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Yes, the “Barbie” discourse has spun out of control, and yes, the film’s massive profits are a nice consolation prize—but this oversight represents bigger problems.

Eva Mendes called out those who previously criticized Ryan Gosling's casting in Barbie after his performance as Ken was nominated for an Oscar: "So proud of my man."

Goldberg, herself an Academy member, aired her thoughts about Barbies alleged snub at the 96th Oscars, arguing that not everyone is deserving of a prize.

"Barbie” is witty and fun, and it featured a compassionate examination of patriarchy. Yet it’s misguided to think the film deserved more nominations.

Barbara Handler, 82 - the daughter of Mattel co-founder and Barbie inventor Ruth Handler - is who the doll was named for when it first hit shelves in 1959.

From jaw-dropping Oppenheimer to epic Napoleon and Saltburns exuberant satire on class, our reviewers give their verdicts on the movies set to make waves at the Academy Awards.

Though, to be fair, has anyone ever acted normal about this movie?

If the past year in movies will be remembered for anything, it might be for how many celebrated creativity, from “Barbie’s” oblique nod to Ruth Handler, who invented the iconic Mattel doll, to “Oppenh...

“Oppenheimer” earned 13 nods, while “Maestro,” despite blowback from some Jews, scored 8.

“Oppenheimer” earned 13 nods, while “Maestro,” despite blowback from some Jews, scored 8.--The post ‘Barbenheimer,’ ‘Maestro’ and ‘The Zone of Interest’ lead large crop of Jewish-inspired Oscar nominations appeared first