When "Transgressive" Becomes Mainstream The Invite, Olivia Wilde's new comedy about an unhappy couple tempted by their polyamorous neighbors, is being hailed as a bold and transgressive exploration of nonmonogamy.
However, having lived through the cultural watershed moments that made Vicky Cristina Barcelona feel so daring in 2008, I'm left wondering if we're just going through the motions now.
Open relationships and ethical nonmonogamy have indeed come a long way since then. What was once a taboo topic is now a common conversation starter – not just among the young and naive, but also in mainstream media.