Is This A24's Best Film? Barry Jenkins' Moonlight (2016)

Cocktails and Classics

Celebrating Pride with Moonlight on Cocktails & Classics! Raise a glass to Moonlight, Barry Jenkins' powerful coming-of-age masterpiece! Join Cocktails & Classics on an emotional journey exploring the film's themes of masculinity, sexuality, and the black experience. Dive into Barry Jenkins' Oscar-winning film in honor of Pride Month:

• Unfolding Chiron's Identity: Discuss the film's nuanced portrayal of a young Black man grappling with sexuality and societal pressures.

• Artistic Masterpiece: Analyze the film's stunning visuals, powerful soundtrack, and impactful storytelling.

• From Childhood to Adulthood: Explore the challenges and triumphs of Chiron's journey across three distinct chapters.

• Beachy Booze Delight: Mix a vibrant Sex on the Beach cocktail, a sweet & tangy tribute to the film's Miami setting.

Sex on the Beach Recipe:

• 1 1/2 ounces Vodka

• 1/2 ounce Peach Schnapps

• 1 1/2 ounces Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice

• 1 1/2 ounces Cranberry Juice

Instructions: Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake vigorously, and strain into a chilled hurricane glass.

Raise your Sex on the Beach and join Cocktails & Classics for a moving discussion of Moonlight! Don't forget to subscribe for more cinematic cocktail adventures, and share your thoughts on the film with us on social media!

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