I'm currently contemplating the discussion of epic fantasy and the Bechdel Test on kateelliott's LJ. Particularly this thread:

Does a story (book, movie, whatever) *have* to pass the Bechdel Test in order to be a valid story? I see an implication of passing/failing being a vital grade. A story that doesn't pass the test fails as a *story*.Okay. I don't ( Read more... )