Barbie: defining an epoch
Reality or fantasy this doll gets us talking
Forget the hype, forget the feministic knee jerk, go see the movie. Barbie is a film about life, and the juxtaposition of reality and fantasy. It speaks to gender identity, growing up and the struggle to come to terms with existence. Future generations will recognize Barbie as defining an epoch.
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Raymond G. Taylor
Author living in Kent, England. Writer of short stories and poems in a wide range of genres, forms and styles. A non-fiction writer for 40+ years. Subjects include art, history, science, business, law, and the human condition.
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I've not watched it yet and I didn't plan to. But now I'll add it to my To Watch List! Thank you so much for sharing this!
Can't wait to see it! Thanks for the review.