Ryan Coogler Wins for 'SINNERS' But Can't Stop Talking Politics… | The Spice Lounge

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Is Ryan Coogler playing the "Oscar Game," or is he just being real? 🎬

In this video, I dive deep into the growing controversy surrounding Ryan Coogler and his awards campaign for his latest masterpiece, Sinners. While the film has already dominated the box office and earned Coogler a Golden Globe for Cinematic Achievement, his recent political statements have sparked a heated debate in Hollywood.

At the National Board of Review (NBR) Awards, Coogler gave an emotional speech addressing the recent tragic killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. While many praised his vulnerability and his history of social activism (stretching back to Fruitvale Station), others are asking a tougher question: Is this a strategic move to boost his Oscar chances?

In this episode, we discuss:

The "Sinners" Campaign: How Warner Bros. is positioning a horror-thriller as a serious Best Picture contender.

The NBR Speech: A breakdown of Coogler’s comments on ICE and civil service violence.

The Academy Paradox: Why Coogler continues to reject Academy membership while remaining the frontrunner for Best Director.

Political Narrative vs. Artistic Merit: Does the "social justice" narrative help or hurt a film's chances against heavyweights like Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another?

Coogler has always been a "blue-collar" filmmaker who claims to hate the "this vs. that" nature of awards season—but in a year where the race for the first Black Best Director winner is tighter than ever, every word counts.

What do you think? Is Coogler using his platform to shine a light on injustice, or is this "virtue signaling" to win over Academy voters? Let’s talk in the comments. 👇

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Ryan Coogler Wins for SINNERS But Can't Stop Talking Politics… | The Spice Lounge

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