Several women accuse Vincent Gallo of disturbing audition experiences
Actor allegedly made sexually explicit and unsettling remarks during casting process for serial killer thriller The Policeman
May 2022
Spider-Man at 20: the superhero film that changed blockbuster cinema
Sam Raimi’s charming, if patchy, 2002 adventure showed that mass audiences were eager for a new kind of superhero and the industry never looked back
April 2022
Going full meta: Nicolas Cage and the actors who love playing themselves
Whether they’re sending themselves up or shedding an off-screen persona, there is a peculiar delight in seeing an actor take on a role they were literally born to play
December 2021
James Franco accused of causing ‘immense pain and suffering’ by former students
Two women who brought a lawsuit against him release a statement after he admits to sleeping with acting school attendees
James Franco admits sleeping with students and says he had sex addiction – video
Franco said that while teaching at his acting school he “did sleep with students, and that was wrong'
James Franco admits sleeping with students and says he had sex addiction
Actor gives first extended comments about accusations that came nearly four years ago
June 2021
James Franco agrees to $2.2m settlement for sexual misconduct suit
The Oscar-nominated actor has agreed to pay out to students at his film school, who alleged inappropriate and sexually exploitative behavior on set
March 2021
Stream team
Freaks and Geeks: hilarious, moving and endlessly quotable teen show for the ages
It launched the careers of Judd Apatow, James Franco and and Busy Philipps. But this late 90s comedy is so much more than just a springboard for big names
February 2021
Deal reached in lawsuit accusing James Franco of sexual misconduct
Hear me out
Hear me out: why Your Highness isn't a bad movie
March 2020
James Franco accusers are 'jumping on the #MeToo bandwagon', say actor's lawyers
Franco denies allegations and asks Los Angeles county superior court to dismiss lawsuit against him
October 2019
James Franco accused in lawsuit of sexually exploiting women
Two women come forward alleging star’s acting school promoted ‘widespread inappropriate and sexually charged behavior’
September 2019
Zero stars: is James Franco's starry Zeroville the worst film of 2019?
The actor-writer-director’s adaptation of Steve Erickson’s 2007 book on 70s Hollywood is a film of staggering incompetence
February 2019
The nine Oscars hosts who gave the most
In the ninth decade of the awards, we look back on its greatest masters of ceremonies
January 2019
Oscars 2019 to have no host – but all the Avengers set to present
With Kevin Hart unlikely to be replaced, the Academy is planning a roster of high-profile presenters, including actors from Marvel’s franchise
November 2018
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs review – the Coens go way out in the west
The six accomplished short stories run the gamut from comic to downbeat
October 2018
The Deuce: episode by episode
The Deuce recap: season two, episode four – Freudian slips galore
Candy’s new film is starting to develop, while CC and Larry both make inroads into life in the industry and Vincent gets pulled deeper into mob life
September 2018
The Deuce: episode by episode
The Deuce recap: season two, episode two – Andy Warhol looks a scream
It’s a week when relationships start to fray, as Vince and Abby’s open arrangement begins to unravel and Lori thinks about life away from CC
August 2018
First look review
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs review – the Coens' brutal salute to the western
James Franco, Liam Neeson and Tom Waits traipse across the prairie in a lovingly crafted collection of vignettes spattered with bloody violence and inky humour
March 2018
Film blog
Is Sean Penn the most unbearable Hollywood actor on the planet?
His new novel is prompting widespread ridicule but Penn is not the only star to dedicate his life to strange behaviour and bizarre career choices. Here are his nearest rivals
