Reviewing The Netflix Animated Barbie franchise and the new movie “Barbie and Stacie To The Rescue”

“Barbie and Stacie to the Rescue” is the seventh film in Nextflix’s “Barbie” franchise. That's right - seventh. And this is a continuity that is far from over. This is also a Barbie universe set far, both ideologically and in continuity, from that of the recent Warner Bros. film. Instead Netflix offers a Barbie that … Continue reading Reviewing The Netflix Animated Barbie franchise and the new movie “Barbie and Stacie To The Rescue”

The Delicious Barbie Cupcakes at Sprinkles – A Review!

This week Sprinkles released a new Barbie branded cupcake in honor of the legendary doll’s 65th birthday. Barbie debuted at the New York Toy Fair on March 9th 1959 and (Ryan Gosling’s Ken Voice saying) Mattel has registered the 3.9.59 as her birthday ever since. In fact, a fun easter egg in the Barbie movie … Continue reading The Delicious Barbie Cupcakes at Sprinkles – A Review!

What Is The Barbie Truck? My Visit, What to Expect and What You Can Buy in 2024!

The Barbie Truck in Chula Vista, CA on 2.10.24 The Barbie Truck is back traveling up and down the western US. And this week the Barbie Truck finally made its way back to the San Diego, the city that I call home. I have to admit, I was so excited. I actually considered flying to … Continue reading What Is The Barbie Truck? My Visit, What to Expect and What You Can Buy in 2024!

All of The Reasons Why BARBIE Is An Adapted Screenplay – And Also… why BARBIE Should Win!

This BARBIE is an Adapted Screenplay Yesterday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) aka "The Academy" announced that BARBIE will be competing in the category of Best Adapted Screenplay - not Best Original Screenplay as they had hoped and as the Writers Guild of America had (incorrectly) classified the screenplay at this … Continue reading All of The Reasons Why BARBIE Is An Adapted Screenplay – And Also… why BARBIE Should Win!

BARBIE is finally in IMAX – My Review and Recap

Tonight, after over two months in wide release, BARBIE is finally playing on IMAX screens for the first time in its theatrical run. Look, I f*cking (insert Mattel logo here) love BARBIE. Before tonight, I had already seen it eight times in theaters. I’ve seen in in RPX, Dolby (twice), and regular theaters. Last week … Continue reading BARBIE is finally in IMAX – My Review and Recap

How that BARBIE movie logo adds meaning to Greta Gerwig’s film | HEAR ME OUT

I've been thinking about the greater themes of the BARBIE movie and I have a lot of things to say - I mostly just didn't know how, until yesterday. I’ve now seen the film a half-dozen (that's a six pack of brewski beers) times, including a viewing yesterday on National Cinema Day. I had to … Continue reading How that BARBIE movie logo adds meaning to Greta Gerwig’s film | HEAR ME OUT