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Greta Gerwig Pushed To Keep This Key Scene In ‘Barbie’
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Greta Gerwig Pushed To Keep This Key Scene In ‘Barbie’

Greta Gerwig said she had to fight to keep the “I’m Just Ken” dance scene in the “Barbie” movie.Gerwig explained at BFI London Film Festival that the scene featuring Ryan Gosling and Simu Liu led to discussion over whether it was needed in the film, according to Variety.“It just said in the script, ‘And then it becomes a dream ballet and they work it out through dance,’” Gerwig told “Succession” creator Jesse Armstrong on Sunday.“There was a big meeting that was like, ‘Do you need this?’ And I was like, ‘Everything in me needs this.’ They were like, ‘What do you even mean? What is a dream ballet?’ And I was like, ‘A dream ballet? Where do I begin!’”Gerwig pointed to the iconic 1952 musical film “Singin’ in the Rain,” which has “a dream ballet inside of a dream ballet,” as inspiration for ...
Ryan Gosling Surprises ‘Barbie’ Director With Flash Mob
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Ryan Gosling Surprises ‘Barbie’ Director With Flash Mob

Ryan Gosling is using his “Kenergy” to pay homage to “Barbie” film director Greta Gerwig. On Friday, the actor sent Gerwig the perfect gift to honor her 40th birthday: a flash mob of Barbies and Kens. And if you’ve seen the movie, it’s as hilarious as you’d expect. In a clip shared by the official “Barbie” social media channels, a very surprised Gerwig is seen laughing and crying as a lone Ken enters the room singing followed by a stream of other Kens. The dancers perform a routine to the tune of Gosling’s Billboard Hot 100 hit “I’m Just Ken” from the film’s soundtrack, as she continues gushing over the adorable performance. Multiple Barbies then file in one by one, dishing out cute poses before joining the group. “As Kens know.... Sometimes the only way to express your feelings is throug...
‘Barbie’: Greta Gerwig Reveals She Had To Fight For This Scene To Stay In The Film
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‘Barbie’: Greta Gerwig Reveals She Had To Fight For This Scene To Stay In The Film

From refusing to use CGI for Margot Robbie’s viral tiptoe scene to making sure “Barbie” didn’t have “too many baby angel heads,” we can all thank Greta Gerwig and her keen directorial intuition for helping the newly released film stick the landing with fans worldwide. And now we have yet another reason to salute Gerwig’s prowess. Speaking to Rolling Stone, Gerwig revealed that she had to fight for a scene in “Barbie,” in which Barbie (Robbie) and Ken (Ryan Gosling) are in “the real world” and they pass by an elderly woman on a bench. During the moment, Barbie stops to tell the woman she is beautiful. However, Gerwig said the touching scene nearly didn’t make the final cut as she faced pressure to toss the scene. Gerwig said studio executives urged her to remove the scene because it didn’t...
Barbie director Greta Gerwig on ADHD diagnosis: “Always had a tremendous amount of enthusiasm”
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Barbie director Greta Gerwig on ADHD diagnosis: “Always had a tremendous amount of enthusiasm”

Greta Gerwig has opened up on being diagnosed with ADHD- Attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder. The Barbie director has spoken about her health condition in an interview with The Guardian. The actor has revealed how she was "a real rule follower" at school and "had a ton of energy". She talks about her mother, who wanted to sign her up for every activity."But as a kid, my mum was like, ‘Let’s sign her up for every activity.Let’s tire her out.’ I’ve always had a tremendous amount of enthusiasm. I was just interested in, like, everything. I had a really active imagination. I had a lot of really deep feelings. I was emotional," she told the media outlet.What is ADHD?ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. Kids with ADHD often have trouble focusing, and p...