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THE MAKING OF THE ROOM: WHO IS TO BLAME?

The Alarmist

The Alarmist

Comedy, History, Society & Culture

4.42K Ratings

🗓️ 25 March 2025

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Summary

Who’s to blame for the making of The Room?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back Adam Lustick to discuss 2003 box office flop The Room. Written, produced, starring and directed by the one and only Tommy Wiseau, it’s a masterclass in that ever so relatable phrase, “you’re doing it wrong.” Did a lack of pushback lead to this epic cinematic failure? Could divine inspiration by Tennesse Williams and The Talented Mr. Ripley be to blame? Or perhaps this was due to a complete lack of self awareness across the board. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation. 

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working as a prison officer. You know what's going to happen. It's not where for you. He's

1:10.0

tackled sailfires, got through to some of the most challenging prisoners, and helped support their rehabilitation.

1:16.2

He's done things he once thought he was never capable of. But he still loves his gaming.

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Like my sister's teeth are perfect, like no problems.

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She's got like my dad's side, I guess.

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They just like have stronger teeth.

1:49.0

I'm not that.

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And I take such good care of my teeth.

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