5 things 'Birds of Prey' director Cathy Yan is watching while self-isolating

(L-R) Margot Robbie, Rosie Perez, and director Cathy Yan on the set of "Birds of Prey."Claudette Barius/DC Comics

• "Birds of Prey" director Cathy Yan told Insider what movies and TV shows she's watching while self-isolating.
• Yan recommends watching "The Godfather" parts one and two as well as the HBO hit "Barry."
• She also can't get enough of the docuseries "The Last Dance" and Ken Burns' "The Roosevelts."
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Cathy Yan isn't just a director but also a student of storytelling. And you can see that in the kinds of things she's watching while stuck at home due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The helmer of "Birds of Prey" is diving into everything from "The Godfather" movies to Bill Hader's sensational HBO series "Barry."

She took a moment in her day to write for Insider why these titles are great to watch right now.

Here are the 5 things to watch while in quarantine, recommended by Cathy Yan:

"Birds of Prey" is currently available to rent or buy On Demand now and for blu-ray or DVD starting May 12.