Ryan Coogler's Sinners has sent shockwaves through the Oscar landscape, delivering a resounding blow to critical favorites One Battle After Another and Hamnet with an unprecedented 16 nominations. This monumental haul not only marks a new high for the Academy Awards but also rewrites the rules of awards season.
While Chloé Zhao's Hamnet, Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, and Josh Safdie's Marty Supreme were all expected to dominate the ceremony, Sinners has emerged as the dark horse, shattering expectations with its unapologetic portrayal of racism, music, and the black experience. Director Ryan Coogler has etched his name in Oscar history, cementing his status as a bold and innovative filmmaker.
The snubs to Paul Mescal, Chase Infiniti, and others have sparked debate among industry insiders, but Sinners remains the story that refuses to be ignored. As the contrarians grapple with their own biases, Coogler's film has been quietly subverting placid awards-season norms, bringing forth a bold and unapologetic culture war.
Sinners' most striking aspect lies in its refusal to adhere to genre expectations. A film often described as a realist drama, it instead challenges the notion of what is admissible on screen. Its structurally ambitious approach has earned it a reputation as a formidable and stylish filmmaker, with Michael B Jordan delivering a standout performance.
One Battle After Another takes second place with 13 nominations, including best picture and director, but it's unclear whether Anderson will edge out Coogler in the directing category. Meanwhile, Marty Supreme, Sentimental Value, and Frankenstein trail behind with nine nominations each.
Hamnet, despite receiving an eight-nomination nod, looks likely to fade at the Oscars in favor of its more theatrical rival, The Secret Agent. Kleber Mendonça Filho's Brazilian drama has garnered four nominations, with Wagner Moura earning a spot for his electrifying performance as a scientist on the run in 1970s Brazil.
As the Oscar season unfolds, Sinners stands alone as the clear frontrunner, poised to make history and bring about a new era of bold filmmaking.
While Chloé Zhao's Hamnet, Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, and Josh Safdie's Marty Supreme were all expected to dominate the ceremony, Sinners has emerged as the dark horse, shattering expectations with its unapologetic portrayal of racism, music, and the black experience. Director Ryan Coogler has etched his name in Oscar history, cementing his status as a bold and innovative filmmaker.
The snubs to Paul Mescal, Chase Infiniti, and others have sparked debate among industry insiders, but Sinners remains the story that refuses to be ignored. As the contrarians grapple with their own biases, Coogler's film has been quietly subverting placid awards-season norms, bringing forth a bold and unapologetic culture war.
Sinners' most striking aspect lies in its refusal to adhere to genre expectations. A film often described as a realist drama, it instead challenges the notion of what is admissible on screen. Its structurally ambitious approach has earned it a reputation as a formidable and stylish filmmaker, with Michael B Jordan delivering a standout performance.
One Battle After Another takes second place with 13 nominations, including best picture and director, but it's unclear whether Anderson will edge out Coogler in the directing category. Meanwhile, Marty Supreme, Sentimental Value, and Frankenstein trail behind with nine nominations each.
Hamnet, despite receiving an eight-nomination nod, looks likely to fade at the Oscars in favor of its more theatrical rival, The Secret Agent. Kleber Mendonça Filho's Brazilian drama has garnered four nominations, with Wagner Moura earning a spot for his electrifying performance as a scientist on the run in 1970s Brazil.
As the Oscar season unfolds, Sinners stands alone as the clear frontrunner, poised to make history and bring about a new era of bold filmmaking.
! The Oscars just gave him the biggest hug ever 
, 16 nominations is crazy!!! I know some people might be thinking that One Battle After Another or Hamnet were supposed to take those awards but honestly, I think Sinners was always meant to shine 
. It's like it broke free from all the expectations and just went for it! Michael B Jordan's performance in the film is also insane 
, I'm so glad he got that recognition too. It's such an exciting time for filmmaking, especially when we see more bold stories being told 
. Can't wait to see what happens at the Oscars 
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it's insane how Sinners got 16 nominations! 
I know some ppl were hoping for One Battle After Another or Hamnet to win but now Sinners is the one everyone's talking about 
and that Michael B Jordan's performance is INSANE 
i'm kinda rooting for it to win best picture 
sinners is like the ultimate dark horse winner ever! ryan coogler must be like totally on fire 
with this film, 16 nominations is insane!!! i was rooting for one battle after another and hamnet but sinners just took it to a whole new level 
anyway, can't wait to see how the awards ceremony goes down 
. The real question now is... can anyone stop Sinners from taking home those Oscars? 