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Bangladeshi ‘Ken’ in Dhaka

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.

Reframing cinema: The rise of female gaze

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.

From screen to street: The timeless influence of film costumes on fashion trends

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 welcomes first child with husband Tom Ackerley

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 and HMD launches Barbie-themed flip phone

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.

Margot Robbie expects first child with husband Tom Ackerely

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. 

Ryan Gosling turns down roles that are too psychologically twisted, prioritises family

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".

Race and religion…in ‘Barbie’

Barbie and Ken are secular, but Seeta and Ali religious

Oscars ratings hit 4-year high with ‘Barbenheimer’ boost

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.

December 17, 2022
December 17, 2022

A doll larger than life- Margot Robbie dazzles in ‘Barbie’ teaser

The highly anticipated trailer for the live action ‘Barbie’ movie has finally dropped yesterday.

June 19, 2022
June 19, 2022

Photos of Barbie, the movie, are out and we are loving the fashion

Ever since the first look of Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling from Barbie was published it successfully broke the Internet. Initially, Sony Pictures were signed to make the film with actress Anne Hathaway and Amy Schumer, but the project eventually landed to Warner Bros, starring actress Margot Robbie who will play Barbie opposite to actor Ryan Gosling as Ken in the upcoming movie.

June 24, 2021
June 24, 2021

Why Old Barbie Movies are Superior

There's more to these movies than just magic.

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