The Disaster Artist
dir. James Franco · 2017
Feature
Artistic Obsession
Mood
Comedic
Look
vibrant yet grounded, with a nostalgic nod to early 2000s indie cinema
Structure
a blend of biographical storytelling and comedic vignettes
Plot
Aspiring actor Greg Sestero befriends the eccentric Tommy Wiseau. The two travel to L.A, and when Hollywood rejects them, Tommy decides to write, direct, produce and star in their own movie. That movie is The Room, which has attained cult status as the "Citizen Kane" of bad movies.
Why watch
"The Disaster Artist" is a hilarious and heartfelt exploration of friendship and ambition, chronicling the bizarre journey of Tommy Wiseau and the making of the cult classic "The Room." With its unique blend of absurdity and sincerity, this film invites viewers to celebrate the beauty of creative failure.
Cultural context
the rise of cult cinemathe DIY spirit of indie filmmakingthe allure of Hollywood dreamsthe impact of social media on film culture