I am a big fan of Alison Bechdel, and here's a reason why:
(i.e. SATC2 is certainly problematic in its own right, but maybe there are bigger structural problems with modern U.S. Entertainment?)
(Entertainment capitalized as a nod to DFW. All FBC members are entitled to roll their eyes at the usual sight of me gushing about him.)
I keep hearing about this test...Thanks for sharing this video!
ReplyDeleteSo I went through my movie collection and actually about half of my movies passed the test...however, surprisingly, a lot of my favorites did not...even ones I WOULD consider feminist movies.
ReplyDeletePriscilla Queen of the Desert
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Hedwig and her agent may count, but it's ambiguous if Hedwig is performing female or identifies as female)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
this is so simple and telling. dang why didn't i think of it.
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