Once you’ve written a book, directed movies, taught college courses, hosted the Oscars, starred in countless blockbusters, and displayed your art at major galleries, what’s left to do? If you’re James Franco, you host your own film festival.
On March 5, NYC’s IFC Center kicks off Francofest which will include screenings of movies Franco has directed, produced, and starred in. He will also make eight personal appearances throughout the fest.
Check out the schedule below:
Howl
Wednesday, March 5 – Tuesday, March 11
Interior. Leather Bar.
Opens Wednesday, March 5
Directors James Franco and Travis Mathews in person Wed Mar. 5 at 9:30 and at the late shows Fri., Mar. 7-Sat. Mar. 8 at 12:15am
As I Lay Dying
Wednesday, March 5 – Thursday, March 6
James Franco in person Wed Mar. 5 at 7:00
The Ape
Wednesday, March 5 – Friday, March 7
127 Hours
Thursday, March 6 – Wednesday, March 12
Francophrenia (Or: Don’t Kill Me, I Know Where the Baby Is)
Thursday, March 6 – Monday, March 10
James Franco and Ian Olds in person Thu Mar 6 at 7:45
Spring Breakers
Thursday, March 6 – Monday, March 10
James Franco in person Thu Mar 6 at 9:30
My Own Private Idaho
Friday, March 7 – Saturday, March 8
Sal
Friday, March 7 – Tuesday, March 11
James Franco in person Fri Mar 7 at 9:30
Cruising
Friday, March 7 – Wednesday, March 12
Idaho, plus other shorts
Saturday, March 8
James Franco in person Sat Mar 8 at 9:45
My Own Private River
Sunday, March 9 – Thursday, March 13
Good Time Max
Sunday, March 9 – Thursday, March 13
The Broken Tower
Monday, March 10 – Wednesday, March 12
FrancoShorts
Thursday, March 13
Get more info and buy tickets now at ifccenter.com.
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