The Bechdel Cast

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.

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 p...

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 su...

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  wi...

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.iheartpodcas...

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://ww...

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 shou...

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, @cait...

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-choi...

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...

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...

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"...

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.ihea...

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.

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.iheartpo...

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...

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/...

This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Anna LaMadrid are just not that into He's Just Not That Into You. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @the_annalamadrid on Instagram. Follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP on Twitter Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Se...

After years and years of so many requests to cover The Human Centipede, Caitlin and Jame finally covered this feminist masterpiece.  (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/l...

Content warning: this episode contains descriptions of police brutality. This week, Jamie and Caitlin speak with journalist Cerise Castle about her groundbreaking new series “A Tradition of Violence: The History of Deputy Gangs in the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department” for Knock LA. We can’t recommend it enough -- Cerise also brings us "Den of Thieves," a movie that glorifies one of the LASD gangs...

For this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Zoe Ligon have been turned into robots so they can flawlessly analyze The Stepford Wives, both the 1975 and 2004 versions! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @thongria Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP...

Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Jonathan Braylock examine Starship Troopers. Would you like to know more? (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @jonbraylock Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastn...

This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Amy Solomon take to their diaries to write an in-depth analysis of Bridget Jones's Diary. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @amybethsol Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP  Learn more about your ad-choices at...

Caitlin, Jamie and special guest Laci Mosley sell their souls to the devil in exchange for the opportunity to discuss the movie Bedazzled (2000)! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @DivaLaci on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP  Here's the article "4 Re...

Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Bridget Todd discuss the film Eve's Bayou. Trigger warning: child sex abuse, incest. If you prefer not to listen to the segment discussing these topics, skip approximately minute 26 to minute 72. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @BridgetMarie on Twitter. While you're there, you should...