Sinners will entertain audiences for generations despite the Academy's choice.

Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' won best picture at the Oscars while Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' won four awards including best actor and original screenplay; the review argues 'Sinners' will have a lasting cultural impact.

Ryan Coogler's film 'Sinners' was widely championed during awards season but did not win best picture at the Oscars. Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' took home best picture and several other awards. 'Sinners' earned four Oscars, including best actor for Michael B. Jordan and original screenplay for Coogler. The review frames 'Sinners' as a film likely to remain influential and widely watched for years. Key facts: - 'One Battle After Another' won best picture at the Academy Awards and received multiple Oscars, including best supporting actor and best director. - According to the review, 'Sinners' entered the season with 16 Oscar nominations and won four awards, notably best actor and original screenplay. - The review describes 'Sinners' as a genre-defying horror film that blends violence, music, and themes of Black culture. - 'Sinners' centers on twin brothers (both played by Michael B. Jordan) who return to Mississippi to open a juke joint and face a violent supernatural attack; the film includes a prominent musical sequence and references to the Ku Klux Klan. - Backstage comments reported that Coogler drew on family stories and his late uncle's influence when writing 'Sinners.' Summary: The review says the Oscars recognized 'One Battle After Another' with the top prize, but casts 'Sinners' as the work more likely to endure because of its originality and cultural themes. Undetermined at this time.