For years, comic book movie fans have wanted to be taken seriously by the Oscars.
It literally broke down barriers.
Theres just one problem: some very vocal comic book movie fans dont feel this is deserved.
IsBlack Pantherreally Best Picture-worthy?
Im here to argue, emphatically, its the latter.
Thats not how the Oscars work.
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The Oscars happen in a bubble.
Voters make decisions at a specific point in time, and the nominees reflect that particular moment.
So that aside, the question becomes isBlack Pantherone of the best films of 2018?
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Forget the superhero genreBlack Pantheris a complex, deeply involving film about the morality and cost of isolationism.
These are big questions with no easy answers, butBlack Pantheris more than happy to wrestle with them.
If that doesnt make it one of the best films of the year, I dont know what does.
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So then what makesBlack Pantherbetter than 2018s other superhero movies likeAvengers: Infinity WarorDeadpool 2?
Well, for one, when it comes to the Oscars deserves got nothing to do with it.
For one, have youseena Marvel Studios movie?
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That makes his death all the more impactful, and again at that point Coogler offers no easy answers.
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