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The Invite: Swing It!
By Kristian Lin at Fort Worth Weekly
· July 8, 2026
· 5 min read
Olivia Wilde’s The Invite reminds me of Woody Allen. I understand if you or she might not appreciate that comparison, but I can’t come up with a better one. Her four-hand comedy is as tense and funny and insightful about married couples as Woody’s best work. I’ve been missing that at the multiplex.
Key takeaway Allen himself hasn’t made anything as good as this in the last 30 years, and not for lack of trying.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The success of Olivia Wilde's The Invite is a boon for local film enthusiasts, who can catch the movie at independent theaters in the Fort Worth area. As the city's Cultural District continues to grow, it's heartening to see films like The Invite, which tackle complex adult themes with humor and nuance, finding an audience. The movie's portrayal of a struggling school music teacher also resonates with the local community, given the importance of the Fort Worth ISD in shaping the city's educational landscape. With Texas Christian University's film programs and the city's thriving arts scene, Fort Worth is well-positioned to support and foster emerging talent in the film industry, much like Wilde's impressive directorial turn in The Invite. As the film makes its way through local theaters, it will be interesting to see how it sparks conversations about relationships, creativity, and personal growth among Fort Worth audiences.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Weekly ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Olivia Wilde’s The Invite reminds me of Woody Allen. I understand if you or she might not appreciate that comparison, but I can’t come up with a better one. Her four-hand comedy is as tense and funny and insightful about married couples as Woody’s best work. I’ve been missing that at the multiplex.
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