10-06 18:35:42

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