The defining visual characteristic of Party Down is the aggressive use of the close-up, often held for uncomfortable durations to maximize comedic tension. In Standard Definition (SD), the subtle micro-expressions of the cast can be lost in the noise of compression. However, the 1080p HD presentation of S02E04 allows for a granular reading of performance.
Roman (Martin Starr) argues for total honesty, even suggesting the widow should be told about the mistress immediately, while Casey (Lizzy Caplan) tries to manage the fallout. Cast and Crew party down s02e04 1080p hd
The premise is pure Party Down gold. The team is hired to work a “fire sale” at the home of notorious, hard-boiled crime novelist (playing a fictionalized, hyper-intense version of himself). After a small fire (caused by Ellroy’s own negligence), he decides to sell off his scorched memorabilia rather than deal with insurance. The defining visual characteristic of Party Down is
Notable guest stars for this episode include and Tamala Jones as Diane and Mary Ellison. The episode was directed by Bryan Gordon and written by series creators Rob Thomas and Dan Etheridge . Technical Details and Quality Roman (Martin Starr) argues for total honesty, even