Most people know Lana Condor from her portrayal of Lara Jean Covey in the movie “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” which came out in 2018. The movie propelled the actress to high levels of stardom as she started getting noticed. Lana Condor’s first full credit role was on the movie X: Men Apocalypse, where she played a mutant student Jubilee in 2016. She has been involved in various other projects since then including High School Lover which she co-starred alongside Julia Jones and James Franco in 2017. She plays Saya Kuroki, an assassin in Syfy’s action series titled
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Lana Condor...
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Lana Condor...
- 12/23/2019
- by Jennifer Borama
- TVovermind.com
James Franco returns to Lifetime as executive producer and star of the enthralling romance-thriller High School Lover, available on DVD November 21 from Lionsgate. This captivating feature film debut from director Jerell Rosales features Paulina Singer as 17-year-old Kelly, who falls for a rising Hollywood star (François Arnaud), and her father (Franco) must find a way to end the forbidden affair before it takes a dangerous turn for the worse. The High School Lover DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.98.
When 17-year-old Kelly (Paulina Singer) sneaks out to the city one night with her friends, she isn’t expecting to meet Hollywood’s hottest actor, Christian Booth (François Arnaud). To Kelly’s surprise, Christian contacts her and they begin spending time together. When her father (James Franco) finds out about the relationship — and the wide age gap — he demands that Kelly stop seeing Christian. As Christian’s adoration turns into obsession,...
When 17-year-old Kelly (Paulina Singer) sneaks out to the city one night with her friends, she isn’t expecting to meet Hollywood’s hottest actor, Christian Booth (François Arnaud). To Kelly’s surprise, Christian contacts her and they begin spending time together. When her father (James Franco) finds out about the relationship — and the wide age gap — he demands that Kelly stop seeing Christian. As Christian’s adoration turns into obsession,...
- 11/14/2017
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The ever-busy James Franco has taken on a darker role in his latest film, “The Institute.” Co-directed by Franco and Pamela Romanowsky, the movie is a period psychological thriller set in 19th century Baltimore. Now, ahead of its March release, Entertainment Weekly has unveiled the first trailer.
“The Institute” centers on Isabel Porter, a young woman (Allie Gallerani) who, after the untimely death of her parents, checks herself into the mental hospital Rosewood Institute. While there, she encounters Dr. Cairnes (Franco) who subjects her to unconventional bizarre, pseudo-scientific experiments in brainwashing and mind control.
“I can give you the freedom you desire,” he says in the clip, “but you will need to trust my methods — unorthodox though they may seem.”
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“The Institute” also co-stars Josh Duhamel, Pamela Anderson, Topher Grace, Joe Pease, Scott Haze,...
“The Institute” centers on Isabel Porter, a young woman (Allie Gallerani) who, after the untimely death of her parents, checks herself into the mental hospital Rosewood Institute. While there, she encounters Dr. Cairnes (Franco) who subjects her to unconventional bizarre, pseudo-scientific experiments in brainwashing and mind control.
“I can give you the freedom you desire,” he says in the clip, “but you will need to trust my methods — unorthodox though they may seem.”
Read More: James Franco to Star In and Executive Produce ‘High School Lover,’ His Second Lifetime Movie
“The Institute” also co-stars Josh Duhamel, Pamela Anderson, Topher Grace, Joe Pease, Scott Haze,...
- 2/7/2017
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
When you think of James Franco I’m willing to bet the last thing you think of is the channel Lifetime, let alone him lending his star to actually being in a Lifetime movie. But for those of you who were secretly wishing a Lifetime movie that included Franco would rule your Saturday night before the Super Bowl, you’re in luck. Why is he even in a Lifetime movie you may ask? He’s a producer of the movie. In this made-for-tv film, a teenage girl (Dead of Summer‘s Paulina Singer) worries her dad (Franco) when she gets involved with a famous actor (The Borgias‘ Francois
Will You Be Watching James Franco’s “High School Lover” on Lifetime?...
Will You Be Watching James Franco’s “High School Lover” on Lifetime?...
- 2/4/2017
- by Nat Berman
- TVovermind.com
Editor’s Note: Click here for more information about the indie films available from Movies on Demand.
It’s been a long time coming for Justin Kelly’s “I Am Michael.” The drama, starring James Franco, Zachary Quinto and Emma Roberts, premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, where it earned a rave review from IndieWire’s own Eric Kohn but failed to find a distributor for well over a year. Fortunately, Brainstorm Media has finally released the drama in theaters and VOD, and it’s a powerful true story that well worth seeking out.
Franco stars as Michael Glatze, a former gay activist and co-founder of the Young Gay America magazine who eventually denounced homosexuality. Quinto plays Glatze’s former boyfriend, while Roberts stars as a young Christian woman Glatze falls for during his religious reawakening.
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It’s been a long time coming for Justin Kelly’s “I Am Michael.” The drama, starring James Franco, Zachary Quinto and Emma Roberts, premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, where it earned a rave review from IndieWire’s own Eric Kohn but failed to find a distributor for well over a year. Fortunately, Brainstorm Media has finally released the drama in theaters and VOD, and it’s a powerful true story that well worth seeking out.
Franco stars as Michael Glatze, a former gay activist and co-founder of the Young Gay America magazine who eventually denounced homosexuality. Quinto plays Glatze’s former boyfriend, while Roberts stars as a young Christian woman Glatze falls for during his religious reawakening.
Read More: Review: James Franco Excels in ‘I Am Michael,’ a Look at ‘Ex-Gay...
- 1/31/2017
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Don’t mess with James Franco!
In an exclusive clip from Lifetime’s newest thriller High School Lover, Franco — who executive produces and stars in the film — politely yet aggressively warns a young man to stay away from his daughter.
“Hey, I told you to stay away from us,” Franco’s character tells his daughter’s love interest, Christian Booth (played by François Arnaud), while grabbing his arm.
“I’m thinking you’ve been spitting lies into Kelly’s head about me,” responds Booth. “That makes me very upset. I’m also thinking you don’t want to see me get upset.
In an exclusive clip from Lifetime’s newest thriller High School Lover, Franco — who executive produces and stars in the film — politely yet aggressively warns a young man to stay away from his daughter.
“Hey, I told you to stay away from us,” Franco’s character tells his daughter’s love interest, Christian Booth (played by François Arnaud), while grabbing his arm.
“I’m thinking you’ve been spitting lies into Kelly’s head about me,” responds Booth. “That makes me very upset. I’m also thinking you don’t want to see me get upset.
- 1/24/2017
- by christinadugan
- PEOPLE.com
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