Moonlight is groundbreaking in its cinematography, in its subject matter, in its portrayal of Miami, and so much more, so obviously there’s been a nonstop stream of commentary about it. These are some of the pieces that opened our eyes to new ways of understanding the film.
For Film's Creators, 'Moonlight' Provided Space To Explore A Painful Past
NPR.orgAn intimate convo with Barry and Tarell that explores their parallel lives and the city that inspired them. And it's with Terry Gross. C'mon.
From Bittersweet Childhoods to ‘Moonlight’
The New York Times MagazineNikole Hannah-Jones is a beautiful writer, and reading in her words about Liberty City and how Barry and Tarell's childhoods intertwined with the neighborhood is a treat.
'Moonlight' Has One of the Best Food Scenes of the Year
Bon AppetitA look at that pivotal diner scene.
Tarell Alvin McCraney returns to Miami at the Borscht Film Festival
Miami New TimesAn interview with Tarell back in 2009, when he made his triumphant arrival on the Miami film scene at that year's Borscht Film Festival.
Moonlight's 12-year-old star has something to say in case the film wins an Oscar
FusionYou will melt listening to Alex Hibbert and Jaden Piner, who play Chiron and Kevin as children, talk about why Moonlight is so powerful.
Barry Jenkins on Crafting the Sincerity of ‘Moonlight’
The RingerBarry talks about why he cast non-actors in the film, and how he made that happen.
Best Picture Winner ‘Moonlight’ Is a Window Into Florida's Past
TimeMiami neighborhood Liberty City is pretty much another character in 'Moonlight.' Time tells its story.
Miami Melancholia - Los Angeles Review of Books
Los Angeles Review of BooksA dissection of how Moonlight shows what happens when a neighborhood is abandoned by the local government.
Song Exploder | Moonlight
Song ExploderSound exploder on the Moonlight soundtrack. Enough said.
Moonlight's Miami filming locations, mapped
Curbed MiamiA map of all the spots in the movie.
In Moonlight, Miami Shines
WLRNOur local NPR station interviewed Tarell and Barry about how supporting the arts can transform this city and retain creatives who want to tell its story.
Calvin Klein’s New Underwear Ad Stars? The Cast of ‘Moonlight’
RackedThe timing is just so good on this one. Also Trevante's abs.
Jidenna Reacts To “Classic Man” Appearing In ‘Moonlight’
The Scenes"Classic Man" is all about redefining masculinity, and artist Jidenna explains how it's also exactly what "Moonlight" does.
Shutting Down BS with Moonlight co-writer Tarell Alvin McCraney
Seriously.TVSeriously. TV's Dylan Marron talks with McCraney about why romantic movies about gay black men are probably the sexiest thing alive.
The Chopstars Mix 'Moonlight' With DJ Screw for 'Purple Moonlight'
HypebeastIt's a chopped and screwed style (which director Barry Jenkins is a fan of) of the soundtrack of "Moonlight." Pretty neat.
Everyone Is Talking To Barry Jenkins But Our Interview Is The Best
NPRCode Switch is a great NPR show about race. "The best" is a pretty bold statement, but we agree it's awesome.
Unfinished Business: Masculinity in the Moonlight
The AtlanticA live convo hosted by The Atlantic between Ta-Nehisi Coates and Barry Jenkins. Two powerhouses, one stage. 'Nuff said.
The side-by-side comparisons that show how a Hong Kong director influenced “Moonlight”
QuartzThat diner scene when so much is said with so few words was inspired by a similar scene in a 1994 film by a Hong Kong director. This traces the connections.
'Moonlight' Story Writer Tarell Alvin McCraney on the Chaos That Is Memory
ViceTarell on what it was like to watch deeply personal, tough stories play out on the screen.
Moonlight Director Barry Jenkins Rises From Miami's Underground Film Scene
Miami New TimesA piece from 2011, when "the prodigal son" returned to Miami for Borscht Film Festival