boy I'm not looking to argue, but nobody talks about the female films that are made and do well it seems. May 03, 17:19
*now I can't {nm} May 03, 17:19
that's barely an exception to a multi-billion dollar rule {nm} May 03, 17:23
my point is that Hollywood can take more chances, and films like this prove there's a market for it. {nm} May 03, 17:25
there are many better examples Hollywood could look to if it was interested in justifying taking those "risks" {nm} May 03, 17:27
I agree, this is just the most recent example I had been thinking about lately. {nm} May 03, 17:29
Directed by a Mexican woman. {nm} May 03, 17:33
even better {nm} May 03, 17:34
Main reason why the movie passed the Bechtel test. {nm} May 03, 17:36
bechtel, thanks. {nm} May 03, 17:36
(Bechdel) May 03, 17:57
thanks sir {nm} May 03, 17:58
Named for / suggested by the author of "Fun Home," "Are You My Mother?", the excellent graphic novels. {nm} May 03, 18:08
I'll look into those Gary, thank you {nm} May 03, 18:55
If you're in New York, "Fun Home" is now a very well regarded musical, same title. {nm} May 03, 19:08
Bechdel test has NOTHING to do with the race or gender of the director. It's all about the content. {nm} May 04, 05:16
Different directors make different choices about content. {nm} May 04, 07:08
as well as casting. {nm} May 04, 10:46
41% of films directed by men failed the Bechdel test vs. only 10% of films directed by women. May 04, 10:57