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The Bechdel Cast

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

tv & film film reviews

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101:30

Ginger Snaps with Olivia Woodward

The Bechdel Cast ·

2024/10/03

This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Olivia Woodward get their werewolf periods and discuss Ginger Snaps! Follow Olivia on Instagram at @livnative93 Made To Be Monsters: ‘Ginger Snaps’atranslog.medium.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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86:37

Jawbreaker with Crystal

The Bechdel Cast ·

2024/09/26

On this episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Crystal lick away all the layers of the movie Jawbreaker! Follow Crystal at @crystalwillseeyounow on all platforms!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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120:45

The Road to El Dorado with José María Luna

The Bechdel Cast ·

2024/09/19

This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest José María Luna "discover" all the problems with The Road to El Dorado. Check out José's video "Decolonizing Adventure: A Cinematic Road to El Dorado" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD4gWOpSvyQ&t=36s and here is the article we cite, "‘Road to El Dorado’ Has No Respect for History" by Olin Tezcatlipoca, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-apr-10-ca-18071-story.html Follow José on Instagram at @josemlunad and on YouTube at

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87:10

Taken

The Bechdel Cast ·

2024/09/12

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.

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2:27

Introducing: The Legend of SwordQuest

The Bechdel Cast ·

2024/09/12

Hi, Bechdel Cast listeners! iHeartPodcasts has geared up for a riveting new podcast called The Legend of SwordQuest. Hosted by Jamie Loftus, The Legend of SwordQuest started as a promotion for a new Atari game that would become one of the most controversial moments in ‘80s pop culture, with a central mystery that’s consumed fans for decades: what happened to the missing SwordQuest prizes? Don't just take our word for it, though. Check out this trailer and start listening now! Listen to The Legend of

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86:35

Priscilla Queen of the Desert

The Bechdel Cast ·

2024/09/05

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.

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92:44

My Best Friend's Wedding

The Bechdel Cast ·

2024/08/29

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.

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86:23

His Girl Friday

The Bechdel Cast ·

2024/08/22

Say, folks, Caitlin and Jamie covered His Girl Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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109:32

The Muppet Movie (1979)

The Bechdel Cast ·

2024/08/15

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.

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3:11

Introducing: Weird Little Guys

The Bechdel Cast ·

2024/08/13

Hi Bechdel Cast Fans! Take a listen to the trailer of our newest show, Weird Little Guys. About the show: Investigative journalist Molly Conger takes you beyond the headlines to examine some of the worst people on the planet, most of whom you’ve never heard of. These are the weird little guys trying to ruin life as we know it. Listen here and subscribe to Weird Little Guys on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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109:13

Chicken Run

The Bechdel Cast ·

2024/08/08

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.

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131:21

Ex Machina with Olivia Gatwood

The Bechdel Cast ·

2024/08/01

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.

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128:38

Rerun: In Memory of Mike Loftus (Slap Shot)

The Bechdel Cast ·

2024/07/25

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:

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102:27

Twister

The Bechdel Cast ·

2024/07/18

On this episode, tornado scientists Caitlin and Jamie analyze Twister (1996).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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118:41

Hereditary with Puloma Ghosh

The Bechdel Cast ·

2024/07/11

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.

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88:11

Minions

The Bechdel Cast ·

2024/07/04

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.

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77:21

The Birdcage with Manuel Betancourt

The Bechdel Cast ·

2024/06/27

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

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75:36

The Blackening with Nonye-Brown West

The Bechdel Cast ·

2024/06/19

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.

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87:40

Interview with the Vampire (1994) with Brooke Solomon...

The Bechdel Cast ·

2024/06/13

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=1sFollow our guests at @brookebsolomon @jordan_gustafson and @queerquadrant on Instagram!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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98:11

The Wolf of Wall Street

The Bechdel Cast ·

2024/06/06

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.

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