Worth the binging.
1) Where is it on following the Bechdel Test: 5
2) Strength of the writing: 5
3) Strength of the directing: 5
4) Strength of the acting: 5
5) Strength of the cinematography: 5
6) Strength of the editing: 5
7) Strength of the sound design: 5
8) Strength of the production design: 5
9) Did I enjoy it? 5
10) Would I recommend it? 5
Score: 50/50
Didn’t get a chance to catch this when it was released but so glad I finally got around to it.
Director: Todd Haynes
1) Where is it on following the Bechdel Test: 5
2) Strength of the writing: 5
3) Strength of the directing: 5
4) Strength of the acting: 5
5) Strength of the cinematography: 5
6) Strength of the editing: 5
7) Strength of the sound design: 5
8) Strength of the production design: 5
9) Did I enjoy it? 5
10) Would I recommend it? 5
Score: 50/50
So here’s the thing: I love the world but this film only had 7 interactions between 2+ women, some of which were only an introduction where a man came in and took over the conversation. Sigh…
47:30 – Queenie asks to speak to Tina at ministry of magic in Paris
50 – Queenie asked if she’s alright by Rosier
52 – Nagini calls Irma but Credence takes over conversation
1:12 – Queenie and Rosier talk for one min until Grindewald comes in
1:28 – Tina and Newt let in by woman
1:32 – Tina says hi to Leta
1:42 – Tina asks Leta if she knew who Credence really was
1) Where is it on following the Bechdel Test: 2
2) Strength of the writing: 2
3) Strength of the directing: 3
4) Strength of the acting: 4
5) Strength of the cinematography: 4
6) Strength of the editing: 4
7) Strength of the sound design: 5
8) Strength of the production design: 5
9) Did I enjoy it? 3
10) Would I recommend it? 2
Score: 34/50
Absolutely worth the wait…
1) Where is it on following the Bechdel Test: 5
2) Strength of the writing: 5
3) Strength of the directing: 5
4) Strength of the acting: 5
5) Strength of the cinematography: 5
6) Strength of the editing: 5
7) Strength of the sound design: 5
8) Strength of the production design: 5
9) Did I enjoy it? 5
10) Would I recommend it? 5
Score 50/50
Powerful feminist piece reminiscent of Italian Neorealism. A “behind-the-scenes” film of several women who want to attend a soccer game in Iran but only men are allowed to attend. The women, many of which are disguised as men, are put into a holding pen for the game and this story is about them during the qualifying match.
I don’t believe it’s a coincidence that the women are not named. It’s Panahi’s nod to the culture not allowing women to have their own identity.
1) Where is it on following the Bechdel Test: 5
2) Strength of the writing: 5
3) Strength of the directing: 5
4) Strength of the acting: 5
5) Strength of the cinematography: 5
6) Strength of the editing: 5
7) Strength of the sound design: 5
8) Strength of the production design: 5
9) Did I enjoy it? 5
10) Would I recommend it? 5
Score: 50/50
Ashley Pacini 