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Is Barbie a feminist icon? It's complicated

The Barbie movie is being celebrated (and slammed) as a feminist film, with its themes of female empowerment and critiques of the patriarchy. Can the same be said for the doll at the center of it?

WEKU

Barbie is now queen. But for my generation, Sindy reigned supreme

Sindy turns 60 this year, and at her peak had 80% of the UK’s ‘fashion doll’ market. What led to her cruel demise?

The Guardian - UK

The age of Barbie

The Barbie movie and the messaging that’s sweeping the world underlines the Instagram dreamhouse that we are all living in

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Greta Gerwig says she refused to cut ‘emotional’ Barbie scene that ‘doesn’t lead anywhere’

‘If I cut the scene, I don’t know what this movie is about,’ ‘Barbie’ director told studio bosses

The Independent UK

Barbie smashes The Dark Knight’s 15-year-old box office record

Christopher Nolan’s 2008 superhero film had not been surpassed – until now

The Independent UK

I Saw Barbie And Oppenheimer In Theaters, But One Half Of Barbenheimer Was A Better Moviegoing Experience

I enjoyed seeing both Barbie and Oppenheimer, but one move comes out on top amid the Barbenheimer experience.

Cinemablend

The best Barbie costumes from the Barbie movie ranked

Life in plastic sure looks fantastic and these Barbie costumes are fashionable proof. Here are the top 10 outfits from the Barbie movie.

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Will there be a Barbie movie sequel? Greta Gerwig just had her say

Come on Barbie, let's go party - again! (Maybe...)

Woman & Home

Every Reference and Easter Egg in the 'Barbie' Movie, Explained

From '2001: A Space Odyssey' to Marcel Proust.

Marie Claire

Margot Robbie wore a certain perfume to get into character as Barbie—here's what we think it is

Get ready to smell like a Barbie, as Margot has revealed a *specific* perfume helped her channel her doll realness...

My Imperfect Life

Barbie beats The Dark Knight’s 15-year-old box office record

Christopher Nolan’s 2008 superhero film had not been surpassed – until now

The Independent UK

The View’s Whoopi Goldberg Fires Back At Those Criticizing The Barbie Movie

Barbie is a blockbuster, but not one without its naysayers, and Whoopi Goldberg took time on The View to voice her issues with that crowd.

Cinemablend

How That Zack Snyder Joke Found Its Way Into Barbie

There's a funny Snyder Cut joke laced into Barbie, and Greta Gerwig is opening up about how she got it in there.

Cinemablend

Issa Rae offers aspiring female directors a chance to shine on rebooted 'Project Greenlight' series

From Issa Rae’s perspective, there’s plenty of talented female filmmakers willing to work

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Barbie director Greta Gerwig responds to right-wing backlash

Film’s feminist message has drawn the ire of several high-profile conservative commentators

WhatToWatch

Giant Margot Robbie Barbie doll goes viral

The Barbie hype continues! A short clip of a giant Barbie doll posing next to the world's tallest building has gone viral online.

The Guardian - UK

Greta Gerwig responds to trolling from rightwing Barbie critics

After criticism including doll burning, the director said her film is ‘an invitation for everybody to be part of the party’

GoodToKnow

Will there be a second Barbie movie? Everything we know so far

The retro doll's debut on the big screen has been a success but will there be another?...

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Total Film

Move over, Oppenheimer – you should be watching Asteroid City with Barbie instead

Come for the brightly colored sets, stay for the irrepressible thoughts of death

The Guardian - US

Everyone here is called Ken! Inside BarbieCon, the other Barbie event of the summer

A yearly convention brings together superfans for shopping, fashion shows and workshops on making doll-sized tropical drinks – if you can score a ticket

The Independent UK

Greta Gerwig says she refused to cut ‘emotional’ Barbie scene that ‘doesn’t lead anywhere’

‘If I cut the scene, I don’t know what this movie is about,’ ‘Barbie’ director told studio bosses

Tom’s Guide

7 best movies like Barbie on Netflix, Max, Prime Video, Paramount Plus and more

The best movies like Barbie, a singular movie in its own right, tell all sorts of tales. Some magical, some more modest and dramatic, all with women in the spotlight.

The Independent UK

Women can’t get enough of America Ferrera’s powerful Barbie monologue: ‘Made me cry’

‘Will go down as one of the best scenes of the year,’ says one fan

Tom’s Guide

I saw Barbie in theaters — should you do the same or wait for streaming?

The Barbie movie has taken over the box office, posting massive numbers. But for the folks who haven't seen it yet, our streaming editor has advice for why you shouldn't wait.

Cinemablend

Barbie’s Greta Gerwig Reacts To The Movie’s Success

Writer/director Greta Gerwig shares her thoughts on Barbie becoming the biggest movie of 2023 thus far.

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