In a three-hour runtime that found itself meandering at times, and struggled to fruitfully address b-plots, I found a disheartening lack of Japanese and Indigenous perspective or reference in this film. The story of Robert J. Oppenheimer is more than just a tale of philosophical and ethical quandary, there is a less than subtle layer of American exceptionalism wielded in the face of one of the most depraved war crimes in modern military history.

Barbie still transfixes me. When I look at dolls with children, they may prefer Monster High or LoL dolls, but I get a look at what is going on with Barbie in those minutes before I buy the inferior doll requested by the child I am shopping with. Is this child transfixed by the monster high doll? Yes. I watch her brush her hair and perch the doll on her night stand.

Having decided to be "timely" and "relevant" in their cultural analysis for once, our intrepid editorial team endeavours to figure out [Jerry Seinfeld voice] "What's the Deal with Barbenheimer???" Will Barbie impart to them the meaning of life, the universe, and everything, or will Oppenheimer drag them into the depths of nihilism? Read on to find out!