August 1, 2025 Mara Michels The gaze, Black History, Movies “Sinners” a Spiritual Masterpiece And writer and director Ryan Coogler Knew Exactly What He Was Doing August 1, 2025 Mara Michels The gaze, Black History, Movies At first glance, it seemed like a Southern gothic film, a stylish period piece filled with smoke, blues, and blood. But after my fourth viewing, it became crystal clear: Sinners is not a film. It’s a ritual.