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First poster for The Disaster Artist, teaser out tomorrow

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Jack Scofield

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I just finished reading this book yesterday. Great read, but I think this poster markets too heavily to people who already know what The Room is.
 
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TheCthultist

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Fat4all said:
If I was in charge of marketing that's exactly what I'd do. It's too popular not to, really.
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Its an easy marketing tactic. With The Room continually managing to stay relevant year after year, they'd be crazy not to use the super-on-the-nose referential treatment for marketing.
 
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Username1198

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Dr.Acula said:
For The Room, Wiseau did not know if he wanted to shoot digital or film, so he shot both simultaneously.

Likewise, see that poster? The rooftop was constructed open-air in a parking lot, but Wiseau didn't like the background so he put up green screen walls.

So it's like shooting on a set, but fucking wind and sunlight were a factor.
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What in the fuck!?! Lmao I know nothing of this guy or his movie. Time to go down the rabbit hole

Edit where can I watch the room
 
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Fat4all

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Zubz said:
Wait, they didn't just get Greg? The whole book showed how The Room tanked his career; I feel him & the other actors deserve a chance to be in this movie as themselves, even if 15 some years have passed.
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I think they wanted to swap out everyone important with other actors, as it would be weird if everyone was different except for Greg.

Greg is also gonna be making a shirt on of money off of this movie, and is already making bank off the book and audiobook.
 
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iFirez

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I can't believe there are people out there who haven't seen or heard of The Room.

Can't wait for the teaser tomorrow.
 
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Temascos

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Don't both Greg and Tommy have cameos lined up in this movie? I seem to recall hearing that somewhere.

There better be a scene involving the stage production of Street Car Named Desire, and how Tommy acted like there were cameras and tried to go for the most dramatic shots possible while yelling "STELLA!" again and again.
 
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Jack Scofield

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Zubz said:
Wait, they didn't just get Greg? The whole book showed how The Room tanked his career; I feel him & the other actors deserve a chance to be in this movie as themselves, even if 15 some years have passed.
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Greg and Tommy have a very strange relationship. Greg may not have even had an acting career if it weren't for Tommy's assistance and friendship, and his book makes it pretty clear he mostly gave up on acting by the time Tommy wrote The Room. As others have said, Greg Sestero is making pretty good money off his role in The Room.

Also, this film NEEDS to have the part where Tommy forces everyone to have a FIVE MINUTE moment of silence on the first anniversary of 9/11, and how Tommy would reset the timer if anyone laughed at the absurdity.
 
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Fury451

Banned
The perfect poster for this.

I also encourage people doubting the project to read The Disaster Artist; it's great.

Also if I recall, early reactions to this were very positive
 
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gamz

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Really looking forward to this. I remember reading about it in entertainment weekly like 6-7 years ago. I ordered the DVD on Amazon and it was a two month wait, but soooooo worth it. I can't wait for this.
 
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GhaleonEB

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I saw The Room on a whim last year and it was...it was an experience. I read The Disaster Artist shortly after, which might be the funniest book I've ever read. It explains so much about how the film turned out. Really hoping this turns out good. They're hitting all the right notes so far.
 
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iammeiam

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Souldriver said:
This is a mystery to me. It's a movie about that horrendous internet-famous movie?
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It's a movie about the man who made the movie, kind of. If it follows the book it'll be a strange insight into a very odd man.

This book review kind of touches on it:

At screenings, Tommy is badgered, cheered, and jeered at like a sports mascot, all of us apparently forgetting there’s a feeling person inside. While Tommy often makes it hard to be sympathetic towards him, Sestero shows us the wounded, determined, and desperate for acceptance side of Tommy. Along with a near complete detachment from reality is an optimism that’s inspiring and infectious, and Sestero makes sure we know the positive impact working with Tommy had on his life. Albeit in unconventional ways, Tommy pushed and motivated Sestero when he was at some of his lowest points trying to make it as an actor in L.A. The mix of hilarious tales while still giving credit where it’s due shows a very honest account, which leaves me doubting very little, if anything, of what’s contained.

The making of The Room portions are the “real porn” for any fan, with detailed accounts of many key scenes including one of the most revered “I did not hit her! It’s not true! It’s bullshit! I did not hit her! I did NAHT…oh hai, Mark!” What appears like a first take without a rehearsal is actually the best of 32.

The hijinks on the set go beyond the wildest dreams of any seasoned viewer. I would never have guessed Tommy went so far as to construct his own personal toilet on set. Throughout the book we have one of our deep desires fulfilled: to hear more from Tommy in that unique Tommy voice. Quote after quote with his peculiar phrasing allow us to hear more Tommy-talk in our heads and practice our own Tommy voice.

Golden Globe? So what. I’m not invited. Who cares? Let’s go eat. Go see feature movie. Find some chicks or something! I’m bored with this apartment. I can’t be in cage all day long. Why you keep me in cage? I think I will get married soon.
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The Room elevates from mere bad movie to the cult classic it became in large part because it was the passion project of a very odd man. It's unsurprising a story about the same man ends up being fascinating, and that it is told in a way that embraces the strangeness without devolving to mean spirited mockery is neat.
 
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AgentOtaku

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Shit, i still need to watch the original (its on Hulu, right?) As well as read the book :)


EDIT - snap, thanks for the YouTube link!
 
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GhaleonEB

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Hjod said:
Soo, I'm ready to go down the rabbit hole, should I watch the movie or read the book first?
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1) Watch movie
2) Ponder how such a thing could possibly come to be
3) Read the book

The book adds tremendous context to the film and creates a surprisingly complex, empathetic portrait of Tommy. But definitely watch the film first.
 
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