Just under a year ago, Sinners debuted in movie theaters, and it lit the world on fire, which was helpful because those flames killed vampires. It leaped out to a massive box office success, spawned a million think pieces arguing many different aspects of the film and filmmaking process, and now, it's taking a victory lap.Especially after the Oscar nominations have come out.In a morning that felt less like a typical announcement and more like a coronation, Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has 16 nominations and has officially surpassed the 14-nomination record previously held by All About Eve, Titanic, and La La Land.That makes it the most nominated movie of all time.For those of us tracking the industry, this isn't just a win for Warner Bros. (who are currently navigating a sale to Netflix); it’s a seismic shift for genre filmmaking.Let's dive in, - YouTubewww.youtube.comThe Full Breakdown: 16 Paths to GoldSinners is on a historic run, so I wanted to break down all its nominations to show you just how dominant it's been this year. It’s rare to see a film sweep the "Big Five" while simultaneously dominating the craft categories. Sinners managed to land nods in nearly every corner of the ballot.The Major Categories:Best Picture: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, and Sev Ohanian.Best Director: Ryan Coogler.Best Actor: Michael B. Jordan (Finally! This marks his first-ever Oscar nomination).Best Original Screenplay: Ryan Coogler.Best Supporting Actor/Actress: Delroy Lindo and Wunmi Mosaku.The Tech Sweep: The Academy clearly fell for the atmospheric, 1930s Mississippi Gothic aesthetic. And...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 22 January