Sometimes, the universe has a humorous side. The recent Oscar nominations have given rise to an amusing twist in the "Barbie" phenomenon. Ryan Gosling, who played the character of Ken, received a Best Supporting Actor nomination, while Margot Robbie, who played Barbie herself, was left out. Additionally, the director Greta Gerwig was snubbed for a best director nomination. This has led to the belief that the patriarchy is at play once again.
"Barbie" is a feminist parable that garnered $1.4 billion and became a cultural phenomenon. In certain circles, it was almost mandatory to like the movie. Supporters of the film claim that Ken receiving all the recognition parallels the male-dominated dystopia depicted in the film, and believe that the Barbie dolls represented the courage to resist it.
Hillary Clinton expressed her sympathy for Robbie and Gerwig, who are highly successful individuals in one of the most lucrative industries in the world. Gosling himself acknowledged the contributions of Gerwig and Robbie, emphasizing that there would be no Ken without Barbie and no Barbie movie without them. If he wins the Oscar, he will likely have to share the recognition with them.
Although "Barbie" received eight Oscar nominations, including for Best Picture, the absence of two nominations should not be seen as a grave injustice.
It is not uncommon for a film to be nominated for Best Picture but fail to receive nominations for Best Director or Best Actor/Actress. This has happened in the past with movies such as "Jaws," "Towering Inferno," and "Field of Dreams." The increased number of Best Picture nominations to ten has made it even more common for the film's director to be left out.
Despite not receiving a Best Director nomination, Gerwig has received recognition in the past. She was previously nominated for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay for "Lady Bird," as well as Best Adapted Screenplay for "Little Women.
" Similarly, Robbie, who is undeniably talented, has received previous Oscar nominations herself.
