Margot Robbie as Barbie FIRST LOOK: Actress transforms into the iconic Mattel doll onset
2 years, 6 months ago

Margot Robbie as Barbie FIRST LOOK: Actress transforms into the iconic Mattel doll onset

Daily Mail  

Margot Robbie has been pictured for the first time dressed in character as Barbie, filming the hotly-anticipated live-action movie in Los Angeles, California. First look at Margot Robbie as the iconic Mattel doll as she films live-action movie in sweltering LA heat dressed in hot pink flared trousers and halter waistcoat Barbie is ready for her close up! Margot has been long slated to play the world's most iconic fashion doll in a live-action movie and back in December 2020, she vowed to give audiences 'something totally different.' Long-time coming: Margot has been long slated to play the world's most iconic fashion doll in a live-action movie and back in December 2020, she vowed to give audiences 'something totally different' She's a star! Barbie girl: Margot has been long slated to play the world's most iconic fashion doll in a live-action movie and back in December 2020, she vowed to give audiences 'something totally different'

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Baby Barbie: Margot Robbie's Newest Role - Motherhood!
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Baby Barbie: Margot Robbie's Newest Role - Motherhood!

Deccan Chronicle  

Lights, camera, baby bump! Margot Robbie's ascent in Hollywood has been nothing short of meteoric, earning accolades for her roles in films like “The Wolf of Wall Street,” “I, Tonya,” and the upcoming highly anticipated “Barbie” adaptation, where she takes on the titular role. As the world eagerly awaits official confirmation from the couple, one thing is certain: Margot Robbie’s …

Margot Robbie is pregnant; Barbie star debuts baby bump, expecting first child with husband Ackerley: Report
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Margot Robbie is pregnant; Barbie star debuts baby bump, expecting first child with husband Ackerley: Report

Hindustan Times  

Academy Award-nominated actress Margot Robbie is reportedly expecting her first child with her husband, film producer Tom Ackerley. Tom Ackerley, left, and Margot Robbie arrive at the Oscars on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Margot Robbie pregnant with her first child Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley, who have been married for eight years after …

Margot Robbie is pregnant! The Barbie star, 34, is expecting her first child with husband Tom Ackerley
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Margot Robbie is pregnant! The Barbie star, 34, is expecting her first child with husband Tom Ackerley

Daily Mail  

Margot Robbie is expecting her first child with husband Tom Ackerley. The couple met in 2014, married in 2016 and are co-producers on a number of projects, including Hulu's Dollface, through their production company LuckyCap Entertainment. Margot Robbie is reportedly expecting with her first child with husband Tom Ackerley; seen over the weekend in Lake Como The couple met while …

Happy Birthday Margot Robbie: Throwback to the Barbie star's iconic closet as she turns 34
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Happy Birthday Margot Robbie: Throwback to the Barbie star's iconic closet as she turns 34

Hindustan Times  

Margot Robbie has starred across a multitude of big banner projects starting right with her debut in Leonardo DiCaprio's The Wolf of Wall Street. Margot Robbie turns 34: Throwback to her iconic Barbie press tour closet Malibu Barbies The look which kicked off Margot's press tour for Barbie, was almost all Bottega Veneta. Preppy Barbies 1964's 'Sparkling' Barbie doll was …

Margot Robbie opens up about crisis before filming Barbie: ‘I’d spent years trying to get this movie going’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Margot Robbie opens up about crisis before filming Barbie: ‘I’d spent years trying to get this movie going’

Hindustan Times  

Margot Robbie-starrer Barbie was the biggest blockbuster of last year. The actor who also produced the film, has now opened up about overcoming ‘actor crisis’ filming began on Barbie in an interview with Los Angeles Times. What Margot Robbie said Speaking with Los Angeles Times, Margot Robbie said, “I went to Greta’s house and had that crisis. Greta Gerwig's Barbie …

How Margot Robbie overcame a ‘palpable and debilitating’ panic to make ‘Barbie’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

How Margot Robbie overcame a ‘palpable and debilitating’ panic to make ‘Barbie’

LA Times  

How do you make a story about a ubiquitous plastic doll worth telling? “I have a distinct memory of Margot coming over to my house before we started shooting and having a bit of an actor crisis: ‘How am I doing this?’ It’s the actor equivalent of facing a blank page,” “Barbie” director and co-writer Greta Gerwig says of a …

'Beyond ecstatic': Margot Robbie downplays Barbie's Oscar snubs, celebrates eight nominations
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'Beyond ecstatic': Margot Robbie downplays Barbie's Oscar snubs, celebrates eight nominations

ABC  

Barbie fans may be upset over the film's perceived Oscars nomination snubs, but Margot Robbie has downplayed the controversy, saying she's "beyond ecstatic" with the film's eight nominations. Attending a SAG screening of the film on Tuesday night, Robbie addressed the social media reaction to Barbie's absence from two key categories: best actress, for Robbie, and best director, for Greta …

Margot Robbie, feeling ‘blessed’ for ‘Barbie,’ responds to Oscars snubs after outcry
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Margot Robbie, feeling ‘blessed’ for ‘Barbie,’ responds to Oscars snubs after outcry

LA Times  

Margot Robbie said she is “beyond ecstatic” that “Barbie” received a total of eight Academy Award nominations, including one for best picture. Life in plastic is fantastic for “Barbie” star Margot Robbie, who is also “beyond ecstatic” for her film’s Oscar nominations haul — even if she didn’t receive an acting nomination. Robbie, who is a producer for the bubblegum …

Shocking Oscar snubs for ‘Barbie’s’ Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie just prove the movie’s point
11 months ago

Shocking Oscar snubs for ‘Barbie’s’ Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie just prove the movie’s point

LA Times  

If only Barbie had done a little time as a sex worker. Certainly millions of “Barbie” fans are currently wishing they could push someone — perhaps a member or two of the film academy — out of a very high window. Movies The 2024 Oscar nominations: Full list The 2024 Oscar nominations were announced Tuesday, with big numbers for “Oppenheimer,” …

Margot Robbie's Barbie inspired looks to be highlighted in new book by her stylist Andrew Mukamal: 'Culmination of tens of thousands of hours of work'
11 months ago

Margot Robbie's Barbie inspired looks to be highlighted in new book by her stylist Andrew Mukamal: 'Culmination of tens of thousands of hours of work'

Daily Mail  

Margot Robbie's iconic Barbie inspired looks will be highlighted in a new book. Margot Robbie 's iconic Barbie inspired looks will be highlighted in a new book put together by her stylist Andrew Mukamal titled Barbie: The World Tour The look was inspired by a classic Chanel runway look which Claudia Schiffer rocked in the 1995 but was never released …

Margot Robbie explains why she’s taking break from acting after Barbie
11 months, 1 week ago

Margot Robbie explains why she’s taking break from acting after Barbie

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Robbie, who produced the blockbuster film Barbie and played the film’s …

Margot Robbie wears pink gown inspired by 1977 Barbie to Golden Globes
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Margot Robbie wears pink gown inspired by 1977 Barbie to Golden Globes

The Independent  

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Golden Globes 2024: Margot Robbie channels 1977 Superstar Barbie in sequin hot pink Armani dress and matching tulle boa wrap
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Golden Globes 2024: Margot Robbie channels 1977 Superstar Barbie in sequin hot pink Armani dress and matching tulle boa wrap

Daily Mail  

Margot Robbie channeled Barbie once again as she arrived to the star-studded Golden Globes 2024 red carpet, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday. Robbie is nominated tonight for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for her lead role in Barbie. Margot Robbie channeled Barbie once again as she arrived to …

Golden Globes red carpet: Margot Robbie dresses as Superstar Barbie, gothic glamour also popular among the stars
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Golden Globes red carpet: Margot Robbie dresses as Superstar Barbie, gothic glamour also popular among the stars

ABC  

It's officially time to roll out the first red carpet of the year. Margot Robbie, who's up for Best Actress - musical/comedy for her role in Barbie, told Variety that she is dressed as Superstar Barbie from 1977 and is wearing Armani. Australian actress Sarah Snook chose a black lace gown by Prabal Gurung, comprised of a semi-sheer top and …

Anne Hathaway reveals why she was ‘thrilled’ Margot Robbie took Barbie role instead of her
1 year ago

Anne Hathaway reveals why she was ‘thrilled’ Margot Robbie took Barbie role instead of her

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Anne Hathaway has revealed she was glad …

Margot Robbie of Barbie and Cillian Murphy of Oppenheimer prove Barbenheimer is still alive as they are set to interview each other for Variety
1 year ago

Margot Robbie of Barbie and Cillian Murphy of Oppenheimer prove Barbenheimer is still alive as they are set to interview each other for Variety

Daily Mail  

Margot Robbie and Cillian Murphy will share a conversation for Variety's Actors on Actors series. Margot Robbie and Cillian Murphy will share a conversation for Variety's Actors on Actors series Cillian captivated audiences with his portrayal of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer this past summer Margot shined as Barbie, which became Warner Bros' highest domestic grossing film Cillian captivated audiences with …

Margot Robbie and her husband Tom Ackerley look like Barbie and Ken as they arrived arm-in-arm to a screening of Greta Gerwig's hit fantasy-comedy in NYC
1 year ago

Margot Robbie and her husband Tom Ackerley look like Barbie and Ken as they arrived arm-in-arm to a screening of Greta Gerwig's hit fantasy-comedy in NYC

Daily Mail  

Margot Robbie and her husband Tom Ackerley were every inch the real-life Barbie and Ken while walking arm-in-arm to a screening for her hit film, Barbie, in New York City on Tuesday night. Happy couple: Margot Robbie and her husband Tom Ackerley were every inch the real-life Barbie and Ken while walking arm-in-arm to a screening for her hit film, …

Barbie star Margot Robbie reunites with director Greta Gerwig at 2023 Gotham Awards as they accept Global Icon & Creator tribute onstage
1 year ago

Barbie star Margot Robbie reunites with director Greta Gerwig at 2023 Gotham Awards as they accept Global Icon & Creator tribute onstage

Daily Mail  

Margot Robbie reunited with Greta Gerwig at the Gotham Awards on Monday. The Barbie star, 33, and the director of the beloved film, 40, showed off their comedy chops as they spoke onstage at the award ceremony while accepting the Global Icon & Creator tribute. Onstage: Margot Robbie gave a fun speech with Greta Gerwig at the Gotham Awards on …

Margot Robbie and husband Tom Ackerley are smitten as they attend Gotham Awards - and actress stuns in a retro-style satin gown with cape
1 year ago

Margot Robbie and husband Tom Ackerley are smitten as they attend Gotham Awards - and actress stuns in a retro-style satin gown with cape

Daily Mail  

Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley put on a loved-up display as they attended the star-studded Gotham Independent Film Awards on Monday night. Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley put on a loved-up display as they attended the star-studded Gotham Independent Film Awards on Monday night Her film producer spouse, who she quietly wed in 2016, looked handsome by her side in …

Margot Robbie reveals she is unsure about Barbie sequel: 'Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine...'
1 year ago

Margot Robbie reveals she is unsure about Barbie sequel: 'Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine...'

Hindustan Times  

No Barbie 2 on cards!! It may come as a great disappointment, but the widely anticipated Barbie sequel from 2023 apparently hasn't gotten the go-light from its creators yet. The show's lead, Margot Robbie, clarified that making a trilogy was not the original plan. Delivering everything in the first installment was the main goal. For the uninitiated, both Greta Gerwig's …

Pop culture inspiration! From Martha Stewart's SI cover to Rihanna's halftime show, a roundup of 2023's most iconic moments that make for great Halloween costumes
1 year, 2 months ago

Pop culture inspiration! From Martha Stewart's SI cover to Rihanna's halftime show, a roundup of 2023's most iconic moments that make for great Halloween costumes

Daily Mail  

Taylor Swift concertgoers can repurpose their concert looks for the ultimate group costume Halloween is around the corner. Save yourself some time and money and repurpose your concert looks Announce you're expecting à la Rihanna Rihanna‘s Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show was the most-watched halftime show in history! At 81, culinary queen Martha Stewart made headlines as the oldest model …

Barbie on OTT: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling starrer now available to rent on Prime Video
1 year, 3 months ago

Barbie on OTT: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling starrer now available to rent on Prime Video

Hindustan Times  

Greta Gerwig's Barbie is finally out on OTT. The biggest film of the year, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as the Mattel dolls Barbie and Ken, is now available to rent on on Prime Video for INR 499. Apart from Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, Barbie also boasts an ensemble cast that includes names like …

Rob Brydon admits it ‘stings’ when people question why he was cast in Barbie
1 year, 4 months ago

Rob Brydon admits it ‘stings’ when people question why he was cast in Barbie

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rob Brydon has admitted he’s not immune to criticisms against his …

Barbie movie merchandise: From Barbie dolls to a Zara collaboration
1 year, 4 months ago

Barbie movie merchandise: From Barbie dolls to a Zara collaboration

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Buy now Barbie Mattel draped dress: £99.99, Zara.com open image in gallery This …

'Barbie' Margot Robbie receives $250,000 offer for exclusive pics of her feet, know full story
1 year, 4 months ago

'Barbie' Margot Robbie receives $250,000 offer for exclusive pics of her feet, know full story

India TV News  

Margot Robbie, an Australian actress, is currently on cloud nine with the success of the latest release Barbie, also starring Ryan Gosling. DailyLoud posted: "@FeetFinder offer Margot Robbie a $250,000 deal to sell her FeetPics." Margot Robbie on work front Her latest release Barbie was directed by Greta Gerwig and was co-produced by Margot Robbie. However, Margot's film outshined Cillian …

Mattel launches Weird Barbie doll based on Barbie The Movie
1 year, 4 months ago

Mattel launches Weird Barbie doll based on Barbie The Movie

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But the good news is it’s now possible to relive some of your …

Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ mints $1 billion globally
1 year, 4 months ago

Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ mints $1 billion globally

The Hindu  

Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling starrer fantasy comedy-drama film Barbie has now crossed USD 1 billion globally in its third weekend. We’re excited to share that #BarbieTheMovie has hit $1 Billion at the Global Box Office.” According to Variety, a U.S.-based media house, this makes director Greta Gerwig the first-ever solo female filmmaker with a billion-dollar film. The Barbie movie …

Psychic Barbie: Margot Robbie predicted the pink-clad film’s box office would hit $1 billion
1 year, 4 months ago

Psychic Barbie: Margot Robbie predicted the pink-clad film’s box office would hit $1 billion

LA Times  

Margot Robbie accurately predicted that “Barbie” would end up grossing $1 billion at the box office. Box-office and cultural sensation “Barbie” crossed the $1 billion mark at the box office this past weekend, making it the second 2023 release to hit the milestone after “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” accomplished the feat earlier this year. Though this achievement may have …

Barbie has made $1b at the global box office. Experts are crediting its 'masterclass' marketing campaign
1 year, 4 months ago

Barbie has made $1b at the global box office. Experts are crediting its 'masterclass' marketing campaign

ABC  

Barbie has surpassed $1 billion at the global box office just three weeks after its release – and it's on track to become the biggest movie of the year. Barbie was already an iconic piece of intellectual property, but experts say those behind the film did not rest on their laurels, and they credit its "masterclass" marketing campaign for its …

Margot and Ryan weren't the first choice for Barbie, check who else could have played the protagonists
1 year, 4 months ago

Margot and Ryan weren't the first choice for Barbie, check who else could have played the protagonists

Hindustan Times  

Barbie has managed to make stunning reviews globally and an admirable amount of money, having grossed more than $196 million outside the United States and bringing in around $400 million in total gross at the box office. Anne Hathaway was approached and was also meant to lead the role of Barbie after issues of creative differences emerged with Amy Schumer, …

Oppie's everything, she's just Barbie: Breaking down the lows and lows of Greta Gerwig's blockbuster disappointment
1 year, 4 months ago

Oppie's everything, she's just Barbie: Breaking down the lows and lows of Greta Gerwig's blockbuster disappointment

Hindustan Times  

It feels odd to be on the other side of it. But also, whatever happens in Barbieland - like Ken’s patriarchy takeover - seems to somehow affect sales of actual Barbie dolls in the real world. This inconsistent tone and writing that hinge on convenience is on full display in one of the film’s laziest scenes, in which Barbie first …

Margot Robbie says her friends think she wasted an opportunity in Barbie
1 year, 5 months ago

Margot Robbie says her friends think she wasted an opportunity in Barbie

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I was like, ‘I know, I can’t check that one off.’” …

Barbie makes her big screen debut to much acclaim
1 year, 5 months ago

Barbie makes her big screen debut to much acclaim

China Daily  

The movie Barbie has been released in China since July 21. Sixty-four years after the first Barbie toy was launched in the United States, a live-action movie is bringing the famous doll to life on the big screen. Barbie, the fantasy comedy which stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, simultaneously opened across China and North America on July 21, receiving …

Margot Robbie says her friends teased her for not kissing Ryan Gosling in Barbie: 'What's wrong with you?'
1 year, 5 months ago

Margot Robbie says her friends teased her for not kissing Ryan Gosling in Barbie: 'What's wrong with you?'

Hindustan Times  

About Barbie Greta Gerwig's Barbie also stars America Ferrera, Simu Liu, Dua Lipa, Emerald Fennell, Issa Rae, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera and Will Ferrell. Margot talks about not kissing Ryan Gosling Now, in a new interview with People, Margot revealed how she was teased by her girlfriends, when they found out she didn't kiss Ryan Gosling in the film. Barbie …

Barbie is everything but she's not anti-Ken, just about male fragility and patriarchy
1 year, 5 months ago

Barbie is everything but she's not anti-Ken, just about male fragility and patriarchy

Hindustan Times  

Before the lights dimmed inside the theatre for Barbie, I saw a group of boys hop on to their seats in the row just ahead of mine. The venture into the Real World is a pragmatic narrative decision; where Gerwig's script, co-written with partner Noah Baumbach, is conscious of the play of contrasts. From here on, Gerwig does more telling …

‘Barbie’ or ‘Oppenheimer?’ Here’s where Selena Gomez, Camila Cabello, Quentin Tarantino and Tom Cruise stand
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Barbie’ or ‘Oppenheimer?’ Here’s where Selena Gomez, Camila Cabello, Quentin Tarantino and Tom Cruise stand

LA Times  

Which stars went for “Barbie” and who went for “Oppenheimer” over the blockbuster weekend? It’s the phrase of the summer for cinephiles, movie stars and extremely online people alike: “Barbenheimer.” The same-day release of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie,” starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” starring Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr., has led to the double-feature phenomenon …

Barbie review: A near-miraculous achievement from Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie
1 year, 5 months ago

Barbie review: A near-miraculous achievement from Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Gerwig’s movie begins by playing a brilliant trick on its audience: …

Barbie Vs Oppenheimer Day 2: Christopher Nolan’s movie way ahead of Barbie
1 year, 5 months ago

Barbie Vs Oppenheimer Day 2: Christopher Nolan’s movie way ahead of Barbie

Live Mint  

The release of two much awaited movies Barbie and Oppenheimer has set the mood for movie lovers this weekend. On Saturday, Margot Robbie starrer movie collected 6.5 crore on movie theatres on Saturday, according to the industry tracker Sacnilk. With this, the movie's total collection stood at ₹11.5 crore till Saturday. Oppenheimer performance The movie, directed by Christopher Nolan has …

Margot Robbie responds to internet’s obsession with her feet after Barbie trailer
1 year, 5 months ago

Margot Robbie responds to internet’s obsession with her feet after Barbie trailer

The Independent  

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'Barbie'' Shows That Feminism Has Limitations
1 year, 5 months ago

'Barbie'' Shows That Feminism Has Limitations

Huff Post  

Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling star in the Greta Gerwig-directed "Barbie," which has raised the most intriguing question: Is it a feminist movie? Here, the eponymous doll — or Stereotypical Barbie, as the character herself owns — is embodied to perfection by a wide-eyed Margot Robbie, who’s also a producer on the film with Gerwig and Baumbach. Barbie’s beau, Ken, …

Google Launches Barbie-Themed Easter Eggs Ahead Of Movie Release
1 year, 5 months ago

Google Launches Barbie-Themed Easter Eggs Ahead Of Movie Release

ABP News  

In preparation for the much-awaited film 'Barbie,' Google surprises users with a delightful Easter egg feature dedicated to the movie's director, Greta Gerwig, and stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. Margot Robbie's fashion choices, particularly her red-carpet appearances, have sparked a movement embracing Barbie-inspired fashion, characterized by everything pink, from clothing to accessories and footwear. Alongside Robbie and Gosling, an …

Barbie review: Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig's visual confection plays a little too much like an advertisement
1 year, 5 months ago

Barbie review: Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig's visual confection plays a little too much like an advertisement

ABC  

Traditional tentpoles just aren't cashing in anymore. Interview: Greta Gerwig on RN's The Screen Show Photo shows The director Greta Gerwig, actors Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in cowgirl/boy outfits all standing and laughing At the centre of it all is Stereotypical Barbie, who wakes each morning to a cheery chorus of greetings from her peers. Barbie's world is crumbling: …

Why Margot Robbie is being criticized for her "mid" looks, despite embodying perfect Barbie doll
1 year, 5 months ago

Why Margot Robbie is being criticized for her "mid" looks, despite embodying perfect Barbie doll

Salon  

"Barbie"-mania has flooded our everyday lives – from Barbie's international press tour and Margot Robbie's stunning and doll-like red carpet looks mimicking different Barbies to Ryan Gosling's charming "Ken-ergy" bit. Last week, Robbie was trending for days on social media for her "Barbie" looks but also in darker internet fashion – she was trending because people were discussing how... mid …

Movie Review: She’s Perfect Barbie. He’s Scene-Stealing Ken. Their life in plastic looks fantastic
1 year, 5 months ago

Movie Review: She’s Perfect Barbie. He’s Scene-Stealing Ken. Their life in plastic looks fantastic

Associated Press  

For someone who’s 11.5 inches tall and weighs under 8 ounces, poor Barbie’s had to carry an awfully heavy load over the years on that slender, plastic back of hers. This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Margot Robbie in a scene from “Barbie.” In any case, boy — or should we say, girl — life in plastic looks …

‘Barbenheimer’: Why the ‘Barbie’ vs ‘Oppenhemier’ phenomenon is a movie event for the ages
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Barbenheimer’: Why the ‘Barbie’ vs ‘Oppenhemier’ phenomenon is a movie event for the ages

The Hindu  

The Queen of Dreams meets the Lord of Death this Friday. “Barbie’s aesthetics have gone into the construction of garments, and I believe that when it comes to influence, even the skater skirt can be traced back to Barbie.” Meanwhile, fashion designer Archana Rao says her journey started with styling Barbie dolls. “With Gerwig’s film, it’s about why a film …

Barbie film review: The excellent ‘Barbie’ is a surprisingly cerebral movie
1 year, 5 months ago

Barbie film review: The excellent ‘Barbie’ is a surprisingly cerebral movie

Live Mint  

Barbie film review: Crying occupies more space than you might expect in director Greta Gerwig's highly anticipated Barbie, a movie preoccupied with mortality and the general pain of being a human—specifically a woman—in an imperfect world. At the center of Gerwig's exploration: Margot Robbie's Barbie, a version of the famous Mattel Inc. doll come to life. Rollerblading in Santa Monica, …

Barbie is opening after much fanfare, so what's the deal with Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig's fantasy comedy?
1 year, 5 months ago

Barbie is opening after much fanfare, so what's the deal with Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig's fantasy comedy?

ABC  

When photos of Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling on the set of the Barbie movie wearing lurid 80s workout wear leaked online in June 2022, it had the internet seeing fluoro pink. Gerwig and Robbie worked closely with production designer Sarah Greenwood and set decorator Katie Spencer to build Barbie's 'Dreamhouse' and stay true to the hyper-feminine aesthetic of "Barbiecore". …

Review: With Robbie in pink and Gosling in mink, ‘Barbie’ (wink-wink) will make you think
1 year, 5 months ago

Review: With Robbie in pink and Gosling in mink, ‘Barbie’ (wink-wink) will make you think

LA Times  

Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie,” an exuberant, sometimes exhaustingly clever piece of Mattelian neorealism, opens with an extended, heavily trailer-spoiled homage to “2001: A Space Odyssey.” We’re at a drab early moment in the history of the toy industry; for too long, little girls everywhere have had only their sad, uninspiring baby dolls to play with — until now, at this fateful …

'Joyous' Barbie breaks the mould
1 year, 5 months ago

'Joyous' Barbie breaks the mould

BBC  

Greta Gerwig's 'bold, inventive' Barbie breaks the mould Warner Bros This 'joyous' comedy – starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling – is sure to be nominated for many awards, writes Nicholas Barber. It must say something serious about the state of Hollywood that one of the most feverishly anticipated US films of 2023 is Barbie, an authorised tie-in to a …

Opinion: Yes, Barbie is a feminist — just don’t ask her creators
1 year, 5 months ago

Opinion: Yes, Barbie is a feminist — just don’t ask her creators

LA Times  

Almost 30 years ago, when I researched and wrote a history of the people and ideas that led to the creation of Barbie, I had no doubt she would be as talked about in 2023 as she was in 1959, when she first appeared. While I suspect every armchair gender theorist will be deconstructing Gerwig’s movie soon, Barbie’s resurgence of …

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