An American actor, filmmaker, and academic, he gained fame with a breakout role on the TV series "Freaks and Geeks" before earning acclaim for his portrayal of a legendary Hollywood icon in "James Dean," earning a Golden Globe. Known for his versatility, he starred in films like "Spider-Man," "127 Hours," and "Pineapple Express." He often collaborates with filmmaker Seth Rogen. Beyond acting, he is an accomplished director and writer and has pursued higher education, teaching film and English.
OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL
Oz the Great and Powerful is a fantasy film that follows the story of a small-time magician who is transported to the magical land of Oz. There, he...
I AM MICHAEL
I Am Michael is a biographical drama that tells the controversial true story of Michael Glatze, a former gay rights activist and co-founder of a gay...
PINEAPPLE EXPRESS
Pineapple Express is a 2008 stoner action comedy film about a process server and his marijuana dealer going on the run after witnessing a murder. As...
RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES
Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a science fiction film that serves as a reboot of the Planet of the Apes franchise. Set in modern-day San Francisco,...
THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is a western anthology film that tells six different stories set in the American frontier. Each story features unique...
THE DISASTER ARTIST
The Disaster Artist is a biographical comedy-drama film that chronicles the making of the notoriously bad 2003 movie 'The Room'. Directed by James...
FLYBOYS
Flyboys is a 2006 war drama film inspired by the true story of the Lafayette Escadrille, a group of young American volunteers who fought for France...
THIS IS THE END
This Is the End is a 2013 comedy film that follows a group of celebrities who are trapped in a house during the apocalypse. As they struggle to...
SPIDER-MAN
Spider-Man is a 2002 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. The film follows Peter Parker, a high school student who...
THE INTERVIEW
The Interview is a comedy film about a talk show host and his producer who land an interview with the leader of North Korea, only to be recruited by...
THE KID
The Kid (2019) is a Western drama from director Vincent D'Onofrio that reimagines the Billy the Kid myth for modern audiences. James Franco stars as...
SPRING BREAKERS
Spring Breakers is a provocative and visually stunning film that explores the hedonistic culture of spring break. Directed by Harmony Korine, it...
11.22.63
11.22.63 is a thrilling television adaptation of Stephen King's novel, centered on Jake Epping, a high school teacher who discovers a time portal that...
HOMEFRONT
Homefront is a 2013 action thriller film directed by Gary Fleder. The story follows a former DEA agent who moves to a small town with his daughter to...
THE COMPANY
The Company is a 2003 film directed by Robert Altman. It follows the daily life of a ballet company and its dancers, focusing on the struggles and...
EAT PRAY LOVE
Eat Pray Love is a film adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert's memoir, directed by Ryan Murphy. The story follows Liz Gilbert, a woman who seems to have it...
127 HOURS
127 Hours is a biographical survival drama film that tells the harrowing true story of Aron Ralston, a mountain climber who becomes trapped by a...
HOWL
Howl is a 2010 film that explores the life and work of Allen Ginsberg, focusing on the events surrounding the publication of his groundbreaking poem...
THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz from 2013 is a modern adaptation of the classic tale, following the journey of a young girl named Dorothy who is...