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History Lesson or Oscar Bait? : The Narrative of Oscar War Films & Glorified Westernism

This piece explores the social implications of dominating Oscars Awards with Westernized war films, crafting biased and white washed narratives of violent and racialized histories.…

March 16, 2024

A woman with brown hair in a pink coat beams with a bright smile against a pink and purple background. To her right, a golden statue leans against a smiling doll in the woman's image. Said doll holds its hand in its pocket as it cocks out its hip, standing in a firm yet casual pose.

An Ode to Gloria and Ordinary Barbies Everywhere

Archie Wagner, University of Iowa

Women can be everything, but with her Oscar-nominated performance in "Barbie", America Ferrera reminds us they don’t have to be.…

February 19, 2024

In an article about joint film releases, multicolored figures stand and stare in front of a dark movie screen.

Joint Films Releases That Made History

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Barbenheimer has made film-lovers more aware of the joint-film release trend.…

September 28, 2023

Brand Twitter and Its Million-Making Self-Mockery

Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte

Today, self-deprecation is just another route to business success.…

August 17, 2023

In an article about the Barbenheimer craze, a solemn, grayscale Barbie stands next to a bubbly Oppenheimer wearing pink.

‘Barbenheimer’ Will Make Cinematic History

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

The joint releases of two film masterpieces have caused a sparkly explosion!…

July 21, 2023

In an article about Bratz dolls, the girls show off their outfits in front of a purple background.

The Bratz Are Back

Katherine Hollis, New York University

Over 20 years after the first four girls were released, the world is truly starting to appreciate the girls with a passion for fashion.…

July 13, 2023

In the 'Barbie' movie trailer, Barbie claps and winks as her friends dance behind her.

A Dive Into the ‘Barbie’ Movie Trailer

Andrea Cepeda, University of North Texas

America's most beloved doll is gracing the big screen in Greta Gerwig's new feature.…

February 17, 2023

an illustration of the barbie promotional image

Everything Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ Has Already Got Right

Kylie Clifton, Loyola Marymount University

A year ahead of release, the film has already left a pink mark on pop culture.…

July 17, 2022

An illustration of the two main characters from the Barbie fiilm

‘Barbie and the Diamond Castle’ Is a Film That Radiates Queerness

Aunna Beranek, Columbia College Chicago

Despite characters Alexa and Liana’s canonic heterosexuality, queer people still find representation in this children’s story of two best friends in love.…

July 7, 2022

Barbie Role Models Are Not Just Plastic Playthings

Joy Young, Chapman University

Mattel’s Barbie Role Models for 2022 adds women’s leadership to the mix of playing with plastic dolls.…

March 28, 2022

Illustration of Barbie from three different movies in the Barbie Cinematic Universe.

The Legacy of the Barbie Cinematic Universe

Virginia Laurie, Washington and Lee University

Zillenials are looking back to the joys and hilarious mishaps of the animated movies that set the tone for the early 2000s.…

January 22, 2022

The New ‘Wellness Barbie’ Misses the Point of the Doll

Desiree Jaime, Hofstra University

We have seen countless iterations of the iconic Mattel toy over the years. Is this version just bringing in adult worries into kids' playtime?…

March 30, 2020

The 5 Best ‘Barbie’ Films of All Time

Caitlyn Conville, Bergen Community College

Since 2001, 36 'Barbie' movies have been released, making this list a lot harder to put together than you'd think.…

August 4, 2018

Are Manic Pixie Dream Girls the New Barbie Doll?

Maria Alvarado, Savannah College of Arts and Design

Though the characters may seem empowered, in reality, they’re just repackaging misogynist concepts in new ways.…

January 26, 2017

Plastic Pressure: Barbie’s Impractical Beauty Standards Over the Years

Julia Dixon, Texas State UniversityandGuest Contributor

A decade-long drop in sales has prompted Mattel to offer Barbie in different body types that, after nearly 60 years, finally make her look human.…

February 11, 2016

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