Kathia Woods is a regular entertainment correspondent on Reality Check. She is a Philadelphia Tribune contributor and an entertainment reporter with her own show, "Cup of Soul Show" on YouTube.

Kathia joins the show to talk about Ryan Coogler's most recent box office movie, "Sinners, and the success the film has had thus far, as well as some hidden references in the movie.

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Did you go out and see SINNERS yet? The Film School Janitors certainly did! (Well, half of them certainly did!)

This is their review of Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan's latest collaboration. Did you know that Michael B. Jordan got his start on TV's "All My Children"? It has nothing to do with this review, but it was something I just found out.

Sinners (2025) Review

Heavy is the Head | Podcast | Episode 22

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 22 of the Heavy as the Head Podcast! In this episode, we dive into an intriguing OnlyFans scenario involving Brian, his ex Sasha, and her relationship with his favorite rapper. The hosts discuss whether Brian's decision was a 'crown or clown' move 👑. Next, we tackle the sensitive topic of Shannon Sharpe's sexual assault allegations, dissecting the text messages and societal implications. We also analyze Ryan Coogler's latest movie 'Sinners', praising its storytelling, acting, and cultural impact. Finally, we debate who the top black actors and directors are today, and examine key NBA playoff contenders and their pressure to win. Don't forget to subscribe, comment, and like!

Timeline:
00:00 Welcome and Introductions
00:44 Engage with Us!
01:17 Crown the Clown: Brian's OnlyFans Dilemma
03:25 Shannon Sharpe Controversy
07:49 Celebrity Scandals and Accountability
15:40 Age Gaps in Relationships
22:54 Movie Review: 'Sinners'
28:35 Analyzing the Movie's Depth and Characters
30:37 The Impact of Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan
35:47 Discussing Top Black Directors
39:46 Top Black Actors Debate
46:21 NBA Playoffs and Player Performances
53:14 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

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#HITH Episode 22: SINNERS, OnlyFans Drama, Shannon Sharpe Allegations, & Top Black Actors Debate

WE. ARE. BACK. Making our debut after a long break is HERE. And we're talking about the ever (and rightfully so) growing in popularity movie, Sinners. Burying the lead, we couldn't get enough of this movie. Brought to you by Ryan Coogler, witness something truly magnificent. The hype is worth it. Listen to POC creators break down this film about what it means to them. Watch the cast interviews from the press junket without the white actors. But more importantly, have fun. We had a blast recording this episode and we have every intention of seeing it again. 

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Episode 109 - Sinners

This week, Ben and Danny reflect on Ryan Coogler’s latest smash hit, Sinners. They also explore how Coogler consistently challenges Hollywood’s established order, creating memorable and thematically rich stories within the often rigid frameworks of superhero films and legacy sequels.

00:00 - Intro 
02:17 - Ryan Coogler filmography (films mentioned/discussed: #fruitvalestation #creed #rocky #blackpanther #wakandaforever) 
44:31 - #Sinners discussion/analysis
01:12:42 - Outro

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Episode 79: Sinners & the Films of Ryan Coogler

Back in the year 2000, before Vin Diesel exploded into worldwide superstardom with all those car movies, he did a mid-budget B-movie sci-fi oddity called Pitch Black.  It’s sort of like if someone remade Aliens with Snake Plissken as the main character, but definitely not as cool as a movie with that description.  Oh don’t get us wrong… it has moments of pure fun, to be sure,and it is made well.  Faint praise, to be sure.  However, it knows exactly what it is at every step of the way, and that is most deserving of our faint praise.  Is it an ageless classic?  No, but it did somehow spawn several sequels and video games, which is way more than most films of this ilk can say.  Pitch Black is a good way to kill 90 minutes, and it will certainly leave you entertained.  What more do you want?  

0:00 - Intros
5:10 - You (Netflix)
8:50 - Watch the Twister: Caught in the Storm (2025)
13:30 - F1 Trailer
15:00 - Sinners
20:55 - Moon Walker - Ban This Song
22:55 - Puretone - Addicted to Bass
23:50 - Drew Behm
26:30 - Kanopy streaming service - 50’s comedies (Lavender Hill Mob, The Ladykillers)
29:30 - Pitch Black (2000)
(35:10 - STROW)
(43:00 - Slam song drop - look for earlier instance)


Episode 333 - Pitch Black

My friend and frequent guest on the show, Dave Anderson, went to go see Sinners opening weekend. I saw it that following Tightwad Tuesday. Dave messaged me and it read ‘let’s try that zoom thing because Sinners is so good.’ And that’s what this is. On the backside we discuss the recent Academy rule change, A24 aesthetics, BBS, and the morality of playing podcasts back at faster speeds.  

38.2 Sinners is so Good

Inspired by the movie "Sinners" and Hailee herself!

Dangerous - Hailee Steinfield (Buz Bun Remix) ~ Pitched for Copyright

The Movie Brats: Sinners, Final Destination Bloodlines, and Friendship

In Issue #333 of The Comic Section Podcast:
We begin by paying our respects to Jonathan Joss, the beloved voice of John Redcorn from King of the Hill, who tragically passed away at 59.

In the Breaking News:
Lionsgate x AI: Is Hollywood ready for AI-generated content? We break down the controversial deal with Runway.


Warner Bros. Uprising: Shareholders vote against CEO David Zaslav’s $52M pay—what does it mean for WBD’s future?


Denzel Washington’s Wisdom: Michael B. Jordan reveals the career advice that’s keeping him a box office success.


Blumhouse Gets Bloody: Blumhouse is acquiring the Saw franchise—what this means for the future of horror.


Attack of the Killer Tomatoes Returns with a tech twist: Tomatoes vs. AI? We’re in!


In our Coming Soon/Preview Segment, we break down trailers for:
Wicked For Good


Black Phone 2


Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein


And in our Review Segment:
Fear Street: Prom Queen, Mob Land, Bad Thoughts, Shin Ultraman, Love, Death & Robots Season 4, and The Rehearsal.


Tune in for pop culture updates, honest takes, and passionate fandom!

ISSUE #333 (AI Takeover, Killer Tomatoes & Denzel's Advice)

Join us, four black men, on the Heavy is the Head Podcast as we navigate life's complexities, from the mundane to the monumental. From the streets to the boardrooms, we're diving deep into the world of black culture, love, and entertainment. Get ready to laugh, learn, and chill with this energetic crew.

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The Super 70 Podcast is a commentary you play along with the film for scene by scene analysis, or you can just listen in your car. Dylan Davis is the author of "FLYNN!", Dating Virginia, Buffalo Seine, and Threshold. He is a reader, listener, and appreciator of culture. Find him at www.thatdylandavis.com and on Twitter @thatdylandavis #super70podcast

Here’s a little story about a trio of janitors. 
Might have heard they worked at a well-known film school.
They picked up a few things other than trash. 
They might hate your movie, or if drunk think it’s cool.
Every now and then they get together for a lunch break. 
Trash talk some movie, or TV, or streaming.
Rodney and Jason and Sean – they all clean halls. 
If you listen close you can hear kids screaming: Film School Janitors!

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At your local top-tier film-and-TV school, these three lurk the halls… sweeping… scrubbing…mopping…

What you drop, they pick up.  But that’s not all they’re picking up.

You see, after twenty years of cleaning up after film students, they’ve learned something – most movies are garbage.

So whenever their lunch breaks align, they catch up on the latest Hollywood has to offer.

In between taking out the trash, they’re talking trash.

Rodney – Sean – Jason… They are The Film School Janitors

Welcome! "The Comic Section" is a weekly comics and pop culture podcast hosted by Jason, a radio D.J., and Xio, an artist and cosplayer. Their goal is to drop fresh news and hot takes on the Charleston area. Tune in on Mondays for new episodes!

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