At this point, everyone knowsThe Roomhas transcended its status as a cult classic to become a universally loved feature because of the bizarre execution of its story. But given the fact that the movie was released in 2003, most of the fans that have come to know it thanks to the internet haven’t had the chance to experiences it on the big screen, surrounded by an audience who loves it as much as them.Fathom Eventsis now offering everyone the opportunity to change that, with a limited engagement presenting the film in cinemas this summer. There’s no better way of fighting the heat than withTommy Wiseau’s hilarious masterpiece.
On June 27, head out to participating multiplexes to experience the story of Johnny (Wiseau), a successful banker having problems in his relationship. He is engaged to Lisa (Juliette Danielle), who has lost interest in her relationship with Johnny, opting for starting a relationship with his best friend, Mark (Greg Sestero). Things scalate until the two best friends ended up fighting due to the affair, although they are able to move past it eventually. As if that wasn’t hurtful enough, things got more confusing when Lisa told Johnny she was expecting a child, but that ended up being a lie to hide the affair.
The Roombecame a cult classicthanks to the strange ways of its script, with the characters constantly deliveringdialogue so badthat it immediately becomes quotable for anyone’s daily life. Thanks to the internet, the movie reached a much wider audience, allowing even more people to enjoy Wiseau’s monologues about love, deception and false accusations of domestic violence. If you haven’t had the chance of experiencing the early 2000s crown jewel of comedy on the big screen, head to get your tickets for this summer’s Fathom Events celebration.
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The Classic That InspiredThe Disaster Artist
The love for the film and the legacy it was leaving in the pop culture sphere caught the attention ofJames Franco, who took it upon himself to develop a project based on the making ofThe Room.The Disaster Artistsaw Franco playing Wiseau himself, joined byDave Franco,Seth RogenandAri Graynorto round out the cast. The movie ended up with plenty of love from critics and The Academy itself, earning several Oscar nominations after it was released. Don’t miss your chance of relieving the inspiration behindThe Disaster Artist, and the story that helped define the humor of a generation.
You can check out the official trailer forThe Disaster Artist, based on the production ofThe Room, below:
