Roland S. Martin
January 25, 2026 · 4 min read
Sinners Earns 16 Oscar Nods. Matt Walsh Loses It as Racists Melt Down.
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- 1History was made at the 98th Academy Awards nominations when Ryan Coogler's period vampire drama 'Sinners' earned a record-breaking 16 Oscar nomina...
- 2The film's nominations span across multiple categories, showcasing the comprehensive excellence of the production.
- 3The technical achievements were equally celebrated, with Ruth Carter nominated for Costume Design, Hannah Beecher for Production Design (her second...
- 4'Sinners' has already proven its commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing original horror film of all time with earnings exceeding $370 mi...
- 5However, the nominations immediately sparked a predictable racist response from conservative commentators, led by Matt Walsh.
Overview
History was made at the 98th Academy Awards nominations when Ryan Coogler's period vampire drama 'Sinners' earned a record-breaking 16 Oscar nominations, surpassing the previous high of 14 nominations shared by 'All About Eve' (1950), 'Titanic' (1997), and 'La La Land' (2016). This achievement represents a monumental moment for Black excellence in cinema, but predictably triggered a wave of racist backlash from conservative commentators.
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