Highbrow Magazine - margot robbie https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/margot-robbie en These Are the Nominees Who Deserve to Win the Oscar https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/244506-these-are-nominees-who-deserve-win-oscar <div class="field field-name-field-cat field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/film-tv" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Film &amp; TV</a></div></div></div><span class="submitted-by">Submitted by tara on Fri, 03/08/2024 - 15:40</span><div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/1oscars_depositphotos.jpg?itok=cFpE3fE4"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/1oscars_depositphotos.jpg?itok=cFpE3fE4" width="480" height="320" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">Anyone who has followed the Oscars knows that factors outside artistic integrity play into the eventual winners. Must a film or performance be great to land a nomination? Generally, yes. But the art is only part of the equation. Studio support, marketing campaigns, the past work of a nominated artist, and even the reputation of key players have a role in determining winners. Therefore, we think it’s worthwhile to toss those factors aside and talk about <em>who deserves to win</em> this year’s Academy Awards.  </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/2oscars24.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>Cinematography: <em>Killers of the Flower Moon</em></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>Why</strong>: <em>Killers of the Flower Moon</em> doesn’t rank among Martin Scorsese’s best, but it is beautiful to look at. Rodrigo Prieto’s (<em>Brokeback Mountain</em>, <em>Babel</em>) framing is gorgeous, and it gives the movie an epic feel without ruining the intimacy when character-driven moments need the focus. Prieto is masterful, and this film shows him at the height of his powers. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/3oscars24.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>Animated Film: <em>Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse</em></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>Why</strong>: This was the best superhero movie released in 2023, which – considering how crowded the genre has become – is something to be proud of. The scripting is smart, the animation is varied and appealing, and the voice actors are wonderful. This is also a comic book movie that includes subtle references for hardcore fans, while remaining accessible enough for newcomers to love. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/4oscars24.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>Original Screenplay: <em>The Holdovers</em></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>Why</strong>: With <em>The Holdovers</em>, television veteran David Hemingson proved he can write a stunning feature. Sure, it helped that his script was directed by Alexander Payne, with the help of a stellar cast. But actors are only as great as the roles they are given and the stories they are telling. Hemingson crafted a work for the ages. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/1oscars24.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>Adapted Screenplay: <em>Oppenheimer</em></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>Why</strong>: Prepare to read the name <em>Oppenheimer</em> a lot because everything about this film – including the script – is first rate. Sometimes a piece written by committee struggles, but Martin Sherwin, Kai Bird, and director Christopher Nolan formed a perfect collaboration. The movie asks viewers to ponder the wonders of science and the dangers of unchecked ambition, all while offering a history lesson on one of the world’s most fascinating historic figures. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>Director: Christopher Nolan, <em>Oppenheimer</em></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>Why:</strong> It’s hard to decide where to focus when dissecting <em>Oppenheimer</em>. The pacing is taut. The editing is energetic. The performances are amazing. The visuals are stunning. Since a director is the captain of a cinematic ship, they play a role in all those areas, and Christopher Nolan again shows that few in the business can sail with him. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/7oscars24.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>Supporting Actor: Ryan Gosling, <em>Barbie</em></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>Why</strong>: What would it mean if Ryan Gosling were to win an Oscar for <em>Barbie</em> with Margot Robbie sidelined? Nothing good. That said, we’re putting politics aside. Gosling’s portrayal of a Ken doll come to life was thoughtful, funny, and just plain fun. The movie wouldn’t have worked without him any more than it would have without Robbie. Is it a problem that Gosling was nominated while Robbie was not? Absolutely. Is the problem that Gosling got a nod? Absolutely not.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>Supporting Actress: Da’Vine Joy Randolph, <em>The Holdovers</em></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>Why</strong>: It’s not easy to go toe-to-toe with Paul Giamatti. Da’Vine Joy Randolph not only proved she can, she also stole some of his scenes<em>.</em> For a film that some classify as a comedy, <em>The Holdovers</em> is often remarkably sad, and much of that is because of the nuanced portrayal of grief that Randolph delivers. She is a Hollywood veteran, and her work here has earned her the notoriety she deserves. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/8oscars24.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>Best Actor: Paul Giamatti, <em>The Holdovers</em></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>Why</strong>: The fact that Paul Giamatti has made it to 2024 without claiming an Academy Award is shocking. He has turned in one astounding performance after another in films including, <em>Sideways, Cinderella Man, American Splendor, Straight Outta Compton</em> and <em>Love &amp; Mercy</em>. But if he does win for <em>The Holdovers</em>, his Oscar shouldn’t be seen as a career achievement award. His portrayal of prep school history teacher Paul Hunham is so deep, that viewers may find themselves wiping away tears of both laughter and sadness. Good actors play roles. Giamatti inhabits them. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>Best Actress: Margot Robbie, <em>Barbie</em></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>Why</strong>: Obviously, much has already been made about Margot Robbie’s nomination snub for <em>Barbie</em>, and for good reason. Robbie took a beloved children’s doll and brought it to life in a way both fans and newcomers could appreciate. She didn’t just look like a classic Barbie doll, she became one. That’s what great actresses do. The fact that she wasn’t even nominated will likely be an embarrassing conversation point for years. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>Best Picture:<em> Oppenheimer</em></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>Why</strong>: Director Christopher Nolan’s meditation on the creation of the atomic bomb is an important film that was executed flawlessly. It also turned out to be a crowd-pleaser, which is hardly a given for a “smart” movie that asks viewers to critically examine the past. What more could one ask for? </span></span></p> <p><img src="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/5oscars24.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>Author Bio:</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong><em>Forrest Hartman is</em> Highbrow Magazine’s <em>chief film critic.</em></strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>For Highbrow Magazine</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><em><strong>Photo Credits: <a href="https://depositphotos.com/stock-photography.html">Depositphotos.com</a></strong></em></span></span></p> <p> </p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/oscars" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Oscars</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/oscars-2024" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">oscars 2024</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/winning-oscar" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">winning an oscar</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/margot-robbie" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">margot robbie</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/ryan-gosling" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">ryan gosling</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/paul-giamatti" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">paul giamatti</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/davine-joy-randolph" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">da&#039;vine joy randolph</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/holdovers" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">the holdovers</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/oppenheimer" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">oppenheimer</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/christopher-nolan" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Christopher Nolan</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/cillian-murphy" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">cillian murphy</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/robert-downey-jr-0" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Robert Downey Jr.</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/barbie" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">barbie</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/moies" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">moies</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/hollywood" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Hollywood</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Forrest Hartman</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-pop field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Popular:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">not popular</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-bot field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Bottom Slider:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">In Slider</div></div></div> Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:40:46 +0000 tara 13088 at https://www.highbrowmagazine.com https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/244506-these-are-nominees-who-deserve-win-oscar#comments It’s a ‘Barbie’ World and We’re Just Living in It https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/24083-it-s-barbie-world-and-we-re-just-living-it <div class="field field-name-field-cat field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/film-tv" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Film &amp; TV</a></div></div></div><span class="submitted-by">Submitted by tara on Thu, 08/03/2023 - 17:46</span><div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/1barbiefilm.jpg?itok=OnBNzzXt"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/1barbiefilm.jpg?itok=OnBNzzXt" width="480" height="240" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>AT A GLANCE</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>“Barbie”</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>Directed by: Greta Gerwig</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, and Will Ferrell</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>Rated: PG-13 for suggestive references</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"> The main trailer for writer-director Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” proclaims that the movie is for both those who love and hate Mattel’s iconic doll franchise, and it is a rare case of truth in movie advertising. Gerwig’s film is bold, flashy, clever, melodramatic and thoughtful … and it, indeed, should play to everyone.  </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">I will hazard a guess that most in my demographic (55-year-old male) haven’t owned a Barbie and haven’t spent considerable time weighing the merits of characters like Midge and Skipper, but Gerwig’s film is so delightfully fleshed out that it seems made for us. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="" src="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/2barbiefilm.jpg" style="height:366px; width:650px" typeof="foaf:Image" /></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">Does that mean it bails on the core demographic (women and girls who have doted on the dolls for years or even decades)? Absolutely not. This is a film that embraces Barbie’s iconic status while gleefully poking fun at the franchise’s missteps, and – as Gerwig points out on screen – there have been many of the latter. This is a tough line to walk, and viewers should give Mattel credit for signing on. When folks in the executive branch decided not only to allow the film to comment on some of the troubling representational messages Barbie has sent over the years … but to open commentary on them, it was brilliant. In a world where, too often, cultural critique is taken out of context and the players involved act dumb, “Barbie” is a breath of fresh air. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">More than anything, the film is about female empowerment, an agenda that commentator <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/ben-shapiro-sets-fire-barbie-dolls-he-slams-woke-movie-1814723" target="_blank">Ben Shapiro has apparently been ruffled</a> by. The controversy is bizarre since the movie simply dares to point out what anyone paying attention already knows. The rules for men and women are different and – historically – men have had it easier -- at least when it comes to career advancement, wages, and attaining political power. How someone like Shapiro could be so troubled by the mention of such well-established facts is strange, but one doesn’t burn Barbies unless their world has been rocked. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">Interestingly, “Barbie” pushes its equality agenda by demonstrating that the namesake doll franchise is one of the rare places where men (or at least plasticky, genital-free representations of them) have no power. In Gerwig’s “Barbie,” the Kens exist only as accessories. They are trophy boyfriends designed to please the female gaze and reflect the splendor of their companions. Sound familiar, ladies? </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"> </span></span></p> <p><img alt="" src="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/3barbiefilm.jpg" style="height:315px; width:659px" typeof="foaf:Image" /></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">When Stereotypical Barbie (Margot Robbie) has an existential crisis due to unrelenting thoughts of death, the appearance of cellulite, and a sudden flattening of her feet, she is forced to transition from her world into our own. We learn this when the heroin visits Weird Barbie (Kate McKinnon), who isn’t what she used to be because her owner played with her too hard. The brutal play regimen resulted in chopped hair, a marker-tatted face, and legs bent into eternal splits, but Weird Barbie is as wise as beat up. She knows that Stereotypical Barbie must face her crisis head on by finding out who’s playing with her. Because he is happy only when next to Barbie, Beach Ken (Ryan Gosling) tags along. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">What the two dolls find in the real world is shocking … to them. In an astonishing reversal, people actually pay attention to Ken (he is in heaven when somebody asks him the time), and many of the men treat Barbie as a sex object. After the two are arrested (a second time) for minor infractions related to cultural misunderstanding, the male police officers note that Barbie looks even better with more clothes on because it leaves something to the imagination. Scenes like this are funny while making important points. The real world also makes an impression on Beach Ken who – after so many years as an afterthought – is thrilled that he actually matters.  Without giving away too much, I can say that Beach Ken’s character arc is every bit as powerful as Barbie’s --  perhaps even more. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">As the movie progresses, Barbie meets her owners – a young girl named Sasha (Ariana Greenblatt) and her mother, Gloria (America Ferrera). Because the film is a broad comedy, it takes no time for these real-world counterparts to accept the fact that Stereotypical Barbie is a doll come to life and not a doll-convention cosplayer having a psychotic break. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">Also, Mattel execs, the CEO played marvelously by Will Ferrell, learn that Barbie has entered the real world, launching a nifty subplot that makes Mattel look both thoughtful and sinister. Again, kudos to the company for realizing that audiences (most at least) aren’t made up of dolts. The company’s willingness to become the butt of a few jokes goes a long way, especially when (let’s face it) the entire picture is a massive product-placement ad.  </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"> </span></span></p> <p><img alt="" src="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/4barbiefilm.jpg" style="height:315px; width:661px" typeof="foaf:Image" /></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">The biggest knock on the film is that it’s talky. It is funny to hear dolls wittily discussing the importance of representation and the follies of womanhood, but there are numerous scenes where the philosophical banter outlasts the depth of the material. One needn’t give 15 examples of the ways women have it rough, when the point was well established at five. This, however, is a relatively minor complaint. These moments do bog the film down and create a lurching rhythm, but they are infrequent and more than offset by the excellence of the overall picture. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">The art direction and sets in Barbie are breathtaking. When Robbie, Gosling, and other members of the Barbie family are in their world, it looks like a toy wonderland. The Dreamhouses are massive recreations of the real thing. The beaches don’t have water, the food is plastic. It’s glorious. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">The color palette is beautiful throughout, and the performances are what you expect from such a talented cast. Robbie and Gosling steer the ship and each is wonderful, but they never upstage their costars.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">There is a strange subplot involving Allan (a doll marketed as Ken’s buddy). The doll, as portrayed by Michael Cera, is funny, but also seems queer coded. While that isn’t automatically problematic, it’s not entirely clear what Gerwig hopes this representation will say. It could be a subtle attempt at inclusiveness, but Allan is an odd duck, embraced by neither the Barbies nor the Kens, and that leaves a lot of possible interpretations. This is especially true since the movie seems to indicate that, while the dolls take gender roles, they do not engage in sexual relationships. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">Foibles and all, “Barbie” is a success. In a world where mass-market blockbusters are often little more than thoughtless cash grabs, Gerwig and co-writer Noah Baumbach have turned the story of a children’s toy into a meaningful romp that is as thought-provoking as it is fun. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>Author Bio:</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong><em>Forrest Hartman is</em> Highbrow Magazine’s <em>chief film critic.</em></strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>For Highbrow Magazine</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/barbie" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">barbie</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/barbie-movie" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">barbie movie</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/margot-robbie" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">margot robbie</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/ryan-gosling-will-ferrell" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">ryan gosling will ferrell</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/greta-gerwig" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Greta Gerwig</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/noah-baumbach" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">noah baumbach</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/america-ferrera" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">america ferrera</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/barbie-dolls" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">barbie dolls</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/barbie-and-ken" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">barbie and ken</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/mattel" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">mattel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Forrest Hartman</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-pop field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Popular:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">not popular</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-bot field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Bottom Slider:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">In Slider</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-videos field-type-video-embed-field field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> <div class="embedded-video"> <div class="player"> <iframe class="" width="640" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/pBk4NYhWNMM?width%3D640%26amp%3Bheight%3D360%26amp%3Bautoplay%3D0%26amp%3Bvq%3Dlarge%26amp%3Brel%3D0%26amp%3Bcontrols%3D1%26amp%3Bautohide%3D2%26amp%3Bshowinfo%3D1%26amp%3Bmodestbranding%3D0%26amp%3Btheme%3Ddark%26amp%3Biv_load_policy%3D1%26amp%3Bwmode%3Dopaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div> </div></div></div> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 21:46:28 +0000 tara 12021 at https://www.highbrowmagazine.com https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/24083-it-s-barbie-world-and-we-re-just-living-it#comments ‘Babylon’ Shows the Ultimate Depravity of 1920s Hollywood https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/23207-babylon-shows-ultimate-depravity-1920s-hollywood <div class="field field-name-field-cat field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/film-tv" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Film &amp; TV</a></div></div></div><span class="submitted-by">Submitted by tara on Fri, 01/06/2023 - 15:59</span><div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/1babylon.jpg?itok=JM4M5iTy"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/1babylon.jpg?itok=JM4M5iTy" width="480" height="270" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">There’s something about watching films of gross excess and hubris that’s fascinating, especially when it’s created with a high budget. Maybe it’s because the audience always knows there’s a crash incoming or maybe it’s just witnessing the depravity that people are capable – which most of us would not indulge in. “Babylon” is one of those movies, and its blend of drama and comedy fits the setting of Roaring Twenties Hollywood very well.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">The opening scene does a great job of setting things up. Manny is an immigrant from Mexico who does a lot of backstage work on Hollywood sets, and he’s tasked with bringing an elephant to a depraved party full of sex, drugs, and bodily fluids. This scene is also a good test of the audience’s tolerance because if that’s too much to stomach, then “Babylon” might not be the best film for them. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="" src="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/2babylon.jpg" style="height:650px; width:440px" typeof="foaf:Image" /></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">As the scene goes on, Manny meets the other core characters of the movie: Nelly, a burgeoning starlet played by Margot Robbie; Jack, a veteran of silent movies played by Brad Pitt; and Sidney Palmer, a popular jazz musician played by Jovan Adepo. Each of these characters is brought to life wonderfully -- with Margot Robbie as a highlight of the entire film.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">The absurdity of the scenes is often complemented by the portrayal of the characters who are deeply flawed human beings, and only have showbusiness as an outlet. Each character’s arc shows how someone’s humanity will clash with the hungry beast that is Hollywood, and Manny’s transformation in particular illustrates this. He becomes Americanized and swallowed by the system as he falls in love with Hollywood and adopts its shallow norms, while his cultural identity is slowly eroded away. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="" src="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/3babylon.jpg" style="height:420px; width:650px" typeof="foaf:Image" /></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">While the movie is largely a criticism of Hollywood, both old and modern, it also shows a deep love for the movies that it creates. There are several monologues where characters talk about the magic of Hollywood and what they provide to the world in the form of fantastical entertainment. It shows that even though the cruel machine of show business comes with a heavy cost, it still creates art that the public loves.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">The movie’s long runtime could be a deterrent for many viewers, but the pace and scale of the  plot make the time fly by. It’s a shame that “Babylon” has been largely overlooked, because it has all the ingredients that make for a great film. It’s not perfect and it’s not for everyone, but fans of stories that involve tremendous heights and tragic falls should watch “Babylon.”</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="" src="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/4babylon.jpg" style="height:435px; width:652px" typeof="foaf:Image" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>Author Bio:</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong><em>Ulises Duenas is a senior writer at Highbrow Magazine.</em></strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>For Highbrow Magazine</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/babylon" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Babylon</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/babylon-movie" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Babylon movie</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/margot-robbie" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">margot robbie</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/brad-pitt" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">brad pitt</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/damien-chazelle" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">damien chazelle</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/new-films" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">new films</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/show-business" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">show business</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/hollywood" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Hollywood</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/1920s" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">the 1920s</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Ulises Duenas</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-pop field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Popular:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">not popular</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-bot field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Bottom Slider:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">In Slider</div></div></div> Fri, 06 Jan 2023 20:59:10 +0000 tara 11578 at https://www.highbrowmagazine.com https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/23207-babylon-shows-ultimate-depravity-1920s-hollywood#comments ‘Amsterdam’ Is a Flawed Retelling of a Real Conspiracy https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/21770-amsterdam-flawed-retelling-real-conspiracy <div class="field field-name-field-cat field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/film-tv" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Film &amp; TV</a></div></div></div><span class="submitted-by">Submitted by tara on Sat, 10/22/2022 - 15:56</span><div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/1amsterdamfilm.jpg?itok=uKqjbFUi"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/1amsterdamfilm.jpg?itok=uKqjbFUi" width="480" height="256" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><em>Amsterdam</em> is a movie with an interesting plot and some solid acting from a good cast, but it gets bogged down by its script and subplots. The film is based on real events from the 1930s and it’s a story that’s relevant today -- although that doesn’t mean that it’s a must-watch.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, and John David Washington make up the central trio of the story as a doctor, nurse, and lawyer, respectively. Their bond was created after meeting in a hospital in France at the end of World War I. Twelve years later, they get swept up in a grand conspiracy that aims to change the course of the United States. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="" src="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/2amsterdamfilm.jpg" style="height:652px; width:521px" typeof="foaf:Image" /></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">While watching the conspiracy unravel is entertaining, the core story is at odds with subplots and an abundance of side characters. The first half of the movie feels slow because of that since by the time you’re at the halfway mark, it seems that there’s been little progress in solving the mystery, and when it does get to it, the pacing feels rushed.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">While Washington and Robbie put in good performances, it’s Bale’s work that really stands out in the film. His portrayal of an eccentric doctor plagued with pain and trauma from the war is compelling and provides moments of comedy throughout the film. While a lot of the movie is lighthearted in tone, there weren’t any scenes that are "laugh out loud" funny, but the script does have some dry wit to it.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="" src="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/3amsterdamfilm.jpg" style="height:347px; width:650px" typeof="foaf:Image" /></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">The biggest problem with <em>Amsterdam</em> is that the longer it goes on, the preachier it gets with its messages. The conspiracy involves the rise of fascism that would cause World War II and the writer is willing to beat you over the head to make sure you get the parallels between the movie and today’s world. There’s also a message about chasing love and beauty wherever you can find it, and while there’s nothing wrong with these themes, the heavy-handed way the film goes about conveying them makes the whole thing off-putting. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">In today’s America, a film about resisting fascism, race relations, and love is totally relevant, but many films have proven that themes alone cannot carry a movie. <em>Amsterdam</em> has a lot going for it between its plot, cast, and interesting setting, but its problems are hard to ignore as you watch it. Those issues keep this movie from being great, but it’s still worth a shot if you have the chance to see it.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>Author Bio:                             </strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong><em>Ulises Duenas is a senior writer at</em> Highbrow Magazine.</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><strong>For Highbrow Magazine</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/amsterdam" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">amsterdam</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/amsterdam-movie" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Amsterdam movie</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/chris-rock" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">chris rock</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/john-david-washington" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">John David Washington</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/margot-robbie" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">margot robbie</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/christian-bale" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Christian Bale</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/david-o-russell-0" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">David O&#039; Russell</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/new-films" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">new films</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Ulises Duenas</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-pop field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Popular:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">not popular</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-bot field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Bottom Slider:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">In Slider</div></div></div> Sat, 22 Oct 2022 19:56:10 +0000 tara 11405 at https://www.highbrowmagazine.com https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/21770-amsterdam-flawed-retelling-real-conspiracy#comments ‘Bombshell’ Is a Hit-and-Miss Attempt at Depicting Corrupt Newsroom Culture https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/10347-bombshell-hit-and-miss-attempt-depicting-corrupt-newsroom-culture <div class="field field-name-field-cat field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/film-tv" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Film &amp; TV</a></div></div></div><span class="submitted-by">Submitted by tara on Mon, 01/06/2020 - 20:40</span><div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/1bombshellfilm.jpg?itok=YX0oNn3T"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/1bombshellfilm.jpg?itok=YX0oNn3T" width="480" height="242" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p> </p> <p>There might be an interesting story lurking beneath the slick surface of Jay Roach’s new film, <em>Bombshell.</em> It never quite takes off, but it never completely dips into a state of stagnancy or total dullness. It’s a glorified TV movie with a terrific cast, subpar writing, and hackneyed direction.</p> <p> </p> <p>The marketing campaign for <em>Bombshell</em> suggests a movie that aims to address the injustices encapsulated by the #MeToo movement. Moreover, given the fact that the corporation in the center of the story is Fox News, the teaser, trailer, and ads broadcast a sense of female empowerment in the midst of systematic objectification, sexual harassment, and outright ugly, misogynistic behavior.</p> <p> </p> <p>Or at least that’s the impression that I got after a few viewings of that hip, tough-minded trailer featuring Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy.”</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="" src="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/2bombshellfilm.jpg" style="height:375px; width:600px" /></p> <p> </p> <p>But what does it say about <em>Bombshell</em> that arguably one of the best scenes involves a questionable (albeit tasteful) instance where two women (Margot Robbie and Kate McKinnon) share a playful post-coital scene? The sensibility of the film is too sanitized to show the sex that happened off-camera, and no wonder: As Robbie’s character explains, she’s not a lesbian; rather, it’s implied that she’s simply a heterosexual free spirit with conservative beliefs and the penchant for a random good time.</p> <p> </p> <p>The second most noteworthy scene exemplifies the contradiction of the movie at length: Robbie (who’s playing a composite character, not a verifiable real-life person) lifts her skirt over her hips at the command of a leering, fat-suited John Lithgow playing Roger Ailes. In recent years, a great deal of fuss has been made about the subjective male gaze in filmmaking, and I hadn’t fully understood the thesis of that concern until I saw a scene like this, which is split down the middle by its own muddled intentions.</p> <p> </p> <p>The content of the scene is meant to illustrate the grotesque behavior of Ailes, and yet the scene is shot in a way that teases out whatever sadomasochistic eroticism that can arguably be found in that moment. The dead giveaway is Roach’s somewhat reprehensible use of close-ups. True, <em>Bombshell</em> is overstuffed with close-ups and medium shots, but for this scene, perhaps a more impartial wide angle would have appropriately conveyed the helplessness of the character being exploited. The composition and editing panders to the perversion of the antagonist, thereby undermining any effort to expose the inherent <em>ickiness</em> the scene might explore.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="" src="https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/sites/default/files/3bombshellfilm.jpg" style="height:338px; width:600px" /></p> <p> </p> <p>The film never settles on a protagonist, and the storytelling mimics <em>The Big Short</em>, which was itself a poor aesthetic rip-off of the seminal movie of the decade, <em>The Wolf of Wall Street</em>. The screenplay relies heavily on telling instead of showing; the info-dumps pile up into a mountainous heap of superfluous details.</p> <p> </p> <p>Charlize Theron’s impressive transformation into Megyn Kelly notwithstanding, <em>Bombshell</em> ultimately doesn’t live up to its title because of Roach’s lack of style, perspective, and insight. In a misguided attempt to tell a story about unthinkable corruption in a particular corporate culture, the filmmakers essentially cobbled together one long advertisement for Fox News. Perhaps <em>Backfire</em> would be a more fitting title.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Author Bio:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><em>Christopher Karr is a contributing writer at</em></strong><strong> Highbrow Magazine.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>For Highbrow Magazine</strong></p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/fox-news" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Fox News</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/bombshell" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">bombshell</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/margot-robbie" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">margot robbie</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/charlize-theron" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Charlize Theron</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/nicole-kidman" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">nicole kidman</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/bombshell-film" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">bombshell film</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/jay-roach" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">jay roach</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/megyn-kelly" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">megyn kelly</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/gretchen-carlson" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">gretchen carlson</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/roger-ailes" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Roger Ailes</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/rupert-murdoch" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">rupert murdoch</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/fox-tv" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">fox tv</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/conservatives" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">conservatives</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/me-too-movement" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">me too movement</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Christopher Karr</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-pop field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Popular:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">not popular</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-bot field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Bottom Slider:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Out Slider</div></div></div> Tue, 07 Jan 2020 01:40:10 +0000 tara 9272 at https://www.highbrowmagazine.com https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/10347-bombshell-hit-and-miss-attempt-depicting-corrupt-newsroom-culture#comments