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Important facts about “The Room” include: |
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1. Tommy Wiseau wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the film, which was released in 2003. |
2. The film was reportedly made with a budget of $6 million, much of which Wiseau claims came from his own personal wealth. |
3. “The Room” was intended to be a serious drama, but its unintentional comedic elements have made it a favorite among fans of “so-bad-it’s-good” cinema. |
4. The film has inspired numerous screenings and midnight showings where audiences participate in interactive viewing experiences, such as throwing spoons (a reference to the film’s inexplicable abundance of framed spoon pictures) and reciting lines along with the characters. |
5. In 2017, James Franco directed and starred in “The Disaster Artist,” a critically acclaimed film based on the making of “The Room” and Wiseau’s eccentric personality. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. |