New 'Climate Reality Check' test grades movies based on addressing the climate crisis, inspired by the Bechdel Test for gender representation. Only three Oscar-nominated films in 2023 passed the criteria.
Key Points
Test inspired by the Bechdel Test for gender representation
Requires movies to feature climate change and characters acknowledging it
Set on earth, present day, or future
Pros
Raises awareness about the representation of climate change in movies
Encourages filmmakers to incorporate environmental themes in their work
Cons
May overlook subtle references to climate change in films
Does not account for positive climate actions that are not explicitly related to climate change