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Greta Gerwig’s empowerment movie is unarguably righteous. But when Barbie being lifted up seems to depend on Ken being pushed down, it rings a little hollow

From movie references to discontinued dolls

“Barbie” is a lovely, eccentrically imaginative example of brand extension and raw, untrammeled commercialism. Well, maybe a little trammeled. Any $145 million studio movie based on a doll, accessories sold separately, no doubt comes with a few restrictions. And yet this one actually feels spontaneous, and fun.

In 2007, the success of Superbad and Juno made Cera a celebrity, and it was such a shock that he almost gave up acting altogether. But he found a way back. He discusses fatherhood, loneliness and the joy of Greta Gerwig

Both actors wore pink suits for film premiere in Los Angeles

The Mattel doll herself would be proud

"I felt like she was trying to help Ken understand"

A point proved enough for John Rankin's men to secure a play-off place in their battle to beat the drop

Kens are “just” Kens in Gerwig’s Barbieland – but Barbies can be anything

Barbie cast — here's who's playing Barbie, Ken and everyone else in the Greta Gerwig movie.

“Hi Barbie!” says Barbie