S3E17: Barbie's BFF?

APR 16, 202474 MIN
The How NOT To Make A Movie Podcast

S3E17: Barbie's BFF?

APR 16, 202474 MIN

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There are cultural icons and then there’s BARBIE. GRETA GERWIG and MARGOT ROBBIE’S movie is a brilliant reconsideration of that icon. But, a storyteller you’ve probably never heard-of helped shape our whole perception of that icon. Before there was Gerwig and Robbie, ANDREW GALLERANI was BARBIE’S BFF. From 1988 – 2015 (that’s 27 years!), Andrew directed most of the Barbie ads seen around the world. There was a patch in between where he directed for Barbie’s competition – BRATZ among others – but, that’s what motivated MATTEL to bring Andrew back. As you’ll hear, it takes more effort to stay […]