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.

A rebellious art activist takes matters into their own hands to restore a statue
A brief look at two Barry Jenkins films that have established him as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.
The intrepid archaeologist's latest adventure is an exciting, nostalgia-driven exploration of clashing ideologies amid ever-changing social dynamics and technological advancements.
'Jungle Cruise' is fun if you can ignore the racism of the ride it’s based on and the film’s bland, stereotypical characters.
During the third act, the momentum stalls, largely due to the film’s obsession with Kubrick’s visual design. But all in all, Doctor Sleep is a cinematic success, defined by rich characters and high powered emotion.
Considering the runtime, I expected each scene to hit harder as opposed to a series of montages and vignettes.
"There is something going on between us that I cannot unravel."