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'''''The Room''''' is a 2003 cult independent film starring, directed and written by [[Tommy Wiseau]], that was intended to be a drama/black comedy mix but instead turned into surreal comedy because of bad production values (as well, as bad (possible - it's not clear if it was intentional or not) | '''''The Room''''' is a 2003 cult independent film starring, directed, and written by [[Tommy Wiseau]], that was intended to be a drama/black comedy mix but instead turned into surreal comedy because of bad production values (as well, as bad (possible - it's not clear if it was intentional or not) directing, writing, editing, acting and probably anything else), despite filmmakers spending an amazing six million dollars (!!!) on production and post-production- almost entirely bankrolled by Wiseau himself. | ||
Theatrical release was not successful, but after cable channel ''Adult Swim'' aired it as an April Fools Day joke, the film gained immense cult following and many additional midnight screenings ensued. A fan-developed game exists (made in the style of 16-bit consoles) and a | Theatrical release was not successful, but after the cable channel ''Adult Swim'' aired it as an April Fools Day joke, the film gained immense cult following and many additional midnight screenings ensued. The film continues to be screened in theatres worldwide, with fans in attendance often dressing up as characters from the film, offering commentary throughout, or reciting lines as they are played. A fan-developed game exists (made in the style of 16-bit consoles) and Wiseau has discussed re-shooting the film in 3D. In 2013, actor Greg Sestero published a book titled ''The Disaster Artist'' discussing his experiences meeting Tommy Wiseau and helping to make ''The Room'', which would be adapted into a film of the same name in 2017, starring [[James Franco]] as Wiseau and [[Dave Franco]] as Sestero. | ||
{{Film Title|The Room}} | {{Film Title|The Room}} | ||
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==Daisy Airstrike 240 (Beretta 92FS Inox Airsoft Replica)== | ==Daisy Airstrike 240 (Beretta 92FS Inox Airsoft Replica)== | ||
Johnny ([[Tommy Wiseau]]) opens a small chest with a [[Beretta 92FS Inox]] inside and uses it. A closeup of the gun reveals that it is actually a [[Daisy Airstrike 240]], an airsoft gun which looks very similar to the Beretta 92FS Inox. This explains why no spent casing is ejected and why the slide does not move when it is fired. | Johnny ([[Tommy Wiseau]]) opens a small chest with a [[Beretta 92FS Inox]] inside and uses it. A closeup of the gun reveals that it is actually a [[Daisy Airstrike 240]], an airsoft gun which looks very similar to the Beretta 92FS Inox. This explains why no spent casing is ejected and why the slide does not move when it is fired. | ||
[[Image:DaisyAS240.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:DaisyAS240.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Daisy Airstrike (also available without protective airsoft orange barrel shroud) - 6mm BB]] | ||
[[Image:Beretta-Inox.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Beretta-Inox.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 92FS Inox (for reference) - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:TheRoom-Beretta92FSInox-D.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Johnny takes out what appears to a Beretta 92FS Inox from his small chest.]] | [[Image:TheRoom-Beretta92FSInox-D.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Johnny takes out what at first appears to a Beretta 92FS Inox from his small chest.]] | ||
[[Image:TheRoom-Beretta92FSInox-E.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Johnny with his pistol as he | [[Image:TheRoom-Beretta92FSInox-E.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Johnny with his pistol as he painfully reminiscences about Lisa.]] | ||
[[Image:TheRoom-Beretta92FSInox-F.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of the pistol before Johnny fires it. The "Aistrike" logo is clearly visible here and safety appears to be molded into the slide. Also note how the hammer can be cocked back but the trigger doesn't move back to match.]] | [[Image:TheRoom-Beretta92FSInox-F.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of the pistol before Johnny fires it. The "Aistrike" logo is clearly visible here and safety appears to be molded into the slide. Also note how the hammer can be cocked back but the trigger doesn't move back to match.]] | ||
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The presence of airsoft guns in this film may have been explained in the memoir ''The Disaster Artist''. According to the book, Tommy Wiseau originally wanted to have Dan Janjigian, the actor portraying Chris-R, to fire an actual gun in the air as a way of intimidating Denny. However, due to the film set's close proximity to the warehouse of a camera rental company, Tommy was not allowed to have live guns firing on set. This possibly caused him to have Dan instead use an airsoft gun to stand in for an actual firearm. | The presence of airsoft guns in this film may have been explained in the memoir ''The Disaster Artist''. According to the book, Tommy Wiseau originally wanted to have Dan Janjigian, the actor portraying Chris-R, to fire an actual gun in the air as a way of intimidating Denny. However, due to the film set's close proximity to the warehouse of a camera rental company, Tommy was not allowed to have live guns firing on set. This possibly caused him to have Dan instead use an airsoft gun to stand in for an actual firearm. | ||
[[Image:S&W5906LateModel.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:S&W5906LateModel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson 5906 (for reference) - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:TR-Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:TR-Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Angered at Denny's (Philip Haldiman) evasive answers to his questions, Chris-R (Dan Janjigian) draws his pistol and forces Denny to the ground.]] | ||
[[Image:TR-Pistolb.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:TR-Pistolb.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:TR-Pistolc.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:TR-Pistolc.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:TR-Pistold.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:TR-Pistold.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"Where's my f**king money, Denny?!"'' <br>Note the circular cut-out on the bottom of the magazine, commonly a port to fill a magazine with gas in airsoft pistols.]] | ||
[[Image:TR-Pistole.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:TR-Pistole.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:TR-Pistolf.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:TR-Pistolf.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mark (Greg Sestero) disarms Chris-R before Johnny ([[Tommy Wiseau]]) helpfully declares they will "take him to the police".]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Drama]] | [[Category:Drama]] | ||
[[Category:Romance]] | [[Category:Romance]] | ||
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The Room is a 2003 cult independent film starring, directed, and written by Tommy Wiseau, that was intended to be a drama/black comedy mix but instead turned into surreal comedy because of bad production values (as well, as bad (possible - it's not clear if it was intentional or not) directing, writing, editing, acting and probably anything else), despite filmmakers spending an amazing six million dollars (!!!) on production and post-production- almost entirely bankrolled by Wiseau himself.
Theatrical release was not successful, but after the cable channel Adult Swim aired it as an April Fools Day joke, the film gained immense cult following and many additional midnight screenings ensued. The film continues to be screened in theatres worldwide, with fans in attendance often dressing up as characters from the film, offering commentary throughout, or reciting lines as they are played. A fan-developed game exists (made in the style of 16-bit consoles) and Wiseau has discussed re-shooting the film in 3D. In 2013, actor Greg Sestero published a book titled The Disaster Artist discussing his experiences meeting Tommy Wiseau and helping to make The Room, which would be adapted into a film of the same name in 2017, starring James Franco as Wiseau and Dave Franco as Sestero.
The following weapons were used in the film The Room:
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Daisy Airstrike 240 (Beretta 92FS Inox Airsoft Replica)
Johnny (Tommy Wiseau) opens a small chest with a Beretta 92FS Inox inside and uses it. A closeup of the gun reveals that it is actually a Daisy Airstrike 240, an airsoft gun which looks very similar to the Beretta 92FS Inox. This explains why no spent casing is ejected and why the slide does not move when it is fired.
Smith & Wesson 5906
Chris-R (Dan Janjigian) appears to use an airsoft pistol (judging by the magazine) to threaten Denny (Philip Haldiman). It appears to be a replica of a late production third-generation S&W semi-automatic pistol (noted by its rounded trigger guard), possibly a Smith & Wesson 5906.
The presence of airsoft guns in this film may have been explained in the memoir The Disaster Artist. According to the book, Tommy Wiseau originally wanted to have Dan Janjigian, the actor portraying Chris-R, to fire an actual gun in the air as a way of intimidating Denny. However, due to the film set's close proximity to the warehouse of a camera rental company, Tommy was not allowed to have live guns firing on set. This possibly caused him to have Dan instead use an airsoft gun to stand in for an actual firearm.
Note the circular cut-out on the bottom of the magazine, commonly a port to fill a magazine with gas in airsoft pistols.
