Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is known for pulling no punches, and his latest target is Sinners—the gothic vampire drama starring Hailee Steinfeld , wife of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen . More than three months after its April 18 premiere, Portnoy made it clear he wasn’t buying into the hype.
Dave Portnoy slams Hailee Steinfeld ’s ‘ Sinners ’
Portnoy told followers on X (formerly Twitter) that he had intended to watch the much-anticipated thriller Weapons, only to discover it wasn’t available to stream. Instead, he settled on Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler and set in 1930s Mississippi, with Steinfeld playing a multi-racial vampire opposite Michael B. Jordan.
“I may be like 6 months late with this critique but that was one of the most overhyped, overrated movies of all time. If you say that movie was great, you have no movie credibility with me,” Portnoy tweeted, leaving little doubt about his verdict.
The criticism comes well past the film’s promotional run, but the blunt delivery reignited conversation—especially since Allen had publicly praised his wife’s performance earlier this year, calling the film “fantastic” during a team media appearance.
NFL rivalry spills into Hollywood chatter
Not all NFL voices shared Allen’s glowing review. New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner jokingly declared in April, “out of respect for my dawg Josh, i will not be going to see Sinners,” adding a playful twist to the inter-division rivalry.
Allen, coming off an MVP-caliber season with over 3,700 passing yards and 40 total touchdowns, married Steinfeld on May 31 in a celebration he called “the best night of my life” on HBO’s Hard Knocks. The couple’s high-profile status in both sports and entertainment has made Sinners a talking point well beyond the usual moviegoing crowd.
A personal story behind the supernatural
Director Ryan Coogler has said the idea for Sinners stemmed from family stories and Mississippi blues history, weaving in a supernatural twist with Michael B. Jordan playing twin brothers navigating post-World War I life. For Steinfeld, the role was deeply personal, connecting to her own heritage while tackling a complex, genre-bending character.
Also Read: Josh Allen spotted on romantic Buffalo date night with Hailee Steinfeld after missing Bills' pre-season opener loss
Whether Portnoy’s critique is an outlier or a sign of broader backlash, one thing is certain: in the NFL-Hollywood crossover space, even movie reviews can turn into headline-grabbing drama.
Dave Portnoy slams Hailee Steinfeld ’s ‘ Sinners ’
Portnoy told followers on X (formerly Twitter) that he had intended to watch the much-anticipated thriller Weapons, only to discover it wasn’t available to stream. Instead, he settled on Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler and set in 1930s Mississippi, with Steinfeld playing a multi-racial vampire opposite Michael B. Jordan.
I’ve heard all the hype about Weapons. Planned my entire weekend around watching it. I didn’t realize it wasn’t available to stream yet. So I went with Sinners instead. I may be like 6 months late with this critique but that was one of the most overhyped overrated movies…
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) August 11, 2025
“I may be like 6 months late with this critique but that was one of the most overhyped, overrated movies of all time. If you say that movie was great, you have no movie credibility with me,” Portnoy tweeted, leaving little doubt about his verdict.
The criticism comes well past the film’s promotional run, but the blunt delivery reignited conversation—especially since Allen had publicly praised his wife’s performance earlier this year, calling the film “fantastic” during a team media appearance.
NFL rivalry spills into Hollywood chatter
Not all NFL voices shared Allen’s glowing review. New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner jokingly declared in April, “out of respect for my dawg Josh, i will not be going to see Sinners,” adding a playful twist to the inter-division rivalry.
Allen, coming off an MVP-caliber season with over 3,700 passing yards and 40 total touchdowns, married Steinfeld on May 31 in a celebration he called “the best night of my life” on HBO’s Hard Knocks. The couple’s high-profile status in both sports and entertainment has made Sinners a talking point well beyond the usual moviegoing crowd.
out of respect for my dawg Josh, i will not be going to see Sinners😅
— SAUCE GARDNER (@iamSauceGardner) April 24, 2025
A personal story behind the supernatural
Director Ryan Coogler has said the idea for Sinners stemmed from family stories and Mississippi blues history, weaving in a supernatural twist with Michael B. Jordan playing twin brothers navigating post-World War I life. For Steinfeld, the role was deeply personal, connecting to her own heritage while tackling a complex, genre-bending character.
Also Read: Josh Allen spotted on romantic Buffalo date night with Hailee Steinfeld after missing Bills' pre-season opener loss
Whether Portnoy’s critique is an outlier or a sign of broader backlash, one thing is certain: in the NFL-Hollywood crossover space, even movie reviews can turn into headline-grabbing drama.
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