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THE DINNER PARTY REVIEW

A budding playwright and his wife attend a dinner party hosted by wealthy, cultural elites, who have promised to bankroll the writer’s latest play to Broadway, but, in fact, have darker designs in mind for the couple. Starring: Jeremy London, Bill Sage, and Sawandi Wilson Directed by: Miles Doleac Written by: Miles Doleac and Michael Donovan Horn   Sometimes you have to do things you don’t want to in order to get ahead. That’s the case for Jeff (Mike Mayhall) and particularly Haley (Alli Hart) in “The Dinner Party.” Jeff has agreed to go to this dinner party in hopes of getting funding for his play, and a chance to make it big time. Haley has gone along mostly in support of him, but seems plenty uncomfortable to be there. Things are strange before dinner even begins, and it’s only down hill from here.   As they roam around the house, they get a weird introduction to several of the other guests. Haley even runs into one who is naked, and wants to have a...

WE ARE WHAT WE ARE REVIEW

The Parkers, a reclusive family who follow ancient customs, find their secret existence threatened as a torrential downpour moves into their area, forcing daughters Iris and Rose to assume responsibilities beyond those of a typical family.    Starring: Bill Sage, Ambyr Childers, and Julia Garner Directed by: Jim Mickle Written by: Nick Damici, Jorge Michel Grau, and Jim Mickle   Some movies go under the radar, and it's probably better that way. Other movies go under the radar, and it's a shame more people didn't take the opportunity to see it. So which category does "We Are What We Are" fall into?  Well that turns out to be an easy question to answer.   There is plenty to like starting with the creepy feel that is maintained throughout the movie. Part of that feeling is helped by the touch of mystery that lasts during the first half. The other part of that feeling comes from how many of the scenes are shot with consistent dar...