Navigating the Road from Toy Box to Box Office: Barbie's Unprecedented Journey

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Could the latest Barbie movie be one of the greatest cinematic surprises of the year? We certainly think so. We dive headfirst into a riveting discussion about how the Barbie film brilliantly disrupts the blonde doll's stereotypical image. From its clever marketing ploys to its unexpected political subtext to the film’s self-awareness, rip-roaring musical numbers, and a cast as colorful and vibrant as a Barbie Dreamhouse - we leave no stone unturned. Also, brace yourselves: we try not to reveal any massive spoilers, but we make no promises!
As we wrap up the episode, we tease out our next episode (on Sunday, August 6th) with special guest journalist and activist Roslyn Talusan on the show to discuss stan culture. If you’re a pop culture devotee, this episode is your golden ticket to a world of thought-provoking discussions on the do's and don'ts of being a stan.
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Show Notes and References!

1. 'Barbie' review: Sometimes corporate propaganda can be fun as hell - NPR
2. ‘Barbie’ slammed by conservatives as ‘man-hating woke propaganda’ amid box office success - NY Daily News
3. Ryan Gosling’s Got This Ken-ergy, ‘If You Will’ - Vulture
4. Barbiemania: How Warner Bros. and Mattel Painted the World Pink and Created Marketing Magic - The Hollywood Reporter
5. This summer’s biggest hit? The Barbie marketing team. - VOX
6. What ‘Barbie’ Says About the Gender Wars - Politico

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Chapters

1. Navigating the Road from Toy Box to Box Office: Barbie's Unprecedented Journey (00:00:00)

2. Barbie Movie Review and Discussion (00:00:17)

3. Barbie Movie Impact and Discussion (00:13:38)

4. Discussion on Fandoms and Stand Culture (00:28:44)