Greta Gerwig

Cannes 2024 commences with ovation for Meryl Streep, Messi the dog on red carpet

The Hollywood actress was presented with the award by French actress Juliette Binoche. Video from the event has gone viral in which Streep can be seen getting a two-minute standing ovation.

Cannes reveals full jury list for the 77th edition

The prestigious Cannes Film Festival has announced its complete jury lineup for its 77th edition, with a star-studded cast of international filmmakers set to join jury president Greta Gerwig in selecting the winners from this year's competition lineup.

Could Greta Gerwig's ‘Barbie’ sequel be in the pipeline?

Oscars may have snubbed Greta Gerwig-Margot Robbie's duo in the major nominations, but the audience's unfathomable love for the pink-tastic live-action Barbieland has spoken for itself. On March 9, just one day before the 2024 Academy Awards, Letterboxd released its list of ‘Most Obsessively Rewatched Best Picture Nominees of the 21st Century.’

Did the Oscars prove ‘Barbie’s’ point?

The Academy is often influenced by expensively managed PR campaigns and battered by political and social forces far outside the Academy itself, that is to say, that the prize has little to do with the recognition of artistic merit but with hitting the right chords with the industry leaders.

There’s no way to feel sad: Margot Robbie on Oscar snub

Margot Robbie has opened up about being overlooked for an Oscar nomination for her role in "Barbie". Addressing the nominations, which notably excluded both her and Greta Gerwig, and the subsequent social media outcry, Robbie expressed that Gerwig deserved recognition in the Best Director category. According to Variety, Robbie made these remarks during a SAG-AFTRA discussion with her co-stars from "Barbie".

White feminism and the 'Barbie' Oscar snub rant

The new cycle of rage frankly shows how White feminism has gone haywire.

Jennifer Lopez to produce ‘Bob the Builder’ movie

Global superstar Jennifer Lopez is set to produce a new film featuring the beloved children's character, Bob the Builder. The iconic handyman, who first graced CBBC screens 25 years ago, will undergo a cinematic transformation in this upcoming project.

Critics Choice Awards winners list: ‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘Succession’ dominate

In a star-studded affair at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards on Sunday night, Christopher Nolan's “Oppenheimer” emerged as the big winner, clinching a total of eight accolades, including the prestigious Best Picture award.

Meryl Streep credits 'Barbie' for saving the industry

Renowned actress Meryl Streep expressed gratitude and admiration for the creative force behind the movie “Barbie” during her appearance at the Palm Springs Film Awards. Streep, while presenting the International Star Award (Actress) to Carey Mulligan for her role in “Maestro”, lauded the “Barbie” team for their remarkable contribution to the cinematic landscape.

July 22, 2023

‘Barbie’: A fearless plunge into the neon pink abyss

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.

July 20, 2023