A night at “The Room”

So, I have now seen the worst movie ever made. The thing is, as a man early in my film career, I’ve seen some really bad stuff. However, none of it can top what I saw last night. Wait, I’m getting ahead of myself… lets step back.

The movie is called “The Room,” and for any one not living in LA, you may have never heard of it. Anyway, for months now, my roommate, Flippo, has been trying to recruit me into his little crew of loyal Room fans. You see, the movie is so bad, it has a cult following. Every Saturday of every month, at the Sunset 5 in Hollywood, all five theaters show the movie. And it sells out… every month. It seems to have become an event really. The crowd gathers more than an hour before the start, looking forward to the event, which features a Q&A with writer/director/star (if he can be considered any of these) Tommy Wiseau. Some how this guy takes it all serious, which I guess adds to the love the followers of this movie have.

Anyway, so I was fortunate enough to witness this unusual event, and though I truly find the movie and the man an sad joke. I do think the event and it’s followers are brilliant. For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about, I won’t say anymore, just if you get a chance to to see it… do it. For those of you not in LA, you should still see it, but it’s way better at the Sunset 5, so maybe you should plan your next vacation around having a spoon throwing, neck pulsing, carb eating good time.

Check out The Room at http://www.theroommovie.com/

JLP

Heather’s Birthday

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Another Month goes by in LA. And of course, better late than never… Heather’s Birthday! It was fun, I don’t like to brag. Anyway, what adventures have I been up to? Well, I’ve been writing, writing, writing. Actually, I wish I could have gotten more writing done, but life seems to find away of interfering with that. I did however, meet some interesting people at a workshop. I don’t know if it will amount to much, but it’s a start.

So what projects have I been working on? Well, I have the brand new version of “Her Story” that I’m looking forward to getting proof read by the end of this week or maybe next. I am about five pages into a project I have started with Heather, and then there’s the Super Top Secret thing I’ve been working on. Not as much as I’d like, but I have started it. Don’t expect anything for a few months if not longer. Then there  is the sketch piece I’ve been working on. I call it “Youtube Wars,” and it will be the next installment from the 12A Boys. Look  for it on Youtube sometime this October.

Time for your star watch update. That is if Andy Dick and Mathew Lillard are considered stars. Heather and I saw Andy Dick at Wasabee at Universal several weeks ago, and I actually saw Mathew Lillard twice in two weeks. The guy is stalking me, and who can blame him…

So that’s all I got for this time out. I’m Sure there’s more, but I’m tired so deal with it. Till next time,

JLP

August: The Month of the Comedy Show

So I have a new found respect for my girlfriend (who by the way, is a stand up comedian.) In the past 3 weeks, she has had 8 shows. Now understand I have missed one show since December, so it’s not like I don’t go to these things. However, since I now get up at 5:30 in the morning, the same time that she gets up, I understand not going to bed till like one in the morning can do to you. So hat’s off to her for what she’s been doing for five years.

Speaking of comedy… if you’re on Facebook, you should check out In Rare Form, the awesome improv group that performs every Friday night at the LA Connection Comedy Theatre.

As for LA Adventure, well I did see my first transvestite hooker in Hollywood a couple of weeks ago. By the way, if your a dude, and you want to wear a micro mini skirt, tape your balls up, so that they don’t hang out. Trust me, you’re doing us all a favor.

Also, I was lucky enough to attend the AFI Screening of Funny People with a Director Jude Apatow on hand for a Q and A afterword. I don’t understand the negative reaction people seem to be having toward this movie. It’s an awesome film. It’s not quite 40 Year Old Virgin, but it’s better than Knocked Up.

Star sightings: the most common famous person I seem to run into would be Scott Krinsky , who plays Jeff on the TV show Chuck. This guy has been out making the comedy club rounds, doing a lot of stand up.

Not much more to add this time out, but check in next time for the Heather Horton Birthday Edition. Also, if you’ve not seen it, check out The Cowboy Movie on youtube.

JLP