S2E41: Ryan Coogler on Making Vampires Sexy Again in ‘Sinners’ and Filmmaking Advice from Christopher Nolan

On today’s episode of the Awards Tour Podcast, writer, director, and producer Ryan Coogler joins Rotten Tomatoes Awards Editor Jacqueline Coley for a wide-ranging conversation about craft, culture, and one of the year’s most talked-about films. Coogler discusses the reaction he received from his peers to the viral video he made for Kodak, explaining why making technical filmmaking knowledge accessible is so important for film fans and future filmmakers alike. He also shares his reaction to seeing a costume inspired by himself appear on the hit series ‘Abbott Elementary.’Later, Jacqueline praises Coogler for “making vampires sexy again” with his smash hit ‘Sinners,’ now firmly positioned as a frontrunner in this year’s awards conversation. Finally, Coogler reflects on the support and mentorship he’s received from Christopher Nolan and producer Emma Thomas, including invaluable advice on navigating the industry as a filmmaking family and encouragement when stepping into the world of large-format cameras.Check out ‘Sinners’ now available on Fandango at Home, and we’ll see you on the next stop on the awards tour.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.