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The Barbie Movie Said A Lot About Cellulite

Caitlin Clifford — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 15:17:43 +0000

One year, and one Oscar, on from the Barbie movie's cinematic release, the film's discussion of society's aversion to cellulite sadly remains just as relevant.

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Perfectionism Damages Women (And It Starts With Young Girls)

Bethany Brown — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:29:17 +0000

A recent study from the LEGO Group has revealed that 89 per cent of girls feel like they need to be perfect. A further 74 per cent of girls intentionally avoid tasks because they are afraid they won’t do them perfectly.

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Could The ‘Girl Of The Year’ Save American Girl?

Seven Standen — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 19:52:17 +0000

In October, American Girl released the latest Girl of the Year. Gymnast and horseback rider Lila Monetti - a doll cleverly being marketed ahead of the festive season - is symbolic of what it means to be a young girl in 2024. But is the new Girl of the Year enough to revive the iconic American Girl brand?

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‘Barbiecore’: The Problems with Barbie and Consumerism

Isabelle Shaw — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 19:53:32 +0000

The Barbie motion picture has sold millions of tickets worldwide as moviegoers of all ages donned their fuschia fashions and headed to the cinema to see their favourite childhood dolls on the big screen. But is the pink publicity machine a red flag for hyper-consumerism?

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Is the Mattel Cinematic Universe the new Dark Universe?

Gemma Nettle — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 15:08:04 +0000

Following the success of Barbie (2023), multimillion-dollar toy manufacturer Mattel is expanding its empire to make more films. But is the cinematic universe a tired concept?

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Episode 2: Barbie (2023)

Katherine Witts — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 17:50:51 +0000

“Every night’s girls night”: Feminism, Consumerism, and Ken In today’s episode join our hosts in exploring Greta Gerwig’s 2023 film ‘Barbie’. From our general thoughts on the film to the feminist themes throughout! We also question if the Barbie film could be consumerism masked as feminism. Stay tuned for our

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A brief history of the colour pink

Annabel Benton — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:53:59 +0000

Following the release of Greta Gerwig's Barbie (2023), we take a look at the societal and historical evolution of the colour pink and its increased popularity.

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Barbenheimer: A Genius Marketing Tactic?

Soph Johnson — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:36:04 +0000

July has been a big month for new cinema releases, with Barbenheimer perhaps the most eagerly anticipated addition.

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Barbie Review: Life In Plastic Is Indeed Fantastic

Lauryn Clarke — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 08:16:24 +0000

Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie has become the hit of the summer and is an absolute must-watch for Barbies and Kens alike. However, it has not escaped controversy altogether. Some critics question whether the movie pushes an anti-men agenda.

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‘Barbie’: Gerwig’s Commentary on Feminism

jemimaharrison_ — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:39:56 +0000

Greta Gerwig's blockbuster Barbie is set to be released in July, but it's already taken social media by storm.

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