{"id":156627,"date":"2023-04-28T23:36:08","date_gmt":"2023-04-28T23:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=156627"},"modified":"2023-05-01T18:09:20","modified_gmt":"2023-05-01T18:09:20","slug":"barbie-film-explores-existential-crises-and-mattels-control-over-barbie-land","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/art-and-culture\/film-and-tv\/barbie-film-explores-existential-crises-and-mattels-control-over-barbie-land\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Barbie&#8217; Film Explores Existential Crises and Mattel&#8217;s Control Over Barbie Land"},"content":{"rendered":"           <!--  <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n                jQuery(document).ready(function() {\r\n                    jQuery(\".key-accordion-item .key-menu\").on(\"click\", function() {\r\n                        if (jQuery(this).parent().hasClass(\"active\")) {\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-content\").slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-accordion-item\").removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().addClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideDown();\r\n                        }\r\n                    });\r\n                })\r\n            <\/script> -->\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- start html -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"news-key-takeaway-wapper\">\r\n                                <span style=\"background-color:#4db2ee;\">Key Takeaways<\/span>\r\n                <ul class=\"news-key-nbox\" style=\"border-color:#4db2ee;background-color:rgba(77, 178, 238, 0.1);\">\r\n                                                        <li>Greta Gerwig's upcoming film 'Barbie' stars Margot Robbie as the iconic doll, and the movie presents a fresh take on the character with a vivid technicolor palette and dance sequences.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>The film explores complex themes, including existential malaise, aggressive policing, and the lack of worker's rights in Barbie Land.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>Ryan Gosling portrays Ken, and the movie features an ensemble cast including Kate McKinnon, John Cena, and Will Ferrell.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>Gerwig was influenced by Technicolor musicals while directing the movie, and the production's vibrant colors attracted the attention of people from nearby film sets.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>The release of 'Barbie' is highly anticipated by fans, and the movie promises to deliver both visually stunning spectacle and thought-provoking exploration of the challenges faced by the dolls in Barbie Land.<\/li>\r\n                                                <\/ul>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            \n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This summer, Greta Gerwig&#8217;s highly anticipated film &#8216;Barbie&#8217; is set to captivate audiences with Margot Robbie starring as the iconic doll.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The movie, featuring a vivid technicolor palette and numerous dance sequences, offers a fresh take on the classic character. In a new teaser premiered at CinemaCon, viewers get a glimpse of Robbie&#8217;s Barbie struggling with the concept of death, taking a cold shower, and even suffering the flattening of her permanently arched feet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>A Unique Interpretation of Barbie Land<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gerwig&#8217;s &#8216;Barbie&#8217; presents a world filled with color and whimsy while still tackling complex themes. Barbie Land, a fantastical realm where toys come to life, is explored in depth, revealing the challenges faced by its inhabitants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The film delves into the complex emotions and decisions that the dolls confront, giving audiences a fresh perspective on the iconic characters.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Weird Barbie Offers Spiritual Guidance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kate McKinnon portrays Weird Barbie, an &#8217;80s-inspired version of the doll who lives in a peculiar house and &#8220;smells like basement.&#8221; Initially chaotic, Weird Barbie becomes a guru for Robbie&#8217;s Barbie, presenting her with a choice: continue on the path of the high heel or embrace the way of the Birkenstock, which ultimately sends her into the real world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>A Journey of Self-Discovery<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robbie&#8217;s Barbie embarks on a journey of self-discovery, challenging the norms of Barbie Land and finding her own path.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As she navigates the real world, she encounters various obstacles and forms new connections, ultimately learning about herself and what it means to be alive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Mattel&#8217;s Opposition to Barbie&#8217;s Real-World Adventure<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new teaser provides more context for Barbie&#8217;s real-world escapades, revealing that Mattel, led by Will Ferrell, wants to prevent all toys from leaving Barbie Land.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The toy company demonstrates its seriousness by arresting Barbie shortly after she enters the real world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The film touches on themes of existential malaise, aggressive policing, and the lack of worker&#8217;s rights in Barbie Land.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>                        <!-- <div class=\"container-c\"> -->\r\n                        <!-- <div class=\"row justify-content-between\"> -->\r\n                        <!-- <div class=\"col-post-800\"> -->\r\n                        <!-- start html -->\r\n                        <div class=\"blockquote-wapper\">\r\n                            <div>\r\n                                <span class=\"text_quot\">\r\n                                    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The movie, featuring a vivid technicolor palette and numerous dance sequences, offers a fresh take on the classic character. In a new teaser premiered at CinemaCon, viewers get a glimpse of Robbie&#8217;s Barbie struggling with the concept of death, taking a cold shower, and even suffering the flattening of her permanently arched feet.<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                                <div class=\"quot_icon\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/culture\/icons\/i_quot.svg\" type=\"image\/svg+xml\">\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"quot_tick\" src=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/culture\/icons\/i_quot_tri.svg\" type=\"image\/svg+xml\">\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <!-- end html -->\r\n                        <!-- <\/div> -->\r\n                        <!-- <\/div> -->\r\n                        <!-- <\/div> -->\r\n                                    <\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Ryan Gosling as Ken: Finding his &#8216;Kenergy&#8217;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ryan Gosling plays Ken in the movie, and he spoke about discovering his &#8216;Kenergy&#8217; during a CinemaCon panel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He admitted to initially doubting his ability to portray Ken but credited Robbie and Gerwig for helping him find the character within himself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gosling described the transformative experience of preparing for the role, which included bleaching his hair, shaving his legs, and wearing custom pink outfits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Technicolor Musicals Influence &#8216;Barbie&#8217;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Director Greta Gerwig revealed that Technicolor musicals significantly influenced her vision for &#8216;Barbie.&#8217;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The production&#8217;s vibrant colors attracted the attention of people from nearby film sets who wanted to see what was happening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Margot Robbie mentioned that walking onto the &#8216;Barbie&#8217; set was like receiving a &#8220;dopamine hit.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>A Star-Studded Cast and Crew<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, the film features an ensemble cast including Kate McKinnon, John Cena, and Will Ferrell.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greta Gerwig, known for her critically acclaimed films &#8216;Lady Bird&#8217; and &#8216;Little Women,&#8217; directs the movie, infusing it with her unique vision and distinctive storytelling style.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Anticipation Builds for the Summer Release<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the release date of &#8216;Barbie&#8217; approaches, fans eagerly await the opportunity to experience this fresh take on the iconic characters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The film promises to deliver not only a visually stunning spectacle but also a thought-provoking exploration of the challenges faced by the dolls in Barbie Land.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":156628,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3384],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-156627","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-film-and-tv"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156627"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=156627"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156627\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/156628"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=156627"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=156627"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=156627"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}