A&E

Actor/director Olivia Wilde and gay filmmaker Gregg Araki are each, in their own way, having quite a year. Wilde’s “The Invite,” which she directed and stars in alongside Seth Rogen, Penelope Cruz, and Edward Norton, is a hit. Meanwhile, in August, Araki’s 2004 masterwork “Mysterious Skin,” a movie adaptation of the Scott Heim novel starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and actor-turned-director Brady Corbet, is being rereleased in theaters in a new 4K restoration.

As we face the summer doldrums, there really aren’t enough summer cultural events to fill a column, so for the next few issues, we’re going to combine my Culture Corner with Hot Dish. Now, in answer to our teaser headline; yes and no.

Opening with a quote about marriage from Oscar Wilde and ending with a dedication to Diane Keaton, “The Invite” (A24) is the hilarious tearjerker we’ve been waiting for all year. An English-language adaptation of Cesc Gay’s 2020 movie “Sentimental” (based on Gay’s stage play), “The Invite” was directed by Olivia Wilde, who also plays one of the four lead characters, and features a screenplay co-written by Rashida Jones.

Far from being the “lazy, hazy days of summer” there is plenty to do (and eat!) in the coming months. Here’s a rundown of what to expect.

OutSFL

Phone: 954-514-7095
Hours: Monday - Friday 9AM - 2PM
Editorial@OutSFL.com
Sales@OutSFL.com

Calendar@outsfl.com

Corrections: corrections@outsfl.com

PO Box 23817 • Oakland Park, FL 33307

Navigate

GOT A TIP?

Got a juicy lead or story idea? Let us know! You can also submit an anonymous news tip by clicking here.

GOT A TIP

   

Out South Florida

Help sustain independent LGBTQ journalism, community coverage, and local voices across South Florida.

donate button