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.

Check out our interview with Yejin Suh, the author of "The Last Soldier of Nava."

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.

A familiar face from the "RuPaul's Drag Race" franchise is trading sequins and lipstick for strategy and social gameplay in the "Big Brother" house.

From enchanted forests and cozy hometown romances to behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories and Studio Ghibli wisdom, this fall's upcoming releases are already filling our TBR piles.