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.
A short hybrid film featuring everyone's favorite Disney characters.
Set against the backdrop of the Jim Crow era, the film offers layered representation.
Not every silence is empty. Some are filled with things too heavy for words.
For a young girl who wishes to keep her current traditions, this holiday will end up with a surprise twist.
The genres of science fiction and fantasy are not exclusively masculine territory. Over the last few decades, female directors have brought to the screen some of the most visually stunning, intellectually daring, and deeply moving works of speculative fiction. From big Hollywood productions like Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel to independent low-budget films, women filmmakers are making a name for themselves around the world.
