Ryan Coogler Sinners Oscar Directing Nomination
So, let's talk about Ryan Coogler. You know, the guy who made Creed and basically gave us the best Black Panther movie we've ever seen. The man is a wizard with a camera. He can make you care about characters you never thought you would. He can make you feel things! Big feelings. Like when that one scene in Creed II happens. You know the one.
Now, the Academy, bless their hearts, decided to throw some nominations around for this year's Oscars. And, as usual, there were some… interesting choices. Some predictable. Some, let's just say, a little bit out there. And then there’s the whole Ryan Coogler Sinners Oscar Directing Nomination thing. Or, more accurately, the lack thereof.
Wait, you haven't heard of the "Sinners" category? Oh, my apologies. That's just my personal, completely unofficial, and probably very unpopular opinion. It's the category for directors who are just so darn good, so undeniably talented, that it feels like a sin they didn't get recognized by the Oscars in the directing category.
And when I think of Ryan Coogler and his work on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, my mind immediately goes to this "Sinners" list. Seriously. Think about it. He took on the monumental task of making a sequel to a movie that was already a cultural phenomenon. And then… well, life happened. Big, heartbreaking life stuff. And he had to weave that into the fabric of the movie. Not just as a plot point, but as a soul.
This wasn't just a superhero flick where people punch each other. This was a movie about grief. About legacy. About finding your strength when everything you thought was solid just crumbles beneath your feet. And Coogler did that. He made a superhero movie that felt deeply, profoundly human. That's not easy, folks. That's not just showing up and pointing a camera.
He managed to capture the raw emotion of loss. He made us feel the weight of T'Challa's absence. He gave us new characters to root for, like the incredible Shuri and the formidable Namor. And he did it all with such a unique visual style. The way he frames his shots, the way he uses color… it's all just chef's kiss.
And yet… no directing nomination for Ryan Coogler. It’s like… you bake the most amazing cake. You use the finest ingredients. You spend hours perfecting the frosting. It looks incredible. It smells divine. You present it to the world, and everyone is raving about it. And then, at the big cake competition, they give the award to someone who made a… well, a perfectly fine cupcake. It’s not that the cupcake isn't good, it’s just… this cake is art.
I understand the Oscars have a tough job. There are a lot of amazing movies and directors every year. It’s a competitive landscape. But sometimes, you just have to ask yourself, "Did this person push boundaries? Did they innovate? Did they make us feel something profound?" And for me, with Ryan Coogler's Wakanda Forever, the answer is a resounding YES.
It's easy to get caught up in the spectacle of superhero movies. And Wakanda Forever certainly has that. The action sequences are breathtaking. The visual effects are stunning. But Coogler never lets the spectacle overshadow the heart. He’s a master storyteller, and he proved that in spades with this film.
It’s like he’s got this secret sauce that makes everything he touches shine. And for that, it feels like a miss, a real artistic oversight, not to have him in the directing conversation.
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Maybe I'm just a softie. Maybe I cry too easily at the movies. But when a director can take a story about vibranium and underwater kingdoms and make it about real, human emotions, I think that deserves a nod. A big, shiny, Oscar-shaped nod. It’s like, hello? Is anyone paying attention?
So, yeah. For me, Ryan Coogler is definitely on the unofficial, and probably very controversial, "Sinners" list of Oscar directing snubs. He’s a director who consistently delivers excellence, who brings a unique vision, and who can move audiences. And sometimes, that just feels like it should be enough.
Don't get me wrong, the directors who did get nominated are incredibly talented. They all made fantastic films. But there's something about Coogler's ability to blend massive blockbuster entertainment with genuine emotional depth that just feels… special. And for that, the Academy, I’m just putting it out there, you might have missed a trick this year. A big, beautiful, Wakanda Forever shaped trick.