Bonus: Sinners (2025) Movie Review

Steph and Kara discuss Sinners, the 2025 Ryan Coogler film starring Michael B. Jordan and many other talented actors. This horror period piece set in 1932 Clarksdale, Mississippi, follows prodigal twins coming home to set up a juke joint for their fellow Black sharecroppers, along with their young cousin, a prodigy singer. A night of music and festivities soon turns into tragedy.

 

In the first half of the episode, Steph and Kara do their best to avoid spoilers. Spoiler section starts 46:40.

 

Hear us discuss…

• The film as a work of art
• The incredible acting and direction
• The music!
• Racism, racial tension, and community
• Vampire lore in Sinners

 

Shout-out to the podcast Switched On Pop for their episode breaking down the music of Sinners.

 

Credit to TikTok users sheisimanib, raeonartez, abaetol, and straw_hat_goofy for their commentary on the film as well.

 

Trigger warnings

Blood, body horror, gore, gun violence, misogyny, racism

 

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