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, co-written by Baumbach,

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, and Christopher Reed. The film is credited as having been directed by Ernie Fusco and written by Jesse Carter after being disowned by Baumbach. The film was shot over 6 days with remaining money from Baumbach's previous film '' Mr. Jealousy''.

Plot

A newly married couple decides to improve their social life by throwing three great parties and inviting tons of people at their

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apartment. The film follows this pursuit over the course of a year. Friends' (

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) relationships are tested during a birthday party, a

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party and a New Year's Eve party.

Cast

Removal of credit

Baumbach has removed his credit for the film, explaining in an interview with

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References

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