James franco on sal, banksy, his gay fascination, and. James francos sal chronicles the final day in the life of actor sal mineo val lauren, 1950s teen idol and an academy award r nominee for. Francos latest directorial effort, sal, hit theaters for a limited release run. Val lauren talks about working with james franco on sal. You might be wondering how its possible that james franco has yet another movie coming out. The last day in the life of the actor sal mineo, who was murdered on. This movie is about the last day of sal mineos life. James francos sal chronicles the final day in the life of actor sal mineo val lauren, 1950s teen idol and an academy award r nominee for his roles in rebel without a cause and exodus. James franco s sal chronicles the final day in the life of actor sal mineo val lauren, 1950s teen idol and an academy award r nominee for his roles in rebel without a cause and exodus. For his role in 127 hours 2010, he was nominated for an academy award for best actor. He is the author of directing herbert white,as well as two works of fiction, palo alto and actors anonymous, and a collage of memoir, snapshots, poems, and artwork, a california childhood. James franco seems to be a soft target for criticism but he makes movies that no one else does, so he deserves our praise.
James franco fans stock photos download 4 royalty free. Individually and collectively, the poems in james francos directing herbert white dramatize the fever dream of american celebrity culture while coolly taking that fevers pulse. Behind the scenes on the sal set with james franco and val lauren. Annapurna pictureseverettr he has yet to finish any of these degrees. This comedy tells the fictionalized story of tommy wiseau, the creator of the cultclassic bad movie the room. In an indepth interview, james franco discusses his latest directorial effort, the sal mineo biopic, his affinity for gay characters, and the controversial as i lay dying book cover. Its very art house film looking and val lauren is a handsome man. The film, directed by james franco, stars val lauren in the title role, and is based in part on michael gregg michauds book sal. Ive been a longtime fan of sal mineo, and i had high expectations about the making of this movie. I mean, like i said, if i, you know, ii cant, i cant, the way i. James franco s sal mineo biopic latest one to miss the mark.
Anne hathaway turned down hosting oscars, james franco. Teaser trailer for james francos hart crane biopic the. The night it fell apart for palo altos favorite movie iconoclast the actor is now facing sexual misconduct allegations in a new lawsuit but his career already took a hit after the. Teaser trailer for james francos hart crane biopic the broken tower. James franco directs the pic about 1950s teen idol and oscarnominated actor sal mineo, who rocketed to fame with his turns in rebel without a cause and otto premingers exodus before he was. Want to behold the glory that is sal on your tv or mobile device at home. North korea to kill kim jongun, officially hit theaters and download services.
James franco addresses sexual assault allegations on the late. James franco fans stock photos download 4 royalty free photos. Mar 10, 2015 james francos usc filmmaking class breaks ground by, you know, making a movie. Trailer for james francos sal tells the tragic story of. Sep 27, 2014 james franco in spring breakers photograph. While getting ready for the release of sal, which opened last week, lauren took time out to speak with media mikes about sal mineo, changes in hollywood and why james franco has his cell number. Long after playing the festival circuit in 2011, tribeca film has released the trailer for james franco s directorial effort sal ahead of its fall debut. Salvatore franco is a member of dentons capital markets practice and managing partner of the new york office. James francos sal chronicles the final hours of the life of actor sal mineo.
Newly released photos from sal, james franco s passion project about late gay actor sal mineo, indicate that the actor isnt shying away from the homoerotic element of the tragic story. Sal official us release trailer 1 20 james franco movie hd james franco s sal chronicles the final hours of the life of actor sal mineo, onetime teen idol and star of the blockbuster films. Val lauren is sal mineo in sal directed by james franco. Aug 01, 2017 just when you were about to recline into the dog days of summer, here comes overachiever james franco to make you feel lazy the writerdirectorproducerauthorvisualartistpainter and, most. Jul 11, 2011 franco, who will direct an upcoming biopic about actor sal mineo, has cast actor val lauren in the role, according to the hollywood reporter. James franco wrote and directed this biopic of rebel without a cause actor sal mineo in this rabbit bandini production starring val lauren in the title role.
The life and death of rebel without a cause star sal mineo is shown in this new trailer for james franco s biopic sal, which stars val lauren in the lead role. This is franco s fifth feature as a director, and in the two years since he shot it in nine days he has made four other features, two documentaries, and two shorts while continuing to act. The film, directed by james franco, stars val lauren in the title role, and is based in part on michael gregg michauds book sal mineo. Play full sal in high definition format with movie summary james francos sal chronicles the final hours of the life of actor sal mineo, onetime teen idol and star of the blockbuster films rebel without a cause and exodus. James franco l directs val lauren as sal mineo in sal. James franco s sal, a film about the last day in the life of 1950s teen heartthrob sal mineo, was made in 2011, and it is only now getting a token release. Nov 09, 2011 all our coverage from the austin film festival can be found here its unlikely the majority of the thousandplus people that stood outside the paramount theater for the austin film festival screening of sal werent likely there to see the first postcollegiate movie directed by a kid fresh out of nyu film school, but as james franco would say in his introduction to the. The film, directed by james franco, stars val lauren in the title role, and is. James franco on telling the story of a tragic hollywood. Sal mineo himself was an extraordinary and super complex guy, lauren tells the hollywood reporter. James edward franco born april 19, 1978 is an american actor, director, screenwriter, comedian, film producer, television producer, academic, painter and writer. Ive known val since my first acting class at playhouse west about fifteensixteen years ago.
Director james franco chronicles the final hours in the life of actor sal mineo, onetime teen heartthrob, gay icon, and the academy awardnominated star of rebel without a cause and exodus. In the case of this movie, franco has made quite a moviemaking work of cinematographic art accompanied. Val lauren as sal mineo in new james franco biopic of late. Mar, 2018 sharon stone defends james franco amid sexual harassment allegations. James francos sal chronicles the final hours of the life of actor sal mineo, onetime teen idol and star of the blockbuster films rebel without a cause and exodus. Pup quiz with kendall jenner and james franco youtube. The star of milk, howl and the forthcoming 127 hours is also an accomplished writer and. Almost two decades later, mineo is no longer the marquee sensation he had once been but he has become open about his homosexuality and is finding his way to becoming the actor and director he has always. James franco looks at sal mineos final day newnownext. Vulcano is a member of the tenderloins, a comedy troupe along with longtime friends joe gatto, james murray and brian quinn. James francos sal trailer, about rebel without a cause. Apr 18, 2016 james franco is addressing everything from his sexuality to hosting the oscars in an interview with new york magazine, the 37yearold actor refers to himself as a little gay, and says both. He represents issuers, sellers and servicers in public and private offerings of mortgage and assetbacked passthrough. James franco poses during the photocall of sal at the 68th venice film festival on september 4, 2011 at venice.
He alludes to other areas of his life and career, so the way his family leeched off him and his problems in paying. James franco on telling the story of a tragic hollywood rebel in sal james franco talks about directing sal, about the last day of falling star, sal mineo. James franco stars as wiseau, and the movie follows him through the odd events that led to the making of the terrible movie. Sal is a 2011 biographical film depicting the last few hours of the life of sal mineo, one of the first major film actors in hollywood to publicly acknowledge their own bisexuality or homosexuality. I liked that he used real news footage about sal s death. Anne hathaway turned down hosting oscars but james franco convinced her. James francos sal trailer, about rebel without a cause star sal. Sal official us release trailer 1 20 james franco movie hd james francos sal chronicles the final hours of the life of actor sal mineo. There have been rumours about james francos sexuality for years but the 36yearold actor has finally set the record straight. When i played james dean, i was still going to acting class we talked about doing a oneact play involving james dean and sal mineo just hanging out he thought he should play james dean. James francos former high school has taken down a mural he painted and plans to remove other art donated by the celebrity. James franco yes, the overachieving, sometimes annoying, wildly busy, sometimes really annoying, james franco has directed this intimate biopic on the life of sal mineo, although thats a bit misleading, because while it is about his life, its really focused on. As a director, franco has landed the lead for his next project, the sal mineo biopic tentatively titled sal val lauren will play mineo, who.
With val lauren, jim parrack, james franco, vince jolivette. In disaster artist, james franco and seth rogen honor a hilariously bad cult hit very few things are funnier than a bunch of people. Source james franco twitter and seth rogen twitter. The film also stars jim parrack, james franco and vince jolivette in supporting roles. Download 4 james franco fans stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. Sal mineo is probably most wellknown for his unforgettable, academy awar. E mais conhecido por interpretar harry osborn na trilogia spiderman, o traficante saul silver em pineapple express e o alpinista aron ralston em 127 hours.
James franco s sal chronicles the final day in the life of actor sal mineo val lauren, 1950s teen idol and an academy award nominee for his roles in rebel without a cause and exodus. The actor, best known for rebel without a cause would have turned 79 today, instead the was murdered in 1976. James francos sal chronicles the final day in the life of actor sal mineo val lauren, 1950s teen idol and an academy award nominee for his roles in rebel without a cause and exodus. Nov 06, 20 clips from james francos sal mixed with clips from the low budget film who killed teddy bear with sal mineo. Jan 10, 2018 james franco addresses sexual assault allegations on the late show with stephen colbert. With seth rogen, james franco, gary cole, danny mcbride. Sal official us release trailer 1 20 james franco movie hd. In 2011 james franco made the film sal about the last day of sal mineos life. James francos usc filmmaking class breaks ground by, you. Sep 08, 2017 kendall jenner and james franco face off in a trivia game where the winner of each round gets an adorable puppy to snuggle. James franco on sal, james dean and gay subculture a chat with the multihyphenate star about his latest film, a look at the final days of the gifted rebel without a. The list of 20 movies directed by james franco continues to grow with the upcoming release of sal. James franco casts lead in sal mineo biopic exclusive.
Its time to bring james francos reign of halfassed. Dew and a role in the 2011 film sal, which was written and directed by james franco. Sal directed by james franco starring val lauren usa, 2011. So now we are here to view james franco s deadly slow sal, about the late sal mineo. James franco s sal chronicles the final day in the life of actor sal mineo played by val lauren, 1950s teen idol and an academy award nominee for his roles in rebel without a cause and exodus. Watch james franco and zachary quinto as boyfriends in the i. Oct 05, 2010 james franco, modernday renaissance man james franco doesnt just spend his time acting in the movies. Sal, the franco directed biopic about the last years of rebel without a cause star sal mineo. James franco casts lead in sal mineo biopic exclusive 5. Sal directed by james franco available on dvd alibris.
The 127 hours star was asked to interview himself for the upcoming. But when i read that james franco had optioned this biography of sal mineo, i thought id. The following is a list of awards and nominations received by american actor, director, filmmaker, and teacher james franco. James franco full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. But i have to say the whole thing was kinda anticlimactic.
James franco is an actor, director, writer, and visual artist. James franco directs a movie about out actor sal mineos last day of life. List of awards and nominations received by james franco. All our coverage from the austin film festival can be found here its unlikely the majority of the thousandplus people that stood outside the paramount theater for the austin film festival screening of sal werent likely there to see the first postcollegiate movie directed by a kid fresh out of nyu film school, but as james franco would say in his introduction to the. Franco, who won a golden globe for playing james dean in a 2001 tv movie, has optioned film rights to a justreleased biography of sal mineo, the enigmatic actor who shared memorable scenes with.
James francos high school removes his art after allegations. Seth rogen and james franco livetweet the interview just three. This is francos fifth feature as a director, and in the two years since he shot it in nine days he has made four other features, two documentaries, and two shorts while continuing to act. Sal mineo was gay and murdered in west hollywood at the age of 37 in 1976. Dec 17, 20 james franco is, without a doubt, one of the busiest entertainers working in hollywood today. Only the reigning poseur king of art filmaking james franco and his idiot director friend travis mathews would have thrown this sixty minute hairball up on any screen. Not because of his looks and sex appeal i dont think about him that way but because of the artistic risks he takes that often result in accusations of pretension, at least from people who have forgotten what art. The picture is based on a biography penned by michael gregg michaud. Dec 26, 2016 james franco plays gay again in i am michael, the movie from director justin kelly that is finally finding a release after debuting at the 2015 sundance film festival. On 7 march, 20, he unveiled his star on the hollywood walk of fame.
Trailer for james franco s sal tells the tragic story of a hollywood rebel. So perhaps its no surprise hes making a film about one. A process server and his marijuana dealer wind up on the run from hitmen and a corrupt police officer after he witnesses his dealers boss murder a competitor while trying to serve papers on him. James franco premieres sal in texas exclusive, james. James franco premieres sal in texas james franco rocks a denim shirt at the premiere of his film sal at the paramount theater on sunday october 23 in austin, texas. How james francos disaster artist became oscar contender. James franco looks at sal mineos final day by jim halterman 11120. Here, he makes a lowbudget movie about the life of actor sal mineo by focusing on the last day of his life. The film was released in 2017 to widespread critical approval. Although sal made its debut at the venice film festival of. The broken tower is available for digital download and on.
In a style both direct and elusive, as anguished as it is ironic, franco shows us what it feels like to be, at one and the same time, looked at and invisible. Finding a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the james franco directed movie via subscription can be a. Feb 02, 2018 james francos high school removes his art after allegations. Watch sal mineo exclusive videos, interviews, video clips and more at.
James francos sal chronicles the final day in the life of actor sal mineo played by val lauren, 1950s teen idol and an academy award nominee for his roles in rebel without a cause and exodus. Franco optioned the film in 2010, and shooting began during the summer of 2011. James franco knows a thing or two about being a teen idol. Sal is a biopic that focuses on the final hours of sal mineos life in the mid1970s. Sharon stone defends james franco amid harassment allegations.
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