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 Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) [imdb]

This movie passed 3 of 3 tests. It was entered by mainstreetarab on 2010-04-18 16:36:04.

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Michael said:
Two named female characters (Mrs. Johnson and Penny) have a brief exchange when Mrs. Johnson stops Penny from following the Cavaliers to the bunkhouse. At least passes 1 and 2 and barely 3.

In addition, John Emdall is played by Rosalind Cash. She's an alien, though so may not count as a
Message posted on 2011-04-20 05:43:33
Sam said:
There are three named female speaking parts (Mrs. Johnson, Penny Priddy, Senator Cunningham) + John Emdall, who is an alien.

Mrs. Johnson and Penny Priddy have the following "conversation" (transcribed ):
PENNY PRIDDY hesitates, then follows them.
MRS. JOHNSON intercepts her and blocks her way.

PENNY PRIDDY:
Well, where are _they_ all going?

MRS. JOHNSON:
Bunkhouse. Off limits.
Message posted on 2015-03-08 23:55:48
neil (webmaster) said:
I've updated the rating from 0/3 to 3/3.
Message posted on 2015-03-13 05:36:08
Deb disagreed with the rating and said:
The conversation was not about 'a man' (singular) but it was entirely about a *group of men* (plural) (including the speaker's male romantic interest) so I think this is a failure, not a bare pass, for a rating of 2/3.
Message posted on 2022-05-15 13:53:39

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