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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.
Episodes
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Twister
On this episode, tornado scientists Caitlin and Jamie analyze Twister (1996). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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…
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Minions
Bello!!! Caitlin and Jamie are discussing MINIONS!!! FYI, talking about Kevin, Stuart, and Bob passes the Bechdel Test. Okay poo-pye! See…
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The Birdcage with Manuel Betancourt
Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Manuel Betancourt discuss The Birdcage. We! Are! Family! Check out Manuel's piece at…
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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…
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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…
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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!…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Beauty Shop with Clarkisha Kent
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…
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500 Movies of Bechdel Cast
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…
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The Departed with Susan Zalkind
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…
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Poor Things with Amanda Montell
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…
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The Sound of Music with Nelini Stamp
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…
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Barbie
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…
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Julie & Julia with Summer Farah
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…
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The Apartment with Emily Heller
This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Emily Heller discreetly go to their colleague's apartment to discuss... The Apartment. Follow Emily at…
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BAPS with Bridget Todd
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…
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Can't Hardly Wait with Shelli Nicole
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…
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Valentine's Day (2010)
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…
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Save the Last Dance with Khadija Mbowe
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…
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Beyond the Lights with Maya Williams
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…
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Gone Girl with Princess Weekes
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…
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May December with Kiran Deol
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…
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Sunset Boulevard
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…
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Shrek Forever After
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…
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The Color Purple (1985) with Ashley Ray
We're closing out the year with an episode on The Color Purple (1985) with special guest Ashley Ray! Check out linktr.ee/bechdelcast for info about our…
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It's a Wonderful Life
Welcome to this week's LIVE episode on It's a Wonderful Life, recorded in LA at Dynasty Typewriter! Thanks for helping us raise money for ANERA and PCRF. Also…
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TBC Recommends: We the Unhoused on iHeartRadio
This week, we’re spotlighting We The Unhoused, a show created and hosted by Los Angeles unhoused writer and activist Theo Henderson — the only podcast created…
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Preacher's Wife with Natasha Scott-Reichel and Justine Kay
On this episode, special guests Natasha Scott-Reichel and Justine Kay of the podcast '2 Black Girls, 1 Rose' join for a chat about The Preacher's Wife. On this…
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Reel Injun with S.A. Lawrence-Welch
This week, Caitlin and Jamie are joined by special guest S.A. Lawrence-Welch for a discussion on the documentary Reel Injun! (This episode contains spoilers)…
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Steel Magnolias with Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins
This week steel hosts Jamie and Caitlin plus steel special guest Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins discuss Steel Magnolias (1989). (This episode contains…
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Say Anything
On this episode recorded live in Portland, Caitlin and Jamie *say everything* about the movie Say Anything. Here's the link for the 'You Must Remember This'…
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Ruby Sparks with Jesse David Fox
On this episode, Jamie and Caitlin write special guest Jesse David Fox into existence so they can all discuss Ruby Sparks! (This episode contains spoilers) For…
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The Blair Witch Project with Chelsey Weber-Smith
Caitlin and Jamie are led into the woods by Chelsey Weber-Smith (American Hysteria) to discuss The Blair Witch Project! Jamie insists she didn’t throw the map…
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Scooby-Doo (2002)
This week, Raitlin and Ramie team up to solve the mystery of Scooby-Doo (2002). (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon…
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Psycho with Leila Latif
On this episode, violins screech as Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Leila Latif discuss Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. (This episode contains spoilers) For…
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Gotta Kick It Up! with Mekita Rivas
This week, we kick it up with special guest Mekita Rivas while discussing the Disney Channel Original Movie, Gotta Kick It Up! (This episode contains spoilers)…
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Videodrome with Melissa Lozada-Oliva
On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Melissa Lozada-Oliva talk about Videodrome! Long live the new flesh! And please order Melissa's book…
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Soul Food (1997) with Nydia Simone
This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Nydia Simone gather for Sunday dinner and discuss Soul Food. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses…
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Y Tu Mamá También with Adriana Ortega
Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Adriana Ortega hop in the car and discuss Y Tu Mamá También while heading to La Boca del Cielo. (This episode contains…
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Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen with Sequoia Holmes
Teenage drama queens Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Sequoia Holmes head to a Sidarthur concert and chat about Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen. (This…
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Suspiria (2018) with Alissa Nutting and Alyson Levy
This week, a coven of witches full of Jamie, Caitlin, and special guests Alissa Nutting and Alyson Levy, get together to dance and discuss Suspiria (2018)…
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Jackie Brown with Sadia Azmat
On this episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Sadia Azmat plan a sting while discussing Jackie Brown. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel…
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Slap Shot with Mike Loftus
In honor of Jamie’s birthday, we invited her dad to cover the episode he’s been asking about once a year for all seven years of the show! Mike Loftus, hockey…
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What's Love Got To Do With It? (2022) with Saadia Khan
This week, we have an arranged recording with special guest Saadia Khan to discuss What's Love Got To Do With It? (2022). (This episode contains spoilers) For…
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These Barbies Are On Vacation
We're taking the week off, BUT! Check out our screening at American Cinemateque's Friend of the Fest --…
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The Haunted Mansion (2003) with Akilah Hughes
Real estate agents Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Akilah Hughes visit a spooky house and discuss Disney's The Haunted Mansion (2003). (This episode contains…
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Smart House
This week, Personal Applied Technologies Caitlin and Jamie drink smoothies and chat about Smart House. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses…
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Hannah Montana: The Movie with Robert Evans and Sophie Lichterman
On this episode recorded live in Portland at Curious Comedy Theater, secret pop stars Jamie and Caitlin chat with special guests Robert Evans and Sophie…
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National Treasure: Book of Secrets
Caitlin Durante Gates and Jamie Loftus Gates solve the clues and unlock the secrets of National Treasure 2. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel…
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Hairspray (2007) with Keah Brown
Teen dancers Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Keah Brown can't stop the beat while discussing Hairspray (2007). Buy Keah's novel The Secret Summer Promise…
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower with Maya Williams
Wallflowers Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Maya Williams analyze The Perks of Being a Wallflower while driving through a tunnel! (This episode contains…
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Miss Juneteenth with Angelica Jade Bastién
Miss Bechdel Cast winners Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Angelica Jade Bastién examine Miss Juneteenth. Check out Angelica's piece -…