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 D...

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  • Lanterns #06 with Blake HowardAug 5, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min
  • Lanterns #05 with Jon GabrusJul 15, 2025 · 1 hr 20 min
  • Lanterns #04 with Philip GawthorneJun 24, 2025 · 38 min
  • Lanterns #03 with Cows in the Field (Justin & Laura Khoo)Jun 3, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
  • Lanterns #02 with Eye of the Duck (Dom Nero & Adam Volerich)May 20, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
  • Lanterns #01 with Scout TafoyaMay 6, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
  • Lanterns #01 with Scout TafoyaApr 8, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
  • A.I.P. Tapes #005: The Best Film of 2024Mar 26, 2025 · 3 min
  • Thematic Content #04: AGAINST ALL ODDS with Philip Gawthorne and Michael IQ JonesFeb 5, 2025 · 43 min
  • A.I.P. Tapes #004: Top Five Horror Films of 2024Dec 4, 2024 · 2 min

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