From Snub to Systemic Issue: Michael B. Jordan’s Critics’ Choice Result and Hollywood’s Treatment of Black Artists

From Snub to Systemic Issue: Michael B. Jordan’s Critics’ Choice Result and Hollywood’s Treatment of Black Artists

Sinners Sinners was one of the highest-grossing films of 2025 and drew audiences eager for a refreshing breakthrough from established director Ryan Coogler. The film was incredibly successful and received an overwhelming number of positive reviews, from the soundtrack to the outstanding performances by actors like Michael B. Jordan. All this in mind, when the nominations for the 31st Critics’ Choice Awards were announced, most people assumed the…

Michael B. Jordan Snubbed

Sparking recent controversy over the 31st Critics’ Choice Awards, fans are outraged that Michael B Jordan was not awarded Best Actor.  Nominated for the film, “Sinners” (2025), where Jordan played dual roles of the characters, Smoke and Stack, many fans and critics alike cite that Jordan’s performances have redefined the genre of horror as we […] The post Michael B. Jordan Snubbed appeared first on NYCTastemakers.