November 19, 1979. His second feature was a watershed phenomenon that broke new creative and cultural ground, winning countless accolades with a final fumbled win at the Oscars. Barry Jenkins is still early in his career with only three releases behind him, but how the stars do align for this masterful, emotional, deeply complex storyteller. On this episode, Michelle & Jeremy discuss the mythical and mournful Medicine for Melancholy, Moonlight and If Beale Street Could Talk, crafting a constellation crossed with Scorpio and Virgo qualities that speak to love, perception, hardships and prejudice.
Barry’s filmography features storytelling punctuated by bold, symbolic colour palettes, camerawork that accentuates physical and emotional intimacy, specifically fluid pans across domestic scenes and inviting close-ups, which create a safe space whereby his characters share a collective hope and love for another. Through colour and cinematography, Barry creates a world that externalizes interior thought and emotion, both fractured and damaged, whole and life-affirming.
What are the chartographers' New Year resolutions? How many pronunciations are there of Chiron? Is there medicine for moonlight?
Align your compasses and find out!
Artwork by Sara Helm.
Music by Jacob Anstey.
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