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Edmonton Journal
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edmonton Journal
Streaming: Ryan Coogler's Sinners hits Crave
Article content Ryan Coogler's film Sinners made a quick trip from cinemas to streaming — it's new on Crave — and, well, it's a trip indeed. Article content Coogler's creative journey started with his first feature Fruitvale Station (2013, Apple TV+) starred Michael B. Jordan as Oscar Grant, an ex-con attempting to rebuild his life. It's based on a true story, with Coogler striving to humanize Grant in the 24 hours before he died at the hands of the BART cop who would shoot Grant in the back. Coogler next played with the Rocky franchise with Creed (2015, Prime) before taking on one of the more masterful entries in the Marvel Universe, Black Panther (2018, Disney+). Article content Article content Sinners feel like Coogler's most ambitious film, a long way down the line from the social realism origins of Fruitvale Station. Jordan (Coogler's most frequent collaborator) does double duty here playing twin brothers, named Smoke and Stack, who have returned to their Mississippi birthplace after scoring big, dirty money in Chicago. They buy a disused sawmill with the ambition of transforming it into a juke joint, with the help of young would-be bluesman Sammie (Miles Caton) and select members of their community. Article content Article content It is apparent Coogler was granted carte blanche to make the movie he wanted, which explains why it has the bravado elements of a musical as well as a Southern Gothic drama. It touches on Black history, but also Black mythology, offering its own take on the story of bluesman Robert Johnson, who purportedly sold his soul to the devil in exchange for mastery of the guitar. Article content Article content But it's a horror movie first. As such, it's a film that warrants the viewing of another film to put it in a greater context. Article content That film is the 2019 documentary Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror, now playing on the genre specialty streaming service Shudder. In it, director Xavier Burgin makes the case that the horror genre best reflects the Black experience, although not always in a positive way. Article content 'We've always loved horror,' writer-educator Tananarive Due (an executive producer of the doc) observes at the beginning of the film. 'It's just that horror, unfortunately, hasn't always loved us.' Article content The doc proceeds to demonstrate the sorrowful history of black characters in horror movies, often the first to die, and just as frequently sacrificing their lives so that the white hero may live. Scatman Crothers in The Shining is the film's example of the 'sacrificial negro' trope, double painful because the character in Stephen King's book escaped with his life. How interesting it is that Coogler pays a kind of homage to The Shining with a shot of a vampirically possessed character, as well as a scene which is essentially a replay of the blood testing scene in The Thing. ('My very first movie was The Thing,' actor Keith David proudly notes in the doc. 'And I lived all the way to the end.')
USA Today
03-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Michael B. Jordan shares Denzel Washington's advice on social exposure media, press
Michael B. Jordan shares Denzel Washington's advice on social exposure media, press Show Caption Hide Caption 'Sinners': A vampire wants to crash Michael B. Jordan's party Cornbread (Omar Miller) isn't acting like his old self when trying to re-enter the party in Ryan Coogler's period horror movie "Sinners." Michael B. Jordan recalled receiving valuable advice from Denzel Washington that he applied to his blossoming career in a new exclusive interview. Speaking to New York Magazine, Jordan discussed his reserved approach to social media and press, citing the guidance he received from the veteran actor. 'Why would they pay to see you on a weekend if they see you all week for free?' the "Sinners" star told the outlet. Despite being a household name in Hollywood, Jordan has kept his private life under wraps, although his previous relationship with socialite Lori Harvey made headlines. In the interview, he mentioned that not sharing many details about his life 'creates a demand.' More: Mississippi city where 'Sinners' is set to hold screening despite having no movie theater 'He thought I was a movie star' Jordan's New York Magazine feature comes on the heels of the success of Ryan Coogler's horror film "Sinners," which became a box office darling and a pop culture staple. Jordan plays the notorious Smokestack twins, who moved back to Clarksdale, Mississippi, in the 1930s to open a juke joint. The actor reflected on his long-term collaboration with Coogler and how the esteemed director poured into him during a time of uncertainty in his career. 'He told me he thought I was a movie star,' Jordan said of his first interaction with Coogler after reading the script for 2013's "Fruitvale Station." 'He thought I was a great actor, and he wanted to show the rest of the world that, and he wanted to make the movie with me," he continued. The duo went on to work on other acclaimed projects together, including "Black Panther," "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," and "Creed." When will 'Sinners' be available to stream? When will it be released on 4k Blu-ray/DVD? "Sinners" will be available to buy and rent on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home on June 3, Warner Bros. said in a news release. Pre-orders are available on platforms such as Prime Video and Fandango at Home for $24.99. The movie will be available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD at online and physical retailers on July 8. Warner Bros. said the digital, 4K UHD and Blu-ray version of the movie will offer special features such as the making of the movie, the creation of the characters and their costumes and deleted scenes, among others. The 138-minute film was released in theaters on April 18. Contributing: Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@
Indianapolis Star
03-06-2025
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
Michael B. Jordan shares Denzel Washington's advice on social exposure media, press
Michael B. Jordan recalled receiving valuable advice from Denzel Washington that he applied to his blossoming career in a new exclusive interview. Speaking to New York Magazine, Jordan discussed his reserved approach to social media and press, citing the guidance he received from the veteran actor. 'Why would they pay to see you on a weekend if they see you all week for free?' the "Sinners" star told the outlet. Despite being a household name in Hollywood, Jordan has kept his private life under wraps, although his previous relationship with socialite Lori Harvey made headlines. In the interview, he mentioned that not sharing many details about his life 'creates a demand.' More: Mississippi city where 'Sinners' is set to hold screening despite having no movie theater Jordan's New York Magazine feature comes on the heels of the success of Ryan Coogler's horror film "Sinners," which became a box office darling and a pop culture staple. Jordan plays the notorious Smokestack twins, who moved back to Clarksdale, Mississippi, in the 1930s to open a juke joint. The actor reflected on his long-term collaboration with Coogler and how the esteemed director poured into him during a time of uncertainty in his career. 'He told me he thought I was a movie star,' Jordan said of his first interaction with Coogler after reading the script for 2013's "Fruitvale Station." 'He thought I was a great actor, and he wanted to show the rest of the world that, and he wanted to make the movie with me," he continued. The duo went on to work on other acclaimed projects together, including "Black Panther," "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," and "Creed." "Sinners" will be available to buy and rent on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home on June 3, Warner Bros. said in a news release. Pre-orders are available on platforms such as Prime Video and Fandango at Home for $24.99. The movie will be available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD at online and physical retailers on July 8. Warner Bros. said the digital, 4K UHD and Blu-ray version of the movie will offer special features such as the making of the movie, the creation of the characters and their costumes and deleted scenes, among others. The 138-minute film was released in theaters on April 18. Contributing: Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY
News18
03-06-2025
- Business
- News18
Sinners, Starring Michael B Jordan, Now Available For Rent On OTT
Last Updated: Michael B Jordan's Sinners is now streaming available for rent on Amazon Prime Video and will be available in 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD from July 8. After hitting theatres on April 18 this year, Sinners has earned the title of the 8th highest-grossing film of 2025. Now, after collecting $350 million worldwide, the Michael B Jordan-starrer is all set to release on Amazon Prime Video on June 3 — that is, today. Helmed by Ryan Coogler, the supernatural horror film follows the story of two identical twin brothers — Smoke and Stack, who return from Chicago to their hometown in Mississippi after years spent in the criminal underworld. Determined to open a juke joint of their own, they gain the support of their close-knit community. But as the opening night unfolds, a dark presence begins to creep into the celebration. What stands out even more is Michael B Jordan's brilliant portrayal of both twin brothers. Recently, Jordan and Coogler, who have collaborated five times since Fruitvale Station (2013) — discussed the process in a special featurette titled 'Thicker Than Blood: Becoming the Smokestack Twins." The featurette will be available with Sinners' home release. Speaking to People magazine, the actor and director opened up about the process behind Jordan's dual performance. Coogler shared that he drew inspiration from real-life twins Noah and Logan Miller, whom he consulted while developing the characters. He said, 'They were able to work with Michael to get into the psychology of who Smoke and Stack are." He added, 'They gave us a lot of perspective on what it's like to be an identical twin and the kind of bond they share. Since I've known these guys, they've shared one cell phone. You'd call and not know who'd pick up, but you always knew the other one was right there." Jordan's Realisation About Twins Reflecting on his experience, Jordan said, 'What we kind of understood about identical twins is that one is more dominant in certain areas than the other. So discovering those little details was really fun and quite insightful from a process point of view." He added, 'They are physical — they stood differently, they walked differently." Different Characteristics of Smoke and Stack The Creed III director explained, 'Smoke, he wore his trauma differently; he kinda closed up a bit. And Stack was a lot lighter. He smiled through his pain, he smiled through his trauma. So just getting into all that work helped me feel confident and prepared." Earlier, in another People interview, the Black Panther actor said, 'I've got a brother that I'm extremely tight with and close and love a lot, and best friends that are like brothers." Alongside Michael B Jordan, Sinners also stars Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, Li Jun Li, and Delroy Lindo. Sinners is now available on OTT platforms for rent from June 3 and will be available in 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD from July 8. First Published:
Hindustan Times
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Michael B. Jordan reveals how Denzel Washington's advice influenced his approach to fame; ‘If they see you all week...'
Michael B. Jordan disclosed that he continued to abide by a piece of advice regarding maintaining his privacy that he received from Denzel Washington. Speaking to New York magazine, the actor revealed the reason why he kept himself away from the public limelight, stating that he has always been private about his life since it 'creates a demand.' Jordan claimed that Washington, whom he considers an inspiration, had offered him great tip to avoid overexposure. He remembered the senior actor telling him, 'If they see you all week for free, why would they pay to see you on a weekend?' In 2021, Washington directed the film A Journal for Jordan, in which they both costarred. Jordan recently played the twin brothers Smoke and Stack in the hit movie Sinners. Also Read: Jonathon Joss dead at 59: All on his husband, loss of childhood home and beloved dogs in tragic fire Prior to working on several projects with Sinners director Ryan Coogler, the actor claimed he was 'really, really, really unsure of what my career was going to be.' 'Am I a TV actor? Where am I going? And I was like, Man, I just want an independent film. I can show what I can do, and I just need to know if I could carry a film or not, if I could be a lead.' Following this, Jordan collaborated with Coogler on his first film as director, Fruitvale Station (2013), Creed (2015), Black Panther (2018), and Sinners (2025). Regarding his initial encounter with the director, Jordan mentioned, 'He told me he thought I was a movie star.' According to him, Coogler thought he was 'a great actor and he wanted to show the rest of the world that.' After his Creed III co-star was accused of abusing his ex-girlfriend in February, Jordan surprisingly declared that he was "proud" of Jonathan Majors. He stated that time that he was pleased of how he handled everything. Hailing his strength and resilience, Jordan told GQ, "I'm glad he's good," and he said he would collaborate with Majors in the future.
