Ugh, re-reading my last few posts, you're right it does sound very, VERY "conspiracy theory" and that is not my intent. Apologies. Apologies everyone! I think what I've failed to convey is I don't believe Disney is that supportive of minorities; so giving them kudos for Black Panther's success just feels... incorrect. Maybe I'm wrong, but I base my thoughts on actions, rather than what is said or spouted. I don't believe Disney would put "reverence for Black History Month" above profit. I don't see any evidence they put anything above profit, which is why they won't include LGBT+ characters. It will effect their international markets, and money trumps morality. I don't believe Ava DuVernay dropped out of directing BP because she was bathed in the supportive warmth of a company who was overflowing for reverence to Black History Month. These things just don't add up. And yes I see the arguement for "but it's Black History Month"... if it wasn't a company that has shown, time and again, to have their eyes fixated on the international market. It maybe Black History Month in America, but in a lot of the rest of the world, it's not a smart time to release (what is) a summer blockbuster.
It's not meant to be conspiracy theory, it's really not. Apologies if it's sounding like that. But do any of these thoughts make any kind of sense, in terms of "not adding up"? Or am I just really flooded in wacky juice on this one? And if so, I'll bow out gracefully, as I'm clearly barking up the wrong tree.
In terms of Michael B Jordan's character, agreed.
I think you missed the point about why I cited the Butler.
I find it hard to believe you genuinely thought I was under the impression Disney was a small company. I didn't put (sarcasm) after my "Disney is a small company" comment because I assumed it was so painfully obvious it was sarcasm. It would be like saying "I can't imagine Meryl Streep ever won any awards for her work."