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Even stronger now are his takedowns on social media, where he is not afraid to talk about capital-A Anything and make it mystifyingly funny “ha ha” and funny “ouch, that hurts” at the same time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

In his review, AP Film Writer Jake Coyle wrote that, “‘Wakanda Forever’ is overlong, a little unwieldy and somewhat mystifyingly steers toward a climax on a barge in the middle of the Atlantic.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 30, 2023

AP Film Writer Jake Coyle wrote in his review that, “‘Wakanda Forever’ is overlong, a little unwieldy and somewhat mystifyingly steers toward a climax on a barge in the middle of the Atlantic.

From Washington Times • Nov. 13, 2022

But I’d imagine a teenager today would find the attack mystifyingly disproportionate.

From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2022

“She always ’lowed,” says he, with a mystifyingly elaborate wave and accent, “that doin’ was better than gettin’.”

From The Cruise of the Shining Light by Duncan, Norman