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Many of this year's most talked-about releases were, in some sense, diagnostic: from Ryan Coogler's “Sinners” to Paul Thomas Anderson's “One Battle After Another,” films offered up assessments of the nation's ills. On this episode of Critics at Large, Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz discuss these and other reflections of American life, which arrive at a time when reality itself feels more nebulous than ever. Then, the hosts consider the “broken mirror” of A.I., and how the second Trump Administration's effort to erase unflattering chapters of U.S. history has further muddied the distinction between fact and fiction. Despite these dark developments, the art that's emerged from this moment, much of it focussed on activists and renegades seeking change, also functions as a warning against stasis. Cunningham says, of the cultural shift: “This fixation on democracy on the ground—whether it's violent or not, whether it's misguided or not—I hope describes a yearning for more action. A move away from the mirror, and out into the streets.” Read, watch, and listen with the critics:“Sinners” (2025)“Fruitvale Station” (2013)“ ‘Sinners' Is a Virtuosic Fusion of Historical Realism and Horror,” by Richard Brody (The New Yorker)“Eddington” (2025)“ ‘Eddington' and the American Berserk” (The New Yorker)“Gimme Shelter” (1970)“One Battle After Another” (2025)“One Paul Thomas Anderson Film After Another” (The New Yorker)“Bugonia” (2025)“Art in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” (The New Yorker)“Our Fads, Ourselves” (The New Yorker)New episodes drop every Thursday. Follow Critics at Large wherever you get your podcasts.Critics at Large is a weekly discussion from The New Yorker which explores the latest trends in books, television, film, and more. Join us every Thursday as we make unexpected connections between classic texts and pop culture. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Sinners is the kind of movie where you can pause any frame and feel the history.Ryan Coogler's 1932 Mississippi Delta vampire epic follows twin brothers (both played by Michael B. Jordan) who open a juke joint in an old sawmill, only to collide with vampires, the Klan, and a century of American sins. The film has become one of 2025's most acclaimed releases, with strong box office, critics' scores, and early awards – putting it squarely in Best Picture conversations. (Wikipedia)In this episode of Decorating Pages, Emmy-winning set decorator Kim Wannop sits down with Oscar-winning Production Designer Hannah Beachler (Black Panther) and Set Decorator Monique Champagne (Nickel Boys, Sinners) to talk about how they built the film's world from the ground up:Churches, houses, and stores placed like tiny islands on vast plantation landscapesAnnie's house as a warm, healing, hoodoo-and-capitalism space, one of the emotional hearts of the movieA downtown resurrected from empty, moldy buildings into a living 1930s Black business districtThe juke joint as a complete building you can shoot 360º – including upper levels, real water, and safely-distanced alligatorsThe film's bold red/white/blue color story and how production design, set decoration, costume, and lighting keep that palette humming across the filmIf you loved Sinners or you're tracking the craft side of awards season, this conversation is a deep dive into how design and decoration carry history, politics, and horror in one of the year's most visually powerful films.Discover the Art of TV & Film Design with Decorating Pages PodcastHosted by Emmy-winning Set Decorator Kim Wannop, this podcast takes you behind the scenes of your favorite shows and movies. Each episode features in-depth conversations with the industry's top production designers, set decorators, prop masters, and art department professionals, offering rare insight into the creative process of visual storytelling.Whether you're a film and TV fan, aspiring designer, or entertainment industry pro, Decorating Pages Podcast is your backstage pass to the world of production design. Learn how sets are built, stories are shaped visually, and characters come to life—one episode at a time.
A jam-packed show as Angela Paniagua joins Reid to discuss the Netflix documentary on Diddy and the influence of power & fame on the justice system, how the documentary captured the horrific cycles of abuse, and relate Diddy's "invincibility" and god-complex to other famous examples like R. Kelly, Donald Trump and Charlie Sheen. PLUS: Angela's roller coaster of emotions with the Dallas Cowboys' 2025 season and the rare optimism provided for 2026! Then, Luis Martinez joins to break down the group stage draws for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and how it could play into early round glory for the North American teams! PLUS: The New York Mets lose Pete Alonso AND Edwin Diaz in the same week, grandfather Philip Rivers returns to the NFL to save the Indianapolis Colts' season, and Obama vs Trump in 2028 could be the Mayweather/Pacquiao of elections!AND: Travis Byram joins Reid to analyze the recently-released nominations for the Critics Choice Awards (and...sigh...the Golden Globes) as they preview the path to Oscars glory for Leonardo DiCaprio, Ariana Grande, Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler, Chloe Zhao and films like "Hamnet", "Avatar: Fire & Ash", "Weapons" and more! PLUS: Justice for Paul Dano!!
Ryan Coogler speaks with Destin Daniel Cretton on his latest film Sinners. Ryan shares his creative journey as a director, what it was like shooting in 70mm, and his unique, genre-bending approach to the craft.
Meghan and Melisa watched Ryan Coogler's cinematic masterpiece Sinners and shared their hot takes, your hot takes, and nominated a wrong of the film. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I Watching? Apple Spotify Subscribe to Don't Blame Me! Apple Spotify Call In for DBM - 310-694-0976 (3 minutes or less) Write In for DBM - meghanpodcast@gmail.com (300 words or less) DBM Submission Form Buy Our Merch https://crowdmade.com/collections/sister-sign Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/meghanrienks @sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/diamondmprint.productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, host Jasmyne Peck talks with screenwriter-director Ryan Coogler(Black Panther, Creed) about crafting his acclaimed hit film Sinners, the importance of family and community, his filmmaking process, and much more.
It was the first Oscar hopeful to debut in 2025 — 'Sinners' is still a favorite and a strong contender for Best Picture, Director, and Actor nominations. Ryan Coogler and star Michael B. Jordan join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to chat about their fifth movie together, how Jordan playing twins complicated their process, what Coogler discovered about the movie by filming the end-credits scene on day one, and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng break down all of the latest awards action, from the Gothams and National Board of Review winners to the Spirit Award nominations. Plus, they reveal their thoughts on 'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' and Miley Cyrus shares insight into how she wrote her original song for the movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alfonso Cuarón's 2013 thriller Gravity follows Dr. Ryan Stone, a first-time astronaut who becomes stranded in orbit after a devastating cascade of satellite debris destroys her shuttle. Blending stunning visual effects, groundbreaking sound design and a career-defining performance from Sandra Bullock, Gravity transforms a simple premise into an immersive, edge-of-your-seat cinematic experience.In this episode, Nathan revisits Gravity more than a decade after its release to explore Cuarón's visionary direction, why the film became a technical benchmark of the 2010s, and how its blend of tension, metaphor and spectacle earned it a spot among the essential films of the century.Up next: Ryan Coogler's Black Panther (2018).Read Nathan's thoughts on ‘Gravity'.
On this episode of the Mallory Bros. Podcast, the guys kick things off with a full Thanksgiving weekend recap. From family time and cooking to getting the kids and the ladies holiday-ready, it was a packed few days. Terrance drops a spicy take on why should stop turkey drives and give out different food, which somehow turns into a wild debate about… everything bagels. Only brothers. They shift gears into Film and TV with reactions to "Stranger Things" returning with a BANG and predictions on what's next. They then speak to some of the biggest film news of the week, which is Netflix's Cash Offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. They talk James Cameron's comments, and what this could mean for the Future of Theatrical Releases. The guys speak to 50 Cent's Diddy documentary and challenge 50's impact on film, which leads directly into another passionate 70mm IMAX debate involving Quentin Tarantino, Christopher Nolan, and Ryan Coogler. Music talk ramps up as Terrell brings an interesting theory on Jack Harlow's recent silence and the current climate for white rappers after last year's beef took more of a cultural turn. They also discuss Wale's comments on J. Cole and the possibility of a future Verzuz. To close things out, the guys recap the NFL standings and playoff picture, and get into a quick debate over JD5 vs. Caleb Williams. Follow Us on Twitter @MalloryBros9 for all updates! JOIN THE REALEST 9 on Patreon for More MalloryBros. Content! www.patreon.com/mallorybros
Adam Sandler talks new film, 'Jay Kelly'; Ryan Coogler talks re-release of 'Sinners'; 50 Cent talks new Sean ‘Diddy' Combs documentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Adam Sandler talks new film, 'Jay Kelly'; Ryan Coogler talks re-release of 'Sinners'; 50 Cent talks new Sean ‘Diddy' Combs documentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Denzember 2 kicks off with a conversation about Spike Lee and Denzel Washington's first collaboration, 1990's Mo' Better Blues, a film about jazz, art-making, and the pursuit of greatness at the expense of personal relationships. The terrific Minnie Zondi is our guest! We discuss the film's tepid reception upon release, and how a (predominantly white) critical audience failed to understand the political dimensions of a film about Black music and its commercial and social appropriation. Then, we reflect on Spike Lee's career and his brilliant cohort of collaborators, including composer Terence Blanchard (making his first appearance on a Spike Lee soundtrack), cinematographer Ernest R. Dickerson, and the electric stylings of costume designer Ruth E. Carter. Finally, we reflect on the movie's complicated ending, and what we're to make of its reflections on artistry, family, and whether exceptional talents can hold the two in balance. Follow Minnie Zondi on Twitter. Follow Minnie on Substack. Read Minnie's Twitter thread on Ruth E. Carter's costume work for Ryan Coogler's Sinners.Get access to the whole Denzember experience, all of our premium episodes and bonus content, and an invite to the Hit Factory Discord by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our Denzember Theme Song is "Funk" by Oppo
Michael B. Jordan talks about working with his longtime collaborator Ryan Coogler, challenging himself with “Sinners,” and what his next ventures will be, including “Miami Vice” and “The Thomas Crown Affair.” Later, “Sentimental Value” star Renate Reinsve talks about the movies that influenced her, her ambitions as an actor and possible director, and her connection to Mother Earth. And the Roundtable shares what it's most thankful for this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you'd like to see full video of this and other episodes, join the Reel Notes Patreon at the Homie ($5/month) tier or higher. Each episode is also available to buy individually for $5 (BUY IT THROUGH A WEB BROWSER OR THE PATREON ANDROID APP, NOT VIA THE PATREON iOS APP. YOU'LL GET CHARGED EXTRA MONEY AND IT WILL TAKE LONGER TO PROCESS.) You also get early access to episodes, an invite to our Discord server, access to the Reel Talk movie night archives, and more!My guest this week is Maryland rapper Heno. We spoke about Monk, Bored to Death, and several other detective shows, Sinners, the MCU, growing up in an Ethiopian-Eritrean household in the DMV, rap keeping him out of trouble, being a nomad, touring Europe this past spring with Oddisee, building his connection with Oddisee and producer Mad Keys, and the creative process behind his latest projects Healing Out Loud, produced entirely by Mad Keys, and the upcoming Now That's What I Call Heno!, Vol. 1. Come fuck with us.Healing Out Loud is available wherever music is sold, streamed, or stolen. Consider copping directly from Mad Keys's Bandcamp page. Now That's What I Call Heno! Vol. 1 will be available wherever music is sold, streamed, or stolen soon. Follow Heno. on Instagram and Twitter (@mynameisheno) and TikTok (@henoismyname). Follow Mad Keys on Twitter (@madkeys__), Instagram and TikTok (@madkeys_).My first book, Reel Notes: Culture Writing on the Margins of Music and Movies, is available now, via 4 PM Publishing. Order a digital copy on Amazon.Reel Notes stands in solidarity with American immigrants against ICE and the oppressed peoples of Palestine, Congo, Sudan, Tigray, and Haiti. Please consider donating to the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, The Palestinian Youth Movement, The Zakat Foundation, HealAfrica, FreeTigray, and/or Hope For Haiti. Protest, fight back, and fuck the system.Follow me on Instagram (@cinemasai), Twitter (@CineMasai_), TikTok (@cinemasai), Letterboxd (@CineMasai), and subscribe to my weekly Nu Musique Friday newsletter to stay tapped in to all things Dylan Green. Follow Hearing Things at hearingthings.co or @hearingthingsco on all platforms. Support the show
Entertainment News Break-room Host Sandra Sims talks about the awards buzz surrounding Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' and why this film is a serious contender.
Week in Geek is your weekly nerd news update in all things Marvel, Star Wars, DC, and pop culture!!-Knives Out Wake Up Dead Man Trailer-House of the Dragon renewed for Season 4-Ryan Coogler confirms Black Panther, Sadie Swink in Spiderman 4 AND Avengers Doomsday, Tobey Maguire in Secret Wars-DCU Green Lantern HBO Max series delayed until after SupergirlSocials: @whysosidiouspod X - Instagram - TikTok - YouTube Subscribe, Like, or Comment to interact & request topics! Send us your questions/comments!Support the show
This week we leap to 2025 horror film Sinners. We leapt here with director Ryan Coogler. We discuss this interesting film, the performances, the plot, and that scene. We hope you enjoy this episode.
This week on Fantastic Forum, we are dream-walking between Wakanda's warriors and the world of Endless as we give you our take on two series. First, we dive into Eyes of Wakanda, Marvel Animation's new action-packed anthology premiering on Disney+. Directed and showrun by Todd Harris with Ryan Coogler serving as executive producer, it spotlights the covert Wakandan operatives of the Hatut Zeraze as they travel across history to reclaim lost Vibranium artifacts. Then we turn to The Sandman Season 2 on Netflix where Neil Gaiman's dreamscape grows deeper, darker, and more emotional. Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum Assemble! Subscribe – youtube.com/fantasticforum Call In – fantasticforum.live #EyesOfWakanda #TheSandman #NewComicBookDay
The Basement Boys are back to recap more Stranger Things before the show returns for its final season next week! Plus, nerd news is discussed at the top of the show including Sadie Sink's casting in 'Secret Wars', Ryan Coogler moving onto 'Black Panther 3' next, a new look at Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey', and more! Gametime: Download the Gametime app and use code MMB for $20 off your first purchase. Tushy: Over 2 million butts love TUSHY. Get 10% off Tushy with the code BASEMENT at https://hellotushy.com/BASEMENT! #tushypod New Amsterdam Vodka: Find your wins with New Amsterdam Vodka. **************************************** My Mom's Basement is a weekly podcast hosted by Robbie Fox, started in March 2019, to discuss movies, music, comic books, wrestling, mixed martial arts, and more with his friends and idols alike! Subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-moms-basement/id1457255205 Follow Robbie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatrobbiefox Follow Robbie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobbieBarstool My Mom's Basement Merchandise: https://store.barstoolsports.com/collections/my-moms-basementYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/mymomsbasement
The episode closed on a heartfelt note as Chadwick Boseman was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrated by his widow Simone, Ryan Coogler, and Viola Davis. Simone’s tribute, reflecting on his kindness, brilliance, and dedication even while privately battling cancer, left both the studio and listeners moved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The show opens with a sharp rundown of the White House scrambling to contain the fallout from President Trump’s Truth Social post calling for Democratic lawmakers to face sedition charges “punishable by death.” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt tried to soften the message, but critics and the RSMS crew weren’t buying it—especially after Trump snapped at Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey, calling her “piggy,” continuing his long history of demeaning women. In entertainment chatter, Gary with Da Tea dove into Bravo chair Frances Berwick hinting that both Kenya Moore and a long-awaited Nene Leakes return to RHOA are “not off the table,” which had the cast cutting up. A standout moment came when certified sex and intimacy coach Tana C. Gilmore joined the crew to talk holiday dating — from matching pajamas to avoiding messy Thanksgiving questions — while Ricky hilariously went off about women ignoring friendly gestures at gas stations and stoplights. The episode closed on a heartfelt note as Chadwick Boseman was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrated by his widow Simone, Ryan Coogler, and Viola Davis. Simone’s tribute, reflecting on his kindness, brilliance, and dedication even while privately battling cancer, left both the studio and listeners moved. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris and Tim come at you this week talking about movie teaser trailers for Moana and The Beatles Anthology, Alien Earth getting renewed for Season 2 at FX, and Ryan Coogler returning for Black Panther 3. The guys also discuss the massive deal between Disney and Youtube involving the addition of ESPN Unlimited.
Get ready — today we're breaking down the biggest comic book movie news of the week. Ryan Coogler officially confirms Black Panther 3 as his next Marvel film, and we're talking story possibilities, cast expectations, and how it could shape the future of the MCU.We also dig into the latest MCU rumor mill as Sadie Sink joins Avengers: Secret Wars, adding even more mystery to her role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Marvel secrecy? Shocking.Plus, Nintendo finally drops the first look at the live-action Legend of Zelda movie, directed by Wes Ball. We're talking Link, Zelda, the cast, the tone — and whether this could be Nintendo's next mega-franchise.Over on the DC side, new Man of Tomorrow casting leaks point toward a major warrior character. We break down the clues, the reports, and what it means for James Gunn's DCU.If you love MCU updates, DCU rumors, Marvel casting leaks, comic book movie news, and major franchise reveals, this is your episode.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-comic-podcast--5896499/support.
We discuss the hottest topics from the week! Weekend Box Office Brainiac will be the villain in ‘MAN OF TOMORROW’ Elizabeth Olsen says she will NOT return as Scarlet Witch in ‘AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY’ Tom Cruise finally has an Oscar ‘MARTY SUPREME’ Trailer ‘PROJECT HAIL MARY’ Trailer ‘THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS’ Trailer ‘THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE’ Trailer ‘TOY STORY 5’ Teaser ‘GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DONT DIE’ Trailer ‘MOANA’ Live Action Teaser ‘THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2’ Teaser ‘FALLOUT’ S2 Trailer Stranger Things 5 Training Tease John Boyega SAID … Ryan Coogler says that ‘BLACK PANTHER 3’ is his next film. Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley are set to write and direct a ‘STAR TREK’ movie. ‘Heat 2’ Casting ‘AVATAR: FIRE & ASH’ runtime has been listed at 3 hours & 15 minutes. Labubu Movie in the Works with Sony A ‘JESSICA RABBIT’ movie is reportedly in the early works. Join the conversation... FacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubeRate/Review/Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesSinners mastermind Ryan Coogler confirmed that Black Panther 3 is the next film he's working on during Contenders Film: Los Angeles last week, an event put on by Deadline. This is exciting news for us MCU fans, as work on the third Black Panther film has been mostly quiet other than Denzel Washington's confirmed slip up that he is in the movie.A new Star Trek movie is being created under the writing and direction of John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, the duo behind Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and Game Night as well as the recently wrapped Apple film Mayday, starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh. With the last feature film being Star Trek Beyond in 2016, there's been little movement on both the Chris Pine-led series and new takes on the universe, but this new film will move forward unconnected to anything done previously.Glen Powell in The Running Man was a favored first place winner at the box office this weekend, but was ousted by the sleight of hand of Now You See Me: Now You Don't, the third movie in that franchise. Now You See Me racked up a global $75 million opening, while The Running Man limped across the finish line at $28 million. This marks Powell's first big box office miss, when compared to openings for Twisters, Top Gun: Maverick, and Anybody But You, but the action film did have to compete against Predator: Badlands, which is holding strong at the box office still.Nintendo and Illumination have released the first trailer for Super Mario Galaxy, the follow up to 2023's hit The Super Mario Brothers Movie. The film will hit theaters on April 3rd, 2026. The trailer reveals some new characters and cast members including Bowser Jr. who will be voiced by Benny Safdie and Rosalina who will be voiced by Brie Larson.Amazon Prime has released a new, extended trailer for “Fallout” Season 2. The season begins streaming on December 17.20th Century Studios has released a very short teaser trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2, the follow up to the 2006 fashion comedy that starred Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, who are reprising their roles for the sequel. The film opens on May 1, 2026.Apple TV has set Friday, February 27 for the Season 2 premiere of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and has dropped a first trailer. The 10-episode second season will premiere globally on Feb. 27 with the first episode, followed by one episode every Friday until May 1.Disney has released the first trailer for the live action adaptation of Moana which hits theaters on July 10, 2026.According to Deadline, Sadie Sink will appear in Avengers: Secret Wars following her appearance in Spider-Man Brand New Day.Hideo Kojima‘s groundbreaking video game franchise Death Stranding is set to expand with an all-new animated series that's heading to Disney+. The show, which is titled Death Stranding Isolations is expected to debut sometime in 2027.Peacock has decided not to renew Poker Face for a third season. Natasha Lyonne exits as star, but series creator Rian Johnson has begun an effort to shop the show to other broadcasters for a two-season commitment and has cast Peter Dinklage to take over the role of Charlie Cale from Natasha Lyonne.Sony Pictures has picked up the rights to the Chinese doll brand Labubu with the intent to launch a franchise based on the dolls in the near future.Nintendo's live action Legend of Zelda movie has begun production and Nintendo social media accounts posted first look images earlier this week of Link and Zelda, the film's main characters. The film is currently set for release in May of 2027.Peacock has renewed Twisted Metal for a third season, with David Reed taking over as showrunner and executive producer following Michael Jonathan Smith's exit. Reed has previously been a producer on series like Supernatural and The Boys.
Today on the podcast Michael and a very coughy Jong are joined by an og of Comicast lore, David Ramon (longtime listeners may remember the highly touted segment David Does Comics). David jumps on with the guys to discuss the news that Skylar Gisondo will be leading a Jimmy Olsen spinoff series. What do the guys think? What type of tone can we expect now that we know who the creators of the show will be? Is this a TV-MA or TV-14 situation? How does Gorilla Grodd fit into this? The guys answer those questions and more! The trio also dicuss The Wrap's report that Brainiac will be the villain that forces Luthor and Superman to team up, James Gunn saying that Darkseid isn't the big bad, and finally, who's taking up the mantle in future Black Panther films now that Ryan Coogler confirms that he's working on Black Panther 3. Follow David Ramon on social media, @gachodominguez Follow Jong and Michael on social media. Bluesky: @one-punch.bsky.social & @producermike975.bsky.socialThreads: @producermike975Instagram: @onepunch______ & @producermike975Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com
The FullyGeeked boys are back with episode 309 with their unique look at the world. With the full squad back the boys are pack with an action packed episode. We review the Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn fight and should they do a final 3rd fight. AJ vs Jake Paul what is Oluwafemi thinking - well he's getting a big cheque so maybe he has a point. The latest news including Braniac being the villain in the Man of Tomorrow, Ryan Coogler stating that his next project is Black Panther 3. Is the DC Snyderverse really coming back and what does it mean?? Trailers of the week (55:10) include The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (#UniversalPictures) (3rd April 2026), Toy Story 5 (#Pixar) (19th June 2026), Moana (#WaltDisneyStudio) (10th July 2026). Before we look into what's been hot this week in TV and Films: Pluribus E3 (#AppleTV) (58:49), Power Book IV: Force S3E2 (#Starz) (#MGMPlus) (01:05:50), Being Eddie (#Netflix) (01:09:26) among so much more including Mayor of Kingstown S3E4 (#Paramount), Tulsa King S3E9 (#Paramount), IT: Welcome to Derry (S1E4) (#HBO) (#SkyAtlantic), and so much more!#Podcast #TheFullyGeekedPod #Films #TV #Review #GuysThatPodcast #Like #Movies #Follow #Comment #Subscribe #Youtube #FYP
Two-time Academy Award®-winning composer Ludwig Göransson and Executive Music Producer Serena Göransson join us to discuss the powerful use of music in Ryan Coogler's “Sinners,” recently nominated for six 2026 GRAMMY® Awards. In this conversation with music journalist Jon Burlingame, the Göranssons share how integral music was to the film's storytelling — and how their close collaboration with Coogler shaped the creative process from start to finish.“Serena and I were there, on the dub stage, almost every day… [Director] Ryan [Coogler] is an incredible collaborator. He wants to hear ideas… take it in, and make difficult decisions. He really wanted this to be such an immersive experience... That's why he really spent time on the mix, like panning things around, making it create an experience… Sometimes I had to pinch myself and think to myself, Ryan and I, we've been doing this since USC, and our first studio film. We were young and we had a great experience. But at the same time, when you get started, people always think, oh, these guys don't know what they're doing. And there's a lot of things that you have to prove. And now we're at this stage in our professional careers where we are experienced and also have more responsibilities and can really create in a different way… and try to push the envelope as much as we can.”—Ludwig Göransson, Composer, “Sinners”Be sure to check out “Sinners,” now streaming on HBO Max, in Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos®. Please subscribe to Dolby Creator Talks wherever you get your podcasts. You can also check out the video for this episode on YouTube. Learn more about the Dolby Creator Lab and check out Dolby.com. Connect with Dolby on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
Lil Nas X faces a judge after allegedly charging at cops while fully naked on the streets of LA. His response today. Then, hours after Kevin Federline's exclusive, Britney Spears has a pajama party with the Kardashians. Are they getting her help? Plus, Rebecca Gayheart details her role in ex Eric Dane's life as he battles ALS. And, Tom Cruise finally gets an Oscar. How he celebrated with a dance off? Then, while BravoCon hits Vegas, thieves hit the homes of housewives. Details on the break-ins as Bravo boss Andy Cohen reveals the changes coming to every franchise. Plus, only ET is with Michael J. Fox and all four of his kids as they mark a major milestone in the fight to stop Parkinson's. And, major news from the MCU. Ryan Coogler drops a “Black Panther” bombshell. Then, why the Brits just had to have a “Bridget Jones” statue. And, Renee Zellweger's reaction to the new London landmark. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How well do you know Ryan Coogler? A couple of years ago, the Oakland-born filmmaker began “to reckon with the fact that the audience doesn't truly know me at all.” Which might sound strange at first. At that point in his career, the writer-director was all but a household name. His 2013 debut Fruitvale Station had earned him the keys to the Rocky franchise, resulting in 2015's acclaimed Creed. His next step was to helm a superhero movie that transcended the genre. That film, 2018's Black Panther, wasn't just another Marvel movie. It was a bold, operatic, Kendrick Lamar-soundtracked moment in the culture, that surpassed a billion dollars at the box office. In 2022, a sequel followed, grossing just shy of that mark and capping a remarkable decade: Coogler, critics raved, was a filmmaker who'd grown into the spectacle of blockbuster cinema as a Hollywood craftsman, without outgrowing or leaving behind the powerful character-based emotion and complexity that he delivered with Fruitvale Station.And yet still, the 39-year-old found himself concerned that for all that visibility, he perhaps hadn't yet made a film that was wholly his– his personality, his history, his family lineage, imprinted in the page, pressed into celluloid. Those films were his takes on existing IP – or in the case of Fruitvale, a true story. And so, he got to work on something new. A film inspired in part by his uncle James, who loved blues music and told stories of a different America. A film that had plenty to sink your teeth in for genre cinema enthusiasts – but simultaneously dove into questions he was grappling with, in the wake of considerable loss. Ryan's Uncle James died during post-production on Creed. Other family members had passed away too. And then of course there's Chadwick Boseman, the star of Ryan's Black Panther smash hit, who died following a battle with cancer in 2020, hitting the writer-director hard. Today on Script Apart, Ryan and I break down how those losses manifested in Sinners – one of the most critically acclaimed films of 2025. He tells me about the conversations with his Uncle James and his Grandmother that helped inform this vampire period piece, starring Michael B. Jordan as Smoke and Stack – twin brothers with a dream of opening a juke joint for their community. We also get into the meaning of Sinners' dance sequence, in which Sammy – played by Miles Caton – summons the ghosts of Black musicians past and future. And we talk about why this is a story about the joy of community when you look past the blood shed – the defiant glee of deciding to build something of your own, in a world that lets you own so little. Script Apart is hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek. Follow us on Instagram, or email us on thescriptapartpodcast@gmail.com.To get ad-free episodes and exclusive content, join us on Patreon.Get coverage on your screenplay by visiting ScriptApart.com/coverage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With Michael B. Jordan's amazing performance in Sinners still fresh on our mind, we look back at his critically acclaimed performance in Ryan Coogler's Fruitvale Station.Check out our YouTube Channel and subscribe now!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.
Chadwick Boseman will be honored with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Nov. 20. Ryan Coogler and Viola Davis will speak at the ceremony, while Simone Ledward-Boseman will accept the honor. The celebration recognizes Boseman's iconic performances and lasting cultural legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How does the Dunkin Holiday Menu hold up? Also, is Ryan Coogler rebooting the X-Files? We talk about Eagles win over the Packers, the great Canadian culling, and lots more!
James and Eric explore Ryan Coogler's "Sinners," a Southern Gothic horror set in 1932 Mississippi. They delve into themes of faith, redemption, and the power of music, while discussing the film's cultural and spiritual dynamics. Join them for a thought-provoking conversation on morality and community. Watch the episode here. Be Claus Charity is a children's charity that partners with local artisans and makers to craft one-of-a-kind, personalized gifts for children in need. Visit beclauscharity.com to donate. Chapters: 0:54 - Welcome & Summary 3:00 - Popcorn Ratings 5:50 - Theology Ratings 13:24 - Ads 15:40 - SPOILER WARNING 16:00 - Popcorn Thoughts 25:30 - Favorite Vampire Films 30:00 - Yearning for Faith vs Rejecting Faith 42:40 - Remmick was Right ( @RYMRadio https://youtu.be/US81FEOUwaM?si=Ps1mkrIB0N8xdxdM) 58:29 - Lightning Round 1:19:09 - Until Next Time… Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and click the notification bell. Follow & connect: https://linktr.ee/popcorntheology Support: https://www.patreon.com/popcorntheology Rate and review to get 2 FREE Popcorn Theology Stickers! Write a 5-star review and send a screenshot, along with your mailing address, to feedback@popcorntheology.com, and you'll receive 2 FREE stickers! iTunes link here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/popcorn-theology/id990110281 #Sinners2025 #MichaelBJordan #ryancoogler #HorrorMovie #SouthernGothic #vampire #FaithAndFilm #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #ChristianPodcast #MediaLiteracy #ReformedTheology Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA Spirit In The Sky - Norman Greenbaum
In this episode, Brian, Joe, Blake, and guest Swift from Horror365, dive deep into Ryan Coogler's haunting horror film Sinners (2025) — a story where the past bleeds into the present and no one escapes judgment.The crew breaks down their first impressions, and explores the tone and pacing. Together, they uncover what Sinners says about guilt, legacy, and the monsters that live within us.From the film's most unforgettable Killer Scene to the standout moments of confession and consequence, this episode takes a deeper look at how Coogler blends horror, music, and morality into something truly unforgettable.And don't miss this week's Killer Question:“If you could change a mistake in the past, but it meant forgetting everything that made you who you are… would you do it?”Tune in for killer insights, honest reactions, and the kind of conversation you can only find on The Killer Point Of View Podcast.
In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn is joined by Michael P. Shawver an accomplished film editor known for his work on A Quiet Place 2, Abigail and his collaborations with director Ryan Coogler on projects including Fruitvale Station, Creed, Black Panther and most recently, Sinners.Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast, check out their website for more.Want to see more interviews from Glenn? Check out "Editors on Editing" here.The Art of the Frame podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor and many more platforms. If you like the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and, please leave a review so more people can find our show!
For the James Beard Award–winning writer and culinary historian Michael W. Twitty, kitchens provide a multitude of significant purposes that stretch far into the past and carry through to the present. Beyond being places where people cook, share, and eat food, they also serve as vital spaces in which to gather in community, to grieve and process trauma, to teach and learn, to dance, to heal, and to experience Black love and joy. Twitty's multilayered cooking draws on his family roots, his personal history, and his deep culinary knowledge of the American South. His latest title, the cookbook Recipes From the American South (Phaidon), brings his skill as a home cook and historically informed recipe-maker to the fore, allowing ingredients and dishes to transform into cultural and temporal touchpoints. On this episode of Time Sensitive, Twitty reflects on what researching and uncovering his ancestry has taught him about Southern cooking and himself, and shares why, for him, food functions as a tangible form of cultural reclamation and emotional healing.Special thanks to our Season 12 presenting sponsor, Van Cleef & Arpels.Show notes:Michael W. Twitty[7:43] Saidiya Hartman[8:43] Their Eyes Were Watching God (1937) and Mules and Men (1935) by Zora Neale Hurston[9:42] Gonze Lee Twitty[16:50] Brer Rabbit [14:33] National Museum of African American History and Culture[19:42] “Amazing Grace”[29:22] Gullah Geechee[54:04] Recipes From the American South (2025)[54:56] Southern Discomfort Tour[1:03:44] Koshersoul: The Faith and Food Journey of an African American Jew (2023)[1:03:44] Rice: A Savor the South Cookbook (2021)[1:03:44] The Cooking Gene: A Journey Through African-American Culinary History in the Old South (2018)[1:07:52] Ryan Coogler[1:19:17] James Hemings[1:19:17] Edith Fossett and Fanny Hern[1:19:17] Ursula Granger[1:19:31] Gage & Tollner[1:19:31] John Birdsall[1:19:31] Tennessee Williams[1:19:31] Truman Capote
Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" is a certified blockbuster. Here are three behind-the-scenes Black facts about the movie's setting of Clarksdale, Mississippi, that will have you looking at "Sinners" in a whole new light. — 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, a non-profit Black media company. We exist to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at https://www.BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference! Thanks for supporting the work. This story was written and read by Leslie T. Grover. Cydney Smith produced and edited this episode. Lilly Workneh serves as 2MBH's executive producer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Happy Halloween! For our spooky episode of 2025, we are discussing Sinners! This is Hannah and Brittney's favorite movie of 2025 and we are so excited to be talking about it.We discuss many heavy topics: childhood abuse, racial violence, oppressive systems; so be mindful while listening. Below you can find the research referenced by Brittney in this episode:https://lazarussiafa.medium.com/myth-metaphor-and-meaning-a-deep-dive-into-the-overwhelming-symbolic-architecture-in-the-movie-24e39197990dhttps://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2025/04/11881716/sinners-movie-ending-explained-wunmi-mosaku-interviewhttps://tapmagazine.org/all-articles/sinners-is-a-film-about-black-joyhttps://theemancipator.org/2025/04/26/topics/movies-and-tv/sinners-movie-analysis-beautiful-struggle-belong-survive/https://thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/sinners-have-souls-too-humanization-deep-south-ryan-cooglers-southern-gothic-horror-sinnershttps://www.horrorhomeroom.com/black-joy-white-interruptions-sinners-and-the-afrofuturism-of-black-horror/https://browderfile.substack.com/p/the-psychology-of-sinners-and-theBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
On this episode, I'm closing out Blacktober with the Ryan Coogler directed horror film, Sinners (2025). Horror, hoodoo, the Jim Crow South, community, vampires and a whole lot of sinning in this one. When twin brothers return to their hometown, they are confronted by a supernatural evil that requires a community of friends and family to fight and survive. Spoiler free and full of vampires. The artist on my podcast playlist is Miles Caton. Game Over! tee in profile pic by Dethink Tees. https://dethink.bigcartel.com/product/game-over-man-game-over
Just in time for Halloween, Rivka and Frank team up for a premium duet to discuss the wildly adored 2025 horror-thriller-musical Sinners. Written and directed by Ryan Coogler, the duo unpack the politics behind this genre-bending vampire film.
Two Michael B. Jordans? Blues? Irish music? DELROY LINDO!? It must be the final episode of "Fangoria: Movies That Suck" and our review of Ryan Coogler's Sinners!
This week we're takin' a deep drag off Ryan Coogler's Sinners. This one's got soul, sweat, and a whole lotta sin — the kind of story that crawls under your skin and whispers in your ear long after the credits roll. We're talkin' themes that bite deep, casting that burns hot like the Delta heat, and music that speaks to your soul. Plus, we pull back the curtain on some wild trivia that'll make you see this film in a whole new light. So pour one out and sit a spell — ‘cause the 3 Guys are about to walk you straight through to sunrise.
In episode 78, The Boston Sisters discuss the film adaptations of plays by award-winning playwright August Wilson (1945 - 2005) and their significance in understanding American history with Dr. Sandra G. Shannon, a leading authority on Wilson's work, as well as founder and President Emerita of the August Wilson Society. Three of Wilson plays were adapted into feature films: FENCES, MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, andTHE PIANO LESSON. JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE is currently in development. Dr. Shannon highlights Wilson's mission to give voice to the African American experience and the importance of historical context in teaching his plays. The conversation also explores metaphysical elements in Wilson's works compared to the popular 2025 Ryan Coogler film SINNERS, and the impact of Wilson's plays on contemporary culture.TIMESTAMPS0:02 - Intro to Podcast and Dr. Sandra D. Shannon1:00 - Overview of August Wilson's Plays2:31 - Film Adaptations: MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, THE PIANO LESSON, FENCES4:18 - Dr. Sandra D. Shannon's first impressions of August Wilson8:06 - August Wilson Society mission and legacy25:10 - Baltimore's August Wilson Project26:05 - Teaching August Wilson to a tech/media savvy student30:06 - MA RAINEY's BLACK BOTTOM blues history34:39 - THE PIANO LESSON and the value of owning land44:41 - Pittsburgh as "ground" and microcosm56:35 - Teaching history through August Wilson plays59:20 - JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE and Great Migration1:01:30 - August Wilson, SINNERS, and the supernatural1:11:58 - Upcoming film adaptation1:17:09 - African belief systems in August Wilson1:20:54 - Where to watch FENCES, MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, and THE PIANON LESSON1:21:14 - Books by Dr. Sandra Shannon1:22:09 - Disclaimer-----SUBSCRIBE to HISTORICAL DRAMA WITH THE BOSTON SISTERS® on your favorite podcast platformENJOY past podcasts and bonus episodesSIGN UP for our mailing listSUPPORT this podcast SHOP THE PODCAST on our affiliate bookstoreBuy us a Coffee! You can support by buying a coffee ☕ here — buymeacoffee.com/historicaldramasistersThank you for listening!
You keep dancing with the Devil...one day, he's gonna follow you home. Join Reneé, John Paul, and Travis as they discuss Ryan Coogler's 2025 horror film "Sinners." Please consider supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepodmortem Pod Mortem / Stairhole Productions Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/thepodmortem Pod Mortem would like to thank Original CINematic for sponsoring this week's episode! https://www.ogcinpro.com/ Feel free to contact: William Rush: wrush@ogcinpro.com Xxena Rush: xrush@ogcinpro.com Where to listen to the podcast and follow us on social media: https://allmylinks.com/thepodmortem Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepodmortem https://www.instagram.com/travismwh https://www.instagram.com/bloodandsmoke https://www.instagram.com/juggalodaddy84 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepodmortem https://twitter.com/bloodandsmoke https://twitter.com/realstreeter84 https://twitter.com/travismwh What would you rate Sinners and what should we watch next? Email us at thepodmortem@gmail.com "Pod Mortem Theme" written and performed by Travis Hunter-Sayapin. https://youtube.com/travismwh
Something NEW at the House of Franklin-Stein! Chris and Cindy discuss Ryan Coogler's recent hit Sinners starring Michael B. Jordan and Haillee Steinfeld. In 1932 Mississippi, the Smokestack Twins return home to open a juke joint, but the music of their talented cousin Sammie accidentally pierces the veil between life and death, attracting a cult of vampires! Then from the Comic Crypt comes Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #41, where the Caped Crusader finds himself in a vampire remake of Sunset Boulevard! Special thanks to Rob Kelly and Ryan Daly! Subscribe via iTunes. Or Spotify.. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page - https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Like our FACEBOOK page - https://www.facebook.com/supermatespodcast Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Email us at supermatespodcast@gmail.com Clip credits: Sinners (2025) directed by Ryan Coogler Batman Returns (1992) Main Title Theme by Danny Elfman “Last Time I Seen The Sun” by Alice Smith and Miles Caton from Sinners “The House of Franklinstein” by Terry O'Malley, of Stop Calling Me Frank https://www.facebook.com/rockSCMF
The Legendary Ladies are back with one of their best Spooky Season's yet! For Morgan's pick, the hosts watched Sinners (some when it came out earlier this year, and some the night before they recorded). The ladies discuss what made Sinners such a successful film, what it means to have the name of Ryan Coogler on your project, the power of music in filmmaking, and whether or not Sinners needs a sequel (which, if it happens, should absolutely be named Saints).
This week on reCappin', we dive into the 2025 hit film Sinners, starring Michael B. Jordan and directed by Ryan Coogler. (01:00) Hidden Gems (01:00:10) Alchemised SenLinYu Bram Stoker's Dracula 1992 (Netflix) Vampire in Brooklyn 1995 (Tubi) We are available on all podcasting platforms, but please follow, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify apps. We greatly appreciate your support! Follow us on social media: IG: @recappinpodcast FB: reCappin' with Delora and Ashley Contact us: Email: recappinpodcast@gmail.com
This week, Frank is joined by returning guest — psychotherapist and cinephile Shannon Amabile — to discuss the 1969 film They Shoot Horses, Don't They? starring Jane Fonda and Michael Sarrazin. Set during the Great Depression, the film follows a group of desperate contestants competing in a grueling, dehumanizing dance marathon run by a sociopathic emcee. Shannon and Frank unpack the film's haunting politics and enduring relevance. For next week's movie, we'll be watching Ryan Coogler's 2025 vampire smash hit Sinners.
Hey! Our Halloween Series is in full swing. For Part II, we look at a 2025 release that became a huge hit: Ryan Coogler's Sinners. It's stylized, frenetic, and lots of fun. Enjoy our review!