Jm cfinalproject
- 1. By: Group F
- 2. 3 Components ◦Two women, ◦who talk to each other ◦about something besides a man (Kesler, 2010)
- 3. Movies released since 2000 Gained popularity and notoriety in the United States Grossed more than 80 million dollars worldwide
- 4. Erin Brockovich (2000) Chicago (2002) Volver (2006) Eat, Pray, Love (2010) The Help (2011)
- 5. 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)
- 6. 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
- 7. 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)
- 8. 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
- 9. 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)
- 10. 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
- 11. 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)
- 12. 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
- 13. 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)
- 14. 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
- 15. Want to know if your favorite movie passes the Bechdel test? Check out this site: http://bechdeltest.com/
- 16. 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=9B0DE0DC113CF934A15 751C1A9649C8B63 Scott, A.O. (2000, March 27). High ideals, higher heels. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9805EED8163AF934A25 750C0A9669C8B63 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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