13 Lies Movies Taught Us
In this episode of The List Show, Mental Floss editor-in-chief Erin McCarthy traces some of the most common myths we've gotten from movies.
2023-07-21 00:54
Big Ten having preliminary conversations about more expansion if Pac-12 crumbles, AP sources say
A group of Big Ten presidents has begun discussing the possibility of adding more West Coast schools to the conference if the Pac-12 continues to crumble, according to two people familiar with the conversations
2023-08-03 06:27
Margot Robbie gave a guided tour of the Barbie Dreamhouse and fans are in 'heaven'
With the release of the Barbie movie coming up, Margot Robbie gave an inside look into the Mattel doll's Dreamhouse with Architectural Digest - and it's just as iconic as you would expect. Of course, the one particular colour that is synonymous with Barbie and fuchsia pink is everywhere on the set - tables, chairs, walls, cars you name it. While the aesthetic took inspiration from Palm Springs's midcentury modernism, with furniture from the 1950s and 1960s, back to when Barbie was first created in 1959 by Ruth Handler as well as products that would be included in Dreamhouse today. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Production designer Sarah Greenwood and set decorator Katie Spence worked with director Greta Gerwig to recreate the childhood nostalgia on-screen, and the set was first made in a miniature format before it was actually created for the set. “I wanted to capture what was so ridiculously fun about the Dreamhouses," Gerwig told Architectural Digest. In terms of scale, the proportions were adapted to be 23 per cent smaller than human size for the set, Gerwig described how this created an "odd effect of making the actors seem big in the space but small overall." Some of the fun elements of the design include a slide to replace the stairs that goes from the bedroom to the pool - "Not super practical but nothing is for Barbie," Robbie said. (Though the pool is fake as there is no actual water in Barbie Land). Despite there being no water, Barbie still showers - but nothing comes out. Nonetheless, Robbie pretends to shower and recalled how she would "look up the old Radox commercials and try to replicate that." In the kitchen, Robbie explained how there is "a mixture of things that a physically there but then also decal (a picture, design, or label made to be transferred (as to glass) from specially prepared paper)," such as the oven and cooker. This plays into the world of toys and "how it would look if it was a Mattel product" as Robbie opened the fridge to show that the back is intentionally 2D with groceries painted onto the decal while the fridge shelf had physical products stocked. "I want everyone to feel like they can reach into the screen and touch everything," Gerwig said, as she recalled standing in Toys 'R' Us looking at Barbie dolls with the plastic sheet over them and wanting to take and touch everything. This is what inspired Barbie's wardrobe with clear doors to the doll's neatly hung up outfits and accessories, with her outfit already magically set out in her wardrobe. When it comes to getting from her bedroom to her car, Barbie impossibly floats down as Robbie said: "Greta said no one actually walks their Barbie down the steps to get into the car." Here's what fans had to say about the Dreamhouse tour: The Barbie movie is set to be released next month on July 21. Elsewhere, the new Barbie movie has caused a worldwide shortage of pink and a new version of 'Barbie Girl' will feature on the movie’s soundtrack. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-06-17 23:26
Inside Bianca Censori's family: From heroin-dealing dad to an uncle sentenced to death
Bianca Censori's uncle, Eris, was known as 'Melbourne's Al Capone' at one time
2023-08-20 19:22
How tall is Pitbull? Rapper's height once sparked discussion online suggesting he is 'not too short' for success
Pitbull's height is reportedly 'not too short' or 'not too tall' in comparison to the average American height
2023-10-10 14:19
La charity founder Michael Latt known as 'super sweet guy' who worked with rapper Common shot dead inside home
Jameelah Elena Michl, who was arrested in connection with Michael Latt's murder is currently in the Los Angeles County Jail on a $3 million bond
2023-11-30 05:25
'This is so wrong': Warrior Squad fans feel robbed following 'AGT' Qualifies 3 results, slam Putri Ariani moving to finals
Following the outcome of 'AGT' Qualifiers 3, Warrior Squad fans feel betrayed and criticize the winner of 'Indonesia Got Talent' Putri Ariani moving on to the finals
2023-09-07 11:47
Jungkook recruits Jack Harlow for new solo track 3D
Jungkook and Jack Harlow are teaming up for a new collaboration called '3D'.
2023-09-25 18:48
Is Pink supporting Britney Spears? Singer changes 'Don't Let Me Get Me' lyrics amid pop star's divorce from Sam Asghari
Pink sang 'Sweet Britney Spears,' instead the actual lines, 'Tired of being compared to damn Britney Spears'
2023-08-18 21:24
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck score a split decision with 'The Mother' and 'Hypnotic'
One of Hollywood's most famous power couples score a split decision starring in separate thrillers hitting the market the same day, as Ben Affleck's lower-profile "Hypnotic" significantly outshines Jennifer Lopez's just-in-time-for-Mother's Day Netflix movie, "The Mother," which comes across as an ultra-violent Hallmark card.
2023-05-12 21:23
Undated video of Taylor Swift panting heavily during show has fans concerned for icon's health amid grueling tour
Taylor Swift recently announced on her Instagram story that her second concert in Rio de Janeiro, scheduled for Saturday night, has been postponed due to intense temperatures
2023-11-19 19:46
'WE'RE BACK': Elon Musk denies signing deal with Tucker Carlson as firebrand welcomes new show
Carlson slams mainstream media and said anyone who tries to tell the truth 'will be fired'
2023-05-10 12:27
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