In Greta Gerwig’s Barbie Land, the matriarchy can be just as bad as the patriarchy
- Written by: Katie Pickles, Professor of History, University of Canterbury
Getty ImagesSpoiler alert: this review contains plot details of the film.
At last – after the hype and advance mass-merchandising – the Barbie movie is here. Part spoof, part action fantasy, part Barbie doll virtual museum, it’s a full-blown product placement experience – but ironic as much as iconic.
The movie sets off...
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