Quintessential Directors: Barry Jenkins
A brief look at two Barry Jenkins films that have established him as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.

Baking for her daughter’s birthday, Marie thought she’d left it all behind - until an uninvited guest forces her to call on a very particular set of kitchen skills.
A brief look at two Barry Jenkins films that have established him as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.
Tarantino's alternative history of the 1960's uncritically repeats the era's sexist and racist stereotypes.
Looking back at the representation of different cultures in the magical world of Harry Potter
Outer Banks (2020-) knows its audience: young adults in a country that can’t stop romanticizing good ole’ treasure hunts. Add a little of Riverdale’s (2017-) sex appeal, and no one can look away. Forty years after The Goonies (1985) America’s consciousness hasn’t strayed from the same tropes: treasure hunts, a vulnerable white male lead, and the whitewashing of a racially segregated setting.
'Bodies Bodies Bodies', the latest from indie powerhouse studio A24, is a great time. Full of dark comedy laughs, great performances, and genuine scares, it's a perfect addition to modern slasher classics.
Coverage from the Austin Film Festival, highlighting some panels and films that emphasized the importance of diverse and inclusive storytelling.