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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Sep 12, 2024 · 1 hr 26 min
Taken
On this episode, Caitlin and Jamie use their very particular set of skills to discuss the movie Taken. Here's the Polaris Project guide we mention in the episode -- https://polarisproject.org/telling-the-real-story-of-human-trafficking/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 5, 2024 · 1 hr 26 min
Priscilla Queen of the Desert
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert with Matt Baume Follow Matt at @mattbaume on Instagram and go to www.mattbaume.com where you can watch his videos, buy his books, and listen to his podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 29, 2024 · 1 hr 32 min
My Best Friend's Wedding
On this episode, best friends Caitlin and Jamie attend each other's weddings where they discuss My Best Friend's Wedding! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 22, 2024 · 1 hr 26 min
His Girl Friday
Say, folks, Caitlin and Jamie covered His Girl Friday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 15, 2024 · 1 hr 49 min
The Muppet Movie (1979)
IT'S JAMIE'S BIRTHDAY AND WE'RE COVERING THE MUPPET MOVIE!!! Here is the video essay by Be Kind Rewind that we cite, "Miss Piggy, Camp, and the Death of the Movie Star" -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkvAckgH4Yw and grab tickets to the screening we're presenting of Chicken Run with American Cinemateque's Friend of the Fest at linktr.ee/bechdelcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 8, 2024 · 1 hr 49 min
Chicken Run
On this unlocked Matreon episode, Jamie and Caitlin cluck about Chicken Run! Check out the screening of Chicken Run that we're presenting at American Cinemateque's Friend of the Fest in Los Angeles on August 25 -- tickets at linktr.ee/bechdelcast and here's the article in Film School Rejects by Brianna Zigler that we reference -- https://filmschoolrejects.com/revolutionary-spirit-of-chicken-run/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 1, 2024 · 2 hr 11 min
Ex Machina with Olivia Gatwood
On this episode, sexy lady robots Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Olivia Gatwood discuss Ex Machina. Follow Olivia on Instagram at @oliviagatwood and buy her book 'Whoever You Are, Honey' at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/653524/whoever-you-are-honey-by-olivia-gatwood/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 25, 2024 · 2 hr 8 min
Rerun: In Memory of Mike Loftus (Slap Shot)
This week, we’re re-airing last year’s episode on Slap Shot in honor of Jamie’s dad Mike Loftus, who passed away over the weekend. Little new intro to accompany. You can learn more about the amazing MPL here, and donate to the American Red Cross in his honor because he was a self-professed ‘avid bleeder’ that nurses across New England declared as having ‘good veins.’ He rocked and rocks and we love him. Pour one out for the best dad ever, go Bruins. More about Mike: https://bostonhockeynow.com/2024/07/21/colageo-boston-bruins-reporter-mike-loftus-a-pros-pro/ Donate to Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 18, 2024 · 1 hr 42 min
Twister
On this episode, tornado scientists Caitlin and Jamie analyze Twister (1996). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 11, 2024 · 1 hr 58 min
Hereditary with Puloma Ghosh
This week, demon kings Jamie and Caitlin invite special guest Puloma Ghosh into their treehouse to discuss Hereditary. Here's the article by Sasha Geffen entitled "Trans Horror Stories and Society's Fear of the Transmasculine Body" -- https://www.them.us/story/transmasculine-horror-stories Follow Puloma on Instagram at @pulomeow and buy her book 'Mouth' at https://www.pulomaghosh.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 4, 2024 · 1 hr 28 min
Minions
Bello!!! Caitlin and Jamie are discussing MINIONS!!! FYI, talking about Kevin, Stuart, and Bob passes the Bechdel Test. Okay poo-pye! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 27, 2024 · 1 hr 17 min
The Birdcage with Manuel Betancourt
Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Manuel Betancourt discuss The Birdcage. We! Are! Family! Check out Manuel's piece at https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/men-smear-revisiting-seminal-lgbtq-comedy-the-birdcage/ and Matt Baume's video essay at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozTjoeHy7mI&t=2s Follow Manuel at @bmanuel on Instagram and Twitter, and buy his book 'The Male Gazed' at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/719500/the-male-gazed-by-manuel-betancourt/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2024 · 1 hr 15 min
The Blackening with Nonye-Brown West
This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Nonye Brown-West play a game (Saw vibes?!) at a cabin in the woods while discussing The Blackening. Check out the original sketch from 3Peat here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOPwQdDu-D8 Follow Nonye on Instagram and TikTok at @noneefizzle and check out her website at nonyecomedy.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 13, 2024 · 1 hr 27 min
Interview with the Vampire (1994) with Brooke Solomon and Jordan Gustafson
On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guests Jordan Gustafson and Brooke Solomon (of Queer Quadrant podcast!) can't stop drinking each other's blood while they chat about Interview with the Vampire. Check out Princess Weekes's video here -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT5unKXnSUk&t=1s Follow our guests at @brookebsolomon @jordan_gustafson and @queerquadrant on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 6, 2024 · 1 hr 38 min
The Wolf of Wall Street
Caitlin and Jamie take a bunch of ludes and chat about The Wolf of Wall Street on this episode recorded live in Sacramento as a part of February's Barbie Tour! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 30, 2024 · 2 hr 6 min
Saw
This week, we're playing a little game and unlocking an episode from the Patreon aka Matreon on the movie Saw! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 23, 2024 · 1 hr 21 min
Past Lives with Nancy Wang Yuen
On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Nancy Wang Yuen explore their in-yun and chat about Past Lives. Check out Nancy at nancywyuen.com and grab her book, Reel Inequality: Hollywood Actors and Racism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 16, 2024 · 1 hr 29 min
Mr. and Mrs. Smith (2005)
This week, we're celebrating Caitlin's birthday with an episode on Mr. and Mrs. Smith (2005)! And don't forget, our SHREKTANIC TOUR kicks off NEXT WEEK in London, Oxford, Edinburgh, Manchester, and Dublin, so grab tickets now at linktr.ee/bechdelcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 9, 2024 · 1 hr 31 min
Ingrid Goes West
Caitlin and Jamie *log on* to chat about Ingrid Goes West! Check out Jamie's new podcast, Sixteenth Minute on Cool Zone Media, and grab tickets to our Shrektanic Tour at linktr.ee/bechdelcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 2, 2024 · 1 hr 31 min
Polite Society with Pireh Moosa
This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Pireh Moosa chat about Polite Society! Check out our tour dates at linktr.ee/bechdelcast Follow Pireh at @conspirehcies on Instagram, and check out her piece on the movie at https://images.dawn.com/news/1191845 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.