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.

After the sudden death of her husband, Juniper Buchanan channels her grief into a series of hilariously misguided life choices. With her husband's urn as her constant companion, she slips into a world of denial that's equal parts touching and chaotic. "Hey, Juniper!" is a dark comedy about the messy, ridiculous ways we stumble through the unbearable.
A brief look at two Barry Jenkins films that have established him as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.
The trainwreck is hot but tame.
A best friend that will stick with you to the end, on a group trip from hell, is someone to die for.
It’s passionately protective of the women mentioned in the story or appearing on screen. Just like the article and the #MeToo movement, the film could help a trapped person find the courage to fight back.
So with the recent (rightful) public apologies to Britney from comedians and media for trashing her image in the 2000s, perhaps some people should also give Crossroads the fair chance it deserves. It won't be everyone's cup of tea, and that is fine. Personally, I will take my girl Britney and her movie, over the next testosterone "Dude Flick" any day.
Gritty and bleak are the best words to describe this film. There’s nothing happy about it.