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[wilmunnyfyc]

I remember seeing this film as a child and it was pure magic. Even at my young age it became the first film I truly fell in love with. Using the description of magic does not do this film justice. While the fashion and styling might be outdated, they don't overshadow the genuine portrayal of friendships, the quirks of inner city life, and raw emotions in this film are amazing. The performances from the cast are outstanding. I love that Criterion gave this film life with a new audience. Having this film as part of my physical collection is a blessing.

[cjthecaffeinejournalist]

Why the World Needed 'Wakanda Forever'

I have seen almost every Marvel movie in theaters on opening weekend.. and I have NEVER cried so hard and I have never felt SO CONNECTED to fellow movie-goers.

!!!! SPOILERS AHEAD!!!!

So before we get into the deep-dive, let's do a quick recap of the smash hit sequel. Also disclaimer: as I am drafting this post, I have only seen Wakanda Forever once on opening night - I will most likely see this again in theaters (and/or I'll definitely re-watch it once it drops on Disney+) so if I'm missing some parts in this first initial review/deep-dive I will revisit it in a later post!

All OG Marvel fans are aware of how meaningful the iconic Marvel Studios comic-film intro can be - and Wakanda Forever uses this at full force; the theatre is heavily quiet as montages of Chadwick roll within the letter formations, and we see what looks like newspaper articles repeating T'chala's name, announcing his death. The deafening silence contrasts the intro that was used to honor the passing of Stan Lee - which opened 'Captain Marvel.' At my theater, no one said a word during the intro, then many clapped respectfully as the sequence concluded. Shuri tries to gauge T'Chala's health status via the suit, and she says to her mother after the funeral "how could I have not detected an illness was killing him" - which alludes directly to Chadwick Boseman's death; he passed from terminal cancer and no one was even aware he had been battling it all these years. In the bird's-eye view of the city during the funeral procession, we see a mural of T'Chala on a tall city wall; it is eerily similar to the mural in [x] honoring George Floyd. The film skips ahead one year. The Queen and Shuri are on an isolated beach to burn their funeral attire - meant to symbolize the end of the grieving period and the need to move on - when Daddy Namore (sorry, Daddy? Sorry - he's so hot) approaches the women from the water and offers a deal - that Wakanda ally itself to Namore's kingdom of [x] against the other countries attempting to steal their vibranium, or they go to war.

This movie is needed by the WORLD on so many levels; for one, this film is fully embracing the privilege and opportunity it serves for representation. A lot of the filming takes place in Haiti and Peurto Rico - nations which tend to be represented poorly and stigmatized as impoverished third-world nations; to quote a TikToker who goes by the name of [x], the shots filmed in Haiti demonstrate beauty and dignity - rather than perpetuating a negative poor image. When I think if Haiti, for a long time the only thing I could think of was that terribly destructive hurricane back when I was in elementary school - I think we might've had a fundraiser/donation drive at school to help aid survivors. I had been taught and primed to think that Haiti was destroyed in that hurricane, and heard no other narrative. The same can be said for Peurto Rico - I'm a film connesiuer and I can't think of a single film that enlightened me about what PR is like; the only thing I know/affiliate PR with (prior to this movie at least) is that it's a good vacation spot - according to a friend who took a spring break there.

This movie also brings a blood-deep taboo conversation to the fore-front; race war. Unfortunately, despite the similarities amongst colonized minority cultures, war and violence are not immune - as a multi-racial person myself, I can attest that race war is not solely reserved to white Americans and Blacks.

[annaxvo]

CALLOUT FOR VOICE AND OTHER ACTORS: (This video only marginally has anything to do with what this post is about. Though I am at the beach and it roolz) I’m looking for primarily qt/poc who are interested in participating in a comedy podcast (low commitment) or a film (high commitment) - both of which I’m working on. There are a couple people I have in mind for the podcast, but have zerrrooo clue about my friends who wanna be actors. Let me know via DMs if yer interested in working with me #actors #podcast #pocfilm Have a sweet weekend!

[kidhogo]

That One Day (2016) "She's just a girl who can skate."

[swuhili]

hey yalls im gonna start posting on my film blog again im sorry I neglected it @pocfilms go follow it for quality content

[jingniu-blog]

Some stills from my recent screening at @blackbusterfilms Film Festival in collabo with @veuxdochild curated by the talented @createternally. The screening was lit and the Q&A panel made ...my ... year!

[joseamares]

Join @iprhff for their opening networking reception @teatrocirculonyc Wednesday Nov 13th from 6:30pm - 9:30pm. Can’t make it but want to make a donation? 🙌🏼🙌🏼 Go to the link in bio and let us and more independent filmmakers feel your support! ❤️🎬🎥 Your contribution will help us to create platforms that allow a diverse pool of influencers in filmmaking, from emerging artists to film industry veterans, to reach out to audiences throughout New York City and beyond. Your contribution will also help us to provide hands on workshops for high school students from unrepresented communities, interested in filmmaking. The International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival (IPRHFF)’s mission is to create platforms that allow a diverse pool of influencers in filmmaking to reach a broader audience. We develop programs that allow local and international filmmakers, from emerging artists to film industry veterans, to reach out to audiences throughout New York City and beyond. Our goal is to foster a collaborative environment for artists from all countries to explore issues inherent to the heritage of Puerto Rico, its diaspora, and explore stories relevant to the larger Latino community. . . . #filmscreening #nycpremiere #latinofilm #latinxfilm #supportpocfilms #nycpremiere #latinofilm #pocfilm #pocfilmmakers #supportpocfilms #iprhff #iprhff2019 (at Teatro Círculo NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4xjUOKJA_R/?igshid=jltwgkuksp0v

[jingniu-blog]

In our newest film project, The Discourse Continued: on Gentrifying The Town, we turn the lens on Gentrification in Oakland, CA. 

“We live in a society where people believe only a few people are supposed to live well." —Bisola Marignay, 10 year Oakland resident.

Peep our trailer and lookout for the full documentary, coming out soon!

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[kidhogo]

Gray Area (2014) "I love you, you prick."