‘BARBIE’ COULD FACE BAN IN LEBANON FOR ‘PROMOTING HOMOSEXUALITY’

The Ministry of Culture in Lebanon may decide to ban “Barbie” after it accused the film of “promoting homosexuality” on Wednesday. Lebanon, normally perceived as relatively open and free in the Middle East, has seen its ruling elites unite around hardcore conservative values.  Issued on: 13/08/2023 (France24.com) Text by: Sophian Aubin… Continue reading

‘BARBIE’ IS THE INCISIVE COMMENTARY ON PATRIARCHY WE ALL NEED

TUE, 8/8/2023 – BY CARL GIBSON (Occupy.com) It would be a severe mistake to reduce the Greta Gerwig-directed ‘Barbie,’ which is currently dominating the summer box office, to a hot pink toy marketing campaign. On its surface, ‘Barbie’ contains all the right ingredients for a kid-friendly celebration of Mattel’s iconic toy…. Continue reading