Is Barbie a feminist icon? It’s complicated
The Barbie movie is being celebrated (and slammed) as a feminist film, with its themes of female empowerment and critiques of the patriarchy. Can the same be said for the doll at the center of it?
The Indigo Girls find themselves in a Barbie world
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with the Indigo Girls, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, about their 1989 hit “Closer to Fine” being featured prominently in the new Barbie movie.
Barbenheimer’s rising tide seemed to lift all boats at the box office
The films Barbie and Oppenheimer blew past predictions to spark the fourth biggest box office weekend in Hollywood history. What does their success say about the state of the movie business?
Nolan fans are traveling hours to see ‘Oppenheimer’ in its intended 70mm IMAX format
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer dominated IMAX screens. Only 19 cinemas in the country are showing it in its intended 70mm IMAX film format, leading some fans to several travel hours.
‘Barbie’ beats ‘Oppenheimer’ at the box office with a record $155 million debut
Combined, the two films brought in the biggest revenue since the start of the pandemic, besting out the usual superhero franchises Hollywood has come to depend on.
AMC Theaters reverses its decision to price tickets based on where customers sit
The company said the new pricing structure made the cost of their tickets less competitive in the market.
Is the TV/film industry collapsing, or just reshaping itself for the future?
The entertainment industry is in upheaval. Writers and actors are on strike, and streamers are reckoning with not being profitable. Bloomberg reporter Lucas Shaw talks about what viewers can expect.
What to know about the ‘Barbenheimer’ double feature frenzy
After months of inescapable marketing, viral memes and crossover merch, two of the year’s most anticipated movies hit theaters on Friday. Here’s why so many people want to see both — and how to prep.
Does the new ‘Barbie’ movie live up to the hype?
The hosts of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour share their thoughts on the new “Barbie” film.
U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia to launch a popular arts caucus at Comic-Con
“When nerds get together, we can do a lot of good things,” says U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia who’s assembling a Congressional caucus on popular arts like gaming, video and movies.
Christian thriller ‘Sound of Freedom’ faces criticism for stoking conspiracy theories
Sound of Freedom is a surprise box office hit. But the Christian thriller is also fueling controversy over conspiracy theories and its depiction of human trafficking.
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