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“If you actually believe in commerce and hard work and community and, and letting people be free, go see the movie." - Drew Shaw CBQ - As an entrepreneur, why is Sinners so amazing? Episode Summary In this episode, Juan and guest Drew Shaw dive deep into the layers of Sinners — a film that masterfully weaves identity, community, entrepreneurship, and culture. Through the lens of this powerful story, they explore what it teaches about leadership, commerce, creativity, and DEI done right. Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, or just someone who loves good storytelling, there's something here to spark reflection and challenge your perspective. Highlights [~00:06:50] “I think a lot of the fun I have anyway of being an entrepreneur is you're breaking the rules.” [~00:23:05] “The goal is to set a culture in place so that the goal isn't necessary anymore… if the work is being done, we should care less about the actual words and names that are attached to it.” [~00:25:25] “But you know what's really gonna make me uncomfortable? If I couldn't choose. Yeah. And so why would I wanna oppress someone else with that?” [~00:31:00] “DEI is like, you can come into a space and be recognized, appreciated, and acknowledged for who you are without having to sacrifice your culture and who you are in your space.” Drew Shaw | @drxshaw A Taste of Melanin | @atasteofmelanin Voyce Threads | @VoyceThreads Follow Juan on LinkedIn CareerBlindspot.com Follow on LinkedIn and Instagram → Your listening perspective matters - 5 min survey.
CoHosts Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan have a bloody good episode for you this time!The boys dive into Ryan Coogler's ‘Sinners'—a film blending horror, history, and heart. To help them on the hunt, they've invited pop-culture-spoken-word-guru and writer-commentator Omar Holmon, horror writer, and TV production pro, Steven Van Patton. Together, the panel explores the film's depiction of Jim Crow-era America, vampiric appropriation, music as resistance, and Michael B. Jordan's layers of performance. They celebrate the film's refusal to be boxed in by genre and its commitment to authenticity, cultural nuance, and emotional storytelling.It's a complex, yet poetic look at America's mosaic roots, through a wide and bloody lens.Where To Find Them:Omar Holman: - @OmarHolman (https://www.instagram.com/omarholman) on all platforms, including TikTokSteven Van Patten:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephen.vanpatten (the only Black one, as he jokes) - Instagram: @svp_thinks - Website: http://www.laughingblackvampire.comChris Ryan: - Social: @ChrisRyanWrites - Website: https://chrisryanwrites.wordpress.com Alex Simmons: - Instagram: @AlexSimmonsSays - Newsletter: “Simmons Says”Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...@Tell The Damn Story www.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story Youtube.com/ Tell The Damn StoryIf you're enjoying these episodes, please take a moment to help wet our whistle by clicking on the link to ... Buy Me A Coffee!
GET YOUR MULTIVERSE NEWS MERCH HERE:https://multiverse-news-shop.fourthwall.com/Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesDuring a recent appearance on Carmelo Antony's 7 PM in Brooklyn Podcast, Black Panther director Ryan Coogler reignited speculation that Denzel Washington is set to play a pivotal role in the third film of his socially thoughtful superhero franchise. When questioned about Washington's prior claims that Coogler was developing the film with a role intended for him specifically, the director confirmed them, saying, “there's no fiction out there about that”. In unrelated, but still Marvel news, tickets for The Fantastic Four: First Steps went on sale last week, crashing several major theaters online ticketing services and accompanied by a new trailer that appears to show us our first look at Franklin Richards. On the TV side of things, per Deadline sources, Schitt's Creek actor Emily Hampshire has joined the cast of the upcoming Vision Disney Plus series as E.D.I.T.H., the artificial intelligence that appeared in Spider-Man: Far From Home. And finally, a second trailer for Ironheart was released on Monday.Late last week, Superman director and DC Studios co-head, James Gunn took to social media, as he is want to do, to announce and celebrate the completion of the film's final visual effects shot, with which he claimed the film to be 100% done ahead of its July 11 release. In the wake of that announcement Gunn took the opportunity to address fan questions surrounding the film's runtime, which he confirmed to be 2 hours and 9 minutes including credits and post credit scenes, while also kiboshing any speculation that Warner Bros had forced a shorter, mandated runtime, saying there was zero truth to it and that Warner Bros could not have interfered even if they wanted to, as it's a DC Studios film. All of this is compounded by rumors that DC Studios will not be focusing on any of their films at SDCC and Gunn's cagey Entertainment Weekly interview from earlier today where he claimed the DCU's Wonder Woman film is being written as we speak.Time for another good old fashioned trailer park, featuring the highly anticipated follow-up to last year's breakout hit, Wicked: For Good, whose first trailer garnered 113 million views in its first 24 hours – and our first full length trailer for Noah Hawley's upcoming FX series, Alien: Earth, which also announced the series for an August 12 premiereMarvel Animation premiered the first episode of the Disney Plus series Eyes of Wakanda during a panel at the Annecy Animation Festival in France, Monday morning. During the panel we learned from director Todd Harris the show will be “anthology-adjacent” and will consist of four episodes.Mia Goth has joined Ryan Gosling in Star Wars: Starfighter, the feature from director Shawn Levy. Although casting details are scarce at the moment, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that she will be playing a villain. HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series has announced nine actors playing key roles for its first season tackling Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. The added cast includes Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley, Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy, Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan, Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil, Sienna Moosah as Lavender Brown, Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley, Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley and Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge. Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, will reprise the role on Broadway. Felton will join the cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway starting Nov. 11, for a 19-week engagement through March 22, 2026. A VR game based on Marvel's Deadpool franchise is set to launch later this year from Meta Quest with Neil Patrick Harris voicing the Merc with a Mouth. The game will launch sometime later this year.
Welcome to Watch. Review. Repeat. This is the podcast where two best friends discuss the latest in film and television and then do it all over again the following episode! Colton, Andrew, and special guest Anna Mattis head down to the juke joint for the night of their lives in writer-director Ryan Coogler's latest film, 'Sinners'! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:04 - Andrew's Totally Embarrassing Dad Joke of the Episode! 00:05:48 - Colton's Fun Fact About 'Sinners' ("Aspect Ratios with Sinners Director Ryan Coogler") 00:14:07 - David Fincher to Direct Quentin Tarantino-Penned 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Follow-Up 00:18:56 - Unhinged Dumbass Threatens 100% Tariffs on Films Produced Outside United States 00:28:34 - 'Poker Face' Season 2 Official Trailer 00:33:36 - 'Tales of the Underworld' Official Trailer 00:36:45 - 'Long Way Home' Official Trailer 00:41:54 - 'Materialists' Official Trailer 00:45:08 - 'Him' Official Teaser Trailer 00:48:02 - 'Weapons' Official Trailer 00:51:55 - 'Predator: Killer of Killers' First Look 00:56:02 - 'Predator: Badlands' Teaser Trailer 01:03:08 - 'Sinners' (Non-Spoilers and Recommendation) 01:40:13 - 'Sinners' (Spoilers) 02:49:04 - Catching Up With Andrew ('The Pitt', 'Grey's Anatomy', 'Forky Asks a Question', 'Toy Story Toons', ) 02:56:16 - Catching Up With Colton and Anna ('ER' Seasons 8 and 9, 'Conclave', Tom Hanks Filmography Rant, 'Daredevil' Season 3, 'Reacher', 'Star Wars' (Project 4K77)) 03:26:51 - Conclusion/Outro Visit our website! Support us on Patreon! Thank you for listening, and please send any feedback to watchreviewrepeat@gmail.com! Intro/Outro Credit: Mechanolith Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Mississippi Delta Blues. Crime. Race. Love. Irish dance. Vampires. It may be a little early to say this, but Ryan Coogler may have already given us the best movie of 2025. Filled with great writing, a stellar cast, intricate worldbuilding, historical accuracy, and so much blood, Sinners is horror at its best. Listen in as Erin & Gary are joined by Anthony Liggins from The Fandom Hybrid podcast to discuss the film's themes & meaning behind the title, cultural identity, the power of music, Coogler's skill as a writer & director, debate if Remmick is a tragic figure, their love of the characters & performances, the racial politics of the time, how it works on so many layers, social commentary, and when the movie made them cry. Sinners trailer Michael Becoming the Smokestack Twins Sinners Spotify page Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Discord, Instagram, Bluesky, and on Facebook! If you like us, please share us, and leave a review! Or support us on Patreon! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.
This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to discuss Ryan Coogler's latest film, Sinners, starring Michael B Jordan, Miles Caton, Hailee Steinfeld, Wunmi Mosaku, and Jack O'Connell. The film follows twin brothers who return to their hometown to start a juke joint but run up against an unlikely problem. The film is deeply layered but one aspect we discuss thoroughly throughout is the idea of assimilation into what is perceived as a dominant or better culture/way of life from ones already a part of it versus the ability to be truly free and make your own impact with the need to give up any parts of yourself in the process.
Welcome to 'Just June' here on We Drink & We Watch Things! This month, we're throwing out the themes and just picking movies we've been dying to talk about. And to start things off, we're diving straight into the brand-new, buzzy release, Ryan Coogler's "Sinners." Grab a Smoke Stack (cocktail curated by @crft.wrld) and get ready for a deep dive into what's sure to be one of the year's most talked-about films.This week, we're dissecting everything about Coogler's latest directorial effort. We'll be exploring the film's plot, the incredible music that powers the film, and Coogler's signature style that makes his work so genre-defying.If you're a fan of vampire movies, an admirer of Coogler's incredible filmography, or just someone who wants to hear whether or not you should see a major new release, then this episode is for you. We're blending our first impressions with our usual candid discussion, making this the perfect start to a month of unexpected cinematic journeys.This episode VIDEO is live on YouTube AND Spotify!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok to get ep sneak peaks and find out what's coming next. DM us what you want to hear about next or email us at wedrinkandwewatchthingspod@gmail.com.
Issue 61 is here as we pass the five year milestone of the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. The first part of the Issue is Double Reel Monthly, with a look at news and new releases, reviews of new and notable films we've watched and our annual projects. New films include Coogler and Jordan's striking horror musical Sinners, Japanese action sequel Bullet Train Explosion, Gareth Evans' much-delayed havoc and Nicole Kidman's streamer Holland. For our annual projects Alan discusses Hitchcock's Shadow of a Doubt and James finally dusts off an old film from his shelf in the form of Our Man in Havana. Next week is Classics and Hidden Gems, with the Remakes Tribunal the week after that and there's another Spotlight episode in the works.
This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to announce the next film, "Sinners." The film follows twin brothers trying to leave their troubled lives behind, but return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. The random topic this week is all about (RG3) Robert Griffin III's comments about Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark's rivalry in the WNBA and the blowback he received from Ryan Clark. The back and forth between the two commentators also spilled into issues of race that RG3 seems to not want to address but then appears to be upset at the idea of his own blindspots and racial fetish behaviors being highlighted by others.
What happens when you combine the brilliant mind of Ryan Coogler and a bunch of blood-thirsty vampires? You get SINNERS, one of the most original and entertaining films of the year. A theatrical feat at the box office, it's grossed over 285 million dollars since its April 16th release. It was my absolute pleasure to talk to producer Sev Ohanian about how this monster movie gem came to fruition. Sev is a homie and we go way back to our baby producer days, so it is really special for me to reconnect with him after so many years. Our meet cute story is also one for the books! Sev is Armenian-American screenwriter, producer, and founder of Proximity Media alongside Ryan and Zinzi Coogler. He co-wrote and produced (alongside his wife and producing partner Natalie Qasabian who was on the podcast back in 2019!), SEARCHING, released by Sony Screen Gems in 2018. The film grossed $75 million worldwide and sparked the sequel, MISSING. Ohanian also co-wrote and produced RUN for Lionsgate, which became Hulu's most-watched film upon its premiere. During our time together, we talked about his first foray into filmmaking - an $800 micro-budget film shot on his dad's home video camera, how his working relationship with Coogler came to be, and the trials and tribulations of shooting on location in the swamps of Louisiana. xx cg
In this episode we delve into Ryan Coogler's new vampire film, Sinners. We explore Coogler's departure from conventional storytelling, discuss the film's allegory on art and commerce, and dissect the intricate performances, especially highlighting Michael B. Jordan's dual role and Delroy Lindo's masterful acting. We also debate the necessity of the film's multiple endings and reflect on the genre elements that make this film a remarkable piece.
This week the TMB crew throw open the door and invite you all in as they discuss the viral vampire epic, Sinners (2025). They sink their teeth into this modern classic, headlined by the hip (Michael B Jordan)² and directed by the cool Coogler. Join in as they breakdown and banter about the blues, booze and blood in this blockbuster!
This week we're all about the movies as Brandon & Lorin discuss y'all's president's plan to save Hollywood with tarifs. In addition to tariff talk, we circumvent anticipated films of the year, what's happening at Cannes and review Coogler's Sinners, Marvel's Thunderbolts*, and the crime heist classic, Heat.
Some Christian influencers have called Ryan Coogler's Sinners 'Anti-Christian Propaganda' but is it? This week on Pass The Mic Dr Jemar Tisby and Pastor Tyler Burns give a full review of Sinners. This is a review filled with heavy SPOILERS so please do not watch unless you are ready to be spoiled. Sinners is a 2025 American horror film written, co-produced, and directed by Ryan Coogler. Set in 1932 in the Mississippi Delta, the film stars Michael B. Jordan in dual roles as twin brothers who return to their hometown to start again, only to be confronted by a supernatural evil. The film co-stars Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton (in his theatrical-film debut), Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, and Delroy Lindo. Sinners premiered on April 3, 2025, and was theatrically released in the United States on April 18, by Warner Bros. Pictures. The film received critical acclaim, with particular praise for Coogler's direction and Göransson's score as well as the performances of Jordan, Steinfeld, Lindo and Caton. Sinners has grossed over $236 million worldwide, becoming the fifth highest-grossing film of 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Burnie and Ashley discuss tariff agreements, skipping cell phone generations, NASDAQ vs Dow, Chat GPT reads coffee grounds, Netflix deletes interactive content, no medium games, Coogler & Jordan, NFL lawsuits, Canes vs Chick Fil A, the Door Dash economy, Door Dash demands, and working yourself up to talk to people.Support our podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/morningsomewhereFor the link dump visit: http://www.morningsomewhere.comFor merch, check out: http://store.morningsomewhere.com
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob keep dancing with the devil until he follows them home while they discuss Ryan's Coogler's script to his original, hit blockbuster Sinners.
On this week's episode, the guys kick things off by diving into a humorous and somewhat frustrating tale involving Joe's latest kitchen gadget: an ice cream scoop that unfortunately arrived in a damaged state. This incident sparks a lively discussion about various other kitchen gadgets that can make cooking and baking more enjoyable and efficient. They delve into the impressive array of attachments available for the KitchenAid Stand Mixer, including the versatile cheese grater, which can turn blocks of cheese into perfect shreds for a variety of recipes. Additionally, they discuss the handy slicer attachment, which makes preparing vegetables a breeze, and even touch upon the usefulness of pizza peels, essential for transferring homemade pizzas into the oven without any fuss. As the conversation flows, Cody seizes the opportunity to share some quirky and seemingly useless trivia he recently stumbled upon regarding Minnesota's unique twist on the classic children's game Duck, Duck, Goose. He explains how this version, known as Duck, Duck, Gray Duck, adds an interesting regional flavor to the game, prompting a light-hearted debate about the various adaptations of childhood games across different cultures and states. Moving on from playful games, Cody then transitions to a more serious topic by informing Joe about an exciting new project announced by filmmaker Ryan Coogler, known for his work on the Black Panther franchise. Coogler's upcoming endeavor involves a revival of the iconic series The X-Files, which has piqued the interest of many fans. This announcement leads to a broader discussion about fan theories surrounding various movies and television shows, exploring how these theories can enhance the viewing experience and engage audiences in deeper ways. Joe shares his thoughts on a fascinating video he watched that delves into a plethora of fan theories, ranging from the whimsical interpretations of Peter Pan to the enchanting world of Mary Poppins. He recounts some of the most intriguing theories, highlighting how fans have crafted elaborate narratives that connect seemingly unrelated plot points and characters, enriching the original stories in unexpected ways. The conversation takes on a life of its own as they explore the creativity and passion of fandoms, ultimately celebrating the unique bond that these theories create between viewers and the media they love.Official Website: https://www.comesnaturallypodcast.comOfficial Merchandise: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/comes-naturally-podcast/iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/kqkgackFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/myovgm8Tumblr: http://tinyurl.com/m7a6mg9Twitter: @ComesNaturalPodYouTube: http://tiny.cc/5snxpy
"Sinners" (2025) is a period piece which spirals from slow-burn drama, into a vampire bloodbath in vain of Quentin Tarantino & Robert Rodriguez's 'From Dusk Till Dawn in its second half, and has taken the box office by storm since its release this April.Marking the third collaboration between Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan, and set in the sweltering atmosphere of the Mississippi Delta of the 1930's, Jordan plays dual roles as identical twin brothers caught in a web of family, guilt, and death.In this special truncated episode, we unpack how Coogler and Jordan continue to raise the bar, and if this film will leave a lasting legacy, or be lost in the shuffle of countless releases that will hit the market before Awards Season.Send us a textThank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube. All new website coming soon!
Intro: 00:00:00-00:02:03 Sinners Discussion: 00:02:04-00:28:46 Connections: 00:28:47-1:02:37 Your Next Picture Show, next pairing, and goodbyes: 1:02-38-end Director Ryan Coogler has been generous in sharing his many points of inspiration for SINNERS, including the other film in this pairing, but his exceptional new feature is refreshingly singular in both vision and execution. It makes for an admittedly lopsided comparison with FROM DUSK TILL DAWN, but also an illuminating one: examining Coogler's vision through the lens of the 1996 Robert Rodriguez/Quentin Tarantino teamup sheds light on the added depth SINNERS brings to its own vampire mythology, criminal-brother protagonists, and mid-film genre shift. And in Your Next Picture Show, we briefly imagine the conversation we could have had if we'd instead paired SINNERS with the Coen brothers' O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? Please share your thoughts about FROM DUSK TILL DAWN, SINNERS, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Next Pairing: Jake Schreier's THUNDERBOLTS and Kinka Usher's MYSTERY MEN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From Ryan Coogler's vision to the captivating performances of Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, and Delroy Lindo, "Sinners" is a horror movie that demands attention. We're dissecting the film's themes of redemption, race damnation, and the haunting power of blues music within a vampire narrative. It's the most talked about original film the industry has seen in years and it's definitely one we had to explore on Back To The Blockbuster as Coogler has truly crafted a masterpiece for the ages.
This week, we watch the first original screenplay from writer/director Ryan Coogler in over a decade. After solidifying his reputation with big budget series films (Creed, Black Panther), Coogler returns to original screenplays, and returns to film (IMAX). What results is one of the most wildly entertaining theater going experiences in years. Even if the horror genre generally turns you away, give this one a shot. Sinners (2025), directed by Ryan Coogler.
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Some Christian influencers have called Ryan Coogler's Sinners 'Anti-Christian Propaganda' but is it? This week on Pass The Mic Dr Jemar Tisby and Pastor Tyler Burns give a full review of Sinners. This is a review filled with heavy SPOILERS so please do not watch unless you are ready to be spoiled. Sinners is a 2025 American horror film written, co-produced, and directed by Ryan Coogler. Set in 1932 in the Mississippi Delta, the film stars Michael B. Jordan in dual roles as twin brothers who return to their hometown to start again, only to be confronted by a supernatural evil. The film co-stars Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton (in his theatrical-film debut), Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, and Delroy Lindo. Sinners premiered on April 3, 2025, and was theatrically released in the United States on April 18, by Warner Bros. Pictures. The film received critical acclaim, with particular praise for Coogler's direction and Göransson's score as well as the performances of Jordan, Steinfeld, Lindo and Caton. Sinners has grossed over $236 million worldwide, becoming the fifth highest-grossing film of 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mostly Superheroes Podcast: Spoiler-Free Review of Sinners (2025) This episode of Mostly Superheroes features a spoiler-free review of Sinners (2025), the latest horror thriller starring Michael B. Jordan in dual roles. Scotty caught this one on The Big Show at Alamo Drafthouse St. Louis, where the immersive experience made the film's eerie atmosphere even more intense. About the Film Sinners is directed by Ryan Coogler, marking his fifth collaboration with Jordan after Fruitvale Station, Creed, and both Black Panther films. The film is produced by Proximity Media and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. Set in 1932 Mississippi, Sinners follows twin brothers Smoke and Stack, World War I veterans who return home to start fresh. Their plans to open a juke joint take a dark turn when supernatural forces descend upon their town. The cast includes Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, and Delroy Lindo. The film's cinematography is handled by Autumn Durald Arkapaw, with editing by Michael P. Shawver and a score composed by Ludwig Göransson. Box Office & Budget Sinners premiered on April 3, 2025, and was released theatrically on April 18. With a budget of $90–100 million, the film has already grossed over $236 million worldwide, making it the fifth highest-grossing film of the year. It opened with $48 million domestically, outperforming expectations and earning an “A” CinemaScore—an extremely rare feat for a horror film. Behind-the-Scenes Fact Principal photography took place from April to July 2024. The film was shot using IMAX cameras, enhancing its visual depth and intensity. Warner Bros. secured distribution rights after a competitive bidding war, highlighting the industry's confidence in Coogler and Jordan's ability to deliver a compelling original story. See Movies with Mostly Superheroes Want to experience films like Sinners in the best possible way? Catch screenings with Mostly Superheroes at Alamo Drafthouse St. Louis, where fans can engage with the community and win prizes. Plus, with Alamo's Season Pass, you can see unlimited movies, up to one per day, with reserved seating and exclusive perks. Stay tuned for more reviews, discussions, and movie nights with Mostly Superheroes! www.mostlysuperheroes.com ©2025 Carrogan Ventures, LLC
Josh is joined by recurring guests Josh Brown and Daniel Lima to talk about one of the biggest movie events of 2025 to date, Ryan Coogler's "Sinners"! They discuss the ways in which Coogler was able to flex as a filmmaker with a big budget outside of the confines of Marvel, Michael B. Jordan's leading performances as twins Smoke and Stack, the effectiveness of the deep south as a setting for telling a story about race and art and much more! Spoilers throughout! Edited and Produced by Daniel Lima.
In this episode, we give a live review of one of the most highly anticipated films of 2025, Sinners—a supernatural action-horror film from the mind of Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan. We discuss whether Coogler and Jordan still have that magic together as an A-list duo, and we debate whether this is one of the best vampire movies we've gotten in a long time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Kyle returns to the show with special guest writer and director Malik McCrea (@malikmccreajust) to talk about Ryan Coogler new film Sinners. But first, Kyle and Malik have both been working in the field of comics in the last few years and they have a chat about working in the medium of comics, along with some talk about writing genre fiction. All this dovetails into their conversation about Sinners. Coogler's story of a depression era dancehall descended upon by vampires is dense with visual and auditory references to generations of black artistic culture. Plus it's sexy and has amazing music. Follow Malik's comic Phantom Force: @phantomforcecomic Next Week's Pick: Final Destination (2000) Follow us on Twitter/Instagram (and Jen on TikTok!) Show: @PodScary (Twitter), @everythingisscarypodcast (Instagram) Jen: @JenSaunderson Kyle: @kyleclarkisrad Amy: @gutterbutterfly (Instagram) Frankie G: @8armedspidey (Instagram) (co-host of The Graveyard Shift and our social media guru) Get Kyle Clark's I'm a Person: Director's Cut You can go to kyleclarkcomedy.bandcamp.com and pay what you want for the full uncut set from “I'm a Person” which includes 20 mins of unheard material, plus an additional 15 minutes of never released bonus live recordings! Check out Kyle's album "Absolute Terror" https://smarturl.it/absoluteterror Send Us Stuff! We have a PO Box! (It's under Kyle's name but anything you send for Jen and Amy will 100% make it to them unless it's snacks and then the average drops to about 80%-ish. But don't let that deter you!)
The U.S. Department of Education will begin taking action against federal student loan borrowers who are in default starting on Monday. The Treasury Department could soon start withholding money from government payments like tax refunds and Social Security payments or even garnish wages. Plus, we'll digest this morning's jobs report. And later: Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" is a masterpiece in filmmaking — and in dealmaking. We'll unpack Coogler's deal with studios.
The U.S. Department of Education will begin taking action against federal student loan borrowers who are in default starting on Monday. The Treasury Department could soon start withholding money from government payments like tax refunds and Social Security payments or even garnish wages. Plus, we'll digest this morning's jobs report. And later: Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" is a masterpiece in filmmaking — and in dealmaking. We'll unpack Coogler's deal with studios.
What Is This Episode - Top of Show . SINNERS OSCARS PROFILE: . Spoiler-Free Review: Historic Box Office/Review Scores and WB Redemption - 2:06 Coogler's “Studio Ruining” Deal - 11:52 The Fumbling of Marketing Black Helmed Films Internationally - 15:00 Expectations/What is an Oscars Movie? - 18:43 . Michael B Jordan - 23:11 Casting/Supporting Performances - 25:37 Ludwig Göransson and Music - 28:06 Cinematography/Prod Design/Costume/MUAH/VFX - 29:50 How Many Noms? - 35:14 . SPOILER WARNING - 40:46 . Spoiler-Filled Review: A Blues Movie or a Vampire Movie? - 42:00 The Conflict Isn't What You Think - 48:42 THE Scene - 51:42 The Dilemma - 54:06 In Too Deep and Over Our Heads - 1:01:45 More Highs and Lows - 1:08:00 . FINAL GRADES - 1:15:27 . . MMO What's Next/Leave Us 5 Stars! - 1:16:48
Sinners is the fifth feature film written and directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan. (Coogler has never made a feature without Jordan.) After years of sequels and Marvel movies, it’s Coogler’s first wholly original movie based on no other source material whatsoever. Sinners is a sexy Southern musical horror gangster thriller set in 1932 in the Mississippi Delta. With vampires. And it’s the No. 1 movie in the country. Plus: We read Jill Lepore’s New Yorker piece about reading a Penguin Classic on each of the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term. And then a Vox piece about giving up Spotify. And we started thinking about the ways that we’re all consuming culture — avoiding or giving up some things, immersing ourselves in other things, etc. — in these, let’s say, anxious times. GUESTS: Raquel Benedict: The most dangerous woman in speculative fiction; she’s the host of the Rite Gud podcast Shawn Murray: A stand-up comedian, writer, and the host of the Nobody Asked Shawn podcast Brian Slattery: A journalist and musician The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe and Dylan Reyes contributed to this show.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" has been dominating the box office the last two weeks. One of the reasons is that people don't just want to see it once, they want to see it multiple times. That's because the film is not just an action packed vampire tale but it is also a deeply personal film for Coogler and it is packed with both history about his Southern roots and with Black culture. To unpack the film Cinema Junkie has combined Midday Movies with interviews featuring authors John Jennings and David F. Walker. Get ready for an illuminating look at "Sinners." You can watch the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/eYli1Y-G1-w
Stew and John Wayne talk dinosaur cloning, the NFL draft, and 20 year Star Wars anniversaries before diving into the hit movie, "Sinners".
Coogler superfan Barry joins to boys to talk about the buzziest movie so far in 2025, SINNNERS Give it a listen today!
We get our blues and reds ready for one bloody night and discuss Ryan Coogler's SINNERS, a vampire blockbuster full of ambition and soul. Blending horror, music, and myth, it is something truly special. We explore how Coogler broke free from the Marvel machine with his creativity intact, delivering a genre-bending, unforgettable masterpiece. We get into Michael B. Jordan's dual performance and why it may be the best work of his career.
From cotton fields to coffin lids Sinners isn't just a vampire movie—it's a Southern Gothic opera about bloodlines, betrayal, and the price of your soul. On this episode, Justin, Marjorie, and Arnie dive into Ryan Coogler's (Black Panther) first original feature, where Michael B. Jordan (Creed) plays war-torn twins battling both the past and the undead in 1930s Mississippi. Hailee Steinfeld (Hawkeye) plays Mary, Stack's former flame-turned-vampire femme fatale, while Jayme Lawson's (The Batman) haunting voice lingers long after the music fades. From historical horror to emotional gut-punches, we explore whether Sinners earns its place among Coogler's best—and whether immortality is a curse or a second chance.
We start with the heat of the moment—Ryan Coogler's latest film Sinners, already generating serious buzz—and then rewind to where it all began with his deeply affecting debut, Fruitvale Station. Special guest Josh Deleon joins us for the ride, adding sharp takes and good company. Both films showcase the dynamic power of Michael B. Jordan, and we explore how Coogler's voice has evolved from intimate storytelling to epic, emotionally charged cinema. We're pairing these films with two bold brews: the citrus punch of Austin Beerworks's Bloodwork Orange IPA and our first taste of Surly Brewing, courtesy of their tropical Mango Axe Man. Great films, great beer—what more do you need?
Comparing 1996's FROM DUSK TILL DAWN to the new SINNERS can feel a bit like, as Scott puts it, comparing “Chopsticks” to Beethoven's Fifth. But Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino's sleazy vampire flick was clearly on Ryan Coogler's mind when crafting his own film about a pair of brothers who spend one fateful night defending a nightclub from an invading horde of the undead. Coogler's film also has much more on its mind beyond that pulpy premise, which we'll get into next week, but for now we're digging as deep as we can into the shallow pleasures and frustrating shortcomings of FROM DUSK TILL DAWN, from the awkward but arguably endearing performances from George Clooney and Tarantino as fugitive brothers, to the moments that test the limits of Rodriguez's run-and-gun filmmaking approach — and yes, of course we have to talk about the foot stuff, too. Then in Feedback, we respond to a couple of listeners pushing back on some of our Cronenbergian categorization in the last pairing. Please share your thoughts about FROM DUSK TILL DAWN, SINNERS, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Intro: 00:00:00-00:06:57 From Dusk Till Dawn Keynote: 00:06:57-00:11:55 From Dusk Till Dawn Discussion: 00:11:56-00:54:04 Feedback/outro: 00:54:04-end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ryan Coogler's Sinners, a singularly ambitious horror film set in 1930s Mississippi, is currently setting theaters ablaze (in an array of formats and aspect ratios to boot). The film stars Coogler mainstay Michael B. Jordan in a dual role as a pair of badass twins returning to their rural hometown of Clarksdale to build a blues joint—with performers whose talents are powerful enough to summon some unwanted spirits. To talk about this fascinating film—which weaves together genres and tones to startling, if at times overwhelming, effect—Film Comment Editors Clinton Krute and Devika Girish invited Podcast veteran Robert Daniels (Rogerebert.com) and FC's very own Michael Blair into their humble juke-joint. After sinking their fangs into Sinners, the group touches on a few other new theatrical releases they're excited about, including Steven Soderbergh's stylish spy thriller Black Bag (42:26) and Andrew Ahn's The Wedding Banquet (52:22), a refreshing update on Ang Lee's 1993 classic.
Sinners continues to dominate the box office and does so in record fashion in week 2. The new vampire film dropped by only 6 percent in its second weekend at the box office. So what is next for Coogler? Speaking of the box office, Revenge of the Sith has a major re releae number. JK Simmons will return as Jonah again in the new Spiderman. Thunderbolts is right around the corner, Kristian has seen it. The Avengers movie Doomsday begins filming soon! TOny Gilroy talks Andor and future of Star Wars. This and more on the show with Kristian and Rocha! #starwars #boxoffice #sinners #movies #reviews #thunderbolts #avengers STITCH FIX: Make style easy—get started today at https://www.StitchFix.com/KHS
As Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan's most recent collaboration, Sinners, is dominating the domestic and worldwide box office, we thought it would be a good time to look at their first project together, Fruitvale Station. Fruitvale is partially the telling of the tragic story of the killing of Oscar Grant in Oakland CA on New Year's Day 2009, but it's so much more. Beyond being a mere recreation of events and the conveying of the awful facts, the film is a beautiful portrait of a young man who is struggling against a system that is set against him and his own difficulties. In addition to being a star making vehicle for Michael B. Jordan, the film features incredible performances from Melonie Diaz, Octavia Spencer, and Ariana Neal. Coogler and co. received a lot of critical praise for the film which set him up to helm massive projects like Creed and the Black Panther movies for Marvel. Joining us for our look back is Chicago based film critic Zachary Lee who is a regular contributor to Roger Ebert, Letterboxd, Interview Magazine, Chicago Reader, Think Christian, and more. He's been someone we've wanted to have on the show for a while and he did not disappoint.Enjoy the show and share it with a friend!Substantive Cinema Episode ListZach Interviews Ryan CooglerFreaky Tales InterviewZach & Willem Dafoe on The Legend of OchiShoutouts:Queens of DramaThe Ballad of Wallis IslandOur Revolution by Bernie SandersMy Old AssFollow ZachInstagramEverything else!Follow UsInstagramPhilip's LetterboxdShare Your Questions/Suggestions/Feedback With Us:Email: thesubstancepod@gmail.comDM on InstagramSupport Us: Support the show with an individual donation on CashApp to $TheSubstancePod or become a monthly Patreon supporter at patreon.com/TheSubstancePod
This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss Ryan Coogler's Sinners and the director's rise to the level of auteur, the new episode of The Last of Us (S2), Old Guard 2 is finally happening over at Netflix, more casting announcements for Laterns for "Laterns" on HBO, the Academy Awards makes some long overdue changes to judging and what that might mean, trailer for Predator: Badlands, and much more.CHECKED OUTFantastic FORE!SinnersTOPICS - Section 1The Old Guard 2 is finally getting releasedPaul Ben-Victor Joins ‘Lanterns' DC Series At HBOTNP STUDIOS PREMIUM (www.TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium)$5 a month Access to premium slate of podcasts incl. The Airing of Grievances, No Time to Bleed, The Men with the Golden Tongues, Upstage Conversation, and full episodes of the Look Forward political podcastTOPICS - Section 2Academy Awards decides watching the nominated movies is mandatory now for votingWTF? by JayTeeDee from the “Edit That Out” PodcastMicah: https://tinyurl.com/collarhahTerrence: https://tinyurl.com/luverscokJay: https://tinyurl.com/4daslumsTRAILERSHeads of StatePredator: Badlands
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As Tariffs hang over the US Advertising industry, more companies start to look internal. That means internal communications, internal influencers, owned media and more. Could Trump's Tariffs be a boon for content marketers? Google loses their online advertising monopoly case. The boys put on their prediction hats to let you know what will happen. A judge has blocked the termination of VOA. But is it too late? Joe thinks it is. And Ryan Coogler's movie deal gives marketers and creators a lot to think about. Winners and losers include the American people and Diary of a CEO podcast. Rants and raves include Google's cookies and the uber wealthy. This week's links: Google Loses Case Tariffs Crush Ad Market Judge Blocks VOA Halt Coogler's Movie Deal America Gives Up on Fact Checking DOAC Turns Down Big Deals America's Riches Households Have Banner Year Google Keeps Cookies ----- This week's sponsor: You don't become the world's most valuable women's sports franchise by accident. Angel City Football Club did it with a little help from HubSpot. When they started, data was housed across multiple systems. HubSpot unified their website, email marketing, and fan experience in one platform. This allowed their small team of three to build an entire website in just three days. The results? Nearly 350 new sign-ups a week and 300% database growth in just two years. Visit https://www.hubspot.com/ to hear how HubSpot can help you grow better. ------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.com. Catch and subscribe to our NEW show on YouTube. NOTE: You can get captions there. Subscribe to Joe Pulizzi's Orangeletter and get two free downloads direct from Joe. Subscribe to Robert Rose's newsletter at Seventh Bear.
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In this two-part episode of the No Film School Podcast, hosts GG Hawkins and Jason Hellerman dive into the success of Ryan Coogler's new original film Sinners, a box office hit that marks a significant moment for original storytelling in Hollywood. They explore Coogler's strategic career trajectory from shorts to studio features, examining what emerging filmmakers can learn from his path. Later in the episode, GG takes us back to the 2022 Sundance Film Festival with an interview featuring director Sing J. Lee. They discuss his debut feature, The Accidental Getaway Driver, and the deeply personal journey behind its creation, from a 10-year music video career to a rapid eight-week co-writing process, and the film's intimate portrayal of cultural duality and human connection. In this episode we discuss... The box office and cultural impact of Ryan Coogler's Sinners Coogler's path from indie shorts to studio blockbusters The importance of building a team and sustaining collaborations Crafting and maintaining a personal voice within the studio system GG's interview with director Sing J. Lee about his feature debut The intersection of personal history and narrative storytelling in The Accidental Getaway Driver Sing's transition from music videos to feature filmmaking Writing and directing with emotional and cultural authenticity Memorable Quotes: "It's been a long time since something original entered the cultural lexicon." "Artists should work on something that not only matters to them but that the world needs to hear about." "We're looking for the vessel for where our voice might be best suited." "You've already done so much work, whether you know it or not." Guest: Sing J. Lee – IMDb Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web: No Film School Facebook: No Film School on Facebook Twitter: No Film School on Twitter YouTube: No Film School on YouTube Instagram: No Film School on Instagram
We finally got an original Ryan Coogler movie! And a hit one at that! What made SINNERS resonate, and what does this do for Coogler's career? Let's talk it out, MAM fam!VIP ep this week is RICHIE RICH (1994)! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip
This week we review Ryan Coogler's Sinners. Is this movie cursed, or is Horror Movie Talk cursed? Stay tuned to find out. Synopsis Sinners stars Michael B Jordan and Michael C Jordan as twin brothers Smoke and Stack returning from Chicago with ill gotten gains to their hometown in rural prohibition era Mississippi. They immediately work on establishing their own juke joint to entertain and profit off the locals. They go around town recruiting old friends and relatives to help and successfully have a grand opening. When the music pierces the time and space as it is prone to do, it captures the attention of nearby evil… things. Wacky hijinx ensue. Review of Sinners Ryan Coogler writes and directs his first horror film coming off of his success with blockbusters like Black Panther and Creed. Here he obviously draws inspiration from Robert Rodriguez's From Dusk Till Dawn, where it feels like one genre and then suddenly shifts into a horror film. However, we are given fair warning from the opening scene that shit is about to go down. There is a lot going on in this film. It explores a lot of ideas about good and evil, guilt, exploitation, racism, the transcendence of music, and pro tips on how to eat pussy. Not all of these themes are fully explored or necessarily land, but I have to respect the ambition and swing for the fences attitude of Coogler with this film. The film does have a great cast, with fully fleshed out characters and relationships. It spend a lot of time with the setup so that when the killing starts to happen there are real stakes (no pun intended). It feels like a Stephen King novel in the best way. A large element of the film is the music, with several musical sequences featuring blues, folk music, and weird afro-blues-rock-hiphop-pop fusion. The musical director on the film is swedish composer Ludwig Göransson, which is probably the most promising new film composer in recent years having scored The Mandelorian, Oppenheimer, Black Panther, and more. In my opinion, he is out of place here, and a lot of the musical score seems out of place and distracting. For a film about delta blues and juke joints, they seem almost embarrassed to include a lot of it. Overall, the film was very good. It held my attention, features a setting and characters that are interesting, and delivers some great monster moments. Score 9/10
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Alyssa is off this week, so Sonny Bunch (The Bulwark) and Peter Suderman (Reason) are joined by Ben Dreyfuss (Calm Down) to discuss all things Sinners. In cons and nons, they ask if Coogler's unusual deal granting him copyright on the movie 25 years hence will really “destroy the studio system.” And then they review the film, which has done boffo box office and earned a coveted A from CinemaScore audiences. Make sure to swing by Bulwark+ on Friday for a bonus vampire movie draft. And if you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend!
Ryan Coogler began his career in film as a realist with “Fruitvale Station,” which tells the story of a true-to-life tragedy about a police killing in the Bay Area. He then directed the class drama of “Creed,” a celebrated “Rocky” sequel. But then he moved to the epic fantasy of Marvel's hit “Black Panther” movies. In his newest project, “Sinners,” Coogler continues to deal with themes of history, faith, and race, but through the lens of horror. Jelani Cobb sat down with the director to discuss setting the film in the South, the mythology of the blues, and how he made a vampire story his own.
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