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Sixteen Nominations for 'Sinners' makes it Oscar Favourite
It was originally a 'vampire' movie aimed at blockbuster success. But when Ryan Coogler's film 'Sinners' received a record sixteen Oscar nominations, it placed the film as the new favourite to sweep the 2026 Academy Awards.
The story stars Michael B.Jordan of 'Creed' fame, playing two lead roles.
Alan Moloney has been looking at the film's trajectory, for BBC Talking Movies.
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