NEW YORK — Brand names, not filmmakers or stars, are said to rule the box office these days. But Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” ...

The Ryan Coogler-directed horror movie starring Michael B. Jordan tops the Easter weekend box office. 'A Minecraft Movie' comes in second.

“Sinners” has also been boosted by critics’ reviews, which can help a film’s long-term box-office success. It has a 98% rating on movie-ratings site Rotten Tomatoes and an 84 score — the seventh ...