The explanatory video where Coogler discusses how he incorporated LAN Africanist symbolism into the casino fight scene is a microcosm of the level of thought evident on the screen.

For the most part, the writing was airtight, but I only have one major unanswered question: why would T’Chaka’s brother sell weapons to Klaw/Klaue? And how did K even know how to find him? I heard there was a four hour cut of the film at one point, which would likely answer those questions for me. I also wonder how K came upon Wakanda at all; there is another important part of the film about a border attack by K. Wondering how he even knew there was something there to take and how he survived his incursion. I’m assuming a lot of K backstory is on the cutting room floor. Which I’m fine with because the dynamic between TChalla and Kilmonger is the heart of the film.

I could probably talk for days about how TChalla and Kilmonger represent various sides of Black philosophy (isolationist versus revolutionary, Wakandans arguably being separatists, etc). I don’t even know if everything I’m reading into it is what Coogler meant to say or not. Which is what makes it incredible lol

Shuri was ready for change from Day One. Nakia was already out there running missions to help “save our girls” while the men were still stuck on tradition. So much subtext.

Peace,

Spirit (Alan)
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