Black Panther Discussion Thread

Black Panther Discussion Thread Jun 13, 2017 15:41:24 GMT

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Post by Skaathar on Jun 13, 2017 15:41:24 GMT

Jun 11, 2017 4:10:16 GMT Atom(ica) Discord said:

Black Panther is going to turn out to be a better film than Thor Ragnarok.

There is a lot more to unpack in Black Panther thematically. It's filled with mind-blowing concepts.

A technologically advanced civilization in the heart of Africa.
A society / warrior culture where women play a significant role.
Mercenary forces that are trying to exploit the wealth of an African nation.
A xenophobic society that employs subterfuge and murder to protect its secrets.
A nation that appears to seamlessly fuse advanced technology and tribal/ritual customs.

And, for the second time, Marvel has arranged for a black man to be able to stride defiantly through a hail of gunfire and emerge unharmed - the irony is not lost on me.

I enjoyed the brief sequences of Killmonger's extraction of Klaue from Federal custody - very professional. Jordan is either going to crush the Killmonger roll or be the weakest link.

I think BP vs. Ragnarok would kind of like be CATFA vs. Thor. Ragnarok would have higher highs but also lower lows. Whereas BP would have a consistent good average. Ragnarok would be the more fun film, the more "out there" film. BP would be the more solid film, the tighter film. Ragnarok would earn more money, with BP garnering better critical ratings.