A rare cultural moment in cinema, the release and aftermath of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie certainly had us all talking. Sharing our experiences of watching the candy-colored ‘battle of the sexes’, we question why Barbie was set different standards compared to Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer and where big studio movies can go from here. Did we place too much expectation on what might feel like a frivolous show-stopper of pink-drenched fun? Whether it’s the end of something old or the start of something new, Barbenheimer has no doubt made its mark. Take a listen as we try to make sense of it all.
Show notes
- Greta Gerwig’s Official Barbie Watchlist – Letterboxd
- Metamodernism – Thomas Flight
- Is Barbie Peak White Feminism? Does It Even Matter? – Jordain Searles
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We are delighted to announce our new partnership with MUBI, a curated streaming platform. Together, we offer you 30 days free to watch hand-picked films discussed in the ongoing podcast series, a LAB111 podcast celebrating the intricate wonders of cinema.
Films mentioned
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- Barbie (Greta Gerwig, 2023)
- Oppenheimer (Christopher Nolan, 2023)
- Atlantide (Yuri Ancarani, 2021)
- X-Men (Bryan Singer, 2000)
- Atlanta (Donald Glover, 2016-2022)
- Lost (Jeffrey Lieber, J. J. Abrams, and Damon Lindelof, 2004-2010)
- Miami Vice (Michael Mann, 2006)
- Thief (Michael Mann, 1981)
- Twilight (Catherine Hardwicke, 2008)
- Marley & Me (David Frankel, 2008)
- TopGun Maverick (Joseph Kosinski, 2022)
- Avatar (James Cameron, 2009)
- Legally Blonde (Robert Luketic, 2001)
- Bring it On (Peyton Reed, 2000)
- Born in Flames (Lizzie Borden, 1983)
- Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story (Todd Haynes, 1987)
- Star Wars (George Lucas, 1977)
- Tiny Furniture (Lena Dunham, 2010)
- Aggro Drift (Harmony Korine, 2023)
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