It was never going to be easy. How do you reconcile continuing a popular Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise after arguably its brightest star -- Chadwick Boseman -- passed away in 2020 due to colon cancer? Director Ryan Coogler gave it his shot with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and while the film served as both a memorial for its fallen star and as a vehicle to push the greater story forward, neither point drives the film like intended, leaving a long, sometimes nonsensical adventure that satisfies audiences, even with its various issues. Perhaps the biggest issue with Wakanda Forever falls at the feet of MCU mastermind Kevin Feige, who shortly after Boseman's passing declared the character of T'challa/Black Panther would not be recast. This is a major disservice to fans and the first major misstep of Feige's reign as head of Marvel films. This edict forced Coogler, who wrote the script…  Read More