Spy Stuff: Guess Who Was Tweeting During the Oscars?

Guess who was tweeting during the Oscars? It was the CIA, according to a report from CNN.

It was noted that the CIA tweets were “part of the CIA's ‘Reel vs. Real’ series, which seeks to demystify the CIA's mission by comparing what's seen on screens to reality.”

The CIA tweets were focused on the tech on display in Black Panther.

For example, on holograms, the CIA noted: “They’re real-life hot tech right now & as they improve, intel practitioners in the future could incorporate holographic displays for operations or holographic projections to illustrate situations to the President or other policymakers.”

Check out the CIA’s deeper dive on Wakandan tech, based on questions posed to, as the CIA explained, “one of the CIA’s most innovative scientists. We will call her ‘Rebecca’” Rebecca not only has a background in the traditional sciences, but also in emerging technologies and digital innovation.”

Black Panther: One of the Top Marvel Films

by Ray Keating

4 out of 5 stars

Well, in movie terms, it took me forever to see Black Panther. I regret the long delay as this ranks as one of the best entries in the rather breathtaking series of superhero films from Marvel Studios.

Black Panther combines a tip of the hat to James Bond; a Shakespearean theme of battling for the king’s throne of Wakanda, along with a dose of tragedy; plenty of superhero action and special effects; and a struggle between a violent revolutionary who only sees oppression and revenge, and a visionary leader who cares for his people, tries to fend off war and comes to see value of constructively engaging with the world.

The cast doesn’t disappoint. Stands out include Chadwick Boseman as T’Challa, the regal and wise leader of Wakanda while also being the powerful, acrobatic Black Panther; Michael B. Jordan as the angry and tragic Erik Killmonger; Letitia Wright as Shuri,  T’Challa’s sister and a tech guru; and Danai Gurira as Okoye, a warrior with humor, passion and love for her country.

If you haven’t seen Black Panther, there’s still time to see the movie before it exits theaters. So, get moving. Worst case, savor it when it arrives on Blu-ray, DVD or digital download. This is a fine example of engrossing and exciting storytelling via film.

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Ray Keating is an economist and a novelist, with his latest thriller being Lionhearts: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel, as well as being new to the world of podcasting with Ray Keating’s Authors and Entrepreneurs Podcast and Free Enterprise in Three Minutes.