brusierkee: The Bechdel Test Infographic I made this for school. I think the bechdel test is important, but I think some people take it too seriously. Just because something passes does not mean women are being represented well. There are plenty of movies that fail that have well developed female characters. However it would be…
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Notes From a Screenreader: The Likability Trap
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