Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' Submits Two Original Songs for Oscar Consideration

Ryan Coogler's latest film, "Sinners," has submitted two original songs, "I Lied to You" and "Last Time (I Seen the Sun)," for consideration in the upcoming Academy Awards' Best Original Song category. Both tracks, featuring performances by Miles Caton and Alice Smith, combine blues and soul elements and have been praised by critics and awards experts, with expectations that one or both will make the shortlist. The film, which explores themes of redemption and Black heritage, also stars Caton as a young preacher and positions him as a strong contender for a supporting actor nomination, with the potential to be nominated for both acting and songwriting—a rare achievement in Oscar history. The creative and technical team includes Coogler's "Black Panther" collaborators like Ludwig Göransson, who is also in contention for original score, and notable figures such as Ruth E. Carter and Autumn Durald Arkapaw. "Sinners" has already garnered recognition at the Gotham Awards and Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema, setting the stage for a significant Oscar run. Warner Bros. has strategically submitted two songs, opting not to submit a third, balancing risk and reward in their Oscar campaign.