Best Of: ‘The Invite’ screenwriters / Guitarist Lenny Kaye

Rashida Jones and Will McCormack explore the complexities of long-term creative partnerships and the "private grief" inherent in middle age through their film *The Invite*. The pair highlights how humor serves as a vital tool for processing the painful realities of life and evolving relationships. Complementing this, guitarist Lenny Kaye reflects on his decades-long career, including his formative work with Patti Smith and the release of his first solo album, *Goin' Local*. Kaye emphasizes the universal themes of love and loss that drive songwriting, while discussing the existential challenge of curating a lifetime of personal artifacts. Both segments underscore the necessity of artistic evolution and the courage required to confront one's past while remaining committed to the present.