Sunday Morning Hangover: The Barbie Discussion

Saturday Night Popcorn: Barbie

In this episode, we discuss the 2023 American fantasy comedy film Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig and written by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach. The film is based on the Barbie fashion dolls by Mattel and stars Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, with a host of other Hollywood stars in supporting roles. The film follows Barbie and Ken on a journey of self-discovery after they leave their perfect world of Barbieland and enter the real world, where they face various challenges and adventures.

We talk about the film’s themes, style, humor, characters, and impact on pop culture and society. We also share our personal opinions and insights on the film’s message and relevance today.

If you haven’t seen Barbie yet, we highly recommend you watch it before listening to this episode. You can find more information about the film on Wikipedia, IMDb, or Newsweek. You can also read some reviews about the film on Movie Insider or Rotten Tomatoes.

We hope you enjoy this episode and join us next week for another discussion on a classic or contemporary film. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review our podcast on your favorite platform. You can also follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for more updates and content. Thank you for listening!

*Spoiler Warning* As a general warning we discuss the film in detail and often will comment on scenes or aspects of the film that could spoil it for a listener who has not seen the film we are discussing.

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