The Rule

women characters in movies

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Damian Cugley says:

We still sometimes refer to The Rule when discussing movies, but I have to admit we do still go to movies that don't pass.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Elagro says:

Hi Alison
Im a big fan, nice seeing you here
elaine
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Coffee Monster says:

Okay, I'm definitely a fan. Instantly, apparently. This is great. I've adopted the rule.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

ye ghods and little fishies. This strip was first published, what, 22 or 23 years ago now?

Ah the days.

Still a fan.
(Welcome to the gang, Coffee Monster! Happy browsing through your local or online bookstore for Dykes to Watch Out For books!)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

aanatina says:

wow, great rule. i'm sick of feeling heteronormatized while watching most mainstream movies.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

druasmith says:

It's hard to know what movies pass the rule until you see the movies.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

that_pete says:

Almodovar, Bergman, and Fassbinder flicks break the rule.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

silslady says:

terrific rule
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Egamoh says:

In the shooting script for Alien, the two women's only conversation is about whether they both slept with the Ian Holm character.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

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