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Barry Jenkins now pretty sure all-digital movies like Mufasa are "not my thing"
AV ClubStory by Unknown
scrn logline
Acclaimed director Barry Jenkins sours on all-digital films, longing for the old-school charms of real-world moviemaking.
beat sheet
- After blowing $300M on an experimental all-CGI feature, Jenkins admits 'it's just not my thing' - preferring the tangibility of traditional filmmaking.
- Despite critical acclaim, Jenkins' latest digital effort 'Mufasa' failed to connect with audiences, underperforming at the box office and leaving the director disillusioned with the format.
call sheet
Barry Jenkins, Mufasa