The Anniversary Party (2001)

In the captivating swirl of Hollywood glamour and literary success, we meet Joe and Sally Therrian, a celebrity couple teetering on the precipice of marital collapse. Joe, a British novelist whose works are scaling the heights of best-seller lists, and Sally, an American actress whose once-lustrous film career is fading into obscurity, are marking the ups and downs of their six-year union with an extravagant party. The celebration, however, is far from ordinary. As a testament to their recent reconciliation, the Therrians open their doors not only to their dear friends and colleagues, but also to their enigmatic neighbors and, most shockingly, Sally's professional nemesis, Skye Davidson. Skye is not just a guest, but the new leading lady of Joe's latest book's film adaptation, a role Sally was hoping would rejuvenate her waning career. As the evening unfolds, the party transforms into a whirlpool of unexpected revelations and strained relationships under the influence of Ecstasy. With their marriage hanging by a thread and their guests spiraling into turmoil, the question lingers: will Joe and Sally's relationship or indeed anything else survive the tempest of this anniversary party? The Anniversary Party is a sparklingly witty yet poignant exploration of love, ambition, and friendship in the face of personal and professional trials.

The Anniversary Party is a comedy movie featuring Alan Cumming.

The Anniversary Party is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy and it's also available on Criterion Channel.

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