Join Drew, Grace, Lucius, and Paola as they react, review, and reflect on Greta Gerwig's surprisingly philosophical pink phenomenon Barbie, and share recommendations of some thematically related books and films.(00:00) IntroWelcome to Soul on Screen(1:20) ReactInitial skepticism turned to delighted surprise at the meaningful content packed into a story about a plastic doll, nostalgia for childhood Barbie experiences, appreciation for the film's earnestness and refusal to take itself too seriously, and varied emotional responses to America Ferrera's pivotal monologue(9:04) ReviewPraise for flawless production design that brought Barbie Land to life, the stark material contrast between plastic artificiality and real-world textures, exceptional pacing and editing, clever intertextual references and humor, outstanding music that carries the story's tone, and a script that balances fun with substance(21:13) ReflectExamining the film as a lament about artificial perfection versus authentic humanity, themes of creator and creation through Ruth Handler's role, the complexity of victim-villain dynamics in both Barbie and Ken's journeys, questions of identity and free will, the cost and beauty of choosing real life with its pain and imperfection, and incarnational themes of embracing embodied existence(45:23) RecommendRelated books, movies, and more:Blade Runner 2049Klara and the Sun by Kazuo IshiguroThe Bear (seasons 1-2)Embracing the Body by Tara OwensThe Gift of Being Yourself by David BennerChristians for Biblical EqualityNever Cast Out by Jasmine Holmes

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