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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 Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) [imdb]

This movie passed 3 of 3 tests (although dubious). It was entered by Kay on 2013-06-08 09:36:32.

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Kay said:
Several interesting female characters, but the only dialog between two of them and not about a man is a shopping scene. And that scene is arguably 'about' a man because we know both of the women are sleeping with the same man (so, although they never mention him, that's really the subtext of their interaction -- more important to viewers than the shopping).
Message posted on 2013-06-08 09:36:32
K said:
It may pass the test but remains largely misogynistic. Women are decorative, service-providing or hysterical. A shame.
Message posted on 2022-08-05 21:56:52

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