James Franco [mega-merged]

[masgrandeburrito]

Wonder what website he's talking about?? LOL

[masgrandeburrito]

Omnipresent New Yorker James Franco is receiving terrible reviews -- for his thesis.

The NYU/Columbia/Yale student showed his film project at NYU recently, and according to a Life & Style source, "It pretty much had no plot and featured men in clown masks, men in dog masks, and shots of male genitalia urinating. I think everyone was shocked by how much male nudity there was."

Franco recently did a film interview with artist Marina Abramovic that seemed to go over much better.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/0..._n_575445.html

[eddiericky]

his NYC thesis sounds hot. I wonder if he got naked in there

[bwonderrednow]

The straights can have him. No thanks.

[pikespeak]

Well, in my view, it seems everything he's done recently has had a gay slant to it--he's not a movie star, he's an artist, and I would love to know how his own sexuality influences the choices he makes in his art. He doesn't have to answer anything, but I would love to hear it from him, regardless.

That said, the answer seems to be right in front of us

umm...just cause he shared a kiss with Will Forte in the sketch really doesn't mean anything...

He's done so much more than that.

Nevermind all the male kissing on SNL, or his upcoming performance in Howl, but his choices in poetry, that short story he wrote, the short film, his upcoming feature.

To me, it says a lot about him.

[masgrandeburrito]

James Franco To Star In 'Planet Of The Apes' Prequel
'Rise of the Apes' begins filming this summer and hits theaters in June 2011.

Hot on the heels of the recent announcement that James Franco will return to "General Hospital" for another run, Variety reports that the "Pineapple Express" and "Spider-Man" alum has signed on to star in the "Planet of the Apes" prequel, "Rise of the Apes."

Franco reportedly beat out a "number of Hollywood's young elite actors for the coveted role" in the prequel, which is said to be an origin story set in present-day San Francisco.

According to the industry publication, the plot centers on the aftermath of man's experiments with genetic engineering that lead to the development of intelligence in apes and the onset of a war for supremacy. Franco is set to play a young, driven scientist who becomes a crucial figure in that war. The production is scheduled to begin filming July 5 and will be released June 24, 2011.

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/163...20/story.jhtml

[Speeds]

http://ohnotheydidn.blogspot.com/201...-play-100.html

James Franco is ready to take on as many gay roles as he can, provided they are good.

Franco plays quintessential beat generation poet Allen Ginsberg in the film Howl. Ginsberg was one of the first openly gay celebrities, going so far as to list his lover, the poet Peter Orlovsky, as his spouse in his Who's Who entry, and often advocated for gay rights.

Howl opened this year's Sundance Film Festival in Utah.

Last year, Franco played Harvey Milk's gay lover, Scott Smith, in the feature film Milk. The highly-acclaimed movie about the San Francisco politician murdered on the steps of City Hall was directed by Gus Van Sant. Van Sant executive produced Howl.

As a film director, Franco has produced two gay-themed shorts.

Franco's The Feast of Stephen won a Teddy award at the Berlin Film Festival where it premiered. Feast features a young gay man whose daydream of naked boys playing basketball turns violent when the boys chase him down. Another short, The Clerk's Tale, premiered at France's Cannes Film Festival. In the film, a gay man is haunted by the monotony of working at a high-end menswear store. Both shorts are based on poems.

“I want to be an artist and I want to be crazy,” Franco told UK paper The Independent.

He said he doesn't care much if the gay roles he's played and the gay characters he's portrayed in his films lead people to believe he's gay.

“The worst downside, and I don't consider this a downside, the worst thing that anybody could say is that I was gay and if somebody said that I guess they would be wrong,” Franco said.

The 32-year-old Franco, who is expected to reprise his role of artist Franco on ABC's General Hospital later this year, added that he'll take on “100 gay roles.”

“I would be happy to play 100 gay roles as long as they were always good parts,” he said.
Franco has been dating actress Anha O'Reilly for several years.


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I think he'll be the first straight actor to be considered a gay icon in 10 years.

[masgrandeburrito]

I think he's a very secure and evolved actor, be it straight, gay or bi.

[Speeds]

I think he's a very secure and evolved actor, be it straight, gay or bi.

I honestly believe he's straight, just very comfortable with sexuality in general and gay friendly.

His brother, on the other hand.....is probably bi.

[sumyungguy]

I honestly believe he's straight, just very comfortable with sexuality in general and gay friendly.

His brother, on the other hand.....is probably bi.

I feel the same, but I really don't care what he is, he's hot!! If he does take on 100, he'll be creating a new fan base of "gay 4 pay" actors.

[bwonderrednow]

He's a fag.

[bwonderrednow]

I feel the same, but I really don't care what he is, he's hot!! If he does take on 100, he'll be creating a new fan base of "gay 4 pay" actors.

But how the hell does that help you? Somebody pretending to be gay does not help the plot of gay men nor change gay issues. Just cast real gay actors, that's how they can help us advance.

[sumyungguy]

But how the hell does that help you? Somebody pretending to be gay does not help the plot of gay men nor change gay issues. Just cast real gay actors, that's how they can help us advance.

It's not about gay rights or creating some kind of righteous cause , its about acting. He said he would do it if the part was good and I'm thinking that means more to him than the fact that the character he's portraying is gay/bi, whatever. I could careless about being representented for my sexuality anyways

[Irish Queer]

He's a fag.

Joke or not I hate these types of replies here oh he plays alot of gay characters he must be in the closet.

I want to live in a society were you don'tr care what part you are playing as long as its a good part and the actor is convincing. I want to see a time were no one gives a flying fuck what a persons sexuality is comments like these force that bhack ten steps.

As state the man is clearly comfortable in who he is and is willing to expeand the parts he plays as an actor.

[Judeas]

But how the hell does that help you? Somebody pretending to be gay does not help the plot of gay men nor change gay issues. Just cast real gay actors, that's how they can help us advance.

Id say straight people seeing other straight people being comfortable with gay people/their own sexuality has a big impact on 'gay issues'.

Your statement seems really quite ignorant.

Straight people are just as important in the fight for gay rights as gay people are. Aren't they? Or am I completely misinterpreting your post?

[954dude]

Anything to keep him on the big screen. He's an ally and I'm glad he's been so supportive.

[bwonderrednow]

It's not about gay rights or creating some kind of righteous cause , its about acting. He said he would do it if the part was good and I'm thinking that means more to him than the fact that the character he's portraying is gay/bi, whatever. I could careless about being representented for my sexuality anyways

That's not surprising, since most gays think like that. Yet they want to cry when they are mistreated or called slurs. If he's so called straight, then you're wasting your time and energy. That's a terrible way to live. But you know gays...matter over mind.

[bwonderrednow]

Joke or not I hate these types of replies here oh he plays alot of gay characters he must be in the closet.

I want to live in a society were you don'tr care what part you are playing as long as its a good part and the actor is convincing. I want to see a time were no one gives a flying fuck what a persons sexuality is comments like these force that bhack ten steps.

As state the man is clearly comfortable in who he is and is willing to expeand the parts he plays as an actor.

He's a fag.

[Speeds]

He's a fag.

I think you need to stop using that word. It's offensive.

Okay back on topic.

Apparently, James will be on The View next week! Maybe they'll ask if he's bisexual? I remember they asked Chace about him dating Chuck. It was awkward.

http://shirleysgossipside.blogspot.c...r-on-view.html

[Speeds]

More proof that James is super gay friendly. His solo Art Show Will Focus on Sexual Confusion.

http://themenofhollywood.blogspot.co...ill-focus.html

[coldsweat]

He's a fag.

you must be a cutter yeah?

I would seek help as fast as possible. Not that I care about you. Its just that your family members are going be sad when they have to sponge clean your brains off the wall.

[sktguy]

He's a fag.

No, you're a fag and I mean that in the worst possible way.

[Speeds]

Enough of the F word...more James!!

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sJxIIDh-OM[/ame]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13eTlaFJvfI[/ame]

[Simon Spark]

James is one of the very few straight male celebrities I'd actually want to have dinner and chat with on a platonic level. Yes, he's easy on the eyes - but he's 10x more evolved and intelligent than most of these guys in Hollywood. It's refreshing that someone of his stature doesn't come off as rehearsed or fake when it comes to addressing the whole GAY topic.

A+ for Franco.

[bwonderrednow]

No, you're a fag and I mean that in the worst possible way.

You're a fag. You don't deserve the respect that a decent gay man gets.

[gayron]

He's a fag.

Please dont use that kind of language.

[954dude]

James is one of the very few straight male celebrities I'd actually want to have dinner and chat with on a platonic level. Yes, he's easy on the eyes - but he's 10x more evolved and intelligent than most of these guys in Hollywood. It's refreshing that someone of his stature doesn't come off as rehearsed or fake when it comes to addressing the whole GAY topic.

A+ for Franco.

Couldn't agree more. It's a breath of fresh air for a straight male ally to be so open and honest as he is.

[Chlorogoth]

But how the hell does that help you? Somebody pretending to be gay does not help the plot of gay men nor change gay issues. Just cast real gay actors, that's how they can help us advance.

I believe it helps us quite a bit. Playing gay characters well and being so candid about it helps enforce the idea that there is nothing wrong with us. It shows a man confidant in his own sexuality and unashamed of the label people give him. Straight or gay is no big deal, and being percieved as either is no big deal.

To me Franco says it in “I would be happy to play 100 gay roles as long as they were always good parts,” when he says, 'as long as they were always good parts'. Plenty of actors have passed on good gay roles because of the stigma, and a few have taken on bad roles because it's gay and that's 'in'. I would love it if people saw bad roles and good roles instead of straight or gay roles. I think James Franco does this.

The most equality anyone can ever hope for is to be treated as anyone else would in the same situation, showing no distinction between the worth or validity of the individuals based on anything but their actions.

Besides, the other side gives us enough shit about gays playing straight roles. I don't think saying only gays should be playing gay roles would help that cause much.

[Speeds]

Poster of the movie here:

http://tmchollywood.blogspot.com/201...d-trailer.html


Trailer of the movie here:

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JzqHXubfYk[/ame]


James has played two gay roles in a row! Can't wait to see this!

[neo21tr]

Presenting in Berlin:

[Spiff]

Wait. This isn't about Franco playing a horny gay werewolf???

[Speeds]

Wait. This isn't about Franco playing a horny gay werewolf???

Nope! But apparently, there's gay kissing in the movie! So that's a plus.

[KalEilde]

I saw the best minds of three generations later be completely unaware of Allen Ginsberg.


Oy. Man, am I beat.




http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen_Ginsberg


He was also an ass-pincher.

[desmond]

Peter Orlovsky died last month...

http://wulfila.nfshost.com/blog/?p=3453

[braex27]

HUZZAH, Mary-Louise Parker is back on the big screen!

[Horschallen]

JF is a great looking man and has been proving himself to be a good actor. He is one of my favorites and appreciate his comfort with doing gay roles/scenes in the movies he performed.

[sdrival]

James Franco AND Aaron Tveit?!? Nice.

[LiquidSky]

Looks good. We studied "Howl" in college.

[bostonboy20]

I constantly skipped my Beat Generation class in college.....woops

[star-warrior]

I saw the best minds of three generations later be completely unaware of Allen Ginsberg.


Oy. Man, am I beat.




http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen_Ginsberg


He was also an ass-pincher.

That's the first person that popped into my mind when I read 'gay' and 'howl' in the title.

[SilverSurfer]

That's the first person that popped into my mind when I read 'gay' and 'howl' in the title.

Same here.

[Boy1der]

I saw this at the Castro Theater during the GLBT film festival Gay Pride week in San Francisco. It was good and I was very interested in the subject matter, mainly Alan Ginsberg and the Beatnick generation.
Liked it alot...didn't love it.

[SilverSurfer]

^ I remember seeing Ken Kesey at the Maritime Hall in San Francisco telling stories from the beatnick days. He brought up Alan Ginsberg several times. It was fascinating, and funny as hell.

[Boy1der]

^ I remember seeing Ken Kesey at the Maritime Hall in San Francisco telling stories from the beatnick days. He brought up Alan Ginsberg several times. It was fascinating, and funny as hell.

Tres cool.

[KTheLibra]

Allen Ginsburg was gay in addition to being a badass writer??? Another reason to like him!

[KalEilde]

Peter Orlovsky died last month...

http://wulfila.nfshost.com/blog/?p=3453

I missed that. Sad to hear of it. Being in a room with them was like being with a dead-pan version of the Marx Brothers.

[desmond]

I missed that. Sad to hear of it. Being in a room with them was like being with a dead-pan version of the Marx Brothers.

Sounds like heaven to me.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKEhLLg4hJQ&feature=youtube_gdata[/ame]

[CTF]

Allen Ginsburg was gay in addition to being a badass writer??? Another reason to like him!

HELLO!

In May of 1968, more than a year before "Stonewall" Ginsberg gave us "Please Master"

Please master can I touch your cheeck
please master can I kneel at your feet
please master can I loosen your blue pants
please master can I gaze at your golden haired belly
please master can I have your thighs bare to my eyes
please master can I take off my clothes below your chair
please master can I can I kiss your ankles and soul
please master can I touch lips to your hard muscle hairless thigh
please master can I lay my ear pressed to your stomach
please master can I wrap my arms around your white ass
please master can I lick your groin gurled with blond soft fur
please master can I touch my tongue to your rosy asshole
please master may I pass my face to your balls,
please master order me down on the floor,
please master tell me to lick your thick shaft
please master put your rough hands on my bald hairy skull
please master press my mouth to your prick-heart
please master press my face into your belly, pull me slowly strong thumbed
till your dumb hardness fills my throat to the base
till I swallow and taste your delicate flesh-hot prick barrel veined Please
Mater push my shoulders away and stare in my eyes, & make me bend over
the table
please master grab my thighs and lift my ass to your waist
please master your hand's rough stroke on my neck your palm down to my
backside
please master push me, my feet on chairs, till my hole feels the breath of
your spit and your thumb stroke
please master make my say Please Master Fuck me now Please
Master grease my balls and hairmouth with sweet vaselines
please master stroke your shaft with white creams
please master touch your cock head to my wrinkled self-hole
please master push it in gently, your elbows enwrapped round my breast
your arms passing down to my belly, my penis you touch w/ your fingers
please master shove it in me a little, a little, a little,
please master sink your droor thing down my behind
& please master make me wiggle my rear to eat up the prick trunk
till my asshalfs cuddle your thighs, my back bent over,
till I'm alone sticking out, your sword stuck throbbing in me
please master pull out and slowly roll onto the bottom
please master lunge it again, and withdraw the tip
please please master fuck me again with your self, please fuck me Please
Master drive down till it hurts me the softness the
Softness please master make love to my ass, give body to center, & fuck me
for good like a girl,
tenderly clasp me please master I take me to thee,
& drive in my belly your selfsame sweet heat-rood
you fingered in solitude Denver or Brooklyn or fucked in a maiden in Paris
carlots
please master drive me thy vehicle, body of love drops, sweat fuck
body of tenderness, Give me your dogh fuck faster
please master make me go moan on the table
Go moan O please master do fuck me like that
in your rhythm thrill-plunge & pull-back-bounce & push down
till I loosen my asshole a dog on the table yelping with terror delight to be
loved
Please master call me a dog, an ass beast, a wet asshole,
& fuck me more violent, my eyes hid with your palms round my skull
& plunge down in a brutal hard lash thru soft drip-fish
& throb thru five seconds to spurt out your semen heat
over & over, bamming it in while I cry out your name I do love you
please Master.

Ginsberg as James Franco or vice versus circa 1968?

Yeah, I'll be the Master!

[Dots0909]

Doesn't he have a gay short film coming up as well? The Feast is his third gay short film, as a director, and probably his more explicit one too He won an award at one of the big festivals earlier this year.

[neo21tr]

Doesn't he have a gay short film coming up as well? The Feast is his third gay short film, as a director, and probably his more explicit one too He won an award at one of the big festivals earlier this year.

He should get an additional award for giving us pictures like these