The film represents a departure for the “Black Panther” director, and a creative risk; it grapples with ideas about music, race, family, religion—and vampires.

If you haven’t heard of Sinners, Ryan Coogler’s latest cinematic hit, chances are you haven’t been paying attention. The period-piece horror film starring Michael B. Jordan opened in theaters April 18 and has already grossed an impressive $78 million in just nine days.

On this week's Screen Talk, co-hosts Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio dig into Ryan Coogler's $90-million period vampire musical "Sinners," starring Michael B. Jordan as twins Smoke and Stack, as well as the boffo box office and the controversial deal.