I guarantee the only focus groups that would find that dance sequence silly are ones with no black folks. Because that’s who it was meant to resonate with (and it does).
This sounds amazing. Can't wait to see it. Ryan Coogler is a magnificent filmmaker. The second Black Panther movie was (to me) a moving portrayal of living through tragedy and the resulting guilt and grief. An elevated Marvel movie, if you will.
Ryan Coogler has never made a dud (but then he's only made five films), but "Sinners" is ALL his. He wrote and directed this bad boy, and it is the finest movie he's ever made and easily the best film of 2025 (so far). We are going to watch the film again, but this time in IMAX. It is a dazzling cinematic experience and perfect for anyone who says, "They don't make 'em like they used to."
I guarantee the only focus groups that would find that dance sequence silly are ones with no black folks. Because that’s who it was meant to resonate with (and it does).
This sounds amazing. Can't wait to see it. Ryan Coogler is a magnificent filmmaker. The second Black Panther movie was (to me) a moving portrayal of living through tragedy and the resulting guilt and grief. An elevated Marvel movie, if you will.
Typo? "George Romero is one hundred percent responsible for Nightmare on Elm Street’s greatness." *Night of the Living Dead*, no?
D'oh! Fixed it.
I always love your articles Nathan, congrats!
Ryan Coogler has never made a dud (but then he's only made five films), but "Sinners" is ALL his. He wrote and directed this bad boy, and it is the finest movie he's ever made and easily the best film of 2025 (so far). We are going to watch the film again, but this time in IMAX. It is a dazzling cinematic experience and perfect for anyone who says, "They don't make 'em like they used to."
I was already excited for the X-Files relaunch Coogler's working on. I haven't seen Sinners yet, but this review makes me even more excited.