DARK SECRETS: 22 - The Real Truth

Breezy ‘Barbie’ a blast — a smart, funny social commentary dressed up in candy colors

Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling achieve some sublime moments as the dolls discovering life isn’t easy outside the safety of Barbieland.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2023

Barbie review: A near-miraculous achievement from Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie

While it’s impossible for any studio film to be truly subversive, this Mattel-approved comedy gets away with far more than you’d think was possible

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

‘Barbie’ Stars Conflicted Over Whether Movie Is ‘Feminist’

Not everyone behind the movie agrees on its values, a few days before its release worldwide.

Zenger · Jul 18, 2023

Barbie isn't just a movie star now — she's also a virtual social media influencer

The explosive public response to the upcoming Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling demonstrates the sheer power of nostalgic marketing for contemporary consumers.

The Conversation · Jul 17, 2023

10 Outrageous Barbie Facts That Show Just How Popular The Brand Is

You will never believe some of these facts about Barbie.

Cinemablend · Jul 17, 2023

Commentary: Yes, Barbie is a feminist — just don’t ask her creators

Almost 30 years ago, when I researched and wrote a history of the people and ideas that led to the creation of Barbie, I had no doubt she would be as talked about in 2023 as she was in 1959, when she first appeared.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 17, 2023

How I learned to stop worrying and love the doll – a feminist philosopher's journey back to Barbie

As a mama trying to raise a daughter free from the gendered stereotypes of my own childhood, I steered her clear of Barbie dolls.

The Conversation · Jul 17, 2023

Behind the scenes at Barbie: how Barbie’s world came to life

Barbie set designers Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer tell us how they created Barbie’s world

Wallpaper · Jul 17, 2023

How Barbie formed our Dreamhouse goals

The Dreamhouse's stealthiest trick may be the way it taught us early on the connection between success and excess

Salon · Jul 15, 2023

She’s had a whip-smart Hollywood facelift, but Barbie still isn’t much of a role model

Mattel has reinvented its doll in the language of empowerment, but it’s a hollow, plastic form of feminism

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2023