Can someone please explain the part with the tuxedos and the football?

[_ykv]

Now that we've got that settled, can someone please explain to me just what the hell is happening to his skin when his shirt's off?  It's awkwardly wrinkly, but not in an old guy way, more in a very concentrated cellulite way... oh hi, chunks rising in my throat.  Seriously, I cannot unsee.

This gnawed at my brain for the entirety of the seven intervening days between the time I saw the movie un-riffed, and when I finally saw it riffed.  It looked so ... familiar.  Best I could come up with was that his skin looked like he had been constructed entirely out of Silly Putty.

When I saw it with the riff, and the comment was made that he looked like Weird Al playing Rambo in UHF, it all clicked.  It was perfect.  That was exactly the answer that removed the brain sliver.

I just want to know who wrote that joke, so I can immediately set up a shrine to that individual and begin the hero-worship in earnest.

[RockSiren]

Okay riddle me this:

Does anyone else get a "CGI-ish" feeling about the backdrop during the epic rooftop battle between Mark and Peter?  Specifically after they show the "cloudy" sky above Peter when hes struggling...  Might be hysterical to even consider CGI used in this, but maybe the "stunts" were too much for the actors...

[Bob]

Okay riddle me this:

Does anyone else get a "CGI-ish" feeling about the backdrop during the epic rooftop battle between Mark and Peter?  Specifically after they show the "cloudy" sky above Peter when hes struggling...  Might be hysterical to even consider CGI used in this, but maybe the "stunts" were too much for the actors...

It did feel like a SciFi channel movie at that moment.

What I was wondering is why the top layer of stones on the "roof" were purple in one scene?

[FordPrefect]

Okay riddle me this:

Does anyone else get a "CGI-ish" feeling about the backdrop during the epic rooftop battle between Mark and Peter?  Specifically after they show the "cloudy" sky above Peter when hes struggling...  Might be hysterical to even consider CGI used in this, but maybe the "stunts" were too much for the actors...

It did feel like a SciFi channel movie at that moment.

What I was wondering is why the top layer of stones on the "roof" were purple in one scene?

All the rooftop sequences were filmed on a set and the sky and buildings were added using blue screen.

[RockSiren]

Okay riddle me this:

Does anyone else get a "CGI-ish" feeling about the backdrop during the epic rooftop battle between Mark and Peter?  Specifically after they show the "cloudy" sky above Peter when hes struggling...  Might be hysterical to even consider CGI used in this, but maybe the "stunts" were too much for the actors...

It did feel like a SciFi channel movie at that moment.

What I was wondering is why the top layer of stones on the "roof" were purple in one scene?

All the rooftop sequences were filmed on a set and the sky and buildings were added using blue screen.

Seriously? 

[Bob]

Okay riddle me this:

Does anyone else get a "CGI-ish" feeling about the backdrop during the epic rooftop battle between Mark and Peter?  Specifically after they show the "cloudy" sky above Peter when hes struggling...  Might be hysterical to even consider CGI used in this, but maybe the "stunts" were too much for the actors...

It did feel like a SciFi channel movie at that moment.

What I was wondering is why the top layer of stones on the "roof" were purple in one scene?

All the rooftop sequences were filmed on a set and the sky and buildings were added using blue screen.

Seriously? 

Seriously, they filmed everything on the set and used a green screen.   Just WHY the roof bricks were purple on one act is beyond me though.

[RockSiren]

Okay riddle me this:

Does anyone else get a "CGI-ish" feeling about the backdrop during the epic rooftop battle between Mark and Peter?  Specifically after they show the "cloudy" sky above Peter when hes struggling...  Might be hysterical to even consider CGI used in this, but maybe the "stunts" were too much for the actors...

It did feel like a SciFi channel movie at that moment.

What I was wondering is why the top layer of stones on the "roof" were purple in one scene?

All the rooftop sequences were filmed on a set and the sky and buildings were added using blue screen.

Seriously? 

Seriously, they filmed everything on the set and used a green screen.   Just WHY the roof bricks were purple on one act is beyond me though.

Wow...it was like the last thing necessary in the world...and especially unecessary to fritter away the tiny budget they must've had.  As for the freaky colors, here are my guesses:

1.) Bad Chroma-key function
2.) Wiseau was sending up a salute to Romero's "the Joker".

[MSTJedi]

Okay riddle me this:

Does anyone else get a "CGI-ish" feeling about the backdrop during the epic rooftop battle between Mark and Peter?  Specifically after they show the "cloudy" sky above Peter when hes struggling...  Might be hysterical to even consider CGI used in this, but maybe the "stunts" were too much for the actors...

It did feel like a SciFi channel movie at that moment.

What I was wondering is why the top layer of stones on the "roof" were purple in one scene?

All the rooftop sequences were filmed on a set and the sky and buildings were added using blue screen.

Seriously? 

Seriously, they filmed everything on the set and used a green screen.   Just WHY the roof bricks were purple on one act is beyond me though.

Wow...it was like the last thing necessary in the world...and especially unecessary to fritter away the tiny budget they must've had.  As for the freaky colors, here are my guesses:

1.) Bad Chroma-key function
2.) Wiseau was sending up a salute to Romero's "the Joker".

Considering the afore-mentioned budget, I'll go with option number 1.

[Plastic Self-Cleaning Duck]

Okay, so it's a big enough wedding that Johnny and all of his friends are wearing tuxedos. So we're to assume that Lisa has as many bridesmaids - the numbers usually match?  All of these bridesmaids would have to have dresses that fit and fit into her wedding theme and colors....

But a month to go she hasn't even gotten her dress which white or not usually influences the rest of what the wedding party wears? Doesn't seem at all worried about it.  And no one in this circle of triends (who doesn't already know that Lisa really bored with everything and humping the best friend) finds this at all odd?

And as far as the football in tuxedos....I've known guys who don't give a rat's ass if they mess up their best clothes if there's a football around.  And some of them would even consider tossing around a football at the family's house after a funeral if there's room...

And by the way, Im not a real fan of male nudity, but if we had to see one, was Greg Sesterio such a prude that we couldnt see his butt instead?  I mean, Im sure its better than Tommy's...

Maybe because most people photograph (or direct someone to photograph) things they want to see themselves?

[DoctorZ]

I felt is was the quinesential "Big Lipped Alligator" moment in the film.  (A scene that has nothing to do with what came before and after and never shows up again in the film)

[RockSiren]

I felt is was the quinesential "Big Lipped Alligator" moment in the film.  (A scene that has nothing to do with what came before and after and never shows up again in the film)

I agree

[Bob]

Think I will put on my Tux and toss the football around with the guys, see you all later.

[Tyrant]

And by the way, Im not a real fan of male nudity, but if we had to see one, was Greg Sesterio such a prude that we couldnt see his butt instead?  I mean, Im sure its better than Tommy's...

Maybe because most people photograph (or direct someone to photograph) things they want to see themselves?

  Or Sesterio's nude body looks a lot better and more normal than Tommy's. And Tommy can't be having that in his own movie, now can he?

   

[Courtney]

I felt is was the quinesential "Big Lipped Alligator" moment in the film.  (A scene that has nothing to do with what came before and after and never shows up again in the film)

That sums up the whole movie though.

[dpuza]

I laughed out loud when, after reading this thread, I watched the Special Features of the DVD, and this very important question was addressed specifically in the interview with the director:

"Why are the characters playing football in tuxedos, and why just three feet apart?

I think people should realize that playing football, without any gear and a special big huge field, it's fun!  So you can play football in tuxedos, you can play three feet apart, the idea is to have fun.  So I would recommend to anyone to try it!"

Additionally,
"Everything that you see and experience viewing The Room was done meticulously, with meticulous planning.  And with a lot of preparation.  For example, playing football was not an accident, and entire project was not an accident.  We preparing a lot scene, uh, preparation for the football scene was VERY CHALLENGING.  Because, we used, uh, two cameras, PLUS one of the actors is FALLING DOWN in the scene.  But we conquer our challenges."

Hope that makes it all crystal clear now.   

Here's the line of questioning.  I'm glad they included all the important questions.  :-)
How did you get started on "The Room"?
What do you think about the negative reviews and opinions about "The Room"?
Why did you call it "The Room"?
*** Why are the characters playing football in tuxedos, and why just three feet apart? ***  :-D
What do you think you have accomplished?
Which did you like best, being an actor or director, and why?  // I can think of one reason he liked being an actor better
What kind of equipment did you use making the movie?
What are your plans for the future?