Shapiro mocks as ‘Barbie’ excluded from vital female Oscar nods, highlighting patriarchy’s influence
The Academy Award Nominations for 2023: Ben Shapiro’s Hilarious Take on “Barbie”
The highly anticipated Academy Award nominations for 2023 were recently announced, and it seems like there’s some interesting news surrounding the film “Barbie.” Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro couldn’t help but express his amusement when he discovered that the movie, which aimed to challenge the so-called “patriarchy,” did not receive nominations in the most prominent female categories. However, to everyone’s surprise, the leading man in the film managed to secure a nomination.
“So in easily the funniest story of the day, ‘Barbie,’ which, as you know, I loved,” he joked, “I thought it was an amazing film — by which I think it was absolutely overrated, trash, was unwatchable. I think that people who say they like it are lying.”
Shapiro didn’t hold back his opinions, comparing the movie to the works of Michael Moore and criticizing its nonsensical plot and poor writing.
“Now, this is hilarious,” he laughed. “It was nominated for Best Picture. I know what you guys are doing. The film made a ton of money and all the critics pretended they loved it because they had to. So it was nominated for Best Picture. Okay, fine. That’s stupid.”
While Ryan Gosling, who portrayed Ken, received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor, and America Ferrera was recognized in the Best Supporting Actress category for her speech on the challenges faced by women, Shapiro pointed out that Margot Robbie, who played Barbie, and the acclaimed director Greta Gerwig were not nominated.
“Who’s the greatest?” he joked. “We all love all of her work because she’s the greatest director who’s ever directed and because everything she says is wise and brilliant and she’s so wise. She was not nominated either. “
With a touch of sarcasm, Shapiro highlighted the irony of the situation, suggesting that even in a movie aimed at criticizing the patriarchy, the power of the patriarchy still prevailed. He playfully predicted that the film “Oppenheimer” would triumph over “Barbie” in the Best Picture category, emphasizing his disdain for the latter.
“I’m rooting very, very hard for Ryan Gosling to win for Barbie because the funniest possible outcome for the movie Barbie would be for Ken to win the only award. I’m there for it. I love that the Academy accidentally did this and even more, I want only Ken from the Barbie movie to win. Those are my demands. I want it to lose every other category but only the men win. Not even because I care, but because it would be hilarious. It’d be super hilarious if the patriarchy ends up winning in a movie made about how terrible the patriarchy supposedly is,” he concluded.
What humorous aspect about the film’s leading man does Shapiro find despite his scathing review?
T-weight: 400″>“It was just unreal. I mean, the plot made absolutely no sense. It was all about this Barbie doll who was trying to challenge the patriarchy or something like that. Like, come on, give me a break. And the writing, oh boy, don’t even get me started. It was like they just threw a bunch of clichés and stereotypes together and called it a script. I’ve seen better writing on the back of a cereal box.”
Despite his scathing review, Shapiro couldn’t help but find humor in the fact that the leading man in the film, who played the love interest of the protagonist Barbie, received a nomination for Best Actor.
“I mean, you’ve got to give the guy credit. He really nailed the role of ‘Ken’ or whatever they called him. But seriously, Best Actor? It just goes to show you how ridiculous these award shows can be. They’ll nominate anyone for anything these days.”
Shapiro’s sarcastic take on the Academy Award nominations for “Barbie” highlights the potential bias and questionable decisions that sometimes occur in the film industry. While some films that aim to tackle important social issues may not receive recognition in relevant categories, others may receive nominations that seem out of place. This raises questions about the overall integrity and credibility of award shows.
Despite his humorous commentary, Shapiro’s remarks bring attention to the importance of recognizing films for their artistic merit and meaningful storytelling, rather than solely focusing on predetermined expectations or agendas. His comments shed light on the need for a fair and balanced approach to awarding excellence in the film industry. Whether it be a comedy or a drama, a film should be evaluated based on its quality and impact, rather than conforming to certain societal expectations.
In conclusion, Ben Shapiro’s amusing take on the Academy Award nominations for the film “Barbie” draws attention to the potential bias and questionable decisions that can arise in the film industry. While his comments may be presented in a comedic manner, they highlight the need for a fair and balanced approach to recognizing excellence in filmmaking. By focusing on the artistic merit and impact of a film rather than adhering to predetermined expectations, award shows can maintain their integrity and credibility.
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