I really like how you pointed out the way Jenkins uses the changing condition of Chiron’s apartment to reflect his emotional and family life—it’s such a subtle but powerful detail. I also noticed that the lighting in those interior spaces plays a big role too. For example, when Chiron is younger, some scenes in the apartment are bathed in warmer tones, especially when Juan or Teresa is present, which gives a brief sense of safety or comfort. But when it’s just his mother, the lighting feels colder and more isolating. It’s like Jenkins is showing us how the emotional atmosphere shifts even within the same space. Your point about Chiron’s clothes also stood out to me—it’s such a quiet way to show neglect without saying it outright. It’s impressive how much of Chiron’s experience Jenkins conveys through visual storytelling alone.

Went to the store. Met with the manager. Asked if I knew how to change an oil filter. I asked if I could show him on a customer vehicle but he said that was against company policy.