At long last, after anticipating this film for multiple years, Emma and Henry have seen the 2023 Barbie film and might have just as many thoughts as tears Henry shed in watching this film. How do we contend with the many beautiful and contentio

PART THREE: Behind the Barbie - The Ruth Handler Story

Jul 7th, 2023 1h 51m

In our final part of this retrospective on Ruth Handler's life, we explore her time at Mattel overseeing Barbie's rise to fame, the disasters that saw her leave Mattel, the cancer diagnosis that changed her life, and the personal and legal tria

PART TWO: Behind the Barbie -The Ruth Handler Story

Jun 30th, 2023 57m 48s

This week, we continue to explore the life of Ruth Handler, the creator of Barbie, as we specifically discuss the process she went through in the creation of the doll. A process that included Japanese war criminals, unscrupulous business deals,

PART ONE: Behind the Barbie - the Ruth Handler Story

Jun 23rd, 2023 51m 35s

This is part one of three of our retrospective mini-series examining the life and legacy of Barbie's creator, Ruth Handler. In this section, we explore Handler's early life as Henry explains to Emma the different challenges she and her husband

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Introducing: Behind the Barbie - the Ruth Handler Story

Jun 23rd, 2023 58s

The Pink Aisle returns for the next three weeks in the leadup to the Margot Robbie Barbie film with Behind the Barbie - the Ruth Handler Story; a three-part mini-series which explores the life and legacy of Barbie's creator, Ruth Handler. Join

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Barbie (2023) Teaser Reaction

Dec 30th, 2022 15m 7s

In anticipation of Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie slated to release in July 2023, The Pink Aisle has a short episode discussing different elements to the latest teaser released for the movie; including the homage to 2001: A Space Odyssey, the new

Monster High: The Movie (2022)

Nov 12th, 2022 58m 16s

The Pink Aisle returns to the halls of Monter High to discuss the recent live-action movie that has left certain fans in a beastly mood... How does generation three of these characters stack up with previous incarnations? Is it as bad as certai

Monster High: Friday Night Frights

Jul 22nd, 2022 1h 5m

Strap on those skates and head out to the rink, because the Pink Aisle is rollin' in with Monster High: Friday Night Frights! Listen as we marvel at the chaotic world of Skultimate Roller Maze; a sport that is not only responsible for the disme

Behind the Barbie: the Secret Story of Bild Lilli

Jul 8th, 2022 1h

This week, the Pink Aisle is going to be doing something a little different, as Henry shares the history of Bild Lilli, the German Pinup Doll that Barbie was inspired by. Though how much of this was inspiration or theft? That is what we will d

Monster High: Escape from Skull Shores

Jun 24th, 2022 1h 25m

This week, we return to the hallowed halls of Monster High to discuss the upcoming live-action film and the TV movie Escape from Skull Shore. What we thought was going to be a short discussion about this 44-minute movie ended up spiraling into

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl

Jun 10th, 2022 1h 14m

This week, the Pink Aisle will be taking Emma and Henry back to 1934 with Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, a movie that has so many delightful performances that it almost made us forget some of the atrocities committed during the Great Depressi

Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front

Apr 29th, 2022 1h 23m

This week, we gather in the Pink Aisle to lay our praise and adulation to the lovely, irreplaceable, iconic Molly. Molly Ringwald that is, who stars in with another Molly in An American Girl on the Homefront. Will the adventures of Molly Mcinti

Felicity: An American Girl Adventure

Apr 15th, 2022 55m 17s

We are back with another American Girl Doll movie! This time we are heading back to the times of the American Revolution with Felicity: An American Girl Adventure and BOY HOWDY ARE WE UNCOMFORTABLE WITH THIS MOVIE!! ALL WE WANTED WAS A HORSE GI

Samantha: An American Girl Holiday

Dec 24th, 2021 1h 59m

Happy Holidays from the Pink Aisle!Going into the new year, we are going to be examining the American Girl movies and the dolls they are based on, starting with Samantha: An American Girl Holiday. Listen as Emma witnesses the surprisingly dark

Pixie Hollow: The Game (Feat. the Co-Founder of We the Pixies)

Nov 19th, 2021 1h 4m

This week, we are discussing one of the most beloved elements of the Disney Fairies property, the Pixie Hollow MMO. While this game ended in 2013, the fan community for this game remains pervasive. And to discuss this, we are joined by Nora, on

Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams (Feat. Bex Silberfein)

Oct 29th, 2021 1h 27m

This week, we are joined by Bex Silberfien to discuss the latest Barbie movie, Big City, Big Dreams. Listen as Bex realizes just how much Barbie has changed as we experience new songs, a surprisingly dramatic side character, and a whole new sec

Legend of the Neverbeast

Sep 10th, 2021 1h 43m

After a slight hiatus, we return for a final time to the Disney Fairies franchise with Tinkerbell and the Legend of the Neverbeast, the first movie to be covered on the podcast to make Henry cry! Listen to find out why!.Listen on ItunesListen

The Pirate Fairy (Feat. La Femme Fictionale)

Jul 30th, 2021 1h 18m

This week, we are joined by Sam Marchiony to discuss The Pirate Fairy, a movie that introduced many to the Disney Fairies franchise by the merit of a certain Tom Hiddleston in the cast. Listen to see if this movie lives up to the 2014 Tumblr hy

Secret of the Wings

Jul 16th, 2021 1h 30m

This week, the world of Pixie Hollow grows bigger as Tinker Bell discovers a mystery about her past in Secret of the Wing. Listen as Henry and Emma discuss the world of the Winter Woods, the changes that were made to the Disney Fairy series, an

Tinkerbell and the Great Fairy Rescue (Feat. Drawpinion Dump)

Jul 2nd, 2021 1h 34m

This week, we are joined by the lovely Drawpinion Dump to discuss her favorite of the Disney Fairy movies, Tinkerbell and the Great Fairy Rescue. Join us as we revel in this fun summer-filled journey as the fairies navigate the human world with

Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure

Jun 18th, 2021 1h 19m

This week, we return to the world of Pixie Hollow to discuss Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure. Join us as we discuss the friend dynamics of the Disney Fairies, Tinker Bell's character development, and the romantic possibilities between her and

Tinkerbell (2008)

Jun 4th, 2021 1h 34m

This week, we are going to be delving into a series that is close to both of our hearts, the Disney Fairies series. Listen as we delve into the world of Pixie Hollow, the perilous journey this franchise underwent, and the solid 2008 movie with

Barbie & Chelsea: The Lost Birthday

May 8th, 2021 1h 9m

This week, we have experienced the newest Barbie film, Barbie & Chelsea: The Lost Birthday. Join us as we experience a movie that is basically The Wizard of Oz with 50% more uncanny animals, 100% more pirate lesbians, and 85% less enjoyable mus

My Scene Goes Hollywood

Apr 23rd, 2021 1h 12m

This week we will explore possibly the most retroactively disturbing and controversial Barbie movie to date: My Scene Goes Hollywood: A movie that will awaken the inner Film Twitter douche of anyone familiar with the film making process, strang

My Scene: Jammin' in Jamaica

Apr 10th, 2021 1h 6m

This week, we explore the strange world of the My Scene dolls, which was Mattel's attempt to cash in the success of the Bratz Phenomenon of the early 2000s, as well as their first foray into the movie market with My Scene: Jammin' in Jamaica. H