Let’s Go to the Movies S1E1 – Barbenheimer: Why did it work and why did we love it?

By Tess Hubbard, Podcaster

October 29, 2023

In this first episode, host Tess Hubbard (‘24) talks about why she thinks Barbenheimer was so successful. After giving her thoughts on each of the movies, she outlines the marketing ploys, cinematic techniques and cultural movements that contributed to both “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer’s” popularity.

About the Contributor

Tess Hubbard, Podcaster

Tess Hubbard joined the Oracle as a podcaster in 2023. She is incredibly passionate about film, both making it and its cultural impact. Her podcast was all about the culture behind and surrounding movies. Outside of Oracle, she was a member of Student Council, InvenTeam, and Film Festival Leadership Board. She graduated in 2024.

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