Filmmaker’s Trump hotel stay highlights unexpected shortcomings

An intimate look⁣ at the director’s stay

Ali Abbasi, the visionary‍ behind ​the polarizing‍ biopic “The Apprentice,” chose the Trump International Hotel & ⁣Tower as his lodgings for the movie’s New York City⁢ premiere. His decision to stay there wasn’t just for convenience – it was an experience laced with curiosity and a touch‌ of irony.

“I feel like this is Trump International, and I’m ‌International, and I​ did a Trump movie. So I think‌ this is a marriage made in heaven,” Abbasi joked during​ a​ lighthearted⁢ Zoom call ⁢from his hotel room.

A not-so-luxurious experience

Abbasi’s intrigue ⁢about the famed Trump luxury was quickly met with disappointment. Conducting ⁢a​ swift tour of his ‍suite, Abbasi pointed out the lack of⁢ opulence. “It’s not really a Trump lamp,” he quipped, referring to a standard‍ white floor lamp. “It’s very⁤ basic.⁢ The floor is not super ‍clean. The outlets are ‍a bit dirty. ⁤This is not​ very impressive‌ for an executive suite.”

As ⁣an architect⁢ by education, Abbasi’s critical eye couldn’t ​ignore the subpar standards he encountered. It appears that the anticipated grandeur of the Trump ‍brand did not hold up under⁣ scrutiny in this⁣ instance.

Is⁤ it‌ all just ⁢a publicity​ stunt?

While some might view Abbasi’s choice to stay at a Trump property ⁤as⁣ a calculated publicity move, the filmmaker sees it as ‌a unique marketing effort. “I’m thinking it should⁢ be whatever helps the movie,” he said. “If I need⁣ to scale ‍up‌ the ⁣building, I’ll do it. But I have to say,‌ there is this strange​ pleasure in sitting under his name⁢ and ⁤writing on a⁢ piece‌ of paper with his name on it.”

His candidness about the stay demonstrates a blend of marketing savvy and genuine​ curiosity, reflecting Abbasi’s unique approach to filmmaking and promotion.

Behind the ​controversy of “The Apprentice”

“The Apprentice” stars Sebastian Stan as a young Donald Trump and Maria Bakalova ⁢as his first wife, Ivanka. The film had its premiere​ at the Cannes Film Festival in May and has been mired in controversy‍ ever since.

The‍ Trump campaign​ has⁤ fiercely criticized⁢ the ‍movie, calling⁤ it “garbage” and “fiction,” and even threatened legal action. Trump’s lawyers issued ⁢a cease and ⁢desist letter, warning the⁢ production team against ‍pursuing a distribution deal. The film does not shy away from depicting controversial scenes, including Trump⁤ engaging in drug⁤ use, undergoing cosmetic⁢ procedures, and committing acts ⁤of violence.

For those ​interested, you ⁣can find more information and watch the‌ trailer here.

Abbasi’s punk rock mentality

Abbasi hasn’t⁣ shied away from his confrontational ⁣approach. “I ⁢feel like if ⁣I ⁢was in a fight with Sid Vicious, I wouldn’t want⁢ to go and talk ​to his lawyers,” he remarked. “I‌ would ⁢want to go and throw⁢ a⁤ cake in his face because it’s⁢ punk rock. I want to answer punk ‌rock with punk rock. I don’t‍ want to go down the boring way.”

This punk rock philosophy aligns ⁢with Abbasi’s ⁢unconventional methods and ⁣his desire to address controversy head-on, rather than ‌avoiding it.

The premiere and beyond

The ‌film’s New York premiere is set for October ⁤8, featuring appearances from Abbasi, Stan, Bakalova,⁤ and⁤ Jeremy Strong, who portrays Trump’s mentor, Roy Cohn.⁤ However, Trump and his family will ⁤not ⁣be attending, as⁢ no invitation ⁤was extended.

Audiences can catch “The Apprentice” in theaters‌ starting ⁣October 11. Despite the⁢ legal threats⁤ and controversies surrounding it, the film promises to offer a provocative ​and unfiltered look at one of the ⁤most⁤ polarizing figures in modern history.

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