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Related: About this forum'Black Panther' - The Women of Wakanda (the reichwing hates this fillm)
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http://www.star-telegram.com/entertainment/movies/7passv/picture200252984/alternates/FREE_1140/Black%20panther%202
kimbutgar
(21,224 posts)Super heroes? You know some racist idiot will say it in 3-2-1.
niyad
(113,628 posts)efhmc
(14,733 posts)Although I am not sure about Spiderman . Granted he once was white but now seem to be different colors.
underthematrix
(5,811 posts)time with the family.
niyad
(113,628 posts)efhmc
(14,733 posts)I am wondering even with the framing of the women as being so powerful in this film, the man is still the "king".
niyad
(113,628 posts)the queen mother is equally powerful, as are the rest of the women.
efhmc
(14,733 posts)Still want to see.
Docreed2003
(16,883 posts)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
(129,662 posts)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
(83,963 posts)niyad
(113,628 posts)Docreed2003
(16,883 posts)A great comic book movie and the cinematography is incredible...loved it! Im sure you will as well!
sheshe2
(83,963 posts)I need this kind of thing now.
Thanks Docreed!
sarge43
(28,946 posts)Hubster and I are going to wait until the rush dies down, but we're there.
niyad
(113,628 posts)sarge43
(28,946 posts)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
(113,628 posts)sarge43
(28,946 posts)efhmc
(14,733 posts)But hadn't heard that term in a long time. Appreciated it.
sarge43
(28,946 posts)"Appreciated it."
Oldies, but goldies need to be dusted off every so often.
Docreed2003
(16,883 posts)niyad
(113,628 posts)Docreed2003
(16,883 posts)Docreed2003
(16,883 posts)Its 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 Ill provide a more in depth review tomorrow, but I just wanted to share our excitement.
niyad
(113,628 posts)efhmc
(14,733 posts)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
(113,628 posts)efhmc
(14,733 posts)I am so out of the loop that when I heard the name, I thought it was a historical film about the BPP.
niyad
(113,628 posts)Feminists of the Black Panther Party, with Lynn C. French and Salamishah Tillet
yuiyoshida
(41,867 posts)bwahahahaha!
niyad
(113,628 posts)muntrv
(14,505 posts)Docreed2003
(16,883 posts)avebury
(10,952 posts)see it again!
niyad
(113,628 posts)Behind the Aegis
(54,014 posts)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
(113,628 posts)may it choke them.
Behind the Aegis
(54,014 posts)It made me squeal with glee! They were strangled by the Lasso of Truth! Then again, I am a HUGE Wonder Woman fan...
niyad
(113,628 posts)PragmaticLiberal
(904 posts)Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)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
(16,883 posts)In fact, the strong role of women in the movie was one of my favorite parts.
Gothmog
(145,667 posts)I had expectations and this movie exceeded these expectations