Is Sinners a horror film, a musical, a historical drama—or something that makes those labels feel too small? And what makes a genre anyway: the story, the atmosphere or what it makes us feel? Join Noah, a theatre director, performer and drama professor, for a Watch, Talk & Sing exploring this electrifying, award-winning film, which earned four Oscars. Its groundbreaking blend of music, history and the supernatural creates a story that feels fantastical and profoundly real at once. We’ll also explore its striking homage to Chinese culture and its recognition of Chinese immigrant history in the American South.

Through selected scenes and in-depth discussion, we’ll use genre as our starting point before following the conversation into identity, belonging, cultural exchange and the power of music to carry history across generations. Why tell real human stories through supernatural fiction—and what can that reveal that realism alone might miss? Then we’ll bring the music into the room by singing one of the film’s memorable songs together. No prior viewing, film knowledge or singing ability is necessary: Noah will provide the context and guide everyone in. Expect a spirited mix of discovery, thoughtful conversation and shared music that gives us new ways to watch, listen and connect.

《罪人》到底是一部恐怖片、一部音乐片、一部历史剧——还是那种让这些标签都显得太小的东西？到底是什么让一个类型成立：是故事、是氛围，还是它带给我们的感觉？跟着 Noah 来一场观影、聊天加唱歌吧。他是戏剧导演、演员，也是戏剧教授。这次我们聊这部让人兴奋的获奖电影，它拿了四项奥斯卡。它把音乐、历史和超自然元素用很有突破性的方式混在一起，造出一个既像奇幻、又特别真实的故事。我们还会聊它对中国文化那种很醒目的致敬，以及它对中国移民在美国南方那段历史的承认。

通过精选片段和深入讨论，我们会先拿类型当起点，然后把话题带到身份、归属、文化交流，还有音乐把历史一代代传下去的力量。为什么要用超自然的虚构来讲真实的人的故事——这又能揭示出现实主义单独做不到的什么？然后我们会把音乐带进房间，一起唱这部电影里一首让人记得住的歌。没看过、不懂电影、不会唱歌都没关系：Noah 会补背景，也会带每个人进来。会有发现、有想法的聊天，还有一起唱歌，给我们新的方式去看、去听、去连接。