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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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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
View AnalysisFeb 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
View AnalysisMar 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
View AnalysisMar 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
View AnalysisApr 1, 2026
Moonfall
Feminist film analysis and the Bechdel TestDisaster film genre and commercial performanceCharacter development and naming conventions in screenwriting
View AnalysisApr 4, 2026
Vote for We the Unhoused for the Webbys!
Homelessness and unhoused communitiesMedia representation and narrative controlPodcast awards and industry recognition
View AnalysisApr 9, 2026
Jupiter Ascending with Summer Farah
Female protagonist agency in action cinemaFeminist filmmaking and gender representationNarrative structure and exposition clarity
View AnalysisApr 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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