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[IDKFA]

"Sinners" is a pretty decent vampire movie. It wasn't the best vampire movie I've ever seen by a long shot, but not a bad way to kill a couple of hours.

I never imagined it would review so well or get nominated for 16 Oscars, let alone get nominated for best picture!

I must be very out of touch.

 

[EviLore]

"Sinners" is a pretty decent vampire movie. It wasn't the best vampire movie I've ever seen by a long shot, but not a bad way to kill a couple of hours.

I never imagined it would review so well or get nominated for 16 Oscars, let alone get nominated for best picture!

I must be very out of touch.

Bram Stoker's Dracula, Only Lovers Left Alive, Near Dark, Interview with the Vampire, From Dusk Till Dawn, Let the Right One In, Vampire Hunter D…

 

[SpiceRacz]

Joel Edgerton should have got a nomination for Train Dreams. His performance was better than MBJ's imo.

 

[GymWolf]

People still watch this shit contest uh?

 

[John Marston]

I'm happy for Sean Penn & Rose Byrne, well deserved

 

[nickp91]

Warner Bros. has three Best Picture nominees (Sinners, One Battle, F1)

 

[Lukaku's First Touch]

Sinner was a good movie but FOR SURE not that good lol. What a joke.

 

[Come On Tars]

Feels like a weak year for best pic. I don't feel strongly for any of them.

 

[Fake]

Brazil receive a little of respect in this one. Wagner Moura is the best we have.

 

[near]

A little surprised to see Jennifer Lawrence miss out on a nomination honestly. Feels like a snub. Anyway, I've still got a few of those films on the watchlist, so I won't bother with predictions just yet.

 

[IntentionalPun]

A little surprised to see Jennifer Lawrence miss out on a nomination honestly. Feels like a snub. Anyway, I've still got a few of those films on the watchlist, so I won't bother with predictions just yet.

For Die My Love? I've watched the trailers and it just looked bad.

 

[jason10mm]

Sinners has been on Sky but I didn't bother watching it. Is it actually worthy of all those nominations or was it just a quiet year?

ehhhhh, if you look at the releases this year and then consider that they really want to nominate from certain groups at all cost, then it's pretty obvious why Sinners got so many noms.

 

[Rat Rage]

Best Picture

- "One Battle After Another"


Actress in a Leading Role

- Emma Stone, "Bugonia"

Actor in a Leading Role

- Leonardo DiCaprio, "One Battle After Another"


Actress in a Supporting Role

No clue.

Actor in a Supporting Role

One of them:

- Benicio del Toro, "One Battle After Another"

- Sean Penn, "One Battle After Another"


Directing

- Paul Thomas Anderson, "One Battle After Another"


Adapted Screenplay

No clue.

Original Screenplay

- "Sinners," Ryan Coogler

Documentary Feature

Don't know.

Documentary Short

Don't know.

Animated Feature

All ass, don't give a fuck.

Animated Short

Don't know.

Cinematography

100 % this:

- "One Battle After Another," Michael Bauman


Costume Design

Don't know.

Film Editing

100 % this:

- "One Battle After Another," Andy Jurgensen


International Feature

Don't know.

Live-Action Short

Don't know.

Makeup and Hairstyling

No clue.

Original Score

No clue.

Original Song

- "I Lied To You" from "Sinners"


Production Design

- "One Battle After Another"


Sound

Don't know.

Visual Effects

- "Avatar: Fire and Ash"

Casting

- "One Battle After Another"

 

[near]

For Die My Love? I've watched the trailers and it just looked bad.

Yeah. The film itself is pretty meh, but her performance is solid.

 

[jason10mm]

Warfare not getting at least a sound design nom is atrocious. That movie hit hard on a lot of technical levels.

And how the hell does Wunmi Mosaku get the nom over Hailee Steinfeld at least? She's in like 2 scenes and her boobs do all the work!

 

[YCoCg]

Actually, remembered Sinners has this scene, it deserves to win

 

[jason10mm]

Warfare not getting at least a sound design nom is atrocious. That movie hit hard on a lot of technical levels.

Actually, remembered Sinners has this scene, it deserves to win

and that's not even the song it got nomed for.

And that was, by far, the best song in the movie. If "I lied to you" beats "Golden" then you definitely know the fix is in. The scene they crafted around that song was fun. but the song itself is just ho-hum versus the GLOBAL sensation of Golden.

 

[wipeout364]

I can judge your opinion and general taste based on what you thought of the music history scene in this movie. We see you.

Disagree it was a terrible scene, had a great rhythm and blues/noir vibe going then trashed it with all that modern stuff that looked ridiculous and was tonally incoherent. Movie would have been far better with only a excellent R and B number and era appropriate guitar solo. It was really so dissonant it completely pulled me out of the setting and really damaged the movie for me. Otherwise I thought it was a very well done vampire movie, the villain was excellent as was the young blues player. The twin brother aspect I didn't think was great and would have been better with two different actors.

 

[wipeout364]

Sinners is amazing and blows away From Dusk Til Dawn. Don't really get the comparisons anyway outside of the obvious surface level stuff. From Dusk Til Dawn was a fun B-movie that subverted expectations in an entertaining way. Sinners is a borderline masterpiece.

I agree Sinners is much better than Dusk till Dawn, even if it completely copies the set up of not showing what it is till 45 minutes to an hour into the film.

 

[jason10mm]

I agree Sinners is much better than Dusk till Dawn, even if it completely copies the set up of not showing what it is till 45 minutes to an hour into the film.

WTF is wrong with you???

While I agree that Sinners is -possibly- the better film from a technical stand point, FDTD is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more fun, rewatchable, and lasting. I doubt many will tlak about Sinners in 2 years, but FDTD still gets brought up on the reg today.

 

[Saber]

I'm actually shocked One battle after another and Elio being even nominated.
On the positive side, kinda agree with some nominations for Frankenstein at least (not sure I would consider them totally valid though).

 

[near]

Sinners is wildly overrated. It's not a great vampire film, it's not particularly entertaining or exciting, and there's a real lack of standout set pieces or horror even. No memorable climatic moments either. Solid script, great music, good direction, and yet somehow still completely forgettable.

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

Best Picture
- "F1"
- "Sinners"

Actor in a Leading Role
- Michael B. Jordan, "Sinners"

Actress in a Supporting Role
- Amy Madigan, "Weapons"
- Wunmi Mosaku, "Sinners"

Actor in a Supporting Role
- Delroy Lindo, "Sinners"

Directing
- Ryan Coogler, "Sinners"


Original Screenplay
- "Sinners," Ryan Coogler

Cinematography
- "Sinners," Autumn Durald Arkapaw


Costume Design
- "Sinners," Ruth E. Carter

Film Editing
- "F1," Stephen Mirrione
- "Sinners," Michael P. Shawver

Makeup and Hairstyling
- "Sinners," Ken Diaz, Mike Fontaine and Shunika Terry
- "The Smashing Machine," Kazu Hiro, Glen Griffin and Bjoern Rehbein
- "The Ugly Stepsister," Thomas Foldberg and Anne Cathrine Sauerberg

Original Score
- "Sinners," Ludwig Göransson

Original Song
- "I Lied To You" from "Sinners"

Production Design
- "Frankenstein"
- "Sinners"

Sound
- "F1"
- "Sinners"

Visual Effects
- "Avatar: Fire and Ash"
- "F1"
- "Sinners"

Casting
- "Sinners"

I haven't seen all the nominations yet so that's why some of the categories are missing

 

[touchfuzzy]

I think this might be the first year ever where I haven't even seen one of the best picture nominees, haha.

 

[wipeout364]

WTF is wrong with you???

While I agree that Sinners is -possibly- the better film from a technical stand point, FDTD is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more fun, rewatchable, and lasting. I doubt many will tlak about Sinners in 2 years, but FDTD still gets brought up on the reg today.

I can see your argument. In the long run Dusk till Dawn is probably more rewatchable. It has a horror film campiness to it that makes it endearing. I find that kind of thing takes awhile to sort out though so I could not say Sinners won't develop that overtime.

 

[Jinzo Prime]

Ryan Cooler is going to win for best direction, 'cause this is the best time to give it to him. MBJ will also probably win best actor and Sinners will take most of the technical categories. No idea about Best Picture, I doubt it beats OBAA or Marty Supreme.

 

[AJUMP23]

Based

 

[DKehoe]

Based

 

[jason10mm]

The only cast more "future star" studded is The Outsiders

 

[jonnyp]

F1...in best movie category...fucking LMAO

I just can't anymore

PS: same thing for Sinners, it's one of the most predictable, mediocre movies of the past few years, Jesus Christ man...

Completely agree.

 

[bender]

I've seen none of the movies listed. I do have If I Had Legs I'd Kick You wishlisted because of RLM (though I usually don't share their tastes).

 

[Grenseal]

When I was a kid, I remember my dad filling out a list of which films and actors he thought would win each category each year. I think it was for a contest or something, but it was a little bit of fun added on to an awards show that was genuinely entertaining.

That was a long, long time ago. We don't really talk about the Oscars anymore.

 

[ZehDon]

Oh boy. I liked Sinners well enough, but 16 nominations? Nah. It's third act shits the bed and is my go to for "how not to do a third act in a genre swap".
Doubt it's cleaning up though; no one's touching Avatar for best visual effects, but everything else is a bit of a wild card. OBAA is probably going to sweep.

 

[Jaybe]

Having seen most and followed festival reactions, I feel like best picture is between OBAA, Marty Supreme, and Hamnet. I still need to see Hamnet myself but it's been talked about highly since its debut and got a globe. The rest of the movies aren't up to OBAA and MA, and I think OBAA takes it.

I'm dissatisfied No Other Choice was left off best international film with its place taken by one that's there for virtue signaling.

Pleased to see no superhero stuff, though a bit surprised none in VFX. I'll have to see this Lost Bus that got a nom.

I also thought my fave documentary of the year would get a nom, The Road Between Us, but nope.

I'm surprised at Sinners being nominated so much. I expect it doesn't get any of the major film, directing, or acting awards. It's a very good movie but not a standout in those areas.

 

[kpopSuperstar]

The terrorists and the fascists are both the bad guys.

Is it though? the film ends with the daughter going to a protest and its framed as a heroic moment.

 

[kpopSuperstar]

We all know why Sinners got so many nominations, there is no need for elaborate speculation.

This is the worst year for films ever and Coogler fits the box they need him to be in.

 

[EviLore]

Is it though? the film ends with the daughter going to a protest and its framed as a heroic moment.

Yes, a protest, not terrorism.

 

[Red Crayon Aristocrat]

There's no way Sinners is THAT good lmao.

 

[xrnzaaas]

F1 getting a nomination for the best movie gave me a proper laugh. It's a dumb hollywoodified version of what this sport should be.

Nominations in technical categories - sure. Best best picture? Lol.

 

[ULTROS!]

I had a feeling this Oscar season would be OBAA and Sinners, when I watched those 2 I was like yeah these will be the winners.

And Kpop Demon Hunters for best animation and best song. I mean this movie and Golden were basically the next Frozen phenomenon.

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

I had a feeling this Oscar season would be OBAA and Sinners, when I watched those 2 I was like yeah these will be the winners.

And Kpop Demon Hunters for best animation and best song. I mean this movie and Golden were basically the next Frozen phenomenon.

Those nominations are mostly stuff I haven't seen or stuff I hated. I love Sinners but I don't think it should be nominated for that many awards. That movie had a ton of issues. I'm just putting that movie and F1 as my Best Picture nomination pick due to those two being the only ones I actually loved watching but there are better movies that got released in 2025 that I felt could have been way better picks like The Brutalist and Bring Her Back

 

[ULTROS!]

Those nominations are mostly stuff I haven't seen or stuff I hated. I love Sinners but I don't think it should be nominated for that many awards. That movie had a ton of issues. I'm just putting that movie and F1 as my Best Picture nomination pick due to those two being the only ones I actually loved watching but there are better movies that got released in 2025 that I felt could have been way better picks like The Brutalist and Bring Her Back

The Brutalist was nominated already in last year's Academy Awards.

 

[DetectiveBananas]

Have only seen Sinners and Weapons. Glad horror movies are getting a bit more respect these days. Wouldn't call either one film of the year but one day…

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

KPop Demon Hunter.... Really?

 

[Angry_Megalodon]

Imagine believing that these awards have anything to do with good cinema...

Hollywood is going through the worst crisis of talent in its history. The question is whether it can be fixed in a close future, given the poor level of writers, directors and actors.

 

[calistan]

KPop Demon Hunter.... Really?

it's really good. The only others I've seen in that category are Zootopia 2 and Elio. It's definitely better than Elio.

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

it's really good. The only others I've seen in that category are Zootopia 2 and Elio. It's definitely better than Elio.

The fact that Elio is even there... It's clear the Oscars are rigged. They're not worth watching.

 

[Denton]

Of the best pic noms I saw

F1 - popcorn fun flick, zero chance to win
Train Dreams - quite beautiful semi-western marred by couple cringe scenes, but I wouldn't mind it winning
One Battle After Another - boring trash, but since it has the proper far left politics that hollyweird loves so much, it will win everything

 

[calistan]

The fact that Elio is even there... It's clear the Oscars are rigged. They're not worth watching.

Slow year for animation, maybe. Kpop and Zootopia were both excellent though.

The one I just don't get is Sinners. I mean, it's perfectly okay but now it's received the most Oscar nominations of any film ever made. That's completely ridiculous.

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

Slow year for animation, maybe. Kpop and Zootopia were both excellent though.

The one I just don't get is Sinners. I mean, it's perfectly okay but now it's received the most Oscar nominations of any film ever made. That's completely ridiculous.

I don't like Demon Slayer... But I saw it in the theater and it deserved to be in that category more than Elio.