Ryan Coogler told The New York Times that his decision to reject an invitation to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences nearly 10 years ago had nothing to do with bitterness against Oscar voters. “It’s not out of animosity,” Coogler said, adding that his commitments to directorial projects, unions and his film […]
‘Sinners’ Director Ryan Coogler Says Rejecting Academy Invite Was ‘Not Out of Animosity’ After Oscar Snubs: ‘I’m Not Good at Judging Things’
Dec 10, 2025 | 1:14 PM