Sam Sanders
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This is a movie that has new IP.
So Ryan got folks to show up for a totally new story that's kind of hard to explain.
But it's also music.
But it's also in the South.
And it's a musical, too.
Yeah, period piece.
So he made new IP work in Get Butts in Seats.
He brought a cast to the screen that is not from central casting.
And it has all kinds of people of color driving the story.
And it worked for white viewers and all viewers alike.
It checks every box regularly.
of what Hollywood needs.
And it's also a critically acclaimed film.
Like, why don't... It should be a no-brainer.
Or do you just think all the aspects of Sinners outweigh... I liked One Battle, but I'm also just like...
I increasingly am perplexed by a Hollywood and an elite Hollywood that usually finds it impossible to like good movies that everyday people also liked.
Another interesting thing about this year's Oscars race is a new category.
There will be an award for casting direction.