Sinners

"There are legends of people... born with the gift of making music so true, it can pierce the veil between life and death. Conjuring spirits from the past... and the future. In Ancient Ireland, they were called Fili. In Choctaw land, they call them Firekeepers. And in West Africa, they're called griots. This gift can bring healing to their communities but it also attracts evil." I just got my Blu-ray of Sinners delivered, and I had to sit down and process (again) what an absolute cinematic achievement this movie is. Every single time I watch it, I’m just in awe that a film can even be made this way. It is a masterclass in how to achieve a perfect modern blockbuster, huge and operatic, but still precise, intentional, and deeply human. Whenever the ratio expands to 16:9, I genuinely get so htped. The movie already feels massive, but when the frame opens up, it’s like the film is reminding you that Ryan Coogler is operating on another level. It’s completely deserving of its 16 Oscar nominations. I’m rooting for One Battle After Another, but I would not be disappointed at all if this sweeps. In fact, it feels inevitable in certain categories. Original Screenplay especially feels like a shoo-in because need to see Ryan Coogler on that stage at some point. The writing is so confident and layered, balancing spectacle with character in a way that so few blockbusters even attempt anymore. I think I’m finally ready to admit it: this is probably the best film score of all time. I’ve been listening to it regularly for almost a year now, and it still hits. Ludwig Göransson is a genius. The way the music elevates every emotional beat, every moment of tension is unreal. I genuinely can’t wait to see what he does with The Odyssey. Sinners is a blueprint for what modern blockbusters should aspire to be. 2025 2026 Oscar Nominations Ranked