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]] Bull Durham (1988) [imdb]

This movie passed 2 of 3 tests (although dubious). It was entered by Megan Ave’Lallemant on 2020-04-01 01:13:24.

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Megan Ave’Lallemant said:
Annie and Millie are sexy good luck charms for the ball players, and although they sit next to each other at a number of baseball games, their conversations consist of one making a comment about a man and the other responding with one sentence or nonverbally.
Message posted on 2020-04-01 01:13:24
Michelle disagreed with the rating and said:
Annie and Millie do discuss some rather feminist philosophy in both of their scenes and it says a lot about Annie's point of view. It's weak but I'm willing to give them a Pass vote for it.

Annie: Millie, you've got to stay out of the clubhouse. It'll just get everybody in trouble.
Millie: I got lured.
Annie: You did not get "lured". Women never get lured. They're too strong and powerful for that. Now say it -- "I didn't get lured and I will take responsibility for my actions".
Millie: I didn't get lured and I will take responsibility for my actions.
Annie: That's better. Right, honey, let's get down to it. How was Ebby Calvin LaLoosh?
Millie: Well, he fucks like he pitches. Sorta all over the place.

Later when Annie is fitting Millie's wedding dress, they have this exchange:
Millie: Annie, do you think I deserve to wear white?
Annie: Honey, we all deserve to wear white.
Message posted on 2020-05-19 21:56:00

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