With Robbie in pink, 'Barbie' will make you think

Whatever you think of "Barbie," the mere existence of this smart, funny, playful, dazzling comic fantasy speaks to the irreverent wit and meta-critical sensibility of its director, Greta Gerwig.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment July 19, 2023 Review: With Robbie in pink and Gosling in mink, 'Barbie' (wink-wink) will make you think The much-memed, long-awaited feature from director Greta Gerwig is a delightful comic fantasy that promotes and deconstructs its own Mattel doll brand. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT NBCUniversal hit with labor complaints amid strike. L.A. officials to investigate tree trimming controversy The Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA are in the midst of Hollywood's first dual strike in more than 60 years. SHARE       READ MORE Tupac Shakur killing: Police search Vegas-area home in connection with rapper's fatal shooting Nearly 30 years after the infamous shooting death of the hip-hop legend, Las Vegas police have served a search warrant at a home in the nearby suburb of Henderson, Nev. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Column: The studios thought they could handle a strike. They might end up sparking a revolution With writers and actors on strike, the studios have a full-blown labor revolt on their hands — and they have no one but themselves to blame. SHARE       READ MORE The Roxy is turning 50. Explore the iconic L.A. club's history, from Neil Young to 'Rocky Horror' In 1973, music mogul Lou Adler and a dream team of bizzers opened the Roxy Theatre. 50 years later, the club's still going strong, as is the 89-year-old Adler. SHARE       READ MORE Oppenheimer's big screen odyssey: The man, the book and the film's 50-year journey Christopher Nolan made "Oppenheimer" lightning-fast, but the story of writing and adapting the source book, "American Prometheus," is a half-century epic. SHARE       READ MORE Here's where striking actors can find financial help with Hollywood shut down Emergency funds are available for actors on strike who are experiencing significant financial hardship. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2023, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US