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Gosling’s charm and Gerwig’s mixed messages mean the real winner is Mattel’s male CEO, and dude-dominated capitalism in general

Cambrian columnist Kathe Tanner takes a mental trip to Barbieland as she debates whether it’s OK to wear pink.

As a mother and a media scholar, I couldn't help but see “Barbie” through an even narrower lens: as a film that, at its core, is about mothers and daughters.

The movies inclusion of a transgender actress as Barbie could be an issue in Arab countries with Muslim majorities.

Before the gal who has everything got into pink, her ideal home was a shrine to midcentury modern living, writes Sophie Barling

The wildly popular “Barbie” movie has been touted for its celebration – and critique – of femininity. As a mother and a media scholar, I couldn’t help but...

Now Coco Collection – a luxury resort group in the Maldives - is looking for a person to act as a Beach for ten days following the release of Greta Gerwig's movie Barbie

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For a far more upbeat view of the challenges and adventures of aging, go see the Barbie movie.

“Barbie” prides itself on inspiring a full range of feelings – both in its characters and its audience. The characters tap into dark, sad sides they never knew they had, and they find out life is more rewarding for it. The audience is sure to eat up all the easy jokes and sweetness, but they’re […]