Greta Gerwig
Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ finds its White Witch in Emma Mackey
Emma Mackey is set to transition from Greta Gerwig’s vibrant “Barbie” universe to the magical realm of “Narnia”, reuniting with the director for her adaptation of CS Lewis’ classic fantasy series for Netflix.
27 April 2025, 06:13 AM
Reframing cinema: The rise of female gaze
Cinema has long been shaped by the male gaze, a term popularised by Laura Mulvey in her seminal essay “Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema” (1975), which dissected how classical Hollywood positioned women as passive objects of desire while men drove the narrative forward. This framework dominated filmmaking for decades, reinforcing a voyeuristic perspective where women existed primarily to be looked at, consumed, and defined in relation to male protagonists.
8 March 2025, 11:17 AM
From screen to street: The timeless influence of film costumes on fashion trends
One of the most enduring examples is Audrey Hepburn's black dress in "Breakfast at Tiffany's". Designed by Hubert de Givenchy, the dress exemplified elegance, simplicity, and a touch of mystery. This little black dress became an essential wardrobe item, redefined as a fashion staple worldwide
10 November 2024, 12:42 PM
Cannes 2024 commences with ovation for Meryl Streep, Messi the dog on red carpet
The Hollywood actress was presented with the award by French actress Juliette Binoche. Video from the event has gone viral in which Streep can be seen getting a two-minute standing ovation.
15 May 2024, 05:11 AM
Cannes reveals full jury list for the 77th edition
The prestigious Cannes Film Festival has announced its complete jury lineup for its 77th edition, with a star-studded cast of international filmmakers set to join jury president Greta Gerwig in selecting the winners from this year's competition lineup.
29 April 2024, 05:52 AM
Could Greta Gerwig's ‘Barbie’ sequel be in the pipeline?
Oscars may have snubbed Greta Gerwig-Margot Robbie's duo in the major nominations, but the audience's unfathomable love for the pink-tastic live-action Barbieland has spoken for itself. On March 9, just one day before the 2024 Academy Awards, Letterboxd released its list of ‘Most Obsessively Rewatched Best Picture Nominees of the 21st Century.’
10 March 2024, 04:05 AM
Did the Oscars prove ‘Barbie’s’ point?
The Academy is often influenced by expensively managed PR campaigns and battered by political and social forces far outside the Academy itself, that is to say, that the prize has little to do with the recognition of artistic merit but with hitting the right chords with the industry leaders.
2 March 2024, 08:50 AM
There’s no way to feel sad: Margot Robbie on Oscar snub
Margot Robbie has opened up about being overlooked for an Oscar nomination for her role in "Barbie". Addressing the nominations, which notably excluded both her and Greta Gerwig, and the subsequent social media outcry, Robbie expressed that Gerwig deserved recognition in the Best Director category. According to Variety, Robbie made these remarks during a SAG-AFTRA discussion with her co-stars from "Barbie".
1 February 2024, 10:28 AM
White feminism and the 'Barbie' Oscar snub rant
The new cycle of rage frankly shows how White feminism has gone haywire.
28 January 2024, 01:00 AM
Jennifer Lopez to produce ‘Bob the Builder’ movie
Global superstar Jennifer Lopez is set to produce a new film featuring the beloved children's character, Bob the Builder. The iconic handyman, who first graced CBBC screens 25 years ago, will undergo a cinematic transformation in this upcoming project.
26 January 2024, 09:00 AM
Critics Choice Awards winners list: ‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘Succession’ dominate
In a star-studded affair at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards on Sunday night, Christopher Nolan's “Oppenheimer” emerged as the big winner, clinching a total of eight accolades, including the prestigious Best Picture award.
15 January 2024, 06:36 AM
Meryl Streep credits 'Barbie' for saving the industry
Renowned actress Meryl Streep expressed gratitude and admiration for the creative force behind the movie “Barbie” during her appearance at the Palm Springs Film Awards. Streep, while presenting the International Star Award (Actress) to Carey Mulligan for her role in “Maestro”, lauded the “Barbie” team for their remarkable contribution to the cinematic landscape.
6 January 2024, 10:24 AM
Female representation declines behind the scenes despite 'Barbie' success
Amidst the triumph of Greta Gerwig's record-breaking success with "Barbie", a disheartening trend emerges in the film industry: a decline in female representation behind the scenes in 2023's top-grossing movies.
2 January 2024, 08:22 AM
Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach marry after 12 years together
The esteemed director of “Barbie”, Greta Gerwig, 40, and her long-term partner Noah Baumbach, renowned director of “Marriage Story”, have officially tied the knot, marking a joyous milestone in their enduring relationship, as confirmed by a spokesperson of Greta.
20 December 2023, 11:44 AM
Mattel to make 'American Girl' movie after 'Barbie' success
Mattel said on Wednesday it was planning to make a live-action feature film based on its "American Girl" doll line with Paramount Pictures and Temple Hill Entertainment, after the box-office success of its "Barbie" movie earlier this year.
14 December 2023, 12:49 PM
Greta Gerwig to lead Cannes 2024 Jury as president
In a groundbreaking announcement, Greta Gerwig, the visionary filmmaker behind the blockbuster hit "Barbie", has been appointed as the President of the Jury for the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Gerwig, whose recent cinematic triumph has garnered both critical acclaim and substantial box office success, is set to make history as the first American female director to lead the esteemed Cannes jury.
14 December 2023, 11:34 AM
Greta Gerwig’s next venture: 'The Chronicles of Narnia'
Netflix has announced that Greta Gerwig is set to kick off production on her adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia in 2024. The acclaimed filmmaker and actor signed a deal with the streaming giant to both write and direct two movies based on C S Lewis' beloved fantasy series.
9 November 2023, 06:10 AM
'Barbie' retains top spot at the US box office for fourth week
The success of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" has come amid a backdrop of turmoil in Hollywood, as a historic double-strike by writers and actors has brought productions to a halt.
15 August 2023, 04:30 AM
‘Barbie’ tops $1b at global box office
No movie in Warner Bros history has sold so many tickets so fast, the studio said of the movie directed by Greta Gerwig.
7 August 2023, 04:49 AM
Greta Gerwig: Redefining cinema through the female lens
Born on August 4, 1983, in Sacramento, California, Greta Gerwig grew up with a love for the arts and storytelling.
4 August 2023, 08:00 AM