The Invitation takes a creeping look at two simple premises: reuniting with forgotten friends and new-age spiritualism. Though one seems a bit scarier than the other, the film heightens social awkwardness to a macabre level that puts an uncomfortable look on when the social taboo of grief is put on public display.
This Netflix series is a remake based on the book series of the same name with a more diverse main cast.
A direct fall into the white savior narrative
In this short film, writer/director Nikita Hattangady focuses on Jai, a starving artist rooted in the latter category. Though unhoused, he works hard.
Religion, race and generations collide in this romantic comedy starring Jonah Hill
Kate Winslet and Saorise Ronan deliver stellar performances in a film that doesn't live up to its potential.
