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Barbie & Oppenheimer (with Jamie Loftus)

Aug 17, 2023
Comedian Jamie Loftus joins Amy to discuss Greta Gerwig's Barbie and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer films. They explore emotional reactions, controversy surrounding Ken's lack of genitalia, and Barbie's overshadowed role. They compare Oppenheimer and Barbie's thoughts on death and their struggles with understanding the films. The speakers discuss the portrayal of Oppenheimer's character and generational Barbie trauma, and express excitement for the upcoming Legally Blonde episode.
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  • The podcast critiques the perpetuation of gender stereotypes in Barbie's portrayal.
  • The exploration of Oppenheimer's internal struggles with morality and responsibility could have been more in-depth.

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Barbie and the exploration of gender stereotypes

The podcast episode delves into the portrayal of Barbie and how it perpetuates gender stereotypes.

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