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Gizmodo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Hell Yeah, ‘Sinners' Comes Home to Streaming Next Week
You've seen it in theaters, and probably in IMAX. Pretty soon, you'll be able to watch Sinners in the comfort of your own home, as it comes to VOD platforms beginning Tuesday, June 3. Ryan Coogler's period piece vampire thriller has been the talk of the town since its mid-April release, and you'll be able to watch it on Prime Video or Apple TV. Price-wise, Prime Video and Fandango list the film at $25 to buy, but there's no prices to rent it at time of writing. For the physical media crowd, Sinners hits all the standard formats the following month on Tuesday, July 8. Special features include standard deleted scenes and behind-the-scenes featurettes on the movie's music, creature FX, and more. An HBO Max release date wasn't set. Earlier this week, Sinners finally came to the people of Clarksdale, Mississippi—where the film takes place—following a passionate online movement to get it screened in the theaterless town. It's playing in town six times over a three-day period, and per Reuters, WB provided the city's civic auditorium with a big screen, projector, and sound system. Coogler attended the screening with production staff, including composer Ludwig Göransson and actor Miles Caton, who plays Sammie. Clarksidale residents and those in the area flocked to see it, and 'hundreds' came to attend the first screening of day one. Attendees praised the film for its portrayal of their town and the Jim Crow era, and mayor Chuck Espy told Reuters the film's attention could help draw attention to the town. At time of writing, Sinners is still playing in theaters in standard, non-IMAX formats. WB's not in a rush to pull it from theaters, but you'll be glad to have it at home once they do.
USA Today
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Mississippi city where 'Sinners' is set to hold screening despite having no movie theater
Mississippi city where 'Sinners' is set to hold screening despite having no movie theater It's official! Following preliminary talks to hold a public screening of "Sinners" in Clarksdale, Mississippi, the local residents will be able to enjoy the official event with a special appearance from the cast and crew. The screening will take place during Clarksdale Culture Capital, a community celebration, from May 29 to 31st, the city announced in a press release. The free screening will include a Q&A with the director Ryan Coogler, star Miles Caton, and composer Ludwig Göransson. Coogler's horror film follows twins Smoke and Stack (both played by Michael B. Jordan), after they return to the small city from Chicago to start a juke joint in the 1930s. The movie became a box office success and pop cultural phenonmeon. Being that the story is set in Clarksdale, which has no active movie theater, the community organized to make the screening possible. "Hosting the screening of Sinners is more than a moment for our Clarksdale, it's a movement. It signals that the Delta's creative power, history, and people are not just worth watching, but investing in," Clarksdale Mayor Chuck Espy said in a statement. "We're honored to welcome this film, its creators, and all who are ready to join us in celebration and to reimagine what's possible here." Meet Miles Caton: The 'Sinners' breakout having an 'unreal' moment 'Historic event' Earlier this month, local activist Tyler Yarbrough spoke to USA TODAY about how his open letter to Coogler, actor Michael B. Jordan and the rest of the cast to visit his hometown went viral, made national headlines and resulted in talks with Warner Bros. studio executives. "I want us to co-create something with Warner Bros., that feels authentic, feels good for them and our community," he said. "I would love to see the cast and the director come to see some of our juke joints and party with us, and come see some of our farms." Yarbrough's letter garnered thousands of signatures and he recieved full backing from city leaders. "I'm really thankful that people like Tyler Yarbrough exist, and he cares about his community," Mayor Espy said during an interview with USA TODAY. "When a person steps up and takes it to that next have to give him 110% support." According to the press release, the anticipated events are free to the public but residents will have priority. The panel featuring the "Sinners" cast and crew is slated for May 29. "This historic event is a testament to the power of community advocacy, cultural integrity, and Southern storytelling," the statement continued. "Thank you yo every single person who signed, shared and stood with us. Because of you 'Sinners' is coming home." Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@
Identity
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Identity
International Movies You Can Catch on the Big Screen
It's already shaping up to be a packed season at the movies, with international productions dominating the theater scene and topping the charts. Whether you're into light genres, high-stakes action with an Avengers vibe, or edge-of-your-seat thrillers, there's something for everyone. Here's a roundup of the top-ranked films currently screening in cinemas that you might want to check out. Sinners This one delivers just the right dose of horror and suspense. The Sinners, starring Miles Caton, Saul Williams, Andrene Ward-Hammond, and Jack O'Connell, follows twin brothers returning to their hometown for a fresh start, only to find that a darker, more sinister force is waiting to greet them. Thunderbolts This one's already stirring up mixed opinions, but giving it a shot won't hurt. Thunderbolts brings together Marvel's crew of antiheroes for a high-stakes mission that pushes them to face the darkest parts of their past. If you're an Avengers enthusiast, this might be up your alley. The Amateur Rami Malek is back on the big screen, and we're already on the edge of our seats for this one! The Amateur tells the story of Charlie Heller, a brilliant CIA decoder whose world turned upside down after his wife dies in a London terrorist attack, where he sets off on a thrilling global chase to track down those responsible and seek revenge. A Minecraft Movie A fun, easy watch if you're in the mood for something light and playful. Starring Jason Momoa, Garett Garriso, Emma Myers, and more, this movie follows four misfits who get pulled into a strange cube-shaped world where everything runs on pure imagination.
San Francisco Chronicle
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
This Bay Area singer encouraged a ‘Sinners' breakout star to audition
A certain Bay Area musician is to thank for Miles Caton's breakout role in ' Sinners.' Vallejo R&B singer H.E.R alerted Caton, a Brooklyn musician, about the role in Oakland director Ryan Cooglers ' latest project while they were touring together. 'She called me one day after we got back from tour, and she was like, 'Bro, somebody was in the crowd watching you, and they want you to audition for this role. I think you'll be dope,'' he recalled during an interview with Variety earlier this month. 'I was like, 'OK,' not really knowing what to expect.' Within a few weeks of auditioning, getting a call back and sending in a few videos, the role was his — marking his first acting gig. Caton has been singing since he was 3 years old and joined H.E.R. on her 'Back of My Mind' tour in 2022 when he was still in high school. He also performed alongside her when she opened for Coldplay's 'Music of the Spheres' world tour. After the trek, he returned to school and graduated in 2023. The 20-year-old actor plays Sammie Moore, the son of a local preacher and the teenage cousin of identical twins Smoke and Stack (Michael B. Jordan), in Coogler's latest box office hit. The film folds the supernatural into an allegory about racism in the Jim Crow South and has been embraced by moviegoers since its release on April 18. 'When I first got the script, it was like a tiny side (role about) a kid playing the guitar and I read a couple of lines. I didn't know everything I do now, but I was like, I'm just gonna try and see where it goes,' he said. 'Then actually getting the whole script was just like, wow.' The horror film made $63 million globally during its opening weekend, setting the record for the highest-grossing debut of an original movie not based on existing material in the 2020s.
USA Today
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Meet Miles Caton, the 'Sinners' breakout having an 'unreal' moment
Meet Miles Caton, the 'Sinners' breakout having an 'unreal' moment 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." Miles Caton has toured the world with a Grammy-winning artist and tussled with vampires, all before turning drinking age. In director Ryan Coogler's genre-smashing horror movie 'Sinners,' the 20-year-old musician/actor makes his film debut surrounded by booze and blood. From being part of the movie to walking red carpets for the first time, 'I'm still processing it, but it's been really an unreal experience, man,' says Caton, a New York City native. 'Sinners' (in theaters now) centers on Smoke and Stack, 1930s gangster twins played by Michael B. Jordan who return to their Mississippi hometown and run afoul of bloodsuckers. Just as key to the narrative is Sammie (Caton), the brothers' young sharecropping cousin – and son of a preacher – with a gift for blues guitar and a mesmerizing voice. Join our Watch Party! Sign up to receive USA TODAY's movie and TV recommendations right in your inbox The movie has proven a success so far, with a $48 million opening weekend, 98% fresh reviews on Rotten Tomatoes and an A CinemaScore grade (a horror movie first). Here's what new fans need to know about Caton: 'Sinners' star Miles Caton toured with H.E.R. as a teen The son of gospel singer Timiney Figueroa, Caton started singing with his family in church at age 3. The first tune he learned was Sam Cooke's 'A Change Is Gonna Come,' taught to him by his aunt. 'That's a song I've sung probably more times than I can remember,' he says. Caton spent his childhood 'building up my own resume': When he was a tween, a video of him singing Nina Simone's 'Feeling Good' went viral and ended up in Jay-Z's '4:44' short film, and Caton also appeared on the NBC competition show 'Little Big Shots.' When he turned 16, Caton snagged the opportunity to become a background singer for H.E.R., and juggled going on tour with his studies. He completed high school online, and two years ago, Caton came home from a Global Citizen show in Paris the same day he attended his graduation. That week "was lit, for sure,' he says. Miles Caton got an acting masterclass from Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo While music was his 'main thing,' Caton grew up watching movies – his uncle turned him on to everything from comedy to horror – and acting was "something that always piqued my interest, just being like the family clown,' he says. 'As a kid, that was something that I subconsciously wanted to do, but I didn't really know how.' When he got the script for 'Sinners' and learned Coogler was directing, Caton enthusiastically sent in an audition tape: 'I said, 'Hey, maybe this is my chance.' ' Caton could relate to Sammie 'in so many different ways,' he says. 'We both had such a strong ambition, especially in music, just to pursue it and to be great.' The fledgling actor also learned to play blues guitar because his instrument means so much to Sammie: 'When everything around you in the world is going crazy, the guitar was something that he could really hold onto that was kind of safety for him, and also his first love.' Even though it was his first role, Caton had plenty of role models around him. Watching Jordan develop his twins was 'really inspiring,' Caton says, while Delroy Lindo's performance (as aging blues man Delta Slim) made the youngster 'want to dive deeper into acting and just learn more about it.' 'Sinners' youngster seeks to be both actor and singer Caton is a Marvel superhero fan, and he gets a big grin when asked if Coogler has hit him up about 'Black Panther 3' yet. 'Man, that would be crazy. We've got to see,' Caton says. But he's also fostering his other career, and a sound influenced by Donny Hathaway and Stevie Wonder. He would like to bounce between the music and movie worlds, a la Jennifer Lopez or Will Smith. 'I'm looking forward to seeing what the future holds, but I'm a musician at heart,' he says. 'I'm definitely excited to work on some more acting roles, for sure, and just see where everything goes.'
