Culture Re-View: From 1959 to 2023 – the surprising longevity of Barbie

9 March 1959: Barbie makes her debut For a doll that was created in the 50s, it’s incredible to think that Barbie is having a new moment in 2023. It all stems from the upcoming film by director Greta Gerwig (Lady Bird, Little Women) and starring Margot Robbie. We’ve been treated to snapshots of the film through production stills and an incredible teaser trailer riffing off of Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 classic 2001: A Space Odyssey. All in all, the purported off-kilter take by Gerwig is expected to be the cinematic event of the year. Added to that is the story Euronews Culturereported on this week…

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