Guess who's coming for dessert. A written review of The Invite (2026).

 

The Invite

Cast: Seth Rogan, Olivia Wilde, Penelope Cruz, Edward Norton

Writers: Will McCormack, Rashida Jones, Cesc Jones(original screenplay)

Director Olivia Wilde

**** and a ½ *’s out of Five Stars

 

What happens when a frustrated married couple(Seth Rogan and Olivia Wilde) invites their openly romantic adventures neighbors (Penelope Cruz and Edward Norton) over for dinner.  You get pure comedy gold in this updated version of the Spanish language film, The People Upstairs. But even if you are not familiar with that one, The Invite could be seen as a newer version of Bob & Carol &Ted & Alice meets Carnage.

Coming Soon.. The Lair of Lynch podcast

 

Hi All

The Vern is here to announce a brand new podcast coming to you soon.  It's going to be all about the movies, the music and other art works of one,  David Lynch.   Check out the announcement episode and please email me cinemarecall@gmail.com or leave a comment if you would like to become a member of this exciting new podcast.

Supergirl 2026 doesn't soar, she just floats. (written review)

 

Supergirl(2026)

Cast: Milly Alcock, Jason Momoa, Eve Ridley

Writer: Ana Nogueira

Director: Craig Gillespie

***’s out of Five Stars

The only connection I have to this character is from the 1984 movie.  Didn’t read the comics and had little to no interest in the TV show so if you dear reader don’t agree with anything in this review.  Please just say that I’m an old guy who doesn’t know what he’s talking about.

Supergirl (1984) Franchise Detours (Sneak Peek)

 

On today's episode. I'm sharing my guest spot on Franchise Detours with Robert Yaniz jr talking about the original Supergirl from 1984. With a brand new movie coming to theaters next week. I thought this would be a great opportunity to revisit the one that started it all.

Wet Paper Bag 2026 (written review)

 

Wet Paper Bag

Cast:  Nicole Weber, Adam Burke, Mike Bredon

Writer: Adam Burke

Directors  Jud Nichols, Adam Burke

*** and a 1/2 *s out of Five 

A host of a podcast and her producer pose as a married couple to investigate a wellness center where her sister was last seen.

Wetiko (Written Review)

 Wetiko

Cast: Juan Daniel Garcia Trevino, Neil Sandilands, Dalia Xiuhcoati

Writer and director: Kerry Mondragon

*** and 1/2 *'s out of Five

Four Rooms (1995) w/ Scott K of The Church of Tarantino podcast

 

For this episode of Recalling Rodriguez we are discussing the antholgy film, Four Rooms and more specifically. The third section called, The Misbehaviors. Featuring Antonio Banderas and Tamlyn Tomita as two parents who want to celebrate New Years Eve but don't have anyone to watch over their two kids( Lana McKissack, Danny Verduzco). So in enters Ted THe Bellboy( Tim Roth) who is paid a lot of money to babysit them. What could possibly go wrong??

Joining The Vern to discuss this short film from Robert Rodriguez is The Reverend Scott K from The Church of Tarantino Podcast