Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world.

Mississippi Delta Blues. Crime. Race. Love. Irish dance. Vampires. It may be a little early to say this, but Ryan Coogler may have already given us the best movie of 2025. Filled with great writing, a stellar cast, intricate worldbuilding, historical accuracy, and so much blood, Sinners is horror at its best.

Listen in as Erin & Gary are joined by Anthony Liggins from The Fandom Hybrid podcast to discuss the film's themes & meaning behind the title, cultural identity, the power of music, Coogler's skill as a writer & director, debate if Remmick is a tragic figure, their love of the characters & performances, the racial politics of the time, how it works on so many layers, social commentary, and when the movie made them cry.

Sinners trailer

Michael Becoming the Smokestack Twins

Sinners Spotify page

Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe.

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