Barbie and Ken and Nothing in Between
For one trans viewer, Greta Gerwig’s hit offers both a too-pat idea of gender and a complex view of humanity.
Will Hollywood Learn These 5 Lessons From ‘Barbie’?
If studios greenlight more movies about toys, they’ll be missing the point. Greta Gerwig’s hit is about smart filmmaking, not brand awareness.
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‘Barbie’ Debuts in Saudi Arabia, Sparking Delight, and Anger
Denounced in some Middle Eastern countries for undermining traditional gender norms, the hit movie is finding an audience in Saudi Arabia, illustrating the region’s shifting political landscape.
This Isn’t Barbie’s First Time Onscreen: She’s Been a Movie Star for Decades
Before Margot Robbie’s live-action take on the doll, Mattel put out more than a dozen animated films that have an avid following, even now.