By: Group F

3 Components

◦Two women,

◦who talk to each other

◦about something besides a man

(Kesler, 2010)

Movies released since 2000

Gained popularity and notoriety in the United States

Grossed more than 80 million dollars worldwide

Erin Brockovich(2000)

Chicago (2002)

Volver (2006)

Eat, Pray, Love (2010)

The Help (2011)

Drama about unemployed mother (Julia Roberts) that finds job as litigator

Discovers cover up of industrial poisoning and sues

Film grossed over 256 million dollars

Academy Award for Best Actress

(Scott, 2000)

Brockovich interviews several women about the effects they are experiencing due to the poisoning

Brockovich discusses the factors and goals of the court case with other female characters

Film adaption of Broadway musical

Aspiring performers, Roxie (Renee Zellweger) and Velma (Catherine Zeta-Jones), stand trial for murder

Grossed 306 million dollars

Academy Award for Best Picture

(Mitchell, 2002)

Roxie and Velma frequently discuss stardom, fame and their future careers

Roxie and Velma discuss the rules of the prison and strategies for their trials with the female warden

Spanish drama about Raimunda(Penelope Cruz), who murders her husband after he attempts to rape their daughter

Film centers around women in Raimunda’s family (mother, daughter, sister, aunt)

Grossed 84 million dollars

Academy Award for Best Actress

(Scott, 2006)

Women in Raimunda’s family frequently discuss the history and current state of their family

Women in family talk about the ghost of Raimunda’s mother

Drama about Elizabeth Gilbert (Julia Roberts) travels around the world after divorce

Lessons she learns in Italy, India and Indonesia

Grossed 204 million

Received mixed reviews(Scott, 2010)

Gilbert speaks with women from various countries about their lifestyles, customs, children, religion, and food

Gilbert speaks with female friend about self-discovery and life transitions

Drama about Skeeter Phelan (Emma Stone) as she interviews African American maids in Jackson, Mississippi during the Civil Rights era

Releases book chronicling their experiences

Grossed 211 million

Received positive reviews(Dargis, 2011)

Skeeter interviews African American women about the discrimination they experience

The women open up about their childhoods, jobs and children

Skeeter talks about her goals and future as a writer with female friends

Women discuss the book that Skeeter releases

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Dargis, M. (2011, August, 9). ‘The maids’ now have their say. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://movies.nytimes.com/2011/08/10/movies/the-help-spans-two-worlds-white-and-black-review.html

Kesler, J. (2010, December 28). The Bechdel test: It’s not about passing. The Hathor Legacy. Retrieved from http://thehathorlegacy.com/the-bechdel-test-its-not-about-passing/

Mitchell, E. (2002, December 27). ‘Chicago’ bare legs and all, makes it to film. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9B0DE0DC113CF934A15751C1A9649C8B63

Scott, A.O. (2000, March 27). High ideals, higher heels. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9805EED8163AF934A25750C0A9669C8B63

Scott, A.O. (2006, November 3). The darkest of troubles in the brightest of colors. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://movies.nytimes.com/2006/11/03/movies/03volv.html?_r=0

Scott, A.O. (2010, August, 12). Globe-trotting and soul-searching. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/13/movies/13eat.html?pagewanted=all

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