#let me know.....riri series? 👀

[liyawritesss]

The fact that one of the artists that inspired that fic is playing. Jesus christ. Yall want a riri series? Cuz I'm feeling a riri series now.

I feel like Riri would be obsessed with a reader with tattoos she'd love to trace her fingers over them. She's so interested in them and wants to know the meaning behind each one "baby what's that?" "Ri that's a heart"

Things I think Riri would do

[yen-stanning]

I saw Black Panther: Wakanda Forever last night in IMAX and here are my SPOILER-FREE thoughts:

- fun fact first: the first Black Panther was the first MCU film I ever saw, so it has a very special place in my heart and hearing about Chadwick's passing 2 years ago hit hard...

- that being said the way Ryan Coogler, Marvel and everyone else who worked on this handled Chadwick's passing is nothing short of inspiring. This film is a beautiful love letter to not just Chadwick and his legacy, but also T'Challa's character. It's beautiful, painful, emotional, yet full of hope 💜

- now, I thought the movie was perfect! I am still a little at a loss for words really...

- I cried my absolute eyes out, I cheered and clapped, I laughed, I gasped, and I smiled. It was a real rollercoaster of emotions for sure

- in terms of the story, I really do not know where to begin... So much happens, it's crazy... I don't want to spoil anything obviously but I'll just say it's a beautiful story of legacy, grief, and culture

- even though the movie is emotional, I genuinely laughed at some of the comedy in this. It is really nicely balanced!!!!!

- the cast is incredible across the board. Everyone is amazing!!!! Just everyone, the real standouts for me were Angela Basset (she is coming for her oscar!!!!!) and Letitia Wright! Incredible, but truly everyone in this cast brought their A-game!!!

- speaking of Letitia, let's talk about Shuri for a second. Shuri's arc in this film is so amazing and Letitia just nails it! Massive respect for how she had to step up to the plate here.

- I also enjoyed the new characters! Namor was a really good antagonist to the plot and I loved the exploration of his people and Talokan was very well realized. Riri was great, loved her relationship with Shuri, and I am more interested in her series now too!

- the soundtrack and score are incredible once again! (as expected ofc hehe)

- VFX-wise, I thought it was really well done and the cinematography was gorgeous. Especially Wakanda was just so well done again, it was so amazing to return again

- action scenes are really good and thrilling!!!! Already looking forward to seeing them again!

- Ruth Carter deserves another Oscar for costume design. EVERYONE LOOKED GORGEOUS! I guess that is also a shout-out for the hair & make-up team 😍

- a lot of this movie can be spoiled and I already saw clips circulating of the film on the internet, so be warned! There are a lot of genuine surprises in the film and I REALLY hope no one ruins them for you!

- I saw it in IMAX 3D and it was a great experience! Hoping to watch it in Dolby Cinema as well!

- ofc, you know the drill, stay after the credits 👀

I cannot wait for round 2 on Saturday ✨

I guess there is only one thing left to say: WAKANDA FOREVER!