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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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- 1 weeks ago2h 4m
The Accused with Sarah Marshall
This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Sarah Marshall examine The Accused (1988) in conversation with the ongoing Cornell case and how survivors are treated by the justice system. Check out Sarah's podcast, You're Wrong About (and follow it on Instagram at @yourewrongaboutpod)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2 weeks ago1h 16m
La Llorona (2019) with Vanessa Guerrero
On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Vanessa Guerrero discuss La Llorona (2019) from Guatemalan director Jayro Bustamante. Follow Vanessa on Instagram at @snesguerreroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 3 weeks ago1h 27m
I, Frankenstein
This week, we're unlocking a Patreon (aka Matreon) episode on cinematic masterpiece I, Frankenstein (2014). Don't forget to vote for us for the Signal Listener's Choice Award! And grab your tickets to our upcoming Ten Year Anniversary Tour! All the links you need are at linktr.ee/bechdelcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 4 weeks ago1h 40m
White Chicks with Taylor Garron
On this episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Taylor Garron are 🎵 making their way downtown 🎵 to discuss White Chicks (2004). Follow Taylor on Instagram at @taylorgarron and her website at taylorgarron.com Don't forget to vote for us for the Signal Listener's Choice Award! And grab your tickets to our upcoming Ten Year Anniversary Tour! All the links you need are at linktr.ee/bechdelcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Sep 24, 20261h 41m
Babe: Pig in the City with James Stout
This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest James Stout are leaving their farm to head to the city and discuss Babe: Pig in the City (1998)! Check out James's podcast Natural Causes, and visit his website at jamesstout.net See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Sep 17, 20262h 0m
One Battle After Another with Jess, the PrideBrarian
On this one episode after another, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Jess, the PrideBrarian discuss One Battle After Another (2025)! Here's the article we mention, "One Fetish After Another" by Brooke Obie -- https://blackgirlwatching.substack.com/p/one-battle-after-another-review Follow Jess on Instagram at @thepridebrarian and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@PrideBrary See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Sep 10, 20261h 28m
Hedwig and the Angry Inch with Mia Schachter
This week, Jamie, Caitlin and special guest Mia Schachter go on tour with their band and discuss Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001). And speaking of tours... don't forget to grab tickets to the upcoming Bechdel Cast Ten Year Anniversary Tour, starting with shows in the Northeast this October! Tickets at linktr.ee/bechdelcast Follow Mia on Instagram at @consent.wizardry and check out their new book, How to Do Consent (Without Sounding Like a Robot) at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/826772/how-to-do-consent-without-sounding-like-a-robot-by-mia-schachter/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Sep 3, 202625 min
An Extremely Anniversary Tour Details and Jamie’s New Book Minisode!
On this minisode, Jamie and Cailtin promote some exciting upcoming things -- the release of Jamie's new book, The Tower, and the Bechdel Cast Ten Year Anniversary Tour! More details below! The Tower is a forbidden love story between an architect and the building of her dreams, told with humor and empathy. There's also a violent scene at a Fogo de Chau. (For listeners attending our live shows: pre-order and come to the merch table for some free swag!) Pre-order at: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250480422/thetower/https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-tower-jamie-loftus/d9da0612ae01cf74?ean=9781250480422&affiliate=3214 The Bechdel Cast "Ten Year Whoops, We Didn't Dismantle the Patriarchy Anniversary Tour" is a series of live shows that Caitlin and Jamie will be performing around the U.S. over the next year, celebrating ten years of hosting the podcast, starting with shows in October in the Northeast (New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, State College, Pittsburgh, Boston), with more shows in more places to come! See you soon! Links for buying tour tickets at linktr.ee/bechdelcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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