Oppenheimer (2023) Versus Barbie (2023)

Our special BarbieHeimer episode! One is about an iconic doll brought to life, and the other is about the biggest weapon of mass destruction of all time. Both films are about a huge cultural figure that defined the 20th century. Both films are about a character dealing with a giant ontological shift in their world, and both films are made by extremely well regarded auteurs. Individual discussions for each film begin at Oppenheimer (9:55) and Barbie (38:16).