Have you settled in to watch a beloved movie lately, only to realize you can't stop noticing how sexist and stereotypical the characters are? Us too. And then we couldn't stop noticing it. We are Amy E. Powell and Betsy Bowman, and in each episode of Stereotyped, we watch a movie, followed by an in depth look at the portrayal of the female characters and gender dynamics. As filmmakers and actors, we’ve always known Hollywood has been feeding us some seriously stereotyped narratives, but with each movie we watch, we realize we’ve been glossing over so many more. From “Women Must Fight in Heels” to “The Usual Weeping Scene”, join us as we discuss the tired tropes of cinema and imagine ways to make more inclusive and diverse movies for the future! Follow us on Instagram @stereotypedthepodcast and on Twitter @Stereotyped_Pod
In the Season 1 finale, Betsy and Amy are thrilled to find that Alien lives up to it's breaking-the-boundaries hype, but just...can we talk about the underwear situation? Also, a surprising twist in the Gender Swap.
Amy and Betsy watch the "timeless" When Harry Met Sally and thank the universe they aren't living in the 90's. Other topics include: the importance of communication in all relationships, Men Are High Maintenance, and is it okay to hit on people anymore?
What stereotypes do the Breakfast Club and the Incredibles have in common? Tune in this week to find out! Other topics include: rape culture, sharing vulnerability, and the never-ending struggle to present your most authentic self.
Wondering what we've been chatting about so far in season 1? Check out our newest teaser!
Amy and Betsy are back for round 2 with the Incredibles! Does 14 years affect the way the characters are written? Spoiler Alert: Yup! But maybe not a whole lot...
It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's...a super perfect woman and her mediocre husband? This week, Betsy and Amy take an in depth look at literal supermom, Elastigirl, and discuss the difference between writing stereotypes and writing relatable experience.
This week Amy and Betsy chat about forgiveness and V for Vendetta. Spoiler Alert! Even when you think a female character is strong... so often she isn't.
Fast forward to the middle of the 2020 pandemic where Amy and Betsy take on the challenge of Kill Bill: Volume 1. Spoiler Alert! It's hard to separate the art from the misogynistic tendencies of the artist.
Amy and Betsy watch The Princess Bride in the pre-pandemic Before Times! Spoiler Alert: It's not the perfect movie.
Find out what's to come on Stereotyped! P.S.-- how many movies can you catch in our teaser?
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