'Black Panther' - The Women of Wakanda (the reichwing hates this fillm)

[niyad]

Last edited Fri Feb 16, 2018, 02:20 PM - Edit history (1)

http://www.star-telegram.com/entertainment/movies/7passv/picture200252984/alternates/FREE_1140/Black%20panther%202

[kimbutgar]

1. You know some right winger will complain why arent there any movies like this with white

Super heroes? You know some racist idiot will say it in 3-2-1.

[niyad]

4. surprised it has not been whined already

[efhmc]

14. Batman, Superman, Spiderman, etc.

Although I am not sure about Spiderman . Granted he once was white but now seem to be different colors.

[underthematrix]

2. Me and hubby are going to Wakanda on Saturday to spend

time with the family.

[niyad]

3. let us know what you think!

[efhmc]

5. I want to see the film but haven't yet. However,

I am wondering even with the framing of the women as being so powerful in this film, the man is still the "king".

[niyad]

7. it is being released today in US. if you watch the trailers, it is clear that there is balance.

the queen mother is equally powerful, as are the rest of the women.

[efhmc]

11. Then why do they need a king?

Still want to see.

[Docreed2003]

23. As the video says

There would be no king without a Queen.

I agree there should be more strong women super hero characters, but I strongly applaud this director for highlighting, not only the amazing character of Black Panther, but also showcasing a strong group of women surrounding him.

[BumRushDaShow]

41. If you know anything about African history

and unfortunately few do, then you will discover that the concept (and power structure) of "King" and "Queen" on the African continent was not the same as the European, patriarchal-focused monarchies. And that goes back to the various ancient Egyptian monarchies.

There were defined "roles" and power associated with those roles. And the traditional "roles" were so ingrained over thousands of years, that they continue to exist today - even in the African diaspora, AND outside of the existence of a monarchy. And unfortunately, those of us in the diaspora who are minorities in European-based patriarchal countries, suffer from the clash of expectations for the male/female roles.

I reserved a ticket to go see this Tuesday so will have an opportunity to see how this plays out.

[sheshe2]

6. I am going to love this!

[niyad]

8. I am looking forward to this!!

[Docreed2003]

37. Its incredible sheshe!

A great comic book movie and the cinematography is incredible...loved it! I’m sure you will as well!

[sheshe2]

40. I have to see it soon.

I need this kind of thing now.

Thanks Docreed!

[sarge43]

9. I can' hardly wait to see it.

Hubster and I are going to wait until the rush dies down, but we're there.

[niyad]

10. I knew nothing about this film until I saw that badass trailer after the colbert piece. WOWWWW

[sarge43]

17. I've been following the develoment ever since it was first announced.

It's such a rich story with everything you'd want in a film: complex narrative, strong charismatic characters with a lot on their plates and the actors to bring it, eye popping visuals, even the music. It's almost too rich. It'll take several viewings to get it all. Yeah, we'll buy the streaming and the DVD.

Yes, I hope this film wads the racists' panties so tight it'll strangle them.

[niyad]

18. LOVE your last sentence!! May it be so!!!

[sarge43]

24. Coup de grace, I hope

[efhmc]

29. They will probably just ignore it.

But hadn't heard that term in a long time. Appreciated it.

[sarge43]

30. Some of the Cheeto stained basement boys will troll it.

"Appreciated it."

Oldies, but goldies need to be dusted off every so often.

[Docreed2003]

12. Were going tomorrow...cant wait!!!

[niyad]

19. we will, of course, want a full report!!

[Docreed2003]

21. Will do!

[Docreed2003]

36. Well we ended up going tonight..

It’s an amazing comic book movie....absolutely incredible in its cinematography and the story. Your post is very astute in that women play a vital role in the story. My 8yo son said “You know how you spell amazing....Black Panther”. It was great and I’ll provide a more in depth review tomorrow, but I just wanted to share our excitement.

[niyad]

43. THANK YOU. what a wonderful comment from you son, too! Looking forward to full report!

[efhmc]

13. So went to check the rating for my

teen gsons. http://www.star-telegram.com/living/family/moms/maris-moments/article200271069.html I liked the way the review was broken down and am sure the boys will want to see it. Me too.

[niyad]

15. thank you for that very informative link

[efhmc]

16. Forgot to say thank you.

I am so out of the loop that when I heard the name, I thought it was a historical film about the BPP.

[niyad]

22. there is one, I ran across it while looking for the badass women trailer. here is an interview

Feminists of the Black Panther Party, with Lynn C. French and Salamishah Tillet

[yuiyoshida]

20. I just bet they do

bwahahahaha!

[niyad]

28. I know. makes my day!!

[muntrv]

25. So they're moving on from Wonder Woman?

[Docreed2003]

39. Well its Marvel not DC so its not like their moving on...

[avebury]

26. I saw it last night and LOVED it. I want to go

see it again!

[niyad]

27. excellent!!

[Behind the Aegis]

31. Can't wait to see it!

Marvel puts out some pretty good superhero movies, so this will likely be a winner. I am glad, though, DC beat them to the punch with a female driven one, WONDER WOMAN....which KICKED ASS at the box offices!

[niyad]

32. and didn't that put the reichwingers' panties in a wad, too? as sarge said above,

may it choke them.

[Behind the Aegis]

33. Oh RWs were PISSED about the news of Wonder Woman!

It made me squeal with glee! They were strangled by the Lasso of Truth! Then again, I am a HUGE Wonder Woman fan...

[niyad]

42. I have long been a Wonder Woman fan ( LOVED Linda Carter)

[PragmaticLiberal]

35. Yeah, DC beat Marvel to the punch but wait until you see Captain Marvel!

[Honeycombe8]

34. So a lot of black actresses got work on this film? Cool.

I imagine there aren't a lot of roles around for black women. There are hardly any for white women, as it is.

I look at lists of new films coming out, and I notice sometimes how many men those movies star and give work to, but few women.

[Docreed2003]

38. The women in this movie are key to the main characters development

In fact, the strong role of women in the movie was one of my favorite parts.

[Gothmog]

44. I just saw this movie this afternoon

I had expectations and this movie exceeded these expectations

[niyad]

45. I am so delighted to hear that. looking forward to seeing it.

[Gothmog]

46. I had high expectations for this movie and the movie exceeded these expectations