Movies
Four years ago, during the making of “The Interview,” the North Korea-provoking comedy that would go on to flirt notoriously with history in its own unpredictable, stranger-than-fiction ways, James Franco found the strange and vaguely Eastern European patois of cult movie icon Tommy Wiseau spilling out of his mouth.
Nov. 23, 2017
Awards
James Franco, who plays filmmaker Tommy Wiseau in “The Disaster Artist,” uses Wiseau’s words and mannerisms to explain just what drew him to Wiseau’s story.
Nov. 21, 2017
On a night that will be remembered mostly for its somber attire, sober attitude and that rousing speech from Oprah Winfrey, there was at least one glimmer of the classic, madcap unpredictability of the Golden Globes.
Jan. 7, 2018
Sometime in 2003, a billboard sprang up over Highland Avenue advertising a new movie called “The Room,” adorned with a screening RSVP hotline and the strange, looming mug of its writer, director, producer and star, Tommy Wiseau.
Nov. 30, 2017
James Franco’s “The Disaster Artist” promises to make up for years of devastating reviews and late-night jeers aimed at Tommy Wiseau and his cult flick, “The Room.”
March 14, 2017
Books
‘The Room’ costar Greg Sestero and Tom Bissell detail the making of this cult movie and the actor’s history with Tommy Wiseau in ‘The Disaster Artist.’
Sept. 27, 2013
Entertainment & Arts
Classic movies in L.A. for Feb. 23-March 1 include screenings of “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” with Paul Reubens in person, and “The Room” with creator and star Tommy Wiseau in person
Feb. 23, 2020
Only one festival in Los Angeles can bring together Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dario Argento, Tommy Wiseau and Yorgos Lanthimos.
Oct. 5, 2017
James Franco made a behind-the-scenes movie about the making of cult classic “The Room.”
Sept. 12, 2017
Every day brings James Franco news; some days just bring more than others.
June 10, 2014