Etiqueta: erik killmonger

marvelheroes:

And that shot that you see when it’s burning, you still see two panthers. So, for us, that was a representation of T’Challa’s still out there. It’s actually still two panthers. He’s not by himself just yet. And he’s flanked by two panthers in this scene when he’s talking. — Ryan Coogler, Director’s Commentary

mikkeneko:

phantomchick:


#Black Panther #erik killmonger
#this never fails to make me laugh #it’s such a good delivery #I think one of the things that make erik really good as an antagonist is he genuinely had those cool and kinda funny moments #where you sort of shared in how satisfied he must feel #like the casual ‘hey auntie’ #even if you’re worried about the characters he’s threatening #you get that ‘wow i bet that was satisfying’ feel #at least i did #i couldn’t help but feel that connection #and when you’re sharing in an antagonist’s satisfaction #while still liking the characters they are up against  #you know they’re well written

I think this is a great example of how well Erik manages to control the context of whatever scene he’s in. The first time he turns up in the palace, T’Challa tries to shut down his challenge to the throne by referring to him as an American chaos operative, but Erik turns it around on him by announcing his Wakandan name and heritage in xhosa, recontextualizing himself as a rightful Wakandan challenger.

Here T’Challa is taking him at his word, addressing him as a fellow Wakandan royal whom he can legitimately challenge for the throne, and Erik turns it around on him again  by responding and identifying as an American chaos operative, who feels no obligation to respect Wakandan traditions.

batmanisagatewaydrug:

take-my-life-not-my-heart:

batmanisagatewaydrug:

not to keep sounding like a Killmonger apologist but like… if T’Challa hadn’t killed him?? this would be such a great time to have a conveniently murderous cousin in the palace basement. “look alive and suit up, asshole. you’ve got anger issues and we’ve got approximately 7000 aliens in the backyard. get to work.” [Okoye yeets Killmonger out a window into the middle of the fight]

ajznxjsks i know i reblogged this before except t’challa didn’t want to kill him??? he really didn’t?? Erik chose to die bc he would rather have death over captivity??? t’challa didn’t kill voluntarily him, man

you’re right and that’s on me, I was in such a hurry to type “Okoye yeets Killmonger” that I let myself forget history

eightiesboys:

ok but i’m just sitting here thinking about how fucking extra erik killmonger is like 1) he was all “ask me who i am” in front of the royals and literally waited until one of the council finally did before he did the Big Reveal in full wakandan 2) he made sure everyone’s eyes were on him during the challenge for the throne by not only stripping but also delivering the most Dramatique monologue of all time and 3) his first agenda as king was to saunter up the throne shirtless, titties out in full display while meeting with the council