Ryan Coogler’s Sinners | Southern Gothic, Vampires & the Power of Blues

29/04/2025 17 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Furman on Film, Nick Furman unpacks Ryan Coogler’s latest genre-defying feature, Sinners. Set in the Jim Crow-era Mississippi Delta, this Southern Gothic tale mixes vampire horror with the soul of the blues. Nick explores the film’s thematic richness—temptation, racial legacy, and spiritual struggle—while highlighting Michael B. Jordan’s standout dual performance and the powerful debut of Miles Caton. Whether you're a Coogler fan or a film buff, this is one cinematic journey you don't want to miss.

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