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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Aug 26, 2021 · 1 hr 55 min
Hustlers with Siouxsie Q
This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Siouxsie Q head to a New York strip club to chat about Hustlers! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @SiouxsieQMedia on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Here's the article the film is based on, "The Hustlers at Scores" by Jessica Pressler: https://www.thecut.com/2015/12/hustlers-the-real-story-behind-the-movie.html Here is the oral history about the movie, “The Hustle Behind Hustlers” by Rachel Handler: https://www.vulture.com/2019/09/hustlers-oral-history.html Here are the various resources provide by-- and ways to support-- our amazing guest Siouxsie Q: http://thewhorecast.com illreputepodcast.com www.youramericansweetheart.com www.ilovesqmedia.com @SiouxsieQMedia on Twitter and Instagram http://youramericanbabe.com Folks can stay in touch and hear about Siouxsie's latest adventures by shooting her a text at 415-548-9185 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 18, 2021 · 1 hr 46 min
Chicago
Caitlin and Jamie got released from prison just in time to cover Chicago for Jamie's birthday episode! Happy birthday, Jamie! (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.
Aug 12, 2021 · 2 hr
Contact with Kelly McCormack
On this episode, scientists Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Kelly McCormack make contact with aliens and have a discussion with them about the movie Contact. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @kelmccormack 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.
Aug 5, 2021 · 1 hr 15 min
Aackt 3: Cathy and American Feminist Backlash
This week, Jamie takes a look at it where Cathy falls in the history of American feminism — and take a look at how the feminist movement has progressed, regressed, and gatekept. Why are feminists frustrated with Cathy? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 5, 2021 · 5 min
A Very Aack-Cast Takeover
It’s an Aack Cast takeover, BABY!!! This week, we’re releasing an episode of Jamie’s new series, which focuses on how American feminism’s hits, misses, and glaring lack of intersectionality through the lens of Cathy cartoons. Check out Aack Cast, and we’ll be back with new episodes next week! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 29, 2021 · 2 hr 5 min
Broadcast News with Dave Schilling
Breaking news! There's a brand new episode of the Bechdel Cast in which anchors Caitlin Durante and Jamie Loftus invite special guest Dave Schilling to cover Broadcast News. (This episode contains spoilers) Here's a link to the You Must Remember This series on Polly Platt: http://www.youmustrememberthispodcast.com/episodes/2020/7/pollyplattarchive28 Here's an article about Marlee Matlin being a survivor of assault: https://www.thewrap.com/marlee-matlin-accused-william-hurt-rape-memoir/ For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @dave_schilling 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.
Jul 22, 2021 · 1 hr 39 min
Mystic Pizza with Hallie Bateman
Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Hallie Bateman make a pizza with their special recipe while chatting about Mystic Pizza. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @hallithbates on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Here's an interview from The Script Lab with screenwriter Amy Holden Jones - https://thescriptlab.com/features/screenwriting-101/3347-sitting-down-with-mystic-pizza-screenwriter-amy-jones/ Here's a video "Revisiting Mystic Pizza's Portuguese Culture w/ Annabeth Gish" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlfcbR7oWGY Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 15, 2021 · 1 hr 1 min
Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar with Kate Willet
Jamie and Caitlin go on vacation with special guest Kate Willett and spend the whole flight talking about Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar. For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @katewillett 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.
Jul 8, 2021 · 1 hr 39 min
Atomic Blonde with Vanessa Guerrero
International spies Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Vanessa Guerrero go on a secret mission to discuss Atomic Blonde. (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.
Jul 1, 2021 · 1 hr 22 min
9 to 5 with Sophie Lichterman
On this unlocked Patreon aka Matreon bonus episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Sophie Lichterman aka producer of the Bechdel Cast chat about 9 to 5! P.S. Please listen to Jamie's new podcast about Cathy comics, Aack Cast! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @why_sophie_why 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.
Jun 24, 2021 · 1 hr 18 min
The Handmaiden with Soyoung Chon
After many twists and turns, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Soyoung Chon team up to analyze The Handmaiden. Here's an article about the historical context for The Handmaiden, "How Japan Took Control of Korea" - https://www.history.com/news/japan-colonization-korea (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.
Jun 17, 2021 · 1 hr 39 min
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar with Jeena Bloom
Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Jeena Bloom take a break from their road trip to discuss To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @jeenabloom 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.
Jun 10, 2021 · 1 hr 23 min
Watermelon Woman with Chrystel Oloukoï
On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Chrystel Oloukoï make a documentary about their discussion about The Watermelon Woman. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @_Onikoyi 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.
Jun 3, 2021 · 1 hr 44 min
Portrait of a Lady on Fire with Chloe Cunha
This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Chloe Cunha travel to a remote French estate, paint each other, and discuss Portrait of a Lady on Fire. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @ChloeCunha on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Here are the links / articles we referenced in the episode: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/02/portrait-of-a-lady-on-fire https://www.vox.com/culture/2020/2/19/21137213/portrait-of-a-lady-on-fire-celine-sciamma-interview https://filmdaze.net/permission-to-yearn-the-problem-with-the-popularity-of-white-lesbians-in-period-films/ https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/laurenstrapagiel/ammonite-kate-winslet-lesbian-period-movies Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 28, 2021 · 1 hr 28 min
The Farewell with Atsuko Okatsuka
On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Atsuko Okatsuka discuss The Farewell. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @AtsukoComedy on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Here's the Variety article that discusses "Why The Farewell flopped in China" - https://variety.com/2020/film/news/why-farewell-flopped-in-china-awkwafina-tzi-ma-maoyan-1203471209/ Here are two articles about Awkwafina's tendency to appropriate Black aesthetics: "On Awkwafina, appropriation, and Asian American identity" - https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2020/01/on-awkwafina-appropriation-and-asian-american-identity-golden-globes and "Who Really Owns the Blaccent?" - https://www.vulture.com/2018/08/awkwafina-blaccent-cultural-appropriation.html Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 20, 2021 · 1 hr 38 min
Crazy, Stupid, Love. with Samee Junio
This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Samee Junio get really cool makeovers and discuss Crazy, Stupid, Love. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @Samee_Junio 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.
May 13, 2021 · 1 hr 38 min
The Full Monty
Jamie and Caitlin discuss The Full Monty for Caitlin's birthday episode! (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.
May 6, 2021 · 2 hr 6 min
Poetic Justice with Propaganda
On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Propaganda write beautiful poetry and discuss Poetic Justice. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @prophiphop 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.
Apr 29, 2021 · 1 hr 55 min
Cadet Kelly with Keah Brown
This week, we're unlocking a Matreon episode on the Disney Channel Original Movie Cadet Kelly featuring a segment with special guest Keah Brown! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @Keah_Maria 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.
Apr 22, 2021 · 1 hr 26 min
Promising Young Woman with Sierra Katow
Today's episode covers Promising Young Woman with special guest, Sierra Katow! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @sierrakatow 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.