Writer Claims ‘Fire Island’ Fails The Bechdel Test, And Twitter Users Have Thoughts

The stars of Hulu’s “Fire Island” found themselves at the center of a social media frenzy this week after a writer argued that the LGBTQ-inclusive romantic comedy didn’t accurately represent women. Directed by Andrew Ahn, “Fire Island” is a contemporary reimagining of Jane Austen’s “Pride & Prejudice.” The film stars Joel Kim Booster (who also wrote the screenplay) and Bowen Yang as two friends who embark on a group vacation to the Pines, a section of Fire Island, New York, known as a mecca for the LGBTQ community. Advertisement Flirtation and drama ensue after the guys catch the eye of… Read Full Article