It’s the biggest movie of the year and we rounded up a group of Barbie girls together to talk about what we loved and what we didn’t enjoy about Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster film.

The film has been divisive in many communities but it also has been lauded by critics and audience members. We approach the many controversies such as whether the monologue is trite, whether children have been allowed to watch it and more. 

This week’s guests included Gabi Zietsman, Khensani Mohlatlole and Ayesha Kaprey. From Ryan Gosling’s Ken to America Ferrera’s speech to the logic behind Barbie Land, we discuss it all. 

Synopsis: Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colourful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBk4NYhWNMM 

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This week on the podcast, we spoke to Gabe Gabriel, the writer and star of the new film Runs in the Family. Gabe has been working in the industry for many years as a writer, actor and director. We spoke to him about his experiences, his relationship with his father who directs the film, and the experiences of queer people in the film industry. 

Currently screening at the Durban International Film Festival, Runs in the Family tells the story of a father who takes his transgender son on a road trip across the country in order to rescue his son’s long-lost mother from a rehab clinic. The film is directed by Ian Gabriel (Four Corners) and stars Gabe Gabriel, Ace Bhatti and Diaan Lawrenson.

Clip: https://youtu.be/JN5oEXGWRSs 

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There is a large selection of top blockbusters currently in cinemas and choosing what to watch can be a chore. We spoke to editor and journalist Theolin Tembo who has seen every film that is currently on the circuit. 

Whether you want to watch something with the kids, feel like an action movie, or are ready for your next superhero fix, there is something for everyone. We discuss The Little Mermaid, Super Mario Bros, The Elementals, Guardians of the Galaxy 3, The Flash, Fast X, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and more. 

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