Bechdel-Wallace Test
- Does the movie have at least two named female characters?
- Yes, there are several name female characters. Some of the major ones include Marilyn and Patricia Whitmore, Constance Spano, Jasmine Dubrow, and Tiffany.
- Do the female characters talk to each other on-screen?
- Yes. Jasmine talks to both Tiffany and Marilyn.
- Does their conversation revolve around something other than a man?
- Yes. Jasmine and Tiffany talk about the alien welcome party. Later, Jasmine and Marilyn talk about Jasmine’s job as a “dancer.”
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Further Analysis
Does the movie have at least one female employed behind-the-scenes in a position of power (director, executive producer, producer, or writer)?
- Yes. Ute Emmerich is an executive producer.
- Are the named female characters in leading or supporting roles?
- The movie is made of an ensemble cast, but Jasmine, Marilyn, and Constance have the largest roles.
- How important is the female-female conversation to the overall plot?
- Very important. Tiffany ultimately ignores Jasmine’s advice not to go to the party, and she is killed as a result.
Final Verdict:
Hollywood So Male? 