My love for Barry Jenkins runs deep. He is one of those directors that speaks directly to me. I’ve watched “Medicine for Melancholy” at least twice a year, every year, since I discovered the film on Itunes when I was looking for a film to watch on a flight. I think it was around 2012. Then there’s “Moonlight”, do I really need to expound? The way he uses silence in his films draws you in and just holds you. That is one of the reasons I can’t wait for “If Beale Street Could Talk”. My love for James Baldwin… I don’t even have the words. His books… “If Beale Street Could Talk” was one of the first books of his I read. Giovanni’s Room is my favorite.
Yesterday’s New York TImes Magazine profiles Barry Jenkins and his new film. I cannot wait for November 30th. Oh and the most important part and the reason I wanted to share this in the first place… he was photographed by the amazing Michalene Thomas. Too much awesomenss in one article.