Barbie - 1997: Reimagining Greta Gerwig's Biggest Movie of the Year

Quantum Recast: Your Favorite Films, Recast In Different Years

What if Barbie was recast in 1997?
We've done the time travel and reimagined Greta Gerwig's Barbie in the era of Spice Girls and dial-up internet, bringing you a fresh perspective on this unforgettable movie. Cass, along with our friends of the podcast, Aly Dale (@alydale55) and voice actress Kristi Rothrock (@letz_shake), dissect the critic's ratings, compare Barbie with the top 10 box office movies of the time, and contemplate the impact of shifting the release year on Barbie's portrayal in our first ever all-female episode!
This episode isn't just about the would-have-beens; we're also diving into the themes of identity and self-realization in Barbie, with the hosts drawing parallels to our their personal experiences. We're also discussing the camaraderie among women and how it resonates on and off-screen. We'll even take a moment to chuckle over the memes and reviews posted over Barbie movie posters. And, of course, we couldn't miss the Oscars chat, sharing how the movie could have been influenced by the cultural context of the 90s.
From Allan to Weird Barbie, you'll hear our thoughts on who could have played these memorable roles, sparking lively discussion about who would best fit. So, fasten your seatbelts and get ready for a nostalgic ride back to 1997!
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:01:01) Intro
(00:02:31) Critic Stats
(00:03:30) Year in Review: 2007 Box Office
(00:04:46) Oscars 2008
(00:05:51) What Changes & Why We Chose This Film
(00:19:42) Rules
(00:22:01) 30 Seconds or Less Casting
(00:27:40) MAIN CAST:
(00:28:17) Allan
(00:33:00) Weird Barbie
(00:36:08) Sasha
(00:41:06) Gloria
(00:46:31) Ken
(00:52:09) Barbie
(00:57:22) Final Cast

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Hosts:
Cory Williams (@thelionfire)
Nick Growall (@nickgrowall)
Co-Hosts (Season 5):
Aly Dale (@alydale55)
Ash Hurry (@filmexplorationah)
Cass Elliott (@take5cass)

Voice of the Time Machine:
Kristi Rothrock (@letzshake)

Editing by:
Nick Growall
Featured Music:
"Quantum Recast Theme" - Cory Williams
"Charmer" - Coat
"Revival" - Daniele Musto
"Pukka" - Bellodrone
"Kings and Queens" - Wicked Cinema
"Kiss the Cat" - Al Town
"Birdcage" - Al Town
"Passenger" - Abloom
*Music and licenses through Soundstripe