In 2003, Tommy Wiseau, a man of unknown ethnic origin with an undetermined accent— who insists that he is American— released his romantic comedy film, The Room. Written, directed, produced by, and starring Wiseau, The Room quickly became notable for being terrible [vice.com/read/ten-years-later-the-room-is-still-the-worst-movie-ever]. Boasting a 35% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, The Room is outstandingly awful— chock full of forced acting, an awkward script, an underlying air of creepiness, and everything else B movie fans love.
Mysteriously bad
On January 28, fans of everything horrible can see the cult classic at Franklin Park 16 and Fallen Timbers 14 theaters, as they host the screening by Fathom Events. Perfect for fans of comical cult classics, The Best of RiffTrax Live: The Room, features commentary from the beloved crew of Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K).
For those unfamiliar with MST3K, the concept resembles what you might do on a night in with friends. The classic TV series features a panel of comedians who riff on a variety of amusing bad B movies. The Room is the perfect film to watch with humorous commentary from MST3K legends.
A room with a view
B movie auteur Tommy Wiseau’s greatest masterpiece, The Room follows a dramatic and tumultuous love triangle between a group of friends who live in San Francisco. The film is known for its inconsistent and at times incomprehensible story. More trademark filmmaker faux pas include flat, deadpan acting, strange dialogue choices, logical leaps, and hysterically repeated phrases (“Oh, hi Mark!”). It is often difficult to tell whether The Room is genuinely a deeply flawed film that somehow made it through production or, rather, an astute spoof of
B movies and the filmmaking process.
The Room has nonetheless become beloved as a cult classic and a favorite at midnight movie screenings. The film is full of hilarious non sequitur moments like the random predilection of the characters to throw around a football as well as their lack of memory of certain crucial prior events. Is The Room a terrible film or a sly spoof? That is for you to decide.
If you’re looking for a lighthearted night at the movies, the hilarious panel of MST3K will sweeten the deal. Regardless of your interest in B movies, The Room remains iconic and memorable. Have some laughs while immersing yourself in cult classic heaven with the kings of B movie commentary.
7:30pm Thursday, January 28
$10.50/child, $11.50/seniors and students, $12.50/adults
Franklin Park 16, 5001 Monroe St.
$11.50, Fallen Timbers 14
2300 Village Drive West, Maumee
