Barbie (2023): Plastic or Progressive? With Little Miss Solana and Julia Bell

In this episode, we invite Little Miss Solana and acclaimed novelist Julia Bell to dissect the film of 2023: Barbie (unless you preferred Oppenheimer). Is it a trailblazing feminist commentary or simply another blockbuster aiming to make a profit? Alongside the Champagne Socialist, we delve into the film's political and social implications, that’s stirred up fervent reactions from across the political spectrum, with some even burning Barbie dolls in protest. Does Barbie effectively explore intersectional feminism? Does it turn the Barbie brand, a children's doll, into a political device? Or, is it Greta Gerwig’s attempt to push ironic storytelling to its extremes? Tune in to this episode to find the answers to these questions and more, and unravel the complexities of this controversial film.