Coverage dated August 7, 2023 to August 8, 2023

Bill Maher: ‘Barbie’ is ‘preachy, man-hating and a #ZombieLie’

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Maher appears to be upset with the film for not depicting the Mattel board as it really is in 2023.

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Fox News
Bill Maher roasts 'Barbie' movie for being 'preachy, man-hating' and a 'ZombieLie' (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 7, 2023
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Comedian and podcast host Bill Maher bashed the blockbuster "Barbie" movie on social media for being "preachy, man-hating, and a ZombieLie."
The Hollywood Reporter
Bill Maher Bashes ‘Barbie’ as a “Preachy, Man-Hating Zombie Lie” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Aug 7, 2023
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The 'Real Time' host ran down his issues with the Greta Gerwig film, while insisting "I'm not the one who's out of step."
Variety
Bill Maher Claims ‘Barbie’ Is ‘Man-Hating,’ Criticizes Satirical Scene With All-Male Mattel Execs for Not Being Accurate (opens Variety)
Published Aug 7, 2023
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Bill Maher is the latest man to claim that “Barbie” is “man-hating.” The television personality and political commentator took to social media to criticize the Warner Bros. …
Deadline
Bill Maher Blasts ‘Barbie,’ Calls Movie A “Zombie Lie” (opens Deadline)
Published Aug 7, 2023
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Bill Maher took to Twitter (or X) on Monday to tell his followers that he had seen Barbie and promised a “review” to follow. On Tuesday, Maher delivered…sort of. His post reads le…
AL.com
Bill Maher: ‘Barbie’ is ‘preachy, man-hating and a #ZombieLie’ (opens AL.com)
Published Aug 8, 2023
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Maher appears to be upset with the film for not depicting the Mattel board as it really is in 2023.
Entertainment Weekly
Bill Maher calls 'Barbie' 'preachy' and 'man-hating' (opens Entertainment Weekly)
Published Aug 8, 2023
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Bill Maher is not holding back his thoughts on 'Barbie,' which he called a 'preachy' and 'man-hating' film: 'Let's live in the year we're living in!'
Deadline
Mark Ronson Claps Back At Bill Maher For Calling ‘Barbie’ A “Preachy” & “Man-Hating” Film (opens Deadline)
Published Aug 8, 2023
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Mark Ronson is trolling Bill Maher after the Real Time host criticized the Barbie film and categorized it as “preachy” and “man-hating.” “We come to this place for mag…
BizPac Review
Bill Maher blasted for exposing ‘zombie’ lie of ‘Barbie’ movie; Elon Musk, Joe Rogan jump in (opens BizPac Review)
Published Aug 8, 2023
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Comic and social commentator Bill Maher hasn’t been shy when it comes to ruffling the feathers of the “we” mob but his review of the movie “Barbie” […]
Salon
Bill Maher calls "Barbie" movie a "preachy, man-hating" zombie lie (opens Salon)
Published Aug 8, 2023
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Variety
‘Barbie’ Music Boss Mark Ronson Trolls Bill Maher for Bashing the Film as ‘Man-Hating’ While Many Others ‘Enjoy a F—ing Magnificent Comedy’ (opens Variety)
Published Aug 8, 2023
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Mark Ronson roasted Bill Maher on social media over the latter’s response to “Barbie,” for which Ronson served as music producer and oversaw the film’s original soundtrack. …
Rolling Stone
Bill Maher's 'Barbie' Movie Review Is a Total Embarrassment (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Aug 8, 2023
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The sexagenarian talk show host apparently had a very bad time at the cinema with “a woman in her 30s” seeing the billion-dollar Barbie movie