The Most Important Debate in Black Panther Is, Unsurprisingly, Between Two Women

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The Most Important Debate in Black Panther Is, Unsurprisingly, Between Two Women

At this point in the film, the kingdom is in crisis; emotions are high and the future is in peril. MarvelThe plot of Black Panther is driven by a fight between two perspectives on the history and future of Wakanda, writ large on T'Challa and Killmonger. But these characters, unlike Nakia and Okoye, cannot clearly navigate their way through a political debate because of their personal stakes and past trauma. Okoye and Nakia not only provide a model for political discourse and disagreement, but also a model for cinematic representation. These women are crucial to the structure of the film and to how the film's central ideas play out.

10 Ways Aquaman Is Better Than Black Panther

as declared in Boasting exceptional visuals, great performances, and an immense world you'll love getting lost in, Aquaman is an experience every moviegoer needs to see on the big screen. And upon closer examination, Aquaman does come out ahead in more than a couple of ways. Digging into everything from each film's directing style to the strength of their finales, this list will break down those components of Aquaman that did right where Black Panther faltered. Whether it's comedic relief, an extra antagonist or someone whose only purpose is appearing in future movies, characters like these are almost always present in comic book movies. Even those who have smaller roles, like Black Manta, have a role to play in both this film and a bigger one in the future.

10 Ways Aquaman Is Better Than Black Panther

If you thought Chadwick Boseman was sick of people asking him to throw up the "Wakanda forever" sign just a few months after Black Panther's release, well, we have some news: Wakanda fans are not going anywhere. Becoming the highest-grossing superhero movie of all time and shattering a 21-year box office record can be quantified by the billion dollars it made worldwide, but the impact of the movie and what it means to the black community is immeasurable. As the first superhero film with a nearly all-black cast, the Ryan Coogler-directed film was as historic as it was humorous. With a cast that embraced natural hairstyles and superheroes who represented African cultures and traditions in a way we've never seen before on the big screen, Wakanda proved to be more than just a fictional country — it was a movement. So, grab your friends, suit up in vibranium, and read on to check out all the Black Panther Halloween inspiration you need this year.

Black Panther Deleted Script Scene Introduced Nakia's Family

168 Shares Share Tweet Email Copy Link CopiedRyan Coogler's Black Panther hasn't opened in theaters just yet, but that hasn't stopped the writer/director from revealing a deleted scene involving Lupita Nyong'o's Nakia that didn't make the final cut. Nyong'o's Nakia is a major player, being T'Challa's former lover and a spy for the Wakandan forces in the comics, and having a huge presence in the Black Panther movie. At least Coogler had the foresight to realize what he did and didn't need for Black Panther. Alongside Nakia's parents, we already know that a romance between Okoye and Ayo was cut from the finished product, leading us to question what else was scrapped in the early stages of Black Panther. Who knows, maybe Mr. and Mrs. Nakia will pop up in Black Panther 2.