Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan, and Hailee Steinfeld Discuss 'Sinners'

Bringing Audiences Back to the Cinema

• 🎬 The film aims to bring people back to theaters, addressing the challenges the movie industry has faced with the rise of streaming and at-home viewing.
• 🌟 IMAX is highlighted as a format that offers a unique theatrical experience, emphasizing the importance of collective viewing.

Michael B. Jordan's Dual Performance

• 🎭 Jordan discusses playing identical twins, Smoke and Stack, noting that his preference depended on his energy levels each day.
• ⚡ Smoke is described as grumpy and able to lean into tiredness, while Stack is more upbeat and active.
• 💬 Jordan enjoyed playing the contrasting dynamics and relationships each twin had with other characters, appreciating the director's handling of his "mood swings."

Ryan Coogler's Cinematic Influences

• 🎞️ Coogler explains that the film is an expression of his love for cinema, drawing inspiration from exhilarating '90s movies and VHS-era family movie nights.
• 💡 He aimed to recreate the feeling of discovering new talent, similar to his experience watching Hailee Steinfeld in "True Grit."
• 🎯 The goal is to give audiences a similar sense of awe and discovery with Steinfeld's performance in "Sinners."

Innovative Filming Techniques

• 🎥 Coogler chose to shoot on film and utilize IMAX cameras and Ultra Panavision 70 for their epic scale and aesthetic, harkening back to his early filmmaking experiences.
• 🌟 This choice was made to complement the story, setting, and filmmaking style, creating a larger-than-life theatrical experience.
• 🚀 The combination of these rare formats aims to enhance the immersive quality of the film.

Personal Connections and Themes

• 🤝 Steinfeld shares that making the film brought her closer to her family history and genealogy, wishing she could discuss it with her late grandfather.
• 🗣️ She believes the movie will serve as a conversation starter, encouraging others to explore their own family histories.
• 🎢 The film is described as a ride that offers a bit of everything, leaving audiences curious about the characters' lives and fates.