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Ep 245: “Barbie”
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We float into Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and discuss:
- Cinematography, wides, closeups;
- Story & Writing, pop culture references, Ken, Ruth, Gloria & Sasha;
- Performances, Set Design;
- Special guest Hannah Hartman joins us;
- and other such stuff and things and stuff.
“I must quit marrying men who feel inferior to me. Somewhere there must be a man who could be my husband and not feel inferior.“ – Hedy Lamarr
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We float into Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and discuss:
- Cinematography, wides, closeups;
- Story & Writing, pop culture references, Ken, Ruth, Gloria & Sasha;
- Performances, Set Design;
- Special guest Hannah Hartman joins us;
- and other such stuff and things and stuff.
“I must quit marrying men who feel inferior to me. Somewhere there must be a man who could be my husband and not feel inferior.“ – Hedy Lamarr
Notes & References:
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Billie Eilish “What was I made for?” (YouTube)
Hedy Lamarr (wiki)
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