it’s been thrilling to see the rest of the world catch up, first in the critical acclaim of Lady Bird, then in the popular success of Little Women, and now in the crescendo of frenzy surrounding Barbie

I'm really so excited for her! I must admit I am hoping for a Best Pic and Best Director standoff between Oppenheimer and Barbie. (And I'd like Spiderverse in there too, but that's probably not gonna happen.)