biggest action stars, tom cruise, partly sidelined during this blockbuster season by the charms of a movie inspired by a long—legged, iconic plastic doll. yes, cruise's mission: impossible 7 was not at all bad but the blockbuster season glory really did go to barbie, as emma jones now tells us. cheering already hollywood's golden boy for what top gun: maverick did for post—covid cinema attendance last summer, the question was would tom cruise's midas touch work again for mission: impossible — dead reckoning? there was a big promotional tour supporting the release, including a world premiere in rome, where part of the film was set. it's all about how do i engage the audience? cruise was as willing as ever to meet fans and to be chief salesman for his movie. it's bigger than all of the films. it has vivid characterisations. it has glorious, luxurious locations and practical action,
amusing to find one of hollywood's biggest action stars, tom cruise, partly sidelined during this blockbuster season by the charms of a movie inspired by a long—legged, iconic plastic doll. yes, cruise's mission: impossible 7 was not at all bad but the blockbuster season glory really did go to barbie, as emma jones now tells us. cheering. already hollywood's golden boy for what top gun: maverick did for post—covid cinema attendance last summer, the question was would tom cruise's midas touch work again for mission: impossible — dead reckoning? there was a big promotional tour supporting the release, including a world premiere in rome, where part of the film was set. it's all about how do i engage the audience? cruise was as willing as ever to meet fans and to be chief salesman for his movie. it's bigger than all of the films. it has vivid characterisations.
has quit the national men's team in disgust at rubiales' behaviour. but some say not enough men in the game are standing up for the women. it is a bit of a disappointment because we know that in this work to truly open up football for everybody, men are so important. we heard mr infantino, the fifa president say last week he is going to open up the doors. to be honest a lot of women rolled their eyes because we have been hammering on those doors for decades. there is no sign of this dispute being resolved. spain's football federation is standing by its president, but some are determined to change a sport they see as far too macho. zoe conway, bbc news. let's get more on this story now with hugh. i think what is coming out of this is we are learning a lot more about rubiales and previous actions, previous behaviour that has now been
performances playing characters inspired by world—famous plastic dolls is a lot of fun — it's a thoughtful and intelligent satire. for me, at any rate, it could have been a bit deeper, but that said it certainly generated a must—see cachet. barbie was more than just a blockbuster that broke several records — not only did this pink event movie boast masses of talent, it was a real event movie, a rarity these movies that allow people to really enjoy a trip to the cinema, and it tapped into a genuinejoy many have a plastic doll. it's like the only toy i used to play with when i was a girl. i used to dress them and do their hair and barbie was my thing, so obviously now i have a daughter, i want to see it with her, and i love barbie. i got so excited, i told my mum, "can you please get tickets?" and i was so excited. barbie really benefited
of a classic documentary called barbie nation, an unauthorised tour. it gives an insight into the origins of barbie and its crazed barbie—mania. it helps you understand perhaps why there is all this madness, such as here in this restaurant with people all dressed in pink. this documentary helps to explain why barbie has become so much a part of so many lives. i became obsessed and this is what you see now. it shows just how much of a pathbreaking figure barbie was when she arrived in 1959. there had never been a doll quite like her before. barbie was a real breakthrough item, a totem. before barbie, girls played with dolls like a mom, and that was the only
greta gerwig's barbie pays homage to the iconic doll, but in the same breath it also pokes holes at the beauty standards that barbie sets for women. the cast breathes life into these plastic doll characters by giving them heart and humour. ryan gosling shines as barbie's boyfriend ken, but behind the belly laughs, there is a deeper meaning. barbieland is a matriarchal paradise, but we later find ourselves questioning if this is at the expense of the ken characters. barbie has confounded the naysayers, proving that films with female characters made by female directors can be huge international blockbusters. just before barbie was released, i noticed the arrival of a 25th anniversary director's cut
as the film of the year. as an avid doll lover who played with barbies as a child, this film did not disappoint. the action takes place in two realms, the real world and barbieland, filled with a variety of barbies and kens. but is like in plastic really as fantastic as it seems? we follow barbie, portrayed by margot robbie, as she goes on an adventure to the real world to restore herself after she starts to malfunction. her mission — to find the human playing with her and discover why they are unhappy so that her life can go back to normal. where are we going? in the nearly two—hour film, a lot goes down. there are dance battles, ballads, an interesting takes on the patriarchy and womanhood that have resonated with many.
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we have a barbie fashion show in birmingham, alabama, people make life—sized barbie fashions for themselves and they wear them in fashion shows, and in this fashion show it features the barbiejesus prayer. we thank the father for this wonderful luncheon. and it features this little girl dressed up as a barbie and a cross—dressing couple as well. what is perhaps so noteworthy in relation to barbie is that while she is the product of american capitalism, mechanised mass production, and relentless marketing, she is often able to give those who play with her memorable, personal experiences. she is an object that people can hang their dreams on, their projections on,
..is going to cost you. this mission has certainly been uncertain. the actors' strike has now delayed filming on dead reckoning part two, and part 0ne's steady climb at the box office was derailed by barbie. yet, despite the film's difficulties, most unpredictably of all, few would argue that 60—year—old tom cruise is still the action star of the summer. well, to bring our special talking movies blockbuster review to a close, i've entered barbie world, here at the malibu barbie cafe. we hope you've enjoyed the programme. please remember, you can always reach us online at bbc.com/talkingmovies, and you can find us on facebook. so from me, tom brook, and the rest of the talking movies team, it's goodbye as we leave you with one of the official music videos of barbie.