On this episode, gladiators Caitlinus, Jamieus, and special guest Emma Southon enter the Colosseum to battle with Gladiator (2000). Follow Emma at @emmasouthon on Instagram and check out her website -- where you can learn more about her books -- at www.emmasouthon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie and Caitlin phone home and chat about E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beautiful models Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest James Adomian discuss Triangle of Sadness on the intercom of a luxury yacht! Follow James on Instagram at @jadomian and check out his website jamesadomian.com and his special, Path of Most Resistance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie and Caitlin meet at the grocery store for a little discussion about Fresh (2022).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Korama Danquah discuss Get Out! Here are the articles we cite: the NextShark piece "Why ‘Get Out’, a Movie About Anti-Black Racism, Had an Asian Character" - https://nextshark.com/get-out-film-asian-character-racism-llag / the Bustle piece "Why The Asian Character In 'Get Out' Matters" - https://www.bustle.com/p/why-the-asian-character-in-get-out-matters-so-much-42569 / and the Slate piece "The Disturbing Truth That Makes Get Out Depressingly Plausible" - https://slate.com/culture/2017/03/get-out-and-americas-many-missing-black-people.html  Follow Korama at @koramadrama on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, etc!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Angela Campos chat about Frida (and of course, Alfred Molina)! Follow Angela at @angelacmps on Instagram! Here are the pieces we referenced: "Frida Kahlo and Questions of Identity" by Tanya Núñez -- https://www.nunez.media/is-frida-kahlo-problematic/  Salma Hayek's NYT op-ed, "Harvey Weinstein Is My Monster Too" -- https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/12/13/opinion/contributors/salma-hayek-harvey-weinstein.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Vanessa Guerrero discuss From Dusk Till Dawn at their favorite local watering hole, the Twitty Twister! Follow Vanessa at @nessguerrero on Twitter and at @snesguerrero everywhere else, and check out her show 'Ten Minute Power Hour' at https://gamegrumps.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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 youtube.com/josemarialuna See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/bechdelcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

On this episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Clarkisha Kent are getting their hair done and chatting about Beauty Shop! Follow Clarkisha on Instagram at @clarkishakent and on Twitter at @IWriteAllDay_   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're celebrating having covered 500 movies between main feed and Matreon episodes! Thanks so much for listening, and here's to 500 more!!! Tickets to our upcoming Shrektanic shows, Movie Request Form, Letterboxd, and more can be found at linktr.ee/bechdelcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Susan Zalkind ship up to Boston to chat about The Departed.  Check out Susan at zalkind.info for more on Susan's reporting, book, social media, etc!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, poor things Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Amanda Montell discuss Poor Things! Here's the link to the Polygon piece "The book Poor Things is based on is even stranger than the film" -- https://www.polygon.com/24093718/poor-things-hulu-oscars-book-differences   Follow Amanda on Instagram at @amanda_montell and @soundslikeacultpod, and order her book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Age-of-Magical-Overthinking/Amanda-Montell/9781668007976 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hills are alive with the sound of the Bechdel Cast! Special guest Nelini Stamp joins Caitlin and Jamie for an episode on The Sound of Music! Follow Nelini on Instagram at @nelstamp and follow @workingfamilies across all platforms!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the Barbie episode from our Barbie Tour! Thanks to everyone who came out to see us live! Special shout out to STAB! Comedy Theater, SF Sketchfest, Stomping Ground Comedy Theater, and Austin Film Society! And grab tickets to the Bechdel Cast *Shrektanic Tour* this May at linktr.ee/bechdelcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Summer Farah finally pass the Béchamel Test while discussing Julie & Julia.  Check out Summer's website at summerfarah.com and buy her book, I could die today & live again, at https://www.gameoverbooks.com/store/p/i-could-die-today-and-live-againSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Emily Heller discreetly go to their colleague's apartment to discuss... The Apartment.  Follow Emily at @mremilyheller on Instagram, and check out What Is...? A Jeopardy Podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Bridget Todd gather at the local hair salon restaurant and discuss B*A*P*S! Follow Bridget at @bridgetmarieindc on Instagram and @BridgetMarie on Twitter, and learn more about the Bernie Mac Sarcoidosis Translational Advanced Research (STAR) Center at https://hospital.uillinois.edu/primary-and-specialty-care/rheumatology/sarcoidosis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Shelli Nicole go to a graduation party and discuss Can't Hardly Wait! Don't forget to check out linktr.ee/bechdelcast for details + tickets for our Shrektanic Tour in the UK this May! Follow Shelli on IG at @ayoshelli and Substack at www.hishelli.net See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're releasing an episode a day early this week because it's Valentine's Day (the day) and it's Valentine's Day (the movie). Next Bechdel Cast Tour is in the UK in May! Grab tickets at linktr.ee/bechdelcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Khadija Mbowe learn some new dance moves and discuss Save the Last Dance. Follow Khadija at @khadija.mbowe on IG and TikTok, @KhadijaMbowe on YouTube, and check out @operatikaevents on IG  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Maya Williams take a break from the flashing lights and paparazzi to discuss Beyond the Lights. Follow Maya at @emmdubb16 on IG and Twitter, visit eir website at https://www.mayawilliamspoet.com, and buy their new book, Refused a Second Date, at https://www.smallharborpublishing.com/books/refused-a-second-date  We're doing live shows in early February in San Francisco, Sacramento, Dallas, Austin, and San Diego! Grab tickets at linktr.ee/bechdelcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Gone Jamie and Gone Caitlin chat with special gone guest Princess Weekes to discuss Gone Girl! Check out Princess's video essay we mentioned, "True Crime & The Theater of Safety" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ec7o2uJeFDE&t=1s | "Survivors of Vallejo 'Gone Girl' case respond after police apologize for calling them liars" - https://abc7news.com/gone-girl-kidnapping-aaron-quinn-denise-huskins-vallejo-police-department/10759218/ | "who's afraid of amber heard?" - https://internetprincess.substack.com/p/whos-afraid-of-amber-heard Follow Princess on Instagram and YouTube at @Princess_Weekes and on TikTok at @princesspendulumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we chat with special guest Kiran Deol about May December. Follow Kiran on Instagram and Twitter at @shitfromkiran  We're doing live shows in early February in San Francisco, Sacramento, Dallas, Austin, and San Diego! Grab tickets at linktr.ee/bechdelcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Caitlin and Jamie are ready for their close-ups as they discuss Sunset Boulevard. We're doing live shows in early February in San Francisco, Sacramento, Dallas, Austin, and San Diego! Grab tickets at linktr.ee/bechdelcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie and Caitlin are kicking off 2024 with a very *Shrekian* episode on Shrek Forever After! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP on Twitter. We're doing live shows in early February in San Francisco, Sacramento, Dallas, Austin, and San Diego! Grab tickets at linktr.ee/bechdelcast!  Also, check out Caitlin's upcoming screenwriting classes at caitlindurante.com/classes, and buy Jamie's books, Raw Dog -- https://read.macmillan.com/lp/raw-dog-by-jamie-loftus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's no full episode this week, but don't forget about our upcoming tour! We're doing live shows in early February in San Francisco, Sacramento, Dallas, Austin, and San Diego! Grab tickets at linktr.ee/bechdelcast! Also, check out Caitlin's upcoming screenwriting classes at caitlindurante.com/classes, and buy Jamie's books, Raw Dog -- https://read.macmillan.com/lp/raw-dog-by-jamie-loftus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.