Entertainment Weekly called “The Room” the “‘Citizen Kane’ of bad movies.” Now read all about the making of the movie from someone who was there, Greg “Oh hi Mark” Sestero, in a book Patton Oswalt called, “a surprising, hilarious and compelling account of the making of the modern Plan 9 from Outer Space.” Perfect Christmas reading for the z-movie connoisseur.
Here’s more info on the book from amazon.ca: Nineteen-year-old Greg Sestero met Tommy Wiseau at an acting school in San Francisco. Wiseau’s scenes were rivetingly wrong, yet Sestero, hypnotized by such uninhibited acting, thought, “I have to do a scene with this guy.” That impulse changed both of their lives. Wiseau seemed never to have read the rule book on interpersonal relationships (or the instructions on a bottle of black hair dye), yet he generously offered to put the aspiring actor up in his LA apartment. Sestero’s nascent acting career first sizzled, then fizzled, resulting in Wiseau’s last-second offer to Sestero of costarring with him in The Room, a movie Wiseau wrote and planned to finance, produce, and direct—in the parking lot of a Hollywood equipment-rental shop.
Wiseau spent $6 million of his own money on his film, but despite the efforts of the disbelieving (and frequently fired) crew and embarrassed (and frequently fired) actors, the movie made no sense. Nevertheless Wiseau rented a Hollywood billboard featuring his alarming headshot and staged a red carpet premiere. The Room made $1800 at the box office and closed after two weeks. One reviewer said that watching The Room was like “getting stabbed in the head.”
The Disaster Artist is Greg Sestero’s laugh-out-loud funny account of how Tommy Wiseau defied every law of artistry, business, and friendship to make “the Citizen Kane of bad movies” (Entertainment Weekly), which is now an international phenomenon, with Wiseau himself beloved as an oddball celebrity. Written with award-winning journalist Tom Bissell, The Disaster Artist is an inspiring tour de force that reads like a page-turning novel, an open-hearted portrait of an enigmatic man who will improbably capture your heart.
Give the shirt off your back for Christmas… or at least a t-shirt from ubertorso.com. They have dozens of styles features logos inspired by movies like “Kill Bill Volume 1” (Hattori Hanzo Swords) and “Prometheus” (Weyland Corporation), and of course, “Django Unchained” (pictured).
Give the gift of Ryan Gosling for Christmas! Or at least a replica of the cool scorpion jacket he wore in “Drive” from steadyclothing.com. Wear it and try to resist the urge to beat the hell out of people in restaurants!
There’s just something about being a dwarf, clearing out orcs and kobolds from an underground keep that just inspires us. Imagine walking around in full armor and stompy boots, axe at the ready, with that luscious dwarven beard for all to see…
Imagine no further! For those of us looking to put some cosplay into our roleplay, check out these dwarven beards! In earthly brown and wise old gray, these 100% acrylic yarn beards will be the hit of your adventuring party. They’re easy to use and adjustable, with two buttons attaching to a knit warrior’s helm. (Axe, armor and ale sadly not included.)
And remember, dwarves are equal-opportunity — these beards aren’t just for men! Nothing says sexy like a dwarven lass with silky chin tresses.
Product Specifications
Dwarven beard hats make you stout and powerful!
Knit horned helm with detachable beard
Beard colors: Brown or gray
Materials: 100% acrylic yarn
Great for male and lady dwarves alike!
Love your bearded hat: The beard will tangle, so hand-wash that part. The hat can be machine washed on gentle/cold. Lay flat to dry.
From the knitting needles of yarn artist Carson Zickersham comes the strangest Christmas gift on the list so far, a needlepoint piece featuring Nicolas Cage as Ariel from “The Little Mermaid.” Titled “Nic Cage Wants to Be Where the People Are,” the 5″ x 7″ handmade artwork can be yours for only $65.35 Can. Thanks to the Huffington Post for pointing the way on this one.
Have yourself a scary little Christmas with artwork from Ghoulish Gary Pullin! Not only did he design the excellent looking Rue Morgue magazine for many years, but he also provided the evocative cover art for Richard’s book “Raising Hell: Ken Russell and the Unmaking of The Devils.”
Do you have a hard-to-buy-for horror fan on your Christmas list? If so these hand-painted horror icon ornaments from artist David Irvine at The Gnarled Branch are just the thing. They’ll make your tree look tree-mendous!
From etsy.com: “This is a hand painted ornament of Vincent Price. It was painted on a burnt out light bulb. It’s been signed, and given a light spray of gloss fixative for protection. This detailed painted ornament hangs on an elegant black velvet ribbon. On the back of the bulb I painted Price and my name underneath.”
Q. What do you call vampires who ring doorbells?
A. Dead ringers.
A bad joke, but a cool Christmas gift. What Bela Lugosi fan wouldn’t want a replica of the Ring of Dracula, bearing the Count’s crest and cast from an original prop ring?
Here are the details from amazon.com: “The Ring of Dracula Elite Edition Prop Replica: A high quality, officially licensed replica of The Ring of Dracula, bearing the Count’s crest. This signet style ring prop is one of the hallmarks of the classic on-screen aristocratic vampire Count. Cast from an original prop ring with exacting attention to detail, this stunning Elite Edition replica is crafted from sterling silver and inset with a genuine semi-precious Carnelian “blood” stone. The original prop has an unmatched provenance to the most famous on screen vampire. Since its first appearance in “The House of Frankenstein” in 1944, the Dracula ring, or a copy of it, has adorned the fingers of some of the most admired actors to have portrayed Dracula, including John Carradine, Bela Lugosi and Sir Christopher Lee. For several decades the ring was also one of the prized possessions of the late writer, publisher and fan extraordinaire, Forrest J. Ackerman. This replica was cast from the prop in Mr. Ackerman’s collection. The mark of “THE” vampire, The Ring of Dracula Elite Edition will be a valuable addition to any collection. Each Elite Edition replica ring comes in a handsome presentation storage box, housed within custom designed packaging and includes a certificate of authenticity. This product is officially licensed by Universal Studios. This Elite Edition replica ring is being hand produced as a strictly limited edition of just 600 pieces worldwide. The Carnelian stone used is a natural product and therefore some slight variance in color and density is completely normal. No two stones will be exactly identical. Ring Face Dimensions 1.33” x 1.02” and Ring Band Size 10 1/4 USA.”
Know any manicurists? How about Brad Pitt fans? Why not combine the two with these nail art decals from NailSpin on Etsy?
From the etsy.com page: “Give yourself a professional looking manicure at a fraction of the price! This set includes 15 Brad Pitt nail art decals printed on white water slide decal paper.”
Also featured are finger-sized portraits of Liam Hemsworth, Ryan Gosling and many more!
Entertainment Weekly called “The Room” the “‘Citizen Kane’ of bad movies.” Now read all about the making of the movie from someone who was there, Greg “Oh hi Mark” Sestero, in a book Patton Oswalt called, “a surprising, hilarious and compelling account of the making of the modern Plan 9 from Outer Space.” Perfect Christmas reading for the z-movie connoisseur. 
