The thing is, though, Warner Bros. and Mattel did not actually create this movie, which opens July 21, for their tiniest fans. There are scads of animated Barbie movies and television shows — I should ...

Barbie dolls are meant to be playthings for kids. But is this the case for director Greta Gerwig’s new movie? Is her Barbie movie about the iconic toy appropriate for kids, and what is its rating?

There are some heavy themes in Greta Gerwig’s big-screen ‘Barbie’ starring Margot Robbie, plus “suggestive references and brief language” Warner Bros. Moviegoers have been hearing a lot about Greta ...

From a film theory standpoint, a delineator of a postmodern movie is the exhuming of cherished icons from the past, usually reframing them through a cynical lens. Postmoderns do this trenchantly, ...

Barbie has launched a new study which shows conclusively that doll play helps kids develop empathy. With kids home from school and parents concerned that they aren’t getting enough social interactions ...

Ryan Gosling is embracing the Barbie aesthetic in a big way. The handsome star rocked a Mattel-influenced pastel pink at the Barbie premiere on Sunday -- along with a very special, subtle tribute to ...

Since Ryan Gosling was announced as Ken in the highly anticipated “Barbie” movie, fans have debated the casting choice. But what do the actor’s two daughters think about him taking on the iconic role?