Black Panther is already being hailed as a game-changing entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. You probably already know that, though, because Black Panther is seemingly everywhere. But do you know the respective paths that director Ryan Coogler and star Chadwick Boseman took to get here? How about the legacy of black superheroes? Who’d win in a fight between Batman and Black Panther? And how many times does Kendrick Lamar say the word “king” on the first track off the soundtrack? We’ve got the answers to all of those questions and more in our ongoing coverage of Black Panther.
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February 27, 2018
Michael B. Jordan Just Wants to Watch the World Burn
No but for real, this guy really likes setting stuff on fire
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February 26, 2018
‘Black Panther’ Continues to Be a Box-Office Phenomenon
The film just had the second-highest-grossing sophomore weekend of all time
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February 22, 2018
Power and Responsibility in ’Black Panther’
Mallory and Jason break down the hit Marvel film by discussing its key themes, the advanced technology in Wakanda, and more
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February 20, 2018
Winston Duke Is the Best Surprise of ‘Black Panther’
The newcomer’s performance causes quite the stir, even in a film led by some of black Hollywood’s most recognizable names
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February 20, 2018
Here’s a Thought: Make Daniel Kaluuya the Next James Bond
Have you seen what this guy looks like in a suit?!
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February 20, 2018
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Wakanda?
A friendly political debate inspired by the erstwhile rulers of the ‘Black Panther’ universe, King T’Challa and renegade Erik Killmonger
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February 19, 2018
Wakanda Forever! The Big ‘Black Panther’ Moment, Plus Jonathan Abrams Revisits ‘The Wire’
Chris and Andy discuss the unique cultural impact of Marvel’s smash hit
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February 19, 2018
The Massive Box-Office Numbers for ‘Black Panther’ Are a Game Changer
Can we finally lay to rest the myth that movies led by minorities aren’t financially viable?
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February 19, 2018
The ‘Black Panther’ Exit Survey
After seeing one of the biggest hits in Marvel history, the Ringer staff came together to talk Wakanda, Killmonger, and T’Challa’s meme-attuned sister
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February 16, 2018
What Makes ‘Black Panther’ So Different From Other Marvel Movies
Ryan Coogler’s new film is the first time that history has truly mattered in the MCU
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February 16, 2018
All Hail King Killmonger
‘Black Panther’ features the best villain the Marvel Cinematic Universe has ever seen
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February 15, 2018
Chadwick Boseman Isn’t New to Playing the Hero
A look back at the ‘Black Panther’ star’s unparalleled run embodying (nearly) every black man worthy of a biopic or comic series
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February 15, 2018
The Brilliance of the Cheesesteak Scene in ‘Creed’
To understand why ‘Black Panther’ is on its way to becoming Marvel’s most successful movie, look no further than how director Ryan Coogler found small pockets of life in one of film’s biggest franchises
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February 15, 2018
‘Black Panther’ Costume Designer Ruth E. Carter Discusses Wakandan Style and $5,000 Denim Shearlings
The wardrobe master breaks down the design process behind T’Challa’s superhero suit as well as the creation of Erik Killmonger’s elevated hypebeast look
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February 14, 2018
The Evolution of Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’
Tracing the comic book origins of a complex, exciting character—and the series that (sometimes) bears his name
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February 14, 2018
‘Black Panther’ Is Marvel’s First Genuine Masterpiece
Ryan Coogler’s highly anticipated superhero movie is even better and richer than could have been imagined, thanks to a fantastical world that evokes real questions about history
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February 13, 2018
‘Black Panther’ Is Ryan Coogler’s Title Fight
From his earliest work, the director has been building toward this kind of thought-provoking mass entertainment
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February 13, 2018
The Great Tom Brady Catfish Hoax of 2018, ‘Black Panther’ Pre-Backlash, and Woj vs. Shams
Bryan and David discuss the Boston Herald columnist’s fake scoop, reviewing movies in 2018, and the best rivalry in NBA insider reporting
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February 12, 2018
Kendrick Lamar Does It Again on ‘Black Panther: The Album’
The Marvel soundtrack is a killer mixtape with surprising depth
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February 10, 2018
Among Black Superhero Films, ‘Black Panther’ Is Not Alone
Twenty years before ‘Black Panther,’ the Wesley Snipes blockbuster brought bravado to the big screen
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January 31, 2018
‘Damage Control’: Dystopia in the USA and the Search for Utopia in ‘Black Panther’
Justin Charity and K. Austin Collins react to the State of the Union address. Plus, a look at Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ and the complicated reception it’s getting.
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January 10, 2018
‘Black Panther’ Trailer—Director’s Commentary
Jason Concepcion and Micah Peters break down the new ‘Black Panther’ trailer
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January 9, 2018
Roll Panther: How Kendrick Lamar and the Marvel Superhero Won the National Title Game
Disney used halftime to sell us a movie, and we’re buying
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October 16, 2017
Michael B. Jordan Shines in the New ‘Black Panther’ Trailer
It’s cool if we root for the villain, right?
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July 6, 2017
A Very Scientific Exploration of Whether Batman or Black Panther Would Win in a Fight
Asking the important questions