Don't Kill James Franco's Father

Alamo Drafthouse drops a new no-talking PSA

"...shut and your phone off during Alamo Drafthouse features: James Franco...."

March 19, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Stuck on James Franco's 'Tar'

Franco discusses students, learning, the creative process, and more

"...of film enthusiasts and lovestruck women of various ages, James Franco screened his NYU grad school class's film, Tar...."

March 7, 2013 Screens Post by Eli Black

James Franco on His New Sal Mineo Biopic

AFF coverage

"...Film star James Franco walked the red carpet at the Paramount Theatre..."

Oct. 28, 2011 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Disaster Artist

The making of one of the most inept films ever made

"...Directed by: James Franco. Starring: James Franco, Dave Franco, Alison Brie, Seth..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

This Is the End

Be mindful when partying at James Franco's house: You could get stuck there for the apocalypse with Seth Rogen and Co.

"...by: Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen. Starring: Seth Rogen, James Franco, Jonah Hill, Jay Baruchel, Craig Robinson, Danny McBride,..."

June 14, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

AFF2012: 'Francophrenia (Or Don't Kill Me, I Know Where the Baby Is)'

In James Franco's mind, no one can hear you scream

"...This experimental freaky geek-out-cum-comedy doc from James Franco isn't for everyone, but it does prove one..."

Oct. 20, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Why Him?

What if your child brought home James Franco as your new son-in-law?

"...Directed by: John Hamburg. Starring: Bryan Cranston, James Franco, Zoey Deutch, Megan Mullally, Keegan-Michael Key, Griffin Gluck,..."

Dec. 23, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Palo Alto

Gia Coppola, the latest voice heard from in that ridiculously talented filmmaking family, makes an auspicious directing debut with this teen drama based on stories from a collection by James Franco.

"...Gia Coppola. Starring: Emma Roberts, Jack Kilmer, Nat Wolff, James Franco, Olivia Crocicchia, Claudia Levy, Val Kilmer, Janet Jones,..."

May 30, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

The special effects in this prequel may be infinitely more elaborate, but they hold little of the charm and "humanity" of the original.

"...Directed by: Rupert Wyatt. Starring: James Franco, Andy Serkis, Freida Pinto, John Lithgow, Brian Cox..."

Aug. 12, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin Film Festival Showcases Linklater, Cumberbatch

First round of films announced mixes world and Texas premieres

"...with new movies starring Kevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones, James Franco, and (calm yourselves) Benedict Cumberbatch. Plus, Austin's most..."

Aug. 20, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: March 5

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Tim Tebow makes a limited engagements, James Franco goes on the offensive, and Tony Perkins writes..."

March 5, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Get Schooled

James Franco-produced Web series tracks UT film students

"...the series itself is the original invention of super-hyphenate James Franco (actor/writer/soap star/filmmaker/full-time student/Web impresario) and his producing partner,..."

April 13, 2012 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

The AggreGAYtor: September 6

Your daily dose of LGBTQ news

"...Glen Maxey goes on a road trip, James Franco overexposes himself, and Jimmy Kimmel continues to be..."

Sept. 6, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The AggreGAYtor: August 23

Your daily dose of LGBTQ news

"...Kathy Griffin invents the remix, James Franco takes up Cruising, and Dan Savage breaks bread...."

Aug. 23, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

'Undergrads: South' Debuts at Digital Domain

James Franco web series to chronicle life on UT campus

"...Actor/scholar/novelist/documentarian/performance artist/awards show host James Franco is famous for having his finger in a..."

March 10, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Night Before

Three guys look for fun on a Christmas Eve that turns into one crazy night

"...If your Santa wish list includes yet another “James Franco swings secretly gay” gag, then Christmas has come..."

Nov. 20, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The AggreGAYtor: October 4

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...James Franco debuts his “art film,” P!NK panders to her..."

Oct. 4, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The Interview

See how a goofy comedy can spark an international incident.

"...Directed by: Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen. Starring: James Franco, Seth Rogen, Lizzy Caplan, Randall Park, Diana Bang,..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Oz the Great and Powerful

Neither a besmirching nor a instant classic, this sometimes clunky prequel in which James Franco plays the Wizard when he was a mere, young huckster also has Sam Raimi's ravishing visuals.

"...Directed by: Sam Raimi. Starring: James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams, Zach Braff,..."

March 8, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Pineapple Express

A winning "bromance" between stoners, played by reigning comedy king Seth Rogen and James Franco, is at the heart of this shaggy pot story.

"...Directed by: David Gordon Green. Starring: Seth Rogen, James Franco, Danny McBride, Gary Cole, Rosie Perez, Amber Heard,..."

Aug. 8, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

I Am Michael

James Franco plays a gay activist who finds God

"...Directed by: Justin Kelly. Starring: James Franco, Zachary Quinto, Emma Roberts, Charlie Carver, Avan Jogia,..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Kin

Gritty sci-fi road trip has teen appeal

"...Josh Baker. Starring: Myles Truitt, Jack Reynor, Dennis Quaid, James Franco, Zoë Kravitz and Carrie Coon...."

Aug. 31, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Howl

Howl is a must-see for Beat freaks and poetry geeks but might not be an enriching experience for newcomers to the work of Allen Ginsberg.

"...Directed by: Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman. Starring: James Franco, David Strathairn, Jon Hamm, Bob Balaban and Alessandro..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

127 Hours

An unrelenting tour de force thanks to Simon Beaufoy's clever script, Danny Boyle's inspired direction, and James Franco's amazing performance, 127 Hours is primarily an unforgettable examination of the human spirit under extreme duress.

"...Directed by: Danny Boyle. Starring: James Franco, Kate Mara, Amber Tamblyn, Treat Williams, Kate Burton..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

True Story

A writer meets the murderer who stole his identity

"...Directed by: Rupert Goold. Starring: James Franco, Jonah Hill, Felicity Jones, Ethan Suplee, Robert John..."

April 17, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Homefront

This Jason Statham actioner is mostly predictable, but throws a few curveballs and ends up being surprisingly entertaining.

"...Directed by: Gary Fleder. Starring: Jason Statham, James Franco, Winona Ryder, Rachelle Lefevre, Izabela Vidovic, Kate Bosworth,..."

Nov. 29, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

Tristan & Isolde

This new version of the timeless love story is a dopey, mopey, all-around bore.

"...Directed by: Kevin Reynolds. Starring: James Franco, Sophia Myles, Rufus Sewell, David O’Hara, Henry Cavill,..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

City by the Sea

"...Starring: Eliza Dushku, William Forsythe, Patti Lupone, George Dzundza, James Franco, Frances Mcdormand and Robert Deniro. The theme of..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Third Person

Globe-trotting multistory meditation on love, betrayal, and lost/found children from the director of Crash.

"...Starring: Liam Neeson, Olivia Wilde, Adrian Brody, Mila Kunis, James Franco, Kim Basinger, Maria Bello and Moran Atias...."

July 4, 2014 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Your Highness

This vulgar medieval travesty is awfully good fun when it works.

"...Directed by: David Gordon Green. Starring: Danny McBride, James Franco, Natalie Portman, Toby Jones, Justin Theroux, Zooey Deschanel,..."

April 8, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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