An Invitation Productions

Jim Penola

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An Invitation Productions sprung to life when storyboard artist Jim Penola began exploring Karyn Kusama’s 2015 masterpiece THE INVITATION with the podcast titled––what else?––“An Invitation to THE INVITATION.” 🟣 The limited series remains a unique narrative/critical hybrid that is as meticulously scripted as it is produced, using Kusama's film as a means of highlighting cinematic craft alongside rigorous self-inquiry. Jim’s passion for other films blooms further in an eclectic selection of “one-off” episodes that excavate movies like COOL RUNNINGS and JUPITER ASCENDING. 🟣 However, his fascination with audio drama married to the aural essay format continues with the series “An Invitation to DESTROYER” – centered on Kusama’s 2018 neo-noir, originally starring Nicole Kidman. 🟣 Consider yourself invited. RSVP now.

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An Invitation to THE INVITATION: Pages 88–96

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01/05/21 • 77 min

In the penultimate episode of the series, Jim Penola celebrates THE INVITATION's cathartic subversion of genre cliche ́ while acknowledging the potential cost of those choices. Similarly, the film's deliberate and measured use of violence comes to the forefront as a career-long theme of internalized trauma emerges. | Original Score by John Penola | Follow us on Twitter: @AnInvitation and Instagram: @Invitation2Invitation | Email us: [email protected] | <3

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•••Shout-out to some of my lovely & amazing patrons: Rupa dasGupta, John Penola, Jane Penola, and Joseph Penola. ⚫ Get early access, extended episodes, and the Patreon-exclusive companion podcast "Ellipsis" only at Patreon.com/jimpenola ⚫ Follow us on Twitter: @AnInvitation and Instagram: @Invitation2Invitation ⚫ Email us: [email protected]•••

01/05/21 • 77 min

An Invitation to THE INVITATION: Pages 79–88

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12/22/20 • 69 min

In episode 13, Jim Penola finally tackles the brutal and stunning climax of THE INVITATION––touching on the film's long-gestating turn towards the horrific, Karyn Kusama's increasingly destabilized camera, as well as her striking, painterly visuals. | Original Score by John Penola | Follow us on Twitter: @AnInvitation and Instagram: @Invitation2Invitation | Email us: [email protected] | <3

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12/22/20 • 69 min

An Invitation to THE INVITATION: Pages 72–79

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12/15/20 • 68 min

In episode 12, Jim Penola explores THE INVITATION's sinister & inextricable ties to Los Angeles, the necessity of rigidly adhering to Will's (Logan Marshall-Green) point-of-view, and the striking deleted scene revealing Claire's (Marieh Delfino) fate. | Original Score by John Penola | Follow us on Twitter: @AnInvitation and Instagram: @Invitation2Invitation | Email us: [email protected] | <3

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12/15/20 • 68 min

An Invitation to THE INVITATION: Pages 65–72

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12/08/20 • 39 min

In episode 11, Jim Penola addresses Will's (Logan Marshall-Green) climactic meltdown at the dinner table––discussing how the conspicuous absence of Choi (Karl Yune) functions as a terrific red herring but also gets to the heart of what Will's real issue is with his hosts: their erasure of his son, Ty. | Original Score by John Penola | Follow us on Twitter: @AnInvitation and Instagram: @Invitation2Invitation | Email us: [email protected] | <3

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12/08/20 • 39 min

An Invitation to THE INVITATION: Pages 61–65

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12/02/20 • 32 min

In episode 10, Jim Penola contrasts the differences between Will's (Logan Marshall-Green) interactions with Sadie (Lindsay Burdge) and Tommy (Mike Doyle). These memorable exchanges bring Will's only trusted instinct to the foreground: survival. | Original Score by John Penola | Additional Audio Production by Brandon Sheer | Follow us on Twitter: @AnInvitation and Instagram: @Invitation2Invitation | Email us: [email protected] | <3

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12/02/20 • 32 min

An Invitation to THE INVITATION: Pages 55–61

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11/24/20 • 44 min

In episode 9, Jim Penola highlights THE INVITATION's unflinching-yet-cathartic depiction of isolation––using Will's internal meltdown at the dinner table as a means to examine the ways emotionally posturing can often do more harm than good. | Original Score by John Penola | Additional Audio Production by Brandon Sheer | Follow us on Twitter: @AnInvitation and Instagram: @Invitation2Invitation | Email us: [email protected] | <3

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11/24/20 • 44 min

An Invitation to THE INVITATION: Pages 48–55

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11/17/20 • 45 min

In episode 8, host Jim Penola continues his discussion around the unsettling party game introduced in the previous installment – addressing, in detail, the complicated wants and relative moral ambiguity of the film's antagonists. | Original Score by John Penola | Additional Audio Production by Brandon Sheer | Follow us on Twitter: @AnInvitation and Instagram: @Invitation2Invitation | Email us: [email protected] | <3

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11/17/20 • 45 min

An Invitation to THE INVITATION: Pages 41–48

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11/10/20 • 31 min

In episode 7, host Jim Penola breaks down & analyzes the party game presented by David (Michiel Huisman) and its stealthily insidious goal of obliterating personal boundaries. | Original Score by John Penola | Additional Audio Production by Brandon Sheer | Follow us on Twitter: @AnInvitation and Instagram: @Invitation2Invitation | Email us: [email protected] | <3

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11/10/20 • 31 min

An Invitation to THE INVITATION: Pages 30–41

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11/03/20 • 45 min

In episode 6, host Jim Penola discusses the double meaning of the film's title, the complex discomfort of David's recruitment video, and the "false promises of beauty" expressed by the script. | Original Score by John Penola | Additional Audio Production by Brandon Sheer | Follow us on Twitter: @AnInvitation and Instagram: @Invitation2Invitation | Email us: [email protected] | <3

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11/03/20 • 45 min

An Invitation to THE INVITATION: Pages 96–98

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01/13/21 • 82 min

In the final episode of the series, host Jim Penola insists that the THE INVITATION’s unforgettable ending transcends its inherent bleakness and offers a universal solidarity within its depiction of great loss. | Original Score by John Penola | Follow us on Twitter: @AnInvitation and Instagram: @Invitation2Invitation | Email us: [email protected] | <3

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01/13/21 • 82 min

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How many episodes does An Invitation Productions have?

An Invitation Productions currently has 33 episodes available.

What topics does An Invitation Productions cover?

The podcast is about Filmmaking, Film, Drama, Podcasts, Movies, Suspense, Tv & Film and Horror.

What is the most popular episode on An Invitation Productions?

The episode title 'An Invitation to THE INVITATION: Pages 88–96' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on An Invitation Productions?

The average episode length on An Invitation Productions is 52 minutes.

How often are episodes of An Invitation Productions released?

Episodes of An Invitation Productions are typically released every 11 days, 10 hours.

When was the first episode of An Invitation Productions?

The first episode of An Invitation Productions was released on Sep 24, 2020.

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