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After chasing success in the North, twin brothers Smoke and Stack return to their hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi to open a juke joint. As music and dance meld in celebration of artistry, culture and history, an evil descends, threatening to devour the heart and soul of the community.
After chasing success in the North, twin brothers Smoke and Stack return to their hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi to open a juke joint. As music and dance meld in celebration of artistry, culture and history, an evil descends, threatening to devour the heart and soul of the community.
Director/Writer/Producer Ryan Coogler, DP Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Actor Michael B. Jordan and more of the team behind 'SINNERS' discuss the history-making filmmaking techniques employed throughout production, including lensing in both IMAX 70mm and Ultra Panavision 65 simultaneously - a union of two techniques that’s never been accomplished before - and also crafting the longest-ever shot filmed in IMAX. This innovative approach highlights the emotion of Coogler's story and brings to life sprawling visuals never-before-seen on the big screen. WATCH!
In this episode of Shot Talk, Lawrence Sher, ASC sits down with cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, ASC for an in-depth conversation about her work on the genre-bending historical horror film SINNERS.
Director/Writer/Producer Ryan Coogler sits down with Dennenesch Zoudé in Berlin to discuss the filmmaking process behind "SINNERS" and why the themes of the film remain so resonant today - WATCH
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
The award-winning sound and musical team behind Sinners explain the creative decisions that shaped the film’s most impactful moments. They explore the blend of design, score, and mix that defines the movie’s unique sonic identity and offer an unprecedented in-depth look at how every element you hear in Sinners was crafted
Costume Designer Ruth Carter takes us behind the scenes to discuss how she crafted the richly textured and period-specific wardrobe worn by the characters of SINNERS, and how music and movement helped shape the story told through every garment that appears on screen
Kenneth Branagh sits down with Director/Writer/Producer Ryan Coogler and Actors Michael B. Jordan and Miles Caton to discuss the impactful narrative that drives the film, and the decisions made during production that inspired groundbreaking filmmaking and sprawling performances from the film's incredible ensemble cast
Breakout star and performer MILES CATON discusses the themes and background of the song "I Lied To You" at the Virginia Film Festival, and how he worked with Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson and Raphael Saadiq to make it come alive on screen.
The songwriters and performer behind the original song featured during the film's climactic, surreal montage provide a sonic arrangement of the hit at the American Cinematheque Awards
MILES CATON performs a stirring rendition of "I Lied To You" at the HMMAs, written by Ludwig Göransson and Raphael Saadiq
Sammie performs the original song by Ra "I Lied to You" anchoring a stunning evolution of music sequence; rich in symbolism celebrating Black culture, the power of music & artistic expression
Director/Writer/Producer Ryan Coogler, Producer Sev Ohanian, DP Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Composer Ludwig Göransson and Editor Michael Shawver sit down with Spike Jonze to discuss how they brought the world of SINNERS to life, and how collaboration between department heads lead to the sprawling and emotional final cut
Director/Writer/Producer Ryan Coogler, Actors Michael B. Jordan, Wunmi Mosaku, Miles Caton, Jayme Lawson, Costume Designer Ruth E. Carter, Production Designer Hannah Beachler, DP Autumn Durald Arkapaw and Casting Director Francine Maisler speak with Barry Jenkins about the ins and outs of bringing Coogler and team's collective vision to fruition, and how the themes of the film are as timely as ever
Ryan Coogler says 'Sinners' inspiration felt 'like a bolt of lightning' By Tonya Mosley
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This discussion includes - among other things - how the first scripted scene ended up in act 2 while the last scene ended up as the first scene, how therapy can turn you into a better editor, and the artistic challenges of one actor playing two parts.
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After chasing success in the North, twin brothers Smoke and Stack return to their hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi to open a juke joint. As music and dance meld in celebration of artistry, culture and history, an evil descends, threatening to devour the heart and soul of the community.
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