"The Disaster Artist" Film (2017)

A "The Disaster Artist" Film (2017) is a biographical comedy-drama film that depicts the making of the 2003 cult film The Room and the unconventional friendship between its creators, Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero.

• Context:
  • It can (often) be based on "The Disaster Artist" Memoir.
  • It can (often) explore the unlikely collaboration between Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero during the chaotic production of The Room.
  • It can (often) highlight the eccentric personality of Tommy Wiseau and the challenges of working with an enigmatic director.
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  • It can use comedic elements and dramatic reenactments to both satirize and humanize the story of The Room's creation.
  • It can serve as a critical and humorous analysis of the unique circumstances that led to the film's cult status.
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• Example(s):
  • a cinematic adaptation that showcases James Franco's portrayal of Tommy Wiseau and his direction, capturing the bizarre yet heartfelt nature of Wiseau’s character.
  • a biographical narrative that illustrates the trials and friendship of Greg Sestero and Tommy Wiseau against the backdrop of Hollywood aspirations.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • The Room (2003 film), which is the original film created by Tommy Wiseau and not a dramatization of its making.
  • The Disaster Artist (Book), which is the literary source material and not a cinematic representation.
• See: James Franco, Seth Rogen, The Disaster Artist, Greg Sestero, Tommy Wiseau, The Room (2003 Film), Golden Globe Awards, A24.

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References

2024

• (Wikipedia, 2024) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Disaster_Artist_(film) Retrieved: 2024-9-29.
  • The Disaster Artist is a 2017 American biographical comedy-drama film starring, co-produced, and directed by James Franco. It was written by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber, based on Greg Sestero and Tom Bissell's 2013 non-fiction book of the same title. The film chronicles an unlikely friendship between aspiring actors Tommy Wiseau and Sestero that results in the production of Wiseau's 2003 film The Room, widely considered one of the worst films ever made. The Disaster Artist stars brothers James and Dave Franco as Wiseau and Sestero, respectively, alongside a supporting cast featuring Alison Brie, Ari Graynor, Josh Hutcherson, Jacki Weaver, and Seth Rogen.
  • Principal photography began on December 8, 2015. A work-in-progress cut of the film premiered at South by Southwest on March 12, 2017; it was later screened at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, and also played at the 2017 San Sebastián International Film Festival, where it became the first American film to win its top prize, the Golden Shell, since A Thousand Years of Good Prayers in 2007. Distributed by A24 in North America and Warner Bros. Pictures internationally, The Disaster Artist began a limited release on December 1, 2017, before opening wide on December 8, 2017. It received positive reviews from critics, with the chemistry of the Francos and their portrayals of Wiseau and Sestero, as well as the film's humor and screenplay, receiving praise. It was chosen by the National Board of Review as one of the top ten films of 2017. At the 75th Golden Globe Awards, James Franco won the award for Best Actor – Musical or Comedy; the film was also nominated for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Franco also received a nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role at the 24th Screen Actors Guild Awards, and the film earned a nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 90th Academy Awards.

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