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.

Yes, it's another killer Michael B. Jordan film. But the story behind the scenes, starring Ryan Coogler, is the one that you'll want to study closely.

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.