The Room

[Recovery Room]

Has anyone ever heard of this?

Apparently this is suppose to be the worst film ever made and is currently becoming a cult classic. I couldn't believe it was real until someone told me they've actually ordered it from Amazon.

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[Recovery Room]

At least watch the trailer if you could use a good laugh.

Don't think they originally intended for this to be a "black comedy," but lol.

[Jessooker]

that looks as bad as a soap opera.

[popdisaster00]

someone quote me so i can watch this after class

[Jessooker]

someone quote me so i can watch this after class

quoted.

[Recovery Room]

http://www.amazon.com/Juliette-Danielle-Sestero-Haldiman-Carolyn/dp/B000CFYAMC/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1233246364&sr=8-1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Room_(film)

The settings of The Room are important to the film. Most of the action takes place in Johnny and Lisa’s living room – a constructed set, which is notable for its red walls, columns in the corners, framed photos of spoons, a television behind a sofa, a sandpainting, and a spiral staircase that leads up to the bedroom. Characters come and go as they please – even when Johnny and Lisa are not home – often staying for such a short period of time that they don’t bother to close the door.

Occasionally actors from The Room other than Wiseau will attend the screening. In April 2008, at the conclusion of the screening, Kyle Vogt who played Peter was spotted in the back of the theatre. Once his presence was realised, he received a standing ovation and was ushered to the front by the crowd for an impromptu Q&A. He was able to confirm what many suspected which was that he left the production once his contracted time was up, then rather than giving his remaining lines to someone like Denny, as he suggested to Tommy, they instead inserted a completely different actor to carry on where Peter left off, leaving the audience bewildered yet again. Robyn Paris who plays Michelle was present at the 2008 anniversary screening, hiding out under a wig.

[Recovery Room]

that looks as bad as a soap opera.
I'd actually say it's much, much worse.

Not sure what's funnier, the special effects of them on the roof or the actual "acting".

[Smash Adams]

I'd actually say it's much, much worse.

Not sure what's funnier, the special effects of them on the roof or the actual "acting".
based on the wikipedia article I'd say the gaping plot holes like I don't know casually mentioning you have breast cancer and then it never comes up again

[Recovery Room]

The reviews on Amazon are great as well:

It is, without question, the worst film ever made. Including movies made on beta max video cameras in special education high school classes. But this comment is in no way meant to be discouraging. Because while The Room is the worst movie ever made it is also the greatest way to spend a blisteringly fast 100 minutes in the dark. Simply put, `The Room' will change your life.

[Roboman]

Hahaha wow, the roof scenery looks fucking terrible, not to mention that lead guy looks and sounds absurdly bad. It's probably not a good idea to have a lead actor whose English isn't always understandable.

[more heart]

Wow that is terrible.

[Recovery Room]

Paul Rudd, Jonah Hill, Kristen Bell (and tons of other comedians/actors) love it and watch it all the time; apparently they were trying to think of ways to incorporate jokes about it into Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Role Models.

[softcoeur]

i cannot wait to experience this - there's a theater in LA that has monthly midnight showings. from the wiki page:

"On the last Saturday of every month, there is a midnight (11:55pm, Saturday night) screening Sunset 5 Theater, where a cult following of about one hundred loyal fans go to interact with the film in a similar fashion to The Rocky Horror Picture Show (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rocky_Horror_Picture_Show). Audience members dress up as their favorite characters, throw plastic spoons at the movie screen (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Projection_screen), toss footballs (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football) to each other from short distances, and yell insulting comments and criticisms about the quality of the film."

wonderful.

[a speedo model]

Who the fuck, after seeing that, would want to watch that movie?

[popdisaster00]

quoted.
looks horrible.

[WakingTheMisery]

I hear The Room, but think Silent Hill.

[popdisaster00]

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,481 in Movies & TV

Just to show how impressive that is, the forgetting sarah marshall dvd is as follows:

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,000 in Movies & TV

[CstSnow]

I read the Entertainment Weekly article on this, it seems like something thats so bad that you have to at least watch it once.

[domotime2]

I Love This Movie!!!!!

[Recovery Room]

Ordered a copy, cannot wait to watch.

[WakingTheMisery]

Looks entertaining.

[Rawrr]

I remember Kevin Smith was talking about this ina SModcast once, I want to see it, but not really, haha.

[IamTheINDUSTRY]

i want to watch this. can't be worse than plan 9 from outer space.

[domotime2]

maybe i should explain myself.....

The Room

You have to watch this friends first of all. Secondly you have to go into it thinking that this is a legit movie.....(because it is? cough)...Anyways, this movie is made by a man named Tommy Wuseau. He's a foreigner of some kind, and this is his attempt at making a soap opera type film. But what he makes instead is a movie thats so unbelievably bad that its actually good because of it. Like I cant tell you if this was intentional or not, but regardless its a MUST SEE. I think this movie has the record for longest running movie to be playing in the theaters...as it still plays in California weekly.

GREAT movie.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

Holy.....I must find this movie.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

i cannot wait to experience this - there's a theater in LA that has monthly midnight showings. from the wiki page:

"On the last Saturday of every month, there is a midnight (11:55pm, Saturday night) screening Sunset 5 Theater, where a cult following of about one hundred loyal fans go to interact with the film in a similar fashion to The Rocky Horror Picture Show (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rocky_Horror_Picture_Show). Audience members dress up as their favorite characters, throw plastic spoons at the movie screen (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Projection_screen), toss footballs (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football) to each other from short distances, and yell insulting comments and criticisms about the quality of the film."

wonderful.
Hahahaha, here are some amazingly hilarious videos of this very act in process:

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Now I really want to go to one of these showings.

And just for good measure, here are some hilariously bad clips from the movie:
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[kshtoinks12]

If its so bad, why'd you name your username after it?

[whoaisame]

I just watched this last night. It is actually worse than everyone says it is. Everything about this movie sucks. But it is sooo fuckin funny, I love it. I have never laughed so hard in my life.

[Ailite]

I HAVE to fucking see this.

[AP_Punk]

hahahaha. wow.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

I just bought this on Amazon. I cannot wait for this to show up in the mail.

[Recovery Room]

Watched this last night and it's as horribly bad as they say which, in turn, provides many laughs.

Highly recommended to everyone.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

Oh my....this movie. There are so many words. Anything you may read about it is absolutely dead on. I bought it on Amazon and received it in the mail a couple days ago. Watching it tonight was an incredible experience I will not soon forget. The entire film is so incomprehensible, such a horrific trainwreck....that you must watch it as soon as you can and share it with those closest to you. If you are in any way at all a fan of sitting around with some good friends and mocking a terrible film, this is right up your alley. Hell, this is up your alley regardless. Characters we have never ever met before walk in and out of scenes to say something of apparent importance and then they disappear back into the nothingness they came from. There are framed photographs of a spoon for some reason. Storylines are created and then dropped just as quickly as they were introduced. Old ladies have breast cancer and then apparently they don't, or it's simply inconsequential because it's never mentioned ever again. A young man named Denny has a run in with a drug lord during the first half hour for some inexplicable reason, which is then left unexplained for the duration of the film. The skyline on the rooftop scenes is blue screened in and I really don't know why. Men stand around in tuxedos and decide to "play a game of football" which basicaly consists of them standing about three feet away from each other and tossing the ball back and forth. They do this several times actually. Gratuitous sex scenes abound in the first half hour (I think there were roughly 3 in the first 30 minutes or so) where Tommy Wiseau apparently makes love to Lisa's navel and we have the unfortunate displeasure of watching his naked ass writhe about. One of the sex scenes even looks like it was a repeat shot from an earlier sex scene. Emotions swing wildly. There is barely a plot here. After a good ten minutes, you won't care. The dialogue is so trite and horribly read that nearly everything spoken becomes an instant joke. I am dying to see this at one of the screenings in L.A. now.

Oh and for Arrested Development fans, apparently David Cross was a huge fan of this movie when it came out around 2003 and he allegedly wanted to make references to it. There's a particular scene in this movie where Tommy Wiseau's character, Johnny, does a horrible impression of a chicken and several other men join him in making horrible impressions of their own. Watching it, I could not help but wonder if it served as an inspiration for the reoccurring chicken joke on Arrested Development. Check it out and see what you think.

[AP_Punk]

:lol: i need to see this movie.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

You really, really do. I can't stress this enough.....and make sure you watch it with someone or a few someones. It's that much better.

[The Database]

Just looks like a regular shitty movie to me, no Howard the Duck or Gigli.

[IAmNietzche]

In pre-production (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pre-production), director Tommy Wiseau had to decide upon the shooting format of the film. He was confused about the differences between 35 mm film (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/35_mm_film) and high-definition video (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-definition_video), so he decided to shoot the entire film in both formats with two cameras (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Movie_camera) side-by-side on the same mount. This experiment allowed Wiseau to compare the formats on a large scale, and he plans to use the information that he gathered for a DVD (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD) documentary (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Documentary_film) and a book (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book).


Ha.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

Yeah, you can tell every single time when he switches back and forth between the two formats (which is very often).

This may look like a regular shitty movie you see on the Sci-Fi channel every weekend, but I assure you it is not. This movie is far worse than those movies. There is nothing redeemable about it other than its status of being "so bad it's great."

Edit: I also think that part of the draw for The Room is the mythos surrounding it. There's that huge audience of people who have gone to see it faithfully every weekend for the past five years during the midnight showing. The antics of said audience are now notorious around California and thanks to an extensive Entertainment Weekly article this past December, the word has begun to spread. Tommy Wiseau, the writer, director, producer, and star comes from somewhere in Europe but nobody knows where....because he refuses to tell anyone for some reason. He somehow spent six million dollars making this movie...but nobody knows where it came from....because he refuses to tell anyone for some reason. He has stated that he spent 1 million dollars on the soundtrack alone which is laughable because of how bad the soundtrack is (see the love scenes). He paid big bucks to get a huge billboard up in California advertising his movie with his face plastered on it...and it's still there to this day. Apparently Tommy Wiseau even attempted to get his film nominated for the Academy Awards by putting it up "For Your Consideration." He shows up for every midnight screening and fields questions, no matter how awful they are, and apparently still does not fully understand the motivation behind the audience's desire to see the film. His answers to their questions are just as incoherent as the movie itself. One of the crew members has said that filming was a horrific experience because everyone would show up to the set except for Tommy on certain days because he would only arrive when he "felt inspired by the art." Wiseau says in interviews now that he always intended for this to be a black comedy to which one of his actors, who wished to remain anonymous, stated that this was pure bullshit and that Wiseau longed for this movie to be his big dramatic breakthrough. The movie was intended to be serious as all get out. I don't think Tommy Wiseau even knows what "black comedy" means...

[Recovery Room]

Tommy Wiseau apparently makes love to Lisa's navel and we have the unfortunate displeasure of watching his naked ass writhe about. One of the sex scenes even looks like it was a repeat shot from an earlier sex scene.
Hahahahaha, yes.

[lindZ629]

Most of this has been said, but here's my take:

I finally got around to watching this today. Cinematic masterpiece. I don't think it would be nearly as funny if Wiseau didn't star in it, his accent alone provided tons of laughs for me. Several storylines were dropped in the middle, which quite frankly, blew my mind. You're introduced to characters who don't get explained until 30-45 minutes afterwards. That along with the picturesque shots of San Francisco, the "football" playing, and the flower shop scene make this a must-see for any casual movie fan.

[AP_Punk]

need to order me a copy asap.

[Ailite]

I am ordering this off of Amazon when I get paid Thursday.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

Most of this has been said, but here's my take:

I finally got around to watching this today. Cinematic masterpiece. I don't think it would be nearly as funny if Wiseau didn't star in it, his accent alone provided tons of laughs for me. Several storylines were dropped in the middle, which quite frankly, blew my mind. You're introduced to characters who don't get explained until 30-45 minutes afterwards. That along with the picturesque shots of San Francisco, the "football" playing, and the flower shop scene make this a must-see for any casual movie fan.
Definitely agree. Wiseau made this movie what it is.

And what it is, is a powerhouse.
need to order me a copy asap.

I am ordering this off of Amazon when I get paid Thursday.
Hahaha, yessss. You will not regret your purchase. This movie has spread amongst my friends rapidly.

[Ailite]

Definitely agree. Wiseau made this movie what it is.

And what it is, is a powerhouse.



Hahaha, yessss. You will not regret your purchase. This movie has spread amongst my friends rapidly.
I've been meaning to see it for months, I feel awful for only just now getting around to it.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

I've been meaning to see it for months, I feel awful for only just now getting around to it.
I assure you, you will feel much better after your first viewing. I definitely recommend watching it with at least a few people to get a fuller effect. Watch out for the rooftop green screen. It's hilariously noticeable because the green screen is clearly reflecting off each of the actors' faces. So awesome.

[Ailite]

I assure you, you will feel much better after your first viewing. I definitely recommend watching it with at least a few people to get a fuller effect. Watch out for the rooftop green screen. It's hilariously noticeable because the green screen is clearly reflecting off each of the actors' faces. So awesome.
I've getting my friends Tyler and Deion to come over and watch with me, two guys who are almost as nerdy about movies as me. It will be a blast

[lindZ629]

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I seriously can't stop watching this. It might be the best scene from any movie...ever. Hi doggy!

[Outtathaway!]

I love this movie. Up there with Troll 2.

[WarpSpeedChewy]

Seeing this movie with a friend at a crowded theater was one of the best times I've ever had seeing a movie.

[drudo182]

I really want to watch this now.

[whoaisame]

Let my friend borrow this movie and he loves it so much I cant get it back. Had a screening at his house with a bunch of friends and some beers and it was probably the funnest night I've had in a long long time. Cannot recommend this movie enough.

[whoaisame]

o, and the music in this movie is probably the worst I have EVER heard, SERIOUSLY.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

o, and the music in this movie is probably the worst I have EVER heard, SERIOUSLY.
Hahaha

"You are my rose, you are my rose, you are my rose. You are my rose, you are my rose, you are my rose. You are my rose, you are my rose, you are my rose...."

[SgtSmegma]

Is this a B movie? Or is it serious?

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

Is this a B movie? Or is it serious?
Well, see, the director/producer/writer/star Tommy Wiseau honestly meant for it to be serious (he sent it to the Academy in attempts to get it nominated) but the movie turned out to be a horrible B movie.....and by horrible I mean awesome.

[whoaisame]

More like an F movie

[SgtSmegma]

Well, see, the director/producer/writer/star Tommy Wiseau honestly meant for it to be serious (he sent it to the Academy in attempts to get it nominated) but the movie turned out to be a horrible B movie.....and by horrible I mean awesome.

The trailer left me utterly speechless. I must see this film.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

The trailer left me utterly speechless. I must see this film.
If the trailer blows your mind, wait till you see the movie...so many quotable lines.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

Awesome new article featuring more clips from the movie you may not have seen:

http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-room,25723/

[Thomas Balkcom]

Awesome new article featuring more clips from the movie you may not have seen:

http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-room,25723/

I love The New Cult Canon, for about the first six months they did it I watched every movie they analyzed

[lindZ629]

Awesome new article featuring more clips from the movie you may not have seen:

http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-room,25723/
hahaha love the avatar

I DID NOT HIT HER I DID NAAAATTTTT...oh, hi mark.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

hahaha love the avatar

I DID NOT HIT HER I DID NAAAATTTTT...oh, hi mark.
Haha, thanks. I originally had a gif of Tommy Wiseau yelling "UR TEARIN' ME APART LISA!" but I couldn't reduce the file size properly. This one works nicely though.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

Another awesome article on The Room:

http://www.ifc.com/news/2009/03/a-primer-on-the-room.php

[DroppedUrPocket]

Tommy Wiseau directed/starred in an episode of Tim & Eric Awesome Show Great Job! this season. hahaha.

[combatbaby]

Finally saw this a few nights ago... fucking HILARIOUS. Will be quoting for weeks to come. I believe they're trying to start a monthly showing here in Greensboro much like the ones in CA, NY, etc. I sure hope so.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

Finally saw this a few nights ago... fucking HILARIOUS. Will be quoting for weeks to come. I believe they're trying to start a monthly showing here in Greensboro much like the ones in CA, NY, etc. I sure hope so.
God, what I would do for a monthly showing around these parts...

Quoting this movie has become a regular part of my life now.

[Chemical Love]

Is Johnny retarded?

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

Is Johnny retarded?
Retarded in love, yes.

He claims he's French....but no one knows from where exactly.

[SgtSmegma]

Is there anywhere to watch this online?

[IamTheINDUSTRY]

i thought i would laugh more than i did - i was just in LITERAL awe at how absolutely atrocious this movie is. the fact that he submitted this to the oscars is more than enough back story to put the movie in and watch it. there is definitely something wrong with this guy.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

i thought i would laugh more than i did - i was just in LITERAL awe at how absolutely atrocious this movie is. the fact that he submitted this to the oscars is more than enough back story to put the movie in and watch it. there is definitely something wrong with this guy.
Haha, that was my reaction the first time I watched it, and a friend of mine who saw it recently said the same thing. I think it gets more amusing upon repeat viewings because of all the things you really start noticing. I didn't even notice the first time that I watched it, but at the end when Johnny shoots himself (does anybody even care about spoiler tags for this movie?), Denny shouts out "Tommy why?!?" instead of "Johnny why?!?" That got another chuckle from me.

But yeah, I agree it's more jaw droppingly awful than funny the first time you see it. Literally everything wrong you could do in a movie happens on screen here. I really wish I could have been a fly on the wall when the academy came across his submission.

[justletgo]

I've got to see this.
btw did anyone ever see Demons At The door? Out of all the low budget films I've seen, this one is the funniest. I definitely recommend getting off Amazon or wherever. 7j4XOoeDVKY

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

I've got to see this.
btw did anyone ever see Demons At The door? Out of all the low budget films I've seen, this one is the funniest. I definitely recommend getting off Amazon or wherever. 7j4XOoeDVKY
Hahahahahaha, what the hell?

[justletgo]

Hahahahahaha, what the hell?

There's not one thing about this movie that's not hilarious. I get sick everytime I watch it from laughing so much. It's without a doubt my favorite movie ever made. Me and my friends watch this movie at least once a month, and try to show it to as many people as we can.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

There's not one thing about this movie that's not hilarious. I get sick everytime I watch it from laughing so much. It's without a doubt my favorite movie ever made. Me and my friends watch this movie at least once a month, and try to show it to as many people as we can.
Oh jesus, now I have to find this movie...

There's nothing quite like watching bad movies with a group of friends.

[justletgo]

Oh jesus, now I have to find this movie...

There's nothing quite like watching bad movies with a group of friends.

Haha I know. It's under $15 on Amazon.com. And I rented it from Blockbuster before I bought it, so if there's one near you it could be there. And the funny thing is that they tried to put the best looking parts in the trailer. It gets way worse than what you see in there.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

Haha I know. It's under $15 on Amazon.com. And I rented it from Blockbuster before I bought it, so if there's one near you it could be there. And the funny thing is that they tried to put the best looking parts in the trailer. It gets way worse than what you see in there.
Really? Good god, I am intrigued. I may have to check out the Blockbuster down the road from my house.

[justletgo]

Yeah, The whole thing is just ridiculous. Like evey time they kill a demon, it squirts out gallons of gooze onto everyone in the room. It's so good. And the special affects as you see in the trailer are amazing. But, I really want to see this "The Room" movie now too.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

Yeah, The whole thing is just ridiculous. Like evey time they kill a demon, it squirts out gallons of gooze onto everyone in the room. It's so good. And the special affects as you see in the trailer are amazing. But, I really want to see this "The Room" movie now too.
Yeah, I think those special effects were the deciding factor for my need to see that movie. The Room is certainly a different kind of bad....but if you appreciate that, then I think you'd definitely appreciate The Room. There's essentially just about nothing going on in this movie and yet so much.

[justletgo]

Yeah, I think those special effects were the deciding factor for my need to see that movie. The Room is certainly a different kind of bad....but if you appreciate that, then I think you'd definitely appreciate The Room. There's essentially just about nothing going on in this movie and yet so much.

Haha, I'll have to get this one next. I was loving the flower shop epsecially out of the ones I've watched. I'll probably get that along with Gingerdead Man. I hear good things about this one. UiWyiA77qzg

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

Haha, I'll have to get this one next. I was loving the flower shop epsecially out of the ones I've watched. I'll probably get that along with Gingerdead Man. I hear good things about this one. UiWyiA77qzg
Oh.....my god.

[justletgo]

Oh.....my god.

My exact thoughts after seeing that trailer the first time as well. Oh and this one's at Blockbuster too.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

My exact thoughts after seeing that trailer the first time as well. Oh and this one's at Blockbuster too.
Geez, I really need to hit up Blockbuster. Once I'm out of school, I'm having a terrible movie marathon.

[Kid B]

I hear The Room, but think Silent Hill.
I thought the same thing.

[justletgo]

Geez, I really need to hit up Blockbuster. Once I'm out of school, I'm having a terrible movie marathon.

Sounds like a great idea. They had this whole shelf of these movies at the one that used to be near me. They have so many good ones.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

Sounds like a great idea. They had this whole shelf of these movies at the one that used to be near me. They have so many good ones.
Like a shelf of just....unintentionally bad movies? That's awesome. I need a reference guide of some sort.

[justletgo]

Like a shelf of just....unintentionally bad movies? That's awesome. I need a reference guide of some sort.
Haha yeah. It seemed like they just threw all the low budgeted movies into this one section of the store and that's where i used to get all the movies from.

[justletgo]

Just ordered this off Amazon. It'll be here in 5 business days. I can't wait to watch this on movie night!!

[Smash Adams]

Like a shelf of just....unintentionally bad movies? That's awesome. I need a reference guide of some sort.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51LTClXUv1L._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb -sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA240_SH20_OU01_.jpg (http://www.absolutepunk.net/gp/reader/0446693340/ref=sib_dp_pt#reader-link)

I feel like it's good thing I haven't seen most of the movies mentioned in this book

[DroppedUrPocket]

gingerdead man is so spectacularly awesomely bad.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51LTClXUv1L._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb -sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA240_SH20_OU01_.jpg (http://www.absolutepunk.net/gp/reader/0446693340/ref=sib_dp_pt#reader-link)

I feel like it's good thing I haven't seen most of the movies mentioned in this book
Well there you go. I may have to pick that sucker up. I don't necessarily want to see all of those bad movies....but I'd sure love to read about them.

[sdbrown]

I jsut saw that 'I did naaaaaat hit her Oh hi mark" scene on youtube and laughed harder than I have in weeks. I need to rent this movie!!

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

One of the most awesome/batshit crazy interviews I've ever read in my life featuring director Tommy Wiseau:

http://www.avclub.com/articles/tommy-wiseau,29598/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=feeds&utm_source=avclub_rss_daily

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

Oh, and apparently that guy at the end of The Room who shows up out of nowhere and acts as if we're supposed to know who he is, is actually supposed to be Peter the psychologist from earlier in the film. I guess the actor quit and Tommy replaced him with this guy but chose not to explain it. His only reasoning?

Peter left. Now you are like Peter, but you are Steven

http://blog.rifftrax.com/2009/06/12/rifftrax-interview-with-the-rooms-greg-ellery/

[WarpSpeedChewy]

I read that AV Club interview a few days ago and it just completely creeped me out. The part about the sex scenes and that one bit about Danny and how there would be multiple actors for each character was bizarre. Even in the text I had trouble understanding it. I'm completely astonished at how seriously he takes it.

Oh, and apparently that guy at the end of The Room who shows up out of nowhere and acts as if we're supposed to know who he is, is actually supposed to be Peter the psychologist from earlier in the film. I guess the actor quit and Tommy replaced him with this guy but chose not to explain it. His only reasoning?



http://blog.rifftrax.com/2009/06/12/rifftrax-interview-with-the-rooms-greg-ellery/
Lisa, who had pretty much “just gotten off the bus from Texas.” Oh, and she was 18. I believe our wincing was audible over the phone. EWWWWWWWWWWW. Fuck that is gross.

Thanks for posting that though. I remain completely fascinated about how the film came together.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

I read that AV Club interview a few days ago and it just completely creeped me out. The part about the sex scenes and that one bit about Danny and how there would be multiple actors for each character was bizarre. Even in the text I had trouble understanding it. I'm completely astonished at how seriously he takes it.


EWWWWWWWWWWW. Fuck that is gross.

Thanks for posting that though. I remain completely fascinated about how the film came together.
Hahaha, that was my reaction. Probably a bit of information I could have gone without. I just think it's hilarious that Steven is supposed to be Peter because just the other night I was having a discussion with a friend of mine about who Steven may have been, and this was one of the overriding theories. I guess Peter just died when he tripped while playing tuxedo football.

[WarpSpeedChewy]

That article though makes the AV interview make so much more sense.

[gilatron5000]

This movie looks like it will be too painful to watch.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

This movie looks like it will be too painful to watch.
It seems to be a pretty even split amongst my friends who love how terrible it is, right alongside me, and the others who get mad at me for calling them and insisting that they come over to watch it.

[WarpSpeedChewy]

I think I need to take my brother and my best friend to see it soon. They play it at this great theater in atlanta every week.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

I think I need to take my brother and my best friend to see it soon. They play it at this great theater in atlanta every week.
I wish we had a theater playing this somewhere around here. That would be awesome. My goal is to get to one of those screenings in California some day.

[whoaisame]

going to see this tomorrow in Boston at a theater. Ive seen this movie like 20 times but it should be even more incredible. Cant wait to see if people dress up and heckle the screen.

[whoaisame]

WOW. Saw this in the theater last night at a midnight showing. This movie is amazing and 100x better in a thearter with rabid fans. Best/most hilarious experience in a movie theater I've ever had. Amazing.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

WOW. Saw this in the theater last night at a midnight showing. This movie is amazing and 100x better in a thearter with rabid fans. Best/most hilarious experience in a movie theater I've ever had. Amazing.
:-( Everything I've ever read about screenings of this movie have said the same thing. Me = jealous. I want to see this in theaters so bad.

[Thomas Balkcom]

I think I need to take my brother and my best friend to see it soon. They play it at this great theater in atlanta every week.

you're talking about The Plaza right? I didn't know they played it every week

[WarpSpeedChewy]

you're talking about The Plaza right? I didn't know they played it every week
Yeah. I found out about not too long ago. Probably end up seeing it next week.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Yeah. I found out about not too long ago. Probably end up seeing it next week.

that's awesome, I'll try and go see it sometime in the next few weeks

[maxvsmaradona]

Bump. this movie is amazing. Everyone needs to see it.

[Cody Nelson]

Someone quote me so I remember to watch this trailer. This movie sounds fucking unreal.

[porttheman]

man this movie cracks me up.." I did notttttt!"

[Greg.Kushlan]

Someone quote me so I remember to watch this trailer. This movie sounds fucking unreal.

It really is, I coudn't believe what I was watching for most of the movie's runtime. The acting was so bad that I thought it was porn with all the good stuff cut out, because I saw it on Adult Swim.

[capnshindig]

I just watched this in a class I am taking called Trash Cinema & Taste that revolves around cult movies, camp movies and all that stuff. Our final project for the class is to show a public midnight screening of it and have massive audience interaction.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

I just watched this in a class I am taking called Trash Cinema & Taste that revolves around cult movies, camp movies and all that stuff. Our final project for the class is to show a public midnight screening of it and have massive audience interaction.
That is an amazing assignment.

[maxvsmaradona]

man this movie cracks me up.." I did notttttt!"

Oh hi Mark.

[capnshindig]

That is an amazing assignment.

Yea, it's an amazing class. We are watching Freaks, Pink Flamingos, Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Sex Perils of Pauline, Showgirls, Blood Feast and the whole class is about the dilemma of good taste vs. bad taste.

[IamTheINDUSTRY]

Your Killing Me Lisa!

[SeanFracture]

Apparently David Cross and Will Arnett are such big fans of the movie that the Bluth family chicken dance is inspired by the movie. Having never seen the movie, I cannot say how accurate this is.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

Apparently David Cross and Will Arnett are such big fans of the movie that the Bluth family chicken dance is inspired by the movie. Having never seen the movie, I cannot say how accurate this is.
It's pretty accurate. Once you see the chicken dances the characters in this movie do, you're left wondering if any of them have ever seen an actual chicken.

[SeanFracture]

It's pretty accurate. Once you see the chicken dances the characters in this movie do, you're left wondering if any of them have ever seen an actual chicken.

Hahahaha, watched all the clips last night! "Chipp-chipp!" "I did naaaaaht! Oh hi Mark." The epic room destruction. I'm dying just thinking about it all, cannot wait to watch the whole thing.

[goodarmcindy]

This is, without doubt, my favourite film of all time. It is just a beautiful symphony of crapness, with all parts (acting, script, direction) working equally as terribly as the other.

"I did not hit her, I DID NAAAAAWWWWWWT"

"You're tearing me apart Lisa!!"

Immense

[lindZ629]

Oh hi Johnny, I didn't know it was you.

What so you can't tell it's Johnny with his fucking sunglasses on? What the fuck is wrong with you cashier lady???

[maxvsmaradona]

Denny, two is great, but three is a crowd.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

"She's a stupid bitch. She wants to control my life. I'm not going to put up with that. I'm going to do what I want to do, and that's it. What do you think I should do?"

[rerelease_]

the room is fucking amazing, i'm trying to tell everyone about it. gonna watch it again with my friends on tuesday, fuck, i cannot wait.

[WarpSpeedChewy]

I've seen this movie 3 times now.

"You're right....the computer business is too competitive"

[whoaisame]

Ive seen this probably 15 times, 3 of which were at a midnight showing with a sold out theater. The most amazing expierience ever haha

[rerelease_]

damn, i'd love to see it at the theater

[lindZ629]

I need this pilot. Can I find it anywhere?
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[TJ Wells]

They've been doing midnight showings @ the Music Box in Chicago every couple months. I NEED to get to one of those.

[Thomas Balkcom]

They've been doing midnight showings @ the Music Box in Chicago every couple months. I NEED to get to one of those.

they do it here at a movie theater on the first Tuesday of every month and I have yet to go

[hoser1689]

The Room...talking Johnny Bobblehead this is a must have for sure
www.theroomstuff.com

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i hope they are available soon.

[ikikwe]

I watched this movie three times over christmas break and was so mesmerized by it I decided to buy the DVD. It should be here today; I can't wait to get absolutely smashed and watch it with my suitemates.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

They're playing this at the Burton Theater in Detroit this weekend and I'm definitely going more than once.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

Go to about 3:45 second to hear David Cross discuss The Room.

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Also:

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and:

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[Anton Djamoos]

This movie is hilarious. Rifftrax is worth watching as well.

[Pat k]

In my zine, I'll be doing an article about the best shots in The Room. I'm especially fond of the scene in which Peter, Mark, and of course Johnny discuss Johnny's first encounter with Lisa.

[Wake Up]

Again, never understood why this film is so great. It's worthless and pathetic cinema.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

Again, never understood why this film is so great. It's worthless and pathetic cinema.
That's exactly why it's so great.

[Wake Up]

That's exactly why it's so great.

i lol'd. i love this movie's fanbase.

[Pat k]

i lol'd. i love this movie's fanbase.

Yeah! No movie better justifies the existence of the phrase "so bad it's good."

[Mitch]

I was not amused by this movie save a few parts. Very disappointed.

[Genuma]

How was work today?
Oh pretty good. We got a new client... at the bank. We make a lot of money.
What client?
I can not tell you, its confidential.
Oh come on. Why not?
No I can't. Anyway, how is your sex life?

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

How was work today?
Oh pretty good. We got a new client... at the bank. We make a lot of money.
What client?
I can not tell you, its confidential.
Oh come on. Why not?
No I can't. Anyway, how is your sex life?
That is my favorite line. That and:

Mark: I used to know a girl, she had a dozen guys. One of them found out about it... beat her up so bad she ended up at a hospital on Guerrero Street.
Johnny: Ha ha ha. What a story, Mark.

Also, since someone posted this in that other The Room thread:

http://stagevu.com/video/nbsfwkfpuiim

^ That's the entire movie if anyone hasn't seen it. Not that I'm advocating movie piracy or anything.....

[Full Effect Ed]

The BBQ chicken was delicious rice

[Pat k]

Apparently, Wiseau is attending a screening in Chicago in Feb. Freaking out!

[Full Effect Ed]

Apparently, Wiseau is attending a screening in Chicago in Feb. Freaking out!

you better go

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

Finally got to see this in an actual theater with a packed crowd last night. It was an incredible experience. Makes the movie that much better.

[warstory]

A friend took me to see this several months ago. I want to go again but none of my friends are interested or see the awesome appeal :/ I need better friends

[Pat k]

Finally got to see this in an actual theater with a packed crowd last night. It was an incredible experience. Makes the movie that much better.

When I went to a bonafide screening, I couldn't hear shit and it was still the best thing ever. Of course, I know all the words.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

When I went to a bonafide screening, I couldn't hear shit and it was still the best thing ever. Of course, I know all the words.
Yeah, half the time I couldn't hear a thing, but it never mattered because everyone was collectively shouting the dialogue at the screen anyway. Such a good time.

[eraserhead]

Finally saw this, so fucking good

"YOU ARE TEARING ME APART LISA!!"

[heyozzie]

i'm dying to see this, its at the top of my netflix queue.

[kemichels]

Seeing this in Chicago tonight at The Music Box. TOMMY IS GOING TO BE THERE. I'm so pumped.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

Seeing this in Chicago tonight at The Music Box. TOMMY IS GOING TO BE THERE. I'm so pumped.
I'm more than positive you would likely appreciate this amazing new article:

http://www.avclub.com/chicago/articles/my-extended-evening-with-the-rooms-tommy-wiseau,38245/

[kemichels]

I'm more than positive you would likely appreciate this amazing new article:

http://www.avclub.com/chicago/articles/my-extended-evening-with-the-rooms-tommy-wiseau,38245/

I was AT this. Fucking most amazing thing ever.

I got my football signed by Tommy.

[Pat k]

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs218.snc3/22571_995882785770_1934740_55093114 _4068216_n.jpg

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

Jealous!

[itsmesean0630]

Johnny: Hi.
Clerk: Can I help you?
Johnny: Can I have a dozen red roses please?
Clerk: Oh, Johnny, I didn't know it was you...here you go.
Johnny: That's me...how much is it?
Clerk: It'll be 18 dollars.
Johnny: Here you go. Keep the change. Hi, doggy!
Clerk: You're my favorite customer.
Johnny: Thanks a lot, bye!

I love how he says here you go before she even finishes saying how much it is. I love this movie.

[Colorblind!]

Is this hard to find on DVD? Just finished my first viewing and I HAVE to own this.

[Inches&Falling]

This movie is amazing and stupid all at once. I love it.

[prefix-core]

Tommy Wiseau's Top 10 Tips For Making A Sex Tape! (http://www.askmen.com/top_10/dating/top-10-tips-for-making-a-sex-tape-by-tommy-wiseau_1p.html)

This guy continues to rule for all of the wrong reasons.

[prefix-core]

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[popdisaster00]

Tommy Wiseau Says ‘The Room’ Will Get a 3D Theatrical Re-release (http://www.slashfilm.com/tommy-wiseau-the-room-3d-theatrical-rerelease/#more-94400)

[Full Effect Ed]

Hi doggy

[Ailite]

Tommy Wiseau Says ‘The Room’ Will Get a 3D Theatrical Re-release (http://www.slashfilm.com/tommy-wiseau-the-room-3d-theatrical-rerelease/#more-94400)
I lol'd

[Baby VenomVeins]

A film with the passion of Tennessee Williams hahahaha

[thesafeword]

Everything about this movie is so great.

[Full Effect Ed]

A film with the passion of Tennessee Williams hahahaha

I love saying this when I describe The Room to people

[Baby VenomVeins]

I don't know if this has already been posted, but it's awesome.

http://theroomsoundboard.com/

[thesafeword]

Don't touch me motherfucker had to be my favorite line of the whole movie.

Thanks for posting that.

[8SlicesOfPie]

Next week a theater here is showing The Room at midnight and Wiseau will be there.

I guess that means I have to go.

[Baby VenomVeins]

Next week a theater here is showing The Room at midnight and Wiseau will be there.

I guess that means I have to go.

He's going to be there?!?! What theater??

[thesafeword]

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs218.snc3/22571_995882785770_1934740_55093114 _4068216_n.jpg
Quoting because I just saw this. Best picture ever.

[8SlicesOfPie]

He's going to be there?!?! What theater??

Landmark River Oaks in Houston.

[Baby VenomVeins]

Landmark River Oaks in Houston.

Oh man :/. I assumed you meant Austin haha

[Pat k]

Quoting because I just saw this. Best picture ever.

I don't know if I mentioned it earlier in the thread, but Tommy was strange, possibly on drugs/ caffeine, and unreliable. He left the autograph line to play football outside the theater where he proceeded to run into the street, almost getting hit by a car. He answered his Q&As in a way which left us more confused than ever, and he invited a birthday boy onstage, lifted him, flipped him upside down, and had the crowd sing to him. Go see this psycho if he comes to town.

[thesafeword]

I don't know if I mentioned it earlier in the thread, but Tommy was strange, possibly on drugs/ caffeine, and unreliable. He left the autograph line to play football outside the theater where he proceeded to run into the street, almost getting hit by a car. He answered his Q&As in a way which left us more confused than ever, and he invited a birthday boy onstage, lifted him, flipped him upside down, and had the crowd sing to him. Go see this psycho if he comes to town.

I will definitely try to meet this guy at some point if I get a chance. He seems like he'd just be ridiculous and weird.

[8SlicesOfPie]

Oh man :/. I assumed you meant Austin haha

Ah yeah no, sorry. I'm back home for the break, haha. Houston's just a mere two hours away though!

[8SlicesOfPie]

I don't know if I mentioned it earlier in the thread, but Tommy was strange, possibly on drugs/ caffeine, and unreliable. He left the autograph line to play football outside the theater where he proceeded to run into the street, almost getting hit by a car. He answered his Q&As in a way which left us more confused than ever, and he invited a birthday boy onstage, lifted him, flipped him upside down, and had the crowd sing to him. Go see this psycho if he comes to town.

This makes me scared to go but also makes me feel like I am required.

[Recovery Room]

Did Tommy Wiseau actually direct The Room (http://www.slashfilm.com/tommy-wiseau-direct-the-room/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+slashfilm+%28% 2FFilm%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher&_r=true)?

In the EW article (which is not online yet) Schklair tells the story of how Wiseau met him in 2002 and asked him to not only be the script supervisor but also to “tell the actors what to do, and yell ‘Action’ and ‘Cut’ and tell the cameraman what shots to get.” Here’s the exchange, according to Schklair:

Schklair: “Umm…you want me to direct your project?”
Wiseau: “No! I am director!”
Schklair: “Yeah, you’re the director, whatever. But you want me to direct your movie for you?”
Wiseau: “Yes, please.”

[scarecrow5]

Sounds funny.

[TJ Wells]

New episode of How Did This Get Made? is on the room, and features special guests Greg Sestero (Mark) and Steve Heisler from the AV Club.

[Full Effect Ed]

I love a good Room bump...
The BBQ chicken was delicious rice

[lindZ629]

New episode of How Did This Get Made? is on the room, and features special guests Greg Sestero (Mark) and Steve Heisler from the AV Club.
I was just going to check it out, maybe listen to a couple minutes of it, but 6 minutes in and I'm hooked. Greg's awesome.

[Tautou107]

deserves a bump because more people should see and/or quote this movie

oh hi denny

[wall e]

I'm so happy I have you as my best friend, and I love Lisa so much.

[thesafeword]

A theater near me is screening this pretty soon. I'm going to try to make it out there, love this movie so much.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

Mark: I used to know a girl; she had a dozen guys. One of them found out about it...beat her up so bad she ended up at a hospital on Guerrero Street.

Johnny: Aha ha ha. What a story, Mark.

[Tautou107]

lisa: did you get your promotion?
johnny: nah.
[pause]
lisa: you didn't get it, did you?

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

^ One of my favorite moments. A lot of people miss that one on the first viewing.

[brandon_260]

Mark: I used to know a girl; she had a dozen guys. One of them found out about it...beat her up so bad she ended up at a hospital on Guerrero Street.

Johnny: Aha ha ha. What a story, Mark.
Possibly my favorite part.

I'm so glad this thread got bumped. After a couple years of contemplating it, my friend and I finally watched this a couple months back.

[Full Effect Ed]

Funny this got bumped, havent watched it in over a year and I'm hosting a Room-screening at my apartment this Saturday night (BYOS)

[brandon_260]

I did not hit her. I did naaaat.

[Full Effect Ed]

You're not a true Room fan unless you sport one of these babies

http://d24w6bsrhbeh9d.cloudfront.net/photo/15627_700b.jpg

[SeanGather]

What kind of drugs? WHAT KIND OF MONEY?!

[Full Effect Ed]

Chris AAAHHHRRRRR

[lindZ629]

Anyway, how is your sex life?

[Tautou107]

haha the "anyway, how is your sex life?" line is great and so irrelevant to johnny and mark's conversation

[itsmesean0630]

Oh, hey, Johnny, I didn't recognize you.
That's me.
That'll be 20 dollars.
Here you go, thanks, byeeeeeeee.
You're my favorite customer.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

Hi doggy.

[jwicklun]

Weirdest coffee shop ever.

[DejaMe]

I still need to see this and really want to. It's going to be very hard to be better than Troll 2 though in a best worst kind of way.

[Tautou107]

i saw troll 2 right after and it was fantastic but the room still wins so you're correct

[itsmesean0630]

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God, I love this movie.

[lindZ629]

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