I watched this film two days in a row. I am hesitant to call Sinners a masterpiece, because I hate that word, but it’s something wicked awesome alright.
The music – I love music of a wide variety, and the use of it in this film is excellent.
Two Michael B. Jordans – You can’t take your eyes off that man, and now there are two of them.
The cinematography – I don’t know how they do it, but the colors are so rich.
Fresh vampires – It’s the same old story, but it felt new (remember when I wrote about this a few weeks ago?)
The ending – Don’t turn it off quite yet; the second ending is really fulfilling and brings it all together.
Why should you care? Aren’t these letters about writing? Well, not entirely. They’re about creating—and the creative lens of this film is entirely its own. The choices Ryan Coogler made with the generation bleeds are unique as hell.
What twist can you make in your story to elevate it in a completely original way? How do you make your narrative voice rich with authenticity?
Study this film and learn from its examples.
Book Recommendation
If you have already seen Sinners and agree that it is awesome, I recommend reading Out There Screaming, a short story anthology with the same vibes. The first story in the collection should be studied by writers (and made into a tv show). You can read the book here.
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