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Ryan Coogler
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Film & Television
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Grief, love gracefully entwine in magnificent ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’
Like its predecessor, “Wakanda Forever” centers around Black liberation and joy, creativity and community — while grief frames this sequel, it’s love that appears on-screen in full force.
Film & Television
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Grief, love gracefully entwine in magnificent ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’
Like its predecessor, “Wakanda Forever” centers around Black liberation and joy, creativity and community — while grief frames this sequel, it’s love that appears on-screen in full force.
Culture Shot
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
What more does a genre film such as ‘Black Panther’ have to do to win Best Picture?
If your film is a commercial film, it has to reinvent its genre of choice, be constantly talked about by the press and audiences and/or have a hefty studio campaign budget standing behind it to even stand a chance at getting nominated. And then you’ll still lose to stuff such as “The Shape of Water.”
Culture Shot
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
What more does a genre film such as ‘Black Panther’ have to do to win Best Picture?
If your film is a commercial film, it has to reinvent its genre of choice, be constantly talked about by the press and audiences and/or have a hefty studio campaign budget standing behind it to even stand a chance at getting nominated. And then you’ll still lose to stuff such as “The Shape of Water.”
Features
APRIL 21, 2018
From the Bay and back: Ryan Coogler’s love for the Bay Area as seen in his films
As much as the Bay Area informs Coogler's works, his films are shaping up to leave an impact on the region — and even our generation, too.
Features
APRIL 21, 2018
From the Bay and back: Ryan Coogler’s love for the Bay Area as seen in his films
As much as the Bay Area informs Coogler's works, his films are shaping up to leave an impact on the region — and even our generation, too.
Back and Forth
MARCH 04, 2018
On Speculation: UC Berkeley Film and English professors discuss the politics and potential of science fiction
In a widely-ranging discussion of sci-fi texts of the past and present, UC Berkeley lecturer Emily Carpenter and professor Namwali Serpell articulate representations of race and gender, discuss the ways that sci-fi reflects contemporary politics and offer interpretations of popular films.
Back and Forth
MARCH 04, 2018
On Speculation: UC Berkeley Film and English professors discuss the politics and potential of science fiction
In a widely-ranging discussion of sci-fi texts of the past and present, UC Berkeley lecturer Emily Carpenter and professor Namwali Serpell articulate representations of race and gender, discuss the ways that sci-fi reflects contemporary politics and offer interpretations of popular films.
Culture Shot
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Representation in fandoms matters now more than ever
There is no excuse for this continued resistance to diversity. Everyone should have heroes who look like them. Every kid deserves that.
Culture Shot
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Representation in fandoms matters now more than ever
There is no excuse for this continued resistance to diversity. Everyone should have heroes who look like them. Every kid deserves that.
Film & Television
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
‘Black Panther’ is ingenious, exhilarating superhero tale
The film is a testament to the capacity of gripping narratives and profoundly realized characters to elevate the superhero genre.
Film & Television
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
‘Black Panther’ is ingenious, exhilarating superhero tale
The film is a testament to the capacity of gripping narratives and profoundly realized characters to elevate the superhero genre.
