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On top of introducing Namor and the underwater nation of Talokan, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" also presents another major Marvel Comics character: Riri Williams, also known as Ironheart. Created by Brian Michael Bendis and Mike Deodato in 2016, Her vast intellect allowed her to create a suit similar to Tony Stark's. Eventually, the character became Iron Man before coming into her own as a superhero under the name of Ironheart. "Wakanda Forever" marks the character's first live-action appearance, played by Dominique Thorne, with the character providing an interesting dynamic with Shuri.

Since "Wakanda Forever" is meant to serve as the character's introduction before she gets her own Disney+ series, it makes sense to introduce the armor she builds as well. Hinted at being developed around Stark technology, Riri's mark one suit is reminiscent of the Iron Man armors from the earlier Marvel Studios films. The best part about the first...

This year will see the 9th annual edition of the Portland Underground Film Festival, which also marks it as the second edition run by filmmaker Bob Moricz and the first edition that will run for six nights at two different theaters. The fun begins at Puff’s traditional home of the Clinton Street Theater on August 21-23, then will conclude on August 24-26 at the Hollywood Theater.

Festival director Moricz, a maverick filmmaker himself, makes some bold moves with this year’s Puff with a real idiosyncratic lineup of films. For example, the opening night program — when most fests like to show the best film they can — Puff is hosting, along with Grand Detour, a special event looking for the worst films they can find in the “open mic style” showcase called War of the Worst. This will then be followed by a special program of the best Spanish underground...