The Bangladeshi 'Ken', known for his appearances in major Hollywood productions like “Barbie”, “Wicked”, and “Aladdin”, continues to make the country proud as he juggles acting, dancing, and interviewing some of Hollywood's biggest names.
Cinema has long been shaped by the male gaze, a term popularised by Laura Mulvey in her seminal essay “Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema” (1975), which dissected how classical Hollywood positioned women as passive objects of desire while men drove the narrative forward. This framework dominated filmmaking for decades, reinforcing a voyeuristic perspective where women existed primarily to be looked at, consumed, and defined in relation to male protagonists.
One of the most enduring examples is Audrey Hepburn's black dress in "Breakfast at Tiffany's". Designed by Hubert de Givenchy, the dress exemplified elegance, simplicity, and a touch of mystery. This little black dress became an essential wardrobe item, redefined as a fashion staple worldwide
Margot Robbie, the celebrated actress known for her “Barbie” role, has officially entered parenthood as she welcomed her first child with her husband, Tom Ackerley. They are both 34.
Mattel, Inc. has teamed up with Human Mobile Devices (HMD) to launch a Barbie-themed flip phone, named the HMD Barbie™ Phone. Set to be released on August 28, this device offers a unique blend of nostalgia and modern functionality to bring back the charm of simpler, pre-smartphone days, as per the official announcement.
Renowned “Barbie” actress Margot Robbie is rumoured to be expecting her first child with husband Tom Ackerley, a film producer. This speculation arose after recent vacation photos from Italy appeared to show Robbie with a baby bump.
In a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, renowned Hollywood actor Ryan Gosling opens up about how his family has influenced his career decisions, just in time for the premiere of his latest film, "The Fall Guy".
Barbie and Ken are secular, but Seeta and Ali religious
The Oscars can express gratitude to "Oppenheimer" and "Barbie" as they regained viewers lost during the pandemic, achieving the highest rating in four years with an average of 19.5 million viewers on Sunday night.
Even though Gerwig occasionally uses the film as the vehicle for what seems like a gender studies lecture for undergraduates, it is evident that the movie was created by professionals who understand how children’s imaginations develop while playing with Barbies.
Prior to the release of "Barbie", the movie premiere was held yesterday at Capital's SKS Tower's Star Cineplex branch, where people and celebrities alike flocked to attend a special screening of the movie.
The Barbiecore frenzy appears to be boosting interest in the "Barbie" film from Warner Bros. Women are planning Barbie-inspired outfits to wear to screenings, and theaters are hosting special events to attract ticket buyers.
Capitalism has a long history of appropriating and commodifying social movements
Earlier on, fans were faced with inconvenience as the fans were unable to book tickets online, due to the website crashing today.
The excitement is reaching a fever pitch as the highly anticipated movie “Barbie” is set to hit the screens on July 21. Since the release date and the first look were unveiled, fans have been in a frenzy, flooding social media with pink pictures.
Christopher Nolan's latest film, "Oppenheimer", has been generating a buzz worldwide.
Warner Bros. released an exciting new official trailer for the highly anticipated "Barbie'' film yesterday, offering a glimpse into Greta Gerwig's summer blockbuster.
New footage of Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling starrer film "Barbie" was revealed in cinema con 2023. The new scenes showcased John Cena as Mermaid Ken, who will be seen romancing Dua lips in the movie.
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