Was One Battle After Another really the best film of the year, or did the Academy just pick the safest favorite? Film Critic Reggie Ponder breaks down the 2026 Oscar wins and explains why Ryan Coogler’s Sinners wasn’t just robbed of Best Picture and Best Director—it was the undisputed crown jewel of cinema this year. From top-to-bottom casting to music as a character, here is why the Academy committed a shameful sin.
