Barbie
LIFE IN PLASTIC
Everyone’s a Winner
AN OFFER WE CAN’T REFUSE
Last year was all about girls wearing hot pink and hair bows. This year, women are decked out in fur coats while binge-watching gangster shows and mob movies.
LIFE IN THE DOJO
The internet has lost its absolute mind reacting to Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie not being nominated in certain categories for “Barbie.” But how much of that anger is deserved?
IT’S NOT FANTASTIC
Yes, the “Barbie” discourse has spun out of control, and yes, the film’s massive profits are a nice consolation prize—but this oversight represents bigger problems.
TIME TO VENT
From the shock over Greta Gerwig missing out for “Barbie” to our desire to give Dominic Sessa and Andrew Scott big hugs, the Obsessed team yells about this year’s nominees.
PARTICIPATION TROPHY
“Barbie” was the inaugural winner of this pointless new category, whose cynical purpose is disrespectful to nominees and viewers alike.
THERE’S ONLY ONE CERA
With nine eclectic projects, from his beloved performance as Allan in “Barbie” to his excellent return as Scott Pilgrim, the actor was busier than ever—and we’re grateful for it.
THE YEAR OF THE AUTEUR
Despite two strikes and some major flops at the theater, 2023 posted incredible box office receipts—all on the strength of excellent work from visionary directors.