Movie News: Ryan Coogler & Michael B. Jordan - SINNERS - jim crow era vampire flick (SPOILERS OPEN!!!)
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Do you hear a whole lot of white boy subliminal hate in this "glowing" review? I actually like his reviews overall but...
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Do you hear a whole lot of white boy subliminal hate in this "glowing" review? I actually like his reviews overall but...
@raze @ViCiouS @Day_Carver @largebillsonlyplease @REDLINE @wood
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Honestly the only reviews I saw was when it was said that it was at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
My sector of the internet doesn't have white boy's commenting on movies
I'm serious, but I also don't hear about most movies to be honest.
Honestly the only reviews I saw was when it was said that it was at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
My sector of the internet doesn't have white boy's commenting on movies
I'm serious, but I also don't hear about most movies to be honest.
this guy is in my very short list cause I had to cut off almost ALL of them.
But if you get a minute listen to this and give your thoughts.
We can't see any review in your original post but I'd give it a listen.
He prolly fake watched like he fake reads his books lol
Apo Movie Review
Sinners is the latest film written and directed by Ryan Coogler, and it brings a breath of fresh air to vampire folklore from the perspective of the Black American experience during Jim Crow. The best way to describe Cooler’s approach is if Jordan Peele were told to create a unique movie using inspiration from From Dusk ‘til Dawn and Idlewild, but with a Black Southern 1930s twist. It’s a film that could be viewed and analyzed through the lens of family, music, and religion. Michael B. Jordan plays the role of twin brothers, each having their own unique differences and mannerisms. Smoke is the younger, smooth-talking, passionate ladies’ man whose charm and style are encapsulated by his choice of a crimson suit. In contrast, on the flip side, we have Stack, a blue-suited, serious, no-joking soldier whose drive and ambition for power and money are only surpassed by his love for his twin brother. Their brotherly love is anchored in past trauma as both feel obligated to each other while pursuing the goal of running a jazz barn from the proceeds they stole and collected from their criminal activities.
The film does a wonderful job of portraying life in the Jim Crow South in a light and humorous way, depicting Black experiences as rooted in community, religion, family, and self-sufficiency, alongside experiences of hardship. Music is the thread that seamlessly binds this film, as it is used to cope with depression and difficulties due to the momentary feeling of freedom it provides. Moreover, music serves as the vibrational conveyor belt that allows those gifted to draw inspiration and influence from the past, present, and future, as well as access the metaphysical realms. This is shown and communicated through surprise cameos and clips from every Black genre of music. Smoke and Stack are accompanied by their younger cousin, who is an aspiring blues player from the Deep South and has no concept of what the world beyond the cotton field is like. He learns quickly, e.g., women, business, and things from beyond. His musical talent is what draws those from beyond to seek him out as his music is a type of key to open portals. The movie from there turns into a gory, action-oriented, no-holds-barred, Tarantino-style horror film from this point, as survival is the only thing that matters. Unfortunately, the importance of family and love being prioritized brings nothing but calamitous and costly decisions.
Do not leave during the end credit scenes. There is a 5 minute epilogue.
Stay for it!
I could write much more, but I don't want to spoil it.
Sinners is the latest film written and directed by Ryan Coogler, and it brings a breath of fresh air to vampire folklore from the perspective of the Black American experience during Jim Crow. The best way to describe Cooler’s approach is if Jordan Peele were told to create a unique movie using inspiration from From Dusk ‘til Dawn and Idlewild, but with a Black Southern 1930s twist. It’s a film that could be viewed and analyzed through the lens of family, music, and religion. Michael B. Jordan plays the role of twin brothers, each having their own unique differences and mannerisms. Smoke is the younger, smooth-talking, passionate ladies’ man whose charm and style are encapsulated by his choice of a crimson suit. In contrast, on the flip side, we have Stack, a blue-suited, serious, no-joking soldier whose drive and ambition for power and money are only surpassed by his love for his twin brother. Their brotherly love is anchored in past trauma as both feel obligated to each other while pursuing the goal of running a jazz barn from the proceeds they stole and collected from their criminal activities.
The film does a wonderful job of portraying life in the Jim Crow South in a light and humorous way, depicting Black experiences as rooted in community, religion, family, and self-sufficiency, alongside experiences of hardship. Music is the thread that seamlessly binds this film, as it is used to cope with depression and difficulties due to the momentary feeling of freedom it provides. Moreover, music serves as the vibrational conveyor belt that allows those gifted to draw inspiration and influence from the past, present, and future, as well as access the metaphysical realms. This is shown and communicated through surprise cameos and clips from every Black genre of music. Smoke and Stack are accompanied by their younger cousin, who is an aspiring blues player from the Deep South and has no concept of what the world beyond the cotton field is like. He learns quickly, e.g., women, business, and things from beyond. His musical talent is what draws those from beyond to seek him out as his music is a type of key to open portals. The movie from there turns into a gory, action-oriented, no-holds-barred, Tarantino-style horror film from this point, as survival is the only thing that matters. Unfortunately, the importance of family and love being prioritized brings nothing but calamitous and costly decisions.
Do not leave during the end credit scenes. There is a 5 minute epilogue.
Stay for it!
I could write much more, but I don't want to spoil it.
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Bro YES!
You and I came to the same conclusion about this movie. The Idlewild reference is spot on, as only black folks would get it.
I see Jeremy at screenings sometimes. We talk. He is a true movie and game buff. His Tales From The Crypt Demon Knight reference was spot on.
He's the standard Seattle liberal, not the Andrew Tate wanna-be type of white guy.
He gave the movie props while trying not to reveal too much. Its kinda hard to do with a movie like this. I want to talk about it more myself but you kinda can't without spoilers because the spoilers are the most interesting parts.
Just go see it. I'm going back just to put some numbers up for Ryan and Michael.
This is a good movie to support.
It's never going to hit them the same way. Some folks have a hard time, even unconsciously, reading or watching stories where the heroes don't look like them. They can't put their finger on it, but something feels off. It's good but they don't know what the fuss is all about. That's why I always seek out Black critics regarding projects like this.
The way people talking about this MOVIE, looks like it's gonna do HUGE NUMBERS, you love to see it.
Not bad
Ummmm...
I want all the dudes who been sh*tting on Michael B Jordan acting skills to write a very contrite apology
I want all the dudes who been sh*tting on Michael B Jordan acting skills to write a very contrite apology
Miles Caton>>>>>>>
* met his family at the primere
* met his family at the primere
This should have multiple Academy Award nominations...
All tech and crew nomination
Soundtrack
Screenplay
Director
Lead and supporting actor
All tech and crew nomination
Soundtrack
Screenplay
Director
Lead and supporting actor
Coogler did his thing with this.....
Damn good movie
Damn good movie
That soundtrack better win something
Damn right
Sidebar repeat...
All.of hollywood especially black lead projects can learn something from the INSANELY PERFECT marketing and promotion the ENTIRE CAST has done.
It helped and it mattered.
They still need to shout on the trailer team because they f**ked the movie experience with way too many spoilers.
All.of hollywood especially black lead projects can learn something from the INSANELY PERFECT marketing and promotion the ENTIRE CAST has done.
It helped and it mattered.
They still need to shout on the trailer team because they f**ked the movie experience with way too many spoilers.
Agree. Shit was good
Walking in
Okay see this in IMAX
It's BEAUTIFUL.
It's BEAUTIFUL.
I want a full review (spoiler tag it)