If you had told me that one of my favorite films of the year would be about the making ofTommy Wiseau’sThe Room, the infamous cult film that’s frequently cited as one of the worst movies ever made, I would haveneverbelieved you. But I’m here to report not only isThe Disaster Artistone of the best films of the year, it’s easilyJames Franco’sbest work behind the camera and his performance as Tommy Wiseau is one of the best of his career. Trust me: you want to see this film as soon as you can. The film also starsDave Franco,Seth Rogen,Alison Brie,Zac Efron,Josh Hutcherson,Jacki Weaver,Ari Graynor, andJason Mantzoukas.
WithThe Disaster Artistopening in limited release this weekend before expanding into more cities in a week, I recently sat down with screenwritersScott NeustadterandMichael H. Weber. During the wide-ranging conversation they talked their approach to adapting this stranger-than-fiction tale, how the goal of the film was not to be a Rosetta Stone forThe Room, working with Franco as a director and how he directed using Tommy’s voice, what they learned from test screenings, recreating scenes from the original film, and so much more.
Check out what Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber had to say in the player above and below is exactly what we talked about followed by the official synopsis. For more you canread Matt Goldberg’s review.
Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber:
Here’s the official synopsis forThe Disaster Artist:
A delightful tribute to the joy and madness of making movies, The Disaster Artist follows the outrageous adventures of eccentric filmmaker Tommy Wiseau and his best friend, actor Greg Sestero. These two endearing misfits move to L.A. and try to live the Hollywood dream by making their very own feature film, but end up embarking on a wildly unpredictable and hilariously unforgettable production. Leading to one of the most infamous, bizarre, and beloved midnight movies of all time, The Room.
