In the Critics at Large podcast, Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz examine Ryan Coogler's film "Sinners," which portrays vampire mythology within the context of Jim Crow-era America. The discussion highlights how the vampire symbolizes societal issues, from gothic literature to contemporary interpretations. They analyze the evolution of the vampire from predatory figures to romanticized characters, emphasizing how these transformations mirror cultural shifts and provoke thought about contemporary America in 2025.
The vampire is the one who can unsettle our notions, and maybe give us new notions... But have you considered this?
Sinners, Ryan Coogler's new blockbuster, fuses historical realism with monster-movie-style horror, exploring America in 2025.
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