Foh lame bytch
Black Panther is not a symbol of pro-blackness
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Black Sinatra
Raised Glass to the Squandered Potentials..
I understand OP's point...and agree to a point.
1. The fictional character Black Panther is not a legitimate reference for black excellence...as his excellence is fabricated. It cannot be tangibly useful to reference the lore/character as an accomplishment "as we did not create him."
Yet, I will say that an inspiration can be woven through the characters presentation and possible re-evolution for a modern audience. Parallels can be drawn and concepts can be imagined from the existence of the character. This character makes me feel good, and looks like me...had I a son...I am sure he would absolutely love BP. It also opens up a discussion of civilization, actual resource exploitation, geo-politics, pride, and ancestry. It is a relevant film/creation in this era, and would be remiss otherwise considering the female fictional hero explosion of the last 5 years. Cynicism is expected, but doesn't have a strong case...especially from black folks.
1. The fictional character Black Panther is not a legitimate reference for black excellence...as his excellence is fabricated. It cannot be tangibly useful to reference the lore/character as an accomplishment "as we did not create him."
Yet, I will say that an inspiration can be woven through the characters presentation and possible re-evolution for a modern audience. Parallels can be drawn and concepts can be imagined from the existence of the character. This character makes me feel good, and looks like me...had I a son...I am sure he would absolutely love BP. It also opens up a discussion of civilization, actual resource exploitation, geo-politics, pride, and ancestry. It is a relevant film/creation in this era, and would be remiss otherwise considering the female fictional hero explosion of the last 5 years. Cynicism is expected, but doesn't have a strong case...especially from black folks.
Field Marshall Bradley
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Supercoolmayo
Superstar
CashmereThoughts
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we happy to see something black and positive. that should be it.
loyola llothta
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"I DON'T CARE IF ONLY WHITE PEOPLE ARE GUNNA GET RICH OFF THIS, IMMA SEE THIS FILM 5 TIMES IN THE THEATER, AND BUY THE DVD. EVEN THOUGH I HAVEN'T BOUGHT BLACK OWNED IN YEARS IF EVER"
Should start a black owned comic thread just off this thread
There's multiple Black comic threads in The Film Room
loyola llothta
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I already did that. The thread only went to 2 pages but black panther have like 300 pagesShould start a black owned comic thread just off this thread
/thread
This entire thread consisted of these three things
1. Attack a point no one was making (no one disputes that Black Panther isn't black owned or controlled)
2. Use that attack to make it seem like people getting hype for the movie is a bad thing
3. Call people stupid for not agreeing with you
Black Sinatra
Raised Glass to the Squandered Potentials..
Now if they assigned a couple black writers to the comic and modernized it...and made it darker...or even a few graphic novels. It still belongs to Marvel, but a cool opportunity exists with it. 
Mindfield333
Superstar
Nah you're lame but it's all good. People love to preach with nothing tangible to support
Now if they assigned a couple black writers to the comic and modernized it...and made it darker...or even a few graphic novels. It still belongs to Marvel, but a cool opportunity exists with it.
Do you read Black Panther comics?
Black Sinatra
Raised Glass to the Squandered Potentials..
Not consistently....or recently no. Why?Do you read Black Panther comics?
Most of the film's story, visuals and tone are based on exactly what you suggested.
Black Panther was very different as written by the original creators.
Good lookin @Barnett114 