If you followed the long line of celebrated films of 2017, then you no doubt have heard of the amazing film “The Disaster Artist”: a story about the making of one of the worst films of all time, “The Room” by Tommy Wiseau. "The Room" is also a modern cult-classic that explains a lot of its success and staying power with a new generation of film audiences.
For one night only, UICA’s film program is clearing its night for fans of “The Room” to come see “
Best F(r)iends”: a brand new movie inspired by a road trip made by “The Room’s” Greg Sestero and featuring Wiseau. It is the first time in 15 years that the two have appeared together since “The Room.”
The story centers on Jon, a drifter who is encountered by an eccentric mortician named Harvey Lewis and is taken in by him. After a short while, the two become friends and hatch an underground enterprise off the back of Harvey's old habits.
But with every good intention often creeps moments of greed, hatred, and jealousy, and here their efforts begin to unravel with Jon reverting to old habits. The road trip zips across the Southwest, introducing us to a host of wild and crazy characters through a series of twisted and dark foibles as both men learn valuable lessons about friendship and loyalty.
The reason we only have one chance to see this emerging cult classic is because by the time UICA was able to book “Best F(r)iends,” they had already secured a full roster of outstanding films to screen throughout April.
When they learned of the film’s availability, they had to find space for it. Lucky for you, it’s free this Saturday since you will get to experience something truly a cultural phenomenon in the making as it tours the U.S.
Film Threat’s Matthew Passantino recently rated the film with a "D" going on to add that this new work is "Tone deaf at almost every turn... ‘Best F(r)iends’ won’t have the same legs as ‘The Room’ but could offer a night of fun with some of your closest f(r)iends. It’s terrible. Try and see it.”
With an endorsement like that, how could you NOT attend?