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The Bechdel Cast

Podcasts · Film Reviews

The Bechdel Cast

270 episodes · 8 with AI analysis

The Bechdel Cast is a podcast about the portrayal of women in movies hosted by Caitlin Durante and Jamie Loftus.

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Topics · top 10

Feminist Film Criticism and the Bechdel TestGender Representation in 1980s CinemaCross-Dressing Narratives and TransphobiaMale Empathy and Performative FeminismCoercive Sexual Behavior in FilmHomophobia in Mainstream MediaCharacter Development and Narrative ArcsNostalgia vs. Critical Re-examinationWomen's Isolation in Film NarrativesPredatory Behavior Framed as Comedy

Analyzed Episodes

Apr 23, 2026

Tootsie with Nori Reed

Feminist Film Criticism and the Bechdel TestGender Representation in 1980s CinemaCross-Dressing Narratives and Transphobia
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Feb 12, 2026

American Fiction Ronald Young, Jr.

Representation of Black characters and narratives in mainstream mediaPublishing industry gatekeeping and diversity initiativesFinancial pressures on artists and creative compromise
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Mar 19, 2026

Challengers with Princess Weekes

Female character representation in sports filmsErotic thriller genre conventions and feminist filmmakingIntersectional feminism in film criticism and the Bechdel Test
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Mar 26, 2026

Ready or Not (2019)

Feminist film criticism and the Bechdel TestFemale character writing in horror films by male screenwritersClass representation in horror-comedy cinema
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Apr 1, 2026

Moonfall

Feminist film analysis and the Bechdel TestDisaster film genre and commercial performanceCharacter development and naming conventions in screenwriting
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Apr 4, 2026

Vote for We the Unhoused for the Webbys!

Homelessness and unhoused communitiesMedia representation and narrative controlPodcast awards and industry recognition
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Apr 9, 2026

Jupiter Ascending with Summer Farah

Female protagonist agency in action cinemaFeminist filmmaking and gender representationNarrative structure and exposition clarity
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Apr 16, 2026

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids with Jana Schmieding

Gender roles in 1980s family cinemaPractical effects vs. digital effects in filmmakingThe Bechdel Test as media analysis framework
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