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'Barbie' dominates cinemas: Movie tops $1 billion globally in first for solo woman director (youtube.com)

submitted 1 year ago by Woland@lemm.ee to c/moviesandtv@lemmy.film

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The pink wave has yet to crest, the 'Barbie' movie has sold more than a billion dollars worth of tickets at the global box office, after just 17 days on general release. The milestone makes #GretaGerwig the first woman to reach the such heights as a solo director.

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[–] TenderfootGungi@lemmy.world 39 points 1 year ago (3 children)

It was fun, had great acting, and had a fresh plot. Who knew Hollywood could still do this?

[–] realcaseyrollins@kbin.projectsegfau.lt 19 points 1 year ago

I guess this is what happens when you give a director creative control over a project!

[–] MargotRobbie@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Looks like somebody might finally get her Oscar this year. :)

[–] alansuspect@aussie.zone 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

And good luck to you 😁

[–] MargotRobbie@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Thanks. ☺️

[–] DScratch@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

Right?! And on such a large and no doubt heavily protected IP as Barbie.