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.

Three sisters that had a tranquil life in a town suffer dramatic life changes at the end of WW2.
A brief look at two Barry Jenkins films that have established him as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.
On top of the phenomenal acting, and great dialogue between the two characters, the cinematography was ravishing! The sound was outstanding! The production design was simple, yet intrinsic. The minimalistic approach in the Malibu beach house represented how little they really have going on in their relationship. The storyline may have been much simpler than "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf," but all the more insightful, and much more animalistic at its core.
Another story focuses on the bond between a young man and a shelter dog in this Netflix drama film.
Izzy and Prince Thomas learn that taking control of their own destiny requires following their hearts and making their own decisions.
Desi’s “straight man” to Lucy’s playful exuberance subverted people’s expectations of what a Latino man could be and added respect and nuance to the way onscreen marriages between men and women were portrayed.
The original series is now on Netflix, you should definitely give it a watch. And if you’ve already seen it, watch it again.