Barbie

If you’re curious as to why I’ve added a blog to this website four years into its existence, I’ll explain. Until now, I’ve presented my screen time data without commentary aside from occasional posts on a particular social media platform. With the platform now on its way downhill, I need an alternative outlet to discuss my data when the notion arises, whether that entails providing supplemental stats or simply offering my thoughts. I’m not going to promise regularly scheduled posts or consistency in terms of their content, but I do believe they will elevate the site and be rewarding for me to write.

At last, you can now find the data for Barbie on the misc. film performances page in the Beyond the Oscars section. Since there are 21 main credited cast members, it comes as no real surprise that no one cracks 50% or that most don’t even hit 10%, but I did expect Margot Robbie to land a bit higher. Still, it’s nice to see her emerge so comfortably as the sole lead and to know that America Ferrera’s role is as large as it is. I do wish Kate McKinnon had been given more to do, and it’s not great that the secondary Kens’ screen time average is 3% higher than that of the secondary Barbies, but I also wouldn’t want to imagine a version of the film that didn’t include “I’m Just Ken.”

This marks the beginning of my 2023 film awards season screen timing journey, which should inspire many more posts. I really enjoyed collecting this data, and I hope you’ll enjoy looking it over. Here’s to a fun season!