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Sinners And What's Making Us Happy

2025/4/18
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The Pop Culture Happy Hour crew shares their thoughts on the new movie Sinners, highlighting its unique blend of genres and the impressive collaboration between director Ryan Coogler and actor Michael B. Jordan. They discuss the film's strengths and offer some initial critiques.
  • Positive reception of the movie by critics
  • Ryan Coogler's unique style and vision
  • Michael B. Jordan's performance
  • Mixture of genres: musical drama, southern gangster thriller, vampire movie

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The very scary movie *Sinners *finds Michael B. Jordan playing twin brothers who open a 1930s juke joint. And opening night does not go as planned. Written and directed by Ryan Coogler, (*Black Panther), *the film mixes blues music with classic horror in a standoff between the brothers and their friends on the inside and the bloodthirsty – and growing – menace outside.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture)Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)