Mississippi town where ‘Sinners’ is set lacks a movie theater, but it may still get a screening

Ryan Coogler hosts 'Sinners' screening in Mississippi town where film is set

Clarksdale — Hundreds of people packed inside a local auditorium Thursday to see the hit film “Sinners,” set in their community and steeped in Mississippi Delta culture.

Ryan Coogler Hosts 'Sinners' Screening In Mississippi Town Where Film Is Set

The special screening of the blockbuster horror film included an appearance by Director Ryan Coogler and was made possible by a community petition.

Digital release date announced for 'Sinners'

Featuring Michael B. Jordan, "Sinners" follows twins Smoke and Stack after they return to the small city from Chicago to start a juke joint.

'Sinners' returns to its roots: Free screenings and cultural celebration in Clarksdale

The film is set in Clarksdale during the 1930s, telling the story of two brothers returning home to the Delta to start anew, with unexpected challenges awaiting them.

'Sinners' screening in Clarksdale brings Hollywood to the Delta

CLARKSDALE, Miss. -- Hollywood has made its way to the Delta as the new blockbuster movie "Sinners" got a screening in Clarksdale on Thursday. Clarksdale Mayor Chuck Espy on ‘Sinners’ taking place in MS The movie "Sinners," primarily filmed in Louisiana, is set in Clarksdale in 1932 and tells the story of two bootlegging brothers who open a juke joint in their hometown of Clarksdale, even encountering vampires. The connection to Missis…

Pop culture has a 'bean soup problem' : Pop Culture Happy Hour

Online discourse has become a fun part of enjoying and dissecting big pop culture events. But after seeing all the commentary around Ryan Coogler's Sinners, our pal Brittany Luse has one question: are we in a media literacy crisis? Difference of opinion is one thing, but it feels like some viewers are missing important clues or misreading the film entirely - and it doesn't stop with Sinners. Today we've got an episode of the podcast It's Been A …