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James Franco is a member of the Judd Apatow gang, getting his start in "Freaks and Geeks," doing a cameo in "Knocked Up" and co-starring in "Pineapple Express." In between, Franco has made his mark as son of the Green Goblin in the "Spider-Man" films. In addition to action and comedy, Franco has also tackled dramatic roles, most notably James Dean in a TV biopic, which earned him a Golden Globe. He's also starred as Sean Penn's lover in "Milk," as a Naval Academy plebe in "Annapolis" and a romantic hero in "Tristan + Isolde." Franco also exercises his comedy chops on Funnyordie.com.
James Franco is a member of the Judd Apatow gang, getting his start in "Freaks and Geeks," doing a cameo in "Knocked Up" and co-starring in "Pineapple Express." In between, Franco has made his mark as son of the Green Goblin in the "Spider-Man" films. In addition to action and comedy, Franco has also tackled dramatic roles, most notably James Dean in a TV biopic, which earned him a Golden Globe. He's also starred as Sean Penn's lover in "Milk," as a Naval Academy plebe in "Annapolis" and a romantic hero in "Tristan + Isolde." Franco also exercises his comedy chops on Funnyordie.com.
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Art Review: James Franco's 'Rebel' has cause but little effect
James Franco's "Rebel" fills a Hollywood furniture warehouse with movie and TV-style stage sets, sculptural installations and video projections — some made by Franco, many made by other artists. Inspired by "Rebel Without a Cause," the celebrated...
Tags: Artists, James Dean, Sal Mineo, Arts, Edward Ruscha
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New 'Fact Checkers Unit' webisode: Is James Franco preggers? [Exclusive]
24 Frames'Fact Checkers Unit' unveils latest webisode: James Franco is preggers... -
Review: 'Linthead' an evocative Depression-era tale
From director to playwright to cast, many of those participating in “Linthead,” a guest production at Santa Monica Playhouse, are alums of Carnegie Mellon. That collegial camaraderie is evident throughout this flawed but evocative world...
Tags: Downton Abbey (tv program), Career and Workplace, Unions, Horton Foote
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Review: McCarthy family's 'Rebel Dabble Babble' blurs fact, fiction
Movies aren’t what they used to be. Neither are we. Smart phones and iPads have turned us all into actors, directors and producers, not to mention reporters, critics and gossips. Although Hollywood still churns out idealized dreams, there’s...
Tags: Nicholas Ray, James Dean, Richard Wagner, Lenny Bruce, Natalie Wood
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Review: A twist to 'It Is Done' at the Pig 'N Whistle
I was going to refer to “It Is Done,” a play by Alex Goldberg currently running in a back room in Hollywood’s Pig ’N Whistle restaurant, as “site-specific,” but then I Googled the term. Yes, “It Is Done”...
Tags: Downton Abbey (tv program)
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Review: 'Colony' adds shine to Los Angeles Ballet's 'NextWave LA'
The final bill of Los Angeles Ballet's sixth season, “NextWave LA” is the company's annual new works program (known previously as “New Wave LA”), featuring area choreographers. It’s where you can count on loud amplifiers, the...
Tags: Downton Abbey (tv program), Rihanna, Entertainment Events, Dance, Entertainment
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James Franco grabs another role with MOCA show on 'Rebel Without a Cause'
James Franco is an actor-turned-artist-turned-author-turned-actor-playing-an-artist-named-Franco in the soap opera "General Hospital" — who has made a movie, "Francophrenia," that documents the experience. He's about as "meta" as it gets. Now...
Tags: Artists, James Dean, Sal Mineo, Arts, Fine Arts
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Mila Kunis' stalker detained after showing up at her gym
Mila Kunis' stalker appears to be violating his stay-away order. The man in question, Stuart Dunn, is being evaluated in a mental facility and could face possible jail time, TMZ reported Monday. He was detained Friday after allegedly showing up at Kunis'...
Tags: Mila Kunis, Los Angeles Police Department
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James Franco explains his 'Spring Breakers' cornrows
James Franco seems way too preoccupied in his experimental art projects (and day job as an actor) to care about something as superficial as appearance, but that doesn't mean we don't have to look at him. When images of the Oscar nominee surfaced from...
Tags: Harmony Korine, Entertainment Events, Academy Awards, Colin Firth, Kevin Federline
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Fashion News: Scarlett Johansson gets star; David Beckham gets kiss
All The RageScarlett Johansson wore a black-and-white printed outfit by Preen, Bulgari jewelry and Louboutins when she got her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday. Gucci has given James Franco -- who is one of their celebrity "faces" -- so many suits that... -
Dog paper clips and other smile-inducers for the work week
L.A. at HomeOffice novelties: dog paper clips, mustache paper clips, billboard trash cans and other amusements to add some playfulness to your work space.... -
CinemaCon: Ang Lee's 3-D 'Life of Pi' inspires early Oscar talk
24 FramesAt CinemaCon, 20th Century Fox premiered footage of Ang Lee's 3-D adaptation of "Life of Pi," which received a positive audience reaction....
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