This 1991 film, the first high-budget female buddy comedy/thriller/road movie, exploded into the cultural scene with a powerful mix of female empowerment, violence, comedy and moral dynamite. It’s initial release sparked cultural arguments across the media about whether the movie endorsed violence against men or simply gave their heroines the type of story arc previously reserved only for male stars.  Was Thelma and Louise good or bad for feminism?  Was it simply the most compelling female friendship seen on screen for decades? Whatever your opinion, this funny, moving and provocative film clearly struck a nerve.

Starring Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Harvey Keitel, and Brad Pitt (in his star-making role), Thelma & Louise takes audiences on a wild ride across the American South and Southwest, to an iconic conclusion still hotly debated to this day.

So does a 32-year-old take on female freedom and friendship in America still feel relevant to a generation raised in today’s evolved gender environment? Our panel of young film lovers may truly surprise you with their answers.

Hosts: Mark Netter & David Tausik 

Panelists: Grace Chapman, Guy Lewis & Jake Flowers

An ElectraCast Production

Current AFI Greatest Thrillers List: #76

Academy Award winner – Best Original Screenplay, Callie Khouri

Nominations – Ridley Scott: Best Director, Susan Sarandon & Geena Davis: Best Actress

Original Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iBFmKlO4BY

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thelma_%26_Louise

Time Magazine Review: https://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,973242,00.html

Original Variety Review: https://variety.com/1990/film/reviews/thelma-louise-1200428677/

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