In this episode of The Cinematic Schematic, we continue our talk about the Barbenheimer summer box office phenomenon with our review of the Greta Gerwig-directed Barbie. Pivoting from our Oppenheimer review, we are shifting the conversation to lighter topics like dance parties, cotton candy-colored houses, and Gerwig’s take on the patriarchy.



To sort through the bright sparking wardrobe of wonder to get to the heart of the film’s feminist ideas, hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman are rejoined by former Sound Trek host Alexandra Bohannon and deadCenter Short Film Programmer Paris Burris.



We start the conversation with a Hollywood Strike Watch update. From there, we break the ice by discussing our relationships with Barbie. We then discuss its overwhelming box office success. We then provide our spoiler-free reviews and verdicts on the film.



Has Greta Gerwig made a modern masterpiece? Listen to this episode to hear our verdicts and in-depth spoiler discussion. We sort through Barbie’s take on feminism, capitalism, and relationship break-ups.



Do not forget to vote for your favorite movie between Barbie and Oppenheimer. You can comment on Facebook or the Spotify app by Saturday, August 5th.














Special Guests







Alexandra Bohannon



Freelance Writer and Former Host of Sound Trek











Paris Burris



deadCenter Shorts Programmer and Founder of OKC’s Femme Film







About Barbie



According to IMDB, Barbie is described as:




Barbie suffers a crisis that leads her to question her world and her existence.














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