The Bechdel Cast

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

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Jan 13, 2022 · 1 hr 47 min
A Simple Favor with Cate Young
On this episode, Caitlin and Jamie ask a simple favor of their special guest Cate Young, which is to discuss A Simple Favor with them! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @battymamzelle on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 6, 2022 · 1 hr 5 min
Jamie and Caitlin Answer Your Questions
To kick off the New Year, Jamie and Caitlin answer listeners' questions in this special Q&A episode! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 30, 2021 · 13 min
A Week Off, Ever Heard Of It??
Caitlin and Jamie are taking a week off, and by that, they mean they're releasing an episode to let you know they're not releasing an episode. Enjoy! P.S. Here's the Google Form link to request movies: https://forms.gle/1yy2qU3S4UAieKgJ8 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 22, 2021 · 1 hr 46 min
The Matrix (1999) with Emily VanDerWerff
On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Emily VanDerWerff get unplugged from the simulation and discuss The Matrix (1999). (This episode contains spoilers) Here is our guest Emily VanDerWerff's Vox piece, "How The Matrix universalized a trans experience -- and helped me accept my own" - https://www.vox.com/culture/2019/3/30/18286436/the-matrix-wachowskis-trans-experience-redpill Here is the Will Smith video "Why I Turned Down The Matrix": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm2szuXKgL8 Here is the Gap Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ735krOiPo For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @@emilyvdwn on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 16, 2021 · 1 hr 30 min
Double Indemnity with Anita Sarkeesian
This week, femme fatales Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Anita Sarkeesian discuss Double Indemnity while scheming to murder the patriarchy. This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @anitasarkeesian on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 9, 2021 · 1 hr 25 min
The Santa Clause 2 with Grace Freud
Jamie and Caitlin discover a new clause of the Bechdel Cast that requires them to release episodes until the end of time, including this one on The Santa Clause 2 with special guest Grace Freud. This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @GraceGFreud on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 2, 2021 · 1 hr 27 min
Full-Court Miracle with Faye Orlove
On this episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Faye Orlove discuss the Disney Channel Original Movie Full-Court Miracle. Happy Hanukkah! This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @fayeorlove on Instagram. You should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP on Twitter. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 25, 2021 · 2 hr 2 min
Aquaman with Ali Nahdee
This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special gues Ali Nahdee do a deep dive into a discussion about Aquaman! (This episode contains spoilers) Here's an article regarding the Amber Heard / Johnny Depp case that we mentioned during the episode, in case anyone wants more information: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/23/movies/johnny-depp-amber-heard-trial.html For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @AliNahdee on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 18, 2021 · 1 hr 52 min
The Princess Switch 2: Switched Again
In anticipation of the new Princess Switch movie, Jamie and Caitlin switched places and unlocked a Patreon (aka Matreon) episode on The Princess Switch 2: Switched Again! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP on Twitter Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 11, 2021 · 1 hr 29 min
Shrek 2: The Five Year Anniversary Episode
It's the FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE BECHDEL CAST!!! Caitlin and Jamie celebrate with an episode on feminist masterpiece Shrek 2!!! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP on Twitter Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 4, 2021 · 1 hr 42 min
Spanglish with Melissa Lozada Oliva
This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Melissa Lozada-Oliva use their Spanglish language skills to talk about Spanglish. This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @ellomelissa on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 28, 2021 · 1 hr 53 min
Coco with Dani Fernandez
During this Día de los Muertos season, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Dani Fernandez discuss Coco! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @msdanifernandez on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 21, 2021 · 1 hr 38 min
The Love Witch with Alyssa Onofreo
Witches Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Alyssa Onofreo brew up some love potion and discuss The Love Witch. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @omgchomp on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Here are the articles we mentioned in the episode: "White Magic" by Lou Cornum - https://thenewinquiry.com/white-magic/ "'The Love Witch' Director Anna Biller: Most of the Film's Crew Hated What We Were Shooting and Never Even Saw the Movie" by Michael Nordine - https://www.indiewire.com/2017/12/the-love-witch-anna-biller-crew-1201904994/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 14, 2021 · 1 hr 28 min
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) with Jasmine Johnson
Oh this episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special vampire slayer guest Jasmine Johnson kill vampires and discuss the Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @jazzfacekilla on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 7, 2021 · 1 hr 39 min
Raw with Vanessa Guerrero
This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest sink their teeth into a cannibalistic discussion about Raw. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @nessguerrero on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 30, 2021 · 2 hr 6 min
Matilda with Jess Murwin
On this episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Jess Murwin discuss Matilda while enjoying some chocolate cake. This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow on @_rad_babe_ on Instagram. You should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP on Twitter. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 23, 2021 · 1 hr 36 min
Alien Resurrection with Gracie Gillam
Space pirates Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Gracie Gillam board a spaceship full of aliens and discuss Alien: Resurrection. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @grace_phippson Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 16, 2021 · 1 hr 45 min
Widows with Michael-Michelle Pratt
This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Michael-Michelle Pratt come together to plan a heist and discuss Widows. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @femmesnfilms on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 9, 2021 · 1 hr 55 min
A Walk to Remember with Sam Varela
On this episode to remember, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Sam Varela examine A Walk to Remember. This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @Naked_Comedy on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 2, 2021 · 1 hr 41 min
Speed with Shereen Lani Younes
On this episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Shereen Lani Younes accelerate the podcast to 50 miles per hour and never slow down! And also they talk about Speed! This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @sheerohero666 on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Here are a couple articles referenced in the episode: "Black Cop Film Stories" - https://www.blackartinamerica.com/index.php/2019/11/23/the-rise-of-black-cops-and-policing-films/ "How 1994's Speed Captured a Changing Los Angeles" - https://www.kcet.org/shows/kcet-must-see-movies/how-1994s-speed-captured-a-changing-los-angeles Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.