The New York Times – Film:
For one trans viewer, Greta Gerwig’s hit offers both a too-pat idea of gender and a complex view of humanity.
Category: Barbie (Doll)
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‘Barbie’ Debuts in Saudi Arabia, Sparking Delight, and Anger
The New York Times – Film:
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.
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This Isn’t Barbie’s First Time Onscreen: She’s Been a Movie Star for Decades
The New York Times – Film:
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.
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The Toughest ‘Barbie’ Movie Critics Are Barbie Collectors
The New York Times – Film:
These longtime fans of the doll had high expectations, and concerns, for her big-screen live-action debut.
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Gap, Looking for Barbie Magic, Hires Mattel’s President as C.E.O.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Richard Dickson helped improve Barbie’s image, culminating in the blockbuster film. Now he faces a similar turnaround challenge at the retailer.
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How ‘Barbie’ Set Designers Brought Those Dreamhouses to Life
The New York Times – Film:
To make their Barbieland sets a reality, the movie’s production team embraced the surreal, going big on bright pinks and shrunken proportions.
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People Saw the Barbie Movie, Then Partied Barbie Style
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Infusing themes, characters and — of course — the color pink, people used the movie to inspire their own celebrations.
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‘Barbie’ Fans Show Up in Style
The New York Times – Film:
Fans nationwide shopped their closets for the rosiest interpretations of the Barbie ethos: sparkly bags, open-toed pumps, stretchy headbands and more.
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‘Barbenheimer’ and a Film Critic’s Perspective, in Review
The New York Times – Film:
Manohla Dargis, the chief film critic for The New York Times, shares her thoughts on the movie event of the year and an industry still reeling from the pandemic.