tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post7531940116181035072..comments2024-03-28T18:01:28.997-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: Party Down, "Jackal Onassis Backstage Party": Really RomanAlan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-32802454547160230672010-04-26T15:15:11.531-04:002010-04-26T15:15:11.531-04:00"Dennis" was awesome with his "this..."Dennis" was awesome with his "this is so real life" linesScottyGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-17769583458101616192010-04-25T11:11:12.056-04:002010-04-25T11:11:12.056-04:00Alan, is there any chance of you doing an article ...Alan, is there any chance of you doing an article about the many ways this show is available to watch? I don't think I can recall a series that aired on so many different platforms: Starz, Netflix, DirecTV, online...is this the future of TV?Matter-Eater Ladhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07582100232490047227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-46058746467815257232010-04-24T19:31:18.005-04:002010-04-24T19:31:18.005-04:00BigTed, I got Jimmi Simpson and Michael Weston mix...BigTed, I got Jimmi Simpson and Michael Weston mixed up for ages. I think it was because, early on, I had an aversion to both of them based on the first parts I remember seeing them in - Weston was tremendously creepy on <i>Six Feet Under</i> and Simpson (appropriately) off-putting on <i>It's Always Sunny</i>. I think it helped me finally differentiate them when both actors appeared on <i>House</i>. I've warmed to both considerably - particularly notable with Weston, who used to make me practically jump out of my chair every time I saw him. As for Simpson, I agree with Jeff W. that his quips provided some of the biggest laughs.<br /><br />Overall, I thought tonight's episode was a success - can't wait for the rest of the season!Marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16203354313065870879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-61423446043598180962010-04-24T18:36:22.507-04:002010-04-24T18:36:22.507-04:00Anyone without Netflix or Starz who wants to watch...Anyone without Netflix or Starz who wants to watch the show can also catch this episode, the Steve Guttenberg episode and 3 from season one on Fancast- www.fancast.com/tv/Party-Down/<br /><br />They are all awesome!Jillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-7140704196385164322010-04-24T18:13:28.162-04:002010-04-24T18:13:28.162-04:00You really think this is the weakest episode? I th...You really think this is the weakest episode? I thought it was stronger than the second one. I was really looking forward to the return of J.K. Simmons and it let me down a little bit. Still a great ep though.Stephen P.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-49974547849138446362010-04-24T16:35:10.027-04:002010-04-24T16:35:10.027-04:00Weakest of the season? In that case this probably...Weakest of the season? In that case this probably is a pretty good season coming up. <br /><br />I actually thought this was a strong premiere if not best episode of the series so far. I thought it effectively reviewed everyone's personality type: Henry's Jim Halpert groundedness, Ron's energy with idiotic backdrop, Roman's all-talk but no substance arrogant demeanor, etc. <br /><br />And yes, very surprised no Kostroff shout-out; always good to see 'The Wire' alums popping up...far fewer though than I'd like.Andrew Chaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08289502899005473076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-35392990225423783222010-04-24T11:47:52.685-04:002010-04-24T11:47:52.685-04:00No Wire shout out for Michael Kostroff?No Wire shout out for Michael Kostroff?Publiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031341138968150640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-72047254171944321442010-04-24T11:29:32.271-04:002010-04-24T11:29:32.271-04:00Falling behind on your pageview quotas, Matt?Falling behind on your pageview quotas, Matt?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-75220231866628844032010-04-24T10:16:25.565-04:002010-04-24T10:16:25.565-04:00Note to people with Comcast On Demand, there is a...Note to people with Comcast On Demand, there is a second episode available to watch ("Steve Guttenberg's Birthday")<br /><br />So sad. My spell checker doesn't recognize Guttenberg. If I was typing this from 1985, it sure would have.srpadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-10050948295284770372010-04-24T10:02:54.620-04:002010-04-24T10:02:54.620-04:00Just saw Jimmi Simpson last night in 'Date Nig...Just saw Jimmi Simpson last night in 'Date Night' as a corrupt cop, after watching this episode earlier in the day... which was weird because I'd never seen him before in anything.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04088334800583767491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-85956043480097425832010-04-24T05:05:15.852-04:002010-04-24T05:05:15.852-04:00Absolutely loved the episode and this show. Easily...Absolutely loved the episode and this show. Easily my favorite comedy since Arrested Development.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-34708262264776575762010-04-24T04:04:19.171-04:002010-04-24T04:04:19.171-04:00Am I the only one who gets Jimmi Simpson confused ...Am I the only one who gets Jimmi Simpson confused with Michael Weston? (Especially since, between the two of them, they've appeared on just about every TV show over the last couple of years.)BigTednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-57681327642277209192010-04-24T02:01:33.813-04:002010-04-24T02:01:33.813-04:00Worst episode of the series, worse even than the R...Worst episode of the series, worse even than the Rick Fox ep. I'll have to watch it again to see if I missed anything.D4Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12735578742189554415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-81402655288219485562010-04-24T01:45:31.225-04:002010-04-24T01:45:31.225-04:00I thought it was fantastic. The Henry/Casey dynami...I thought it was fantastic. The Henry/Casey dynamic is still one of the best on TV and the Ryan/Roman rivalry is always gold.Col Bat Guanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11701639208292077115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-13032516574306733042010-04-24T01:30:26.173-04:002010-04-24T01:30:26.173-04:00watched the fifth episode (the Steve Guttenberg ep...watched the fifth episode (the Steve Guttenberg episode) on the starz website and it was just completely awesome. so much fun watching this group of actors work together, going to be very sad to see them all go their separate ways next season.petenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-13046650875894633422010-04-23T23:58:57.621-04:002010-04-23T23:58:57.621-04:00Seeing Ron with longish hair was fun. He has got ...Seeing Ron with longish hair was fun. He has got to ditch that "lady friend," though, heh.deznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-29414650377428113502010-04-23T23:49:08.497-04:002010-04-23T23:49:08.497-04:00So happy to have Party Down back!
I agree that th...So happy to have Party Down back!<br /><br />I agree that the flow/chemistry felt a little off but I'm not about to complain. If this is the "worst" of the bunch I can't wait for the rest!rachelmednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-77927960954601980832010-04-23T23:34:35.042-04:002010-04-23T23:34:35.042-04:00Jimmi Simpson was awesome in this episode. I hope ...Jimmi Simpson was awesome in this episode. I hope to see more of him in other things (BTW, Fred Savage directed this and as he directs a lot of the IASIP episodes, I figure that's how the McPoyle connection occurred). Also, I don't think you mentioned it in your article, Alan, but Party Down is also playing on the DirecTV 101 channel. Do they have a similar deal as with FNL where DTV is subsidizing some of the show?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-61716445641749989262010-04-23T23:31:57.433-04:002010-04-23T23:31:57.433-04:00Wow, if this is the weakest of the season, I'm...Wow, if this is the weakest of the season, I'm really, really looking forward to the rest of it. <br /><br />I don't particularly like or dislike Lydia yet, but I think Mullaly has a better chance to fit in with the show than previous guest cater waiter Jennifer Coolidge (who I think is great otherwise, but whose comedic style don't mesh with this show at all - at least, not as a regular).<br /><br />Oh, and Jimmi Simpson was pretty fantastic in this episode! I just love how much his character enjoyed being Dennis. And it doesn't hurt to see Roman dressed up like that.belindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-35935583557909023322010-04-23T23:19:57.637-04:002010-04-23T23:19:57.637-04:00Dude is also "Lyle the Intern" on Letter...Dude is also "Lyle the Intern" on Letterman.Phobosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-75816126674470294492010-04-23T23:15:04.393-04:002010-04-23T23:15:04.393-04:00Big fan of this show, so glad to have it back.
Wa...Big fan of this show, so glad to have it back.<br /><br />Was hoping your opener was going to be "Just as soon as I get some leftover Chinese food and watch the Mentalist"<br /><br />I have to concur with everyone else. If this is the weakest episode out of all of them, we're in for an awesome season.<br /><br />Curious what happened with Jennifer Coolidge, they never addressed her character. Did her character get canned between this season and the last one in favor of Megan Mullaly? Wasn't that big a fan of her on the show, just wondering what that deal was.Zachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04658660626561854163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-38464393226430513742010-04-23T23:07:09.635-04:002010-04-23T23:07:09.635-04:00Yeah, this was just wonderful. Which I know is an...Yeah, this was just wonderful. Which I know is an odd word. PD has a unique warm vibe for a comedy built around near-constant humiliation and awkwardness. <br /><br />Community is close in that way, but has more jokes and is more absurd.DB Coopernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-80946793055773772572010-04-23T23:03:40.326-04:002010-04-23T23:03:40.326-04:00Great first episode. Here are some good interviews...Great first episode. Here are some good interviews with the cast (via Hollywood Reporter):<br /><a href="http://bit.ly/cpMBJ3" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/cpMBJ3</a>Matt Wilsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09647239146690196925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-73689021623028770202010-04-23T22:42:27.716-04:002010-04-23T22:42:27.716-04:00I've never watched It's Always Sunny, but ...I've never watched <i>It's Always Sunny</i>, but I found Jimmi Simpson's quips in his prince-and-the-pauper role to be by far the funniest part of the episode. But the rest was still interesting, especially the Henry/Casey tension. If this is the weakest, I can't wait for the rest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-27331761940411940912010-04-23T22:40:37.259-04:002010-04-23T22:40:37.259-04:00I loved that even dressed as a rock star, Roman wa...I loved that even dressed as a rock star, Roman was *still* striking out with women.<br /><br />If this is the low point, the rest of the season must be spectacular because I really liked this one.LAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04868479477550590056noreply@blogger.com