Auteur? Mass market? Avant garde? Visionary? How would you describe him against the works that he has already produced? What defines him as a Black director? Has he made a name for himself or has he peaked already with Creed?strong text
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Reply by tmdb53400018
on October 27, 2017 at 7:21 PM
Cool... I wrote his bio for the site. Anyway, I'd say his work is mass market, as you say.
Reply by Norrin_Radd_Of_Zenn_La
on October 27, 2017 at 8:39 PM
Ahead of the release for Black Panther it feels like Ryan has done something special with the film but it is being smothered by the structure around the film. Disney is a lightning rod, social awareness and inclusion are flashpoints, Comic Book properties (like comedies) have a dismissive (can't be of artistic value) taint that to-date (Suicde Squad and the Dark Knight Rises critical recognition notwithstanding) tend to make them overlooked.
Any recognition that this film might earn may very well be discussed outside of Coogler's skills as a director. Patty Jenkins for Wonder Woman will probably wear the same albatross around her creative neck. She was awarded an Oscar BECAUSE she's female.
The winds of favor might be blowing in a certain direction and timing sometimes is everything but will the final product earn any true recognition? Coogler isn't Michael Bay but it will be interesting to watch and see if Black Panther can be judged not on a sliding scale but for the real merits of the efforts and results of all involved. Can't a Mass market director still create magic? Can't craft still be art?
Reply by tmdb53400018
on November 4, 2017 at 10:09 PM
From what I've read about his shorts (regrettably, I haven't seen any of them), Ryan might have left a bit of avant-gardism behind him.
Reply by Norrin_Radd_Of_Zenn_La
on November 5, 2017 at 6:26 PM
Coogler has stated that BP requires a Black Director:
Coogler also stated of BP:
He is committed to putting himself into this project but does the final product represent something that is novel, a different POV (besides HIS POV) of the character and his craft? I am intrigued at the prospects even though he knows that what he is doing still has to fit within the Marvel narrative. I don't think Coogler is compromising himself or his craft at all; or the story that he wants to tell. I think he is a good fit but of course I don't think he is pushing any envelopes.