The Treatment
The Treatment
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Director Ryan Coogler on the meaning of home in his films
23 minutes Posted Jan 30, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
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Sinners is now the most Oscar nominated film ever with 16 nods including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. In 2025, Ryan Coogler sat down with Elvis for an extended conversation about the film. Elvis and Coogler delve into the musical spark behind Sinners, why his characters often have a complicated relationship with home, and why he sees films as an exercise in contrast.