Black Panther has finally hit theaters and we are here to give our review. Ryan Coogler is directing the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe but this time things are different. Black Panther is not just a comic book film, it is a transcendent cultural experience.
Marvel has been wildly successful with the MCU but their films are not without criticism. The studio has struggled particularly with introductory films for its heroes while also providing a Rogues Gallery of villains that range from tepid to forgettable. But this is where Black Panther breaks the mold and sets itself apart.
This film explores issues of power, privilege and responsibility. It does not shy away from discussions of race. It has a villain whose motivations are not only understandable but difficult to reason against. It’s perhaps Marvel’s most well told story. It’s a comic book film that is making a statement.
In this podcast we give our full review and breakdown of Ryan Coogler’s awesome, Black Panther.
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This week we finally got our first look at Solo: A Star Wars Story. This film has been the subject of a great deal of rumor and conjecture ever since Ron Howard was brought in to replace the original directors, Lord and Miller.
There have been some who have said this film is dead on arrival, and that the lack of a trailer had shown that Lucasfilm has given up on Solo. But, what a difference a few days makes. The Solo trailer is very well put together and the film looks like a lot of fun.
In this podcast we discuss our first impressions from the trailer as well as what real challenges the movie will have to overcome in order for it to be successful. Additionally, we talk about some of our own speculation as to what the plot of the film may involve.
The Shape of Water is a genre-crossing adult fairytale from Guillermo Del Toro. It has recently garnered a lot of attention with it’s 13 Oscar nominations. The Shape of Water tells the story of a mute woman’s romance with a mystical creature set against the backdrop of Cold War America in 1962. But within that plot there are themes about love, communication and unlikely friendships.
This is a film that is executed at a very high level. The acting is excellent, the art direction and set design are beautiful. It is a fully immersive cinematic experience.
In this podcast we give our full review and breakdown of The Shape of Water.