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.
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Review: With Robbie in pink and Gosling in mink, 'Barbie' (wink-wink) will make you think Click to view images

The much-memed, long-awaited feature from director Greta Gerwig is a delightful comic fantasy that promotes and deconstructs its own Mattel doll brand.

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NBCUniversal hit with labor complaints amid strike. L.A. officials to investigate tree trimming controversy Click to view images

The Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA are in the midst of Hollywood's first dual strike in more than 60 years.

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Tupac Shakur killing: Police search Vegas-area home in connection with rapper's fatal shooting Click to view images

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.

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Column: The studios thought they could handle a strike. They might end up sparking a revolution Click to view images

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.

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The Roxy is turning 50. Explore the iconic L.A. club's history, from Neil Young to 'Rocky Horror' Click to view images

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.

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Oppenheimer's big screen odyssey: The man, the book and the film's 50-year journey Click to view images

Christopher Nolan made "Oppenheimer" lightning-fast, but the story of writing and adapting the source book, "American Prometheus," is a half-century epic.

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Here's where striking actors can find financial help with Hollywood shut down Click to view images

Emergency funds are available for actors on strike who are experiencing significant financial hardship.

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