I think it was Harlan Ellison who said that most people believe they’re a better writer and a better fuck than everyone else. That succinctly describes the absurd narcissism at the heart of the male writer trope: he’s ruggedly masculine and yet aesthetically sensitive, he’s smart in a way that’s worldly rather than academic—brilliant, really—he constantly […]
Sony Authorizes Select Screenings of The Interview
Sony has authorized select independent screenings of the controversial The Interview. The comedy starring Seth Rogen and James Franco is about how the duo land an interview with North Korean leader, Kim Jong-Un, for their famous talk show. Before leaving, they’re asked to go on a mission to assassinate the leader. The upcoming release of the film has […]
[Trailer] Palo Alto
[youtube id=”sjosuxDnJLg”] High school is certainly a time full of hormonally driven decisions and rebellious actions. There is this need to be full of angst yet a simultaneous desire to have complete affection. However, this angst can sometimes lead a teen to getting into too much trouble, whereas the need for affection can have one […]
[Video] Vote James Franco’s Spring Breakers performance for Best Supporting Actor
Say what you will about Spring Breakers – James Franco’s performance as the eccentric “Alien” is one of the most memorable performances of the year, and definitely near the top of Franco’s career. When haven’t you caught yourself exclaiming, “Look at my shiet?!” at least once this summer? I first saw Spring Breakers at SXSW and felt […]
[Video] Seth Rogen, James Franco parody Kanye West’s “Bound 2” video
When Kanye West dropped the video for “Bound 2” last week, it received a lot of mixed reactions to it. Considering Kanye’s pedigree and creative control over his image and branding, it surprised many people. While I understand why he did what he did (I’ll probably expand on these thoughts later), it’s safe to say […]