James franco, star of 127 hours, somehow manages to fit it all in. Directed by danny boyle, the film stars james franco, kate mara, and amber tamblyn. Interview with star james franco about the film 127 hours and his career. It didnt hurt that ralston was portrayed by james franco and the movie. James franco has figured out how to do it all, from filmmaking to performace art, but theres one role hes still struggling to define. Danny boyle interview on 127 hours survival, james franco. Danny boyles, james franco interview, 127 hours moviesonline. In 127 hours, director danny boyles harrowing but triumphant entrapment film, climber aron ralston james franco draws on memories, adrenaline, and sheer force of. James franco, lizzy caplan, danny boyle, danny boyle, simon beaufoy. I have liked james franco and glad to see his career take off.
The actor, who stars in danny boyles upcoming 127 hours playing. Feel like passing out during a screening of danny boyles upcoming 127 hours, in which james franco stars as aron ralston, the reallife mountain climber who amputated his own arm in 2003 after. For his role in 127 hours 2010, he was nominated for an academy award for best actor. Its in this outside article or in his book, between a rock and a hard place. Aug 11, 2010 james franco has figured out how to do it all, from filmmaking to performace art, but theres one role hes still struggling to define. Great film about a true harrowing event in a young mans life and the extras really should be watched for the interview of the guy they made the film about and how they made it fascinating stuff. Boyle and fox searchlight announced plans to create 127 hours in november 2009, and news of the world reported that month that cillian murphy was boyles top choice to play ralston.
Opulence studios b arnum and bailey combined could not deliver the same showbiz impact as danny boyle on a good day, and with this film, hes having one of. Mar 02, 2011 aron ralston talks about his true story that was adapted into the oscarnominated feature film, 127 hours, starring james franco. September 11, 2010 interview with james franco at toronto international film festival 2010. James franco reveals his unique experience working on 127 hours, including his faith in director danny boyles vision, and the collaboration approach from cast and crew to fulfill the tension. Nov 05, 2010 in 127 hours, oscarwinning director danny boyle tells the true story of hiker aron ralstonwho, after spending five days pinned between a boulder and a rock wall in 2003, cut off his own arm to. Feel like passing out during a screening of danny boyles upcoming 127 hours, in which james franco stars as aron ralston, the reallife. This list is comprised of books that he enjoyed as reported in a vice article. Boyle read ralstons book and immediately thought it would make a compelling movie. Nov 05, 2010 the director of 127 hours tells nprs michele norris that the film about a trapped hiker who cuts off his own arm to free himself is at its core about a mans journey toward humility. Dec 15, 2010 danny boyles new film, 127 hours, tells how climber aron ralston found himself trapped alone in a canyon and had to perform diy surgery to save his life. An interview with james franco, danny boyle, aron ralston, for the movie 127 hours also starring clemence poesy, kate mara, lizzy caplan, amber tamblyn, treat williams, kate burton, darin. Many of you have seen 127 hours, a 2010 film that took the adventure docudrama world by storm. Boyle has mastered his skills as a filmmaker with 127 hours. Franco appeared in four films in 2011, including the poorlyreceived fantasy film your highness, 9 and the science fiction film rise of the planet of the apes 2011, a critical and.
Franco is known for his roles in liveaction films, such as sam raimi s spiderman trilogy. Danny boyle, james franco, and aron ralston discuss 127 hours. Aug 31, 2004 many of you have seen 127 hours, a 2010 film that took the adventure docudrama world by storm. Franco, as well as being an actor, artist and soontobe oscars host, studied writing at brooklyn college. The longer franco talks about the tenacity of aron ralstonthe reallife mountain climber whom he plays in danny boyles riveting 127 hoursthe more animated his. It is striking in ralstons own book, and in francos portrayal in the film. Actors anonymous, a novel that follows 2010s shortstory collection palo alto, is both about, and doomed by, the egregious nonanonymity. Danny boyles new film, 127 hours, tells how climber aron ralston found himself trapped alone in a canyon and had to perform diy surgery. In january 2011, he was honoured for his work at the hospital, receiving the spirit of elysium accolade.
And this is the first time ive read ralston interviewed about the years since. In the film, canyoneer aron ralston must find a way to escape after he gets trapped by a boulder in an isolated slot canyon in bluejohn canyon, southeastern utah, in april 2003. Palo alto is the accumulation of his studies, and a life spent growing up in the palo alto area. James franco and aron ralston explain how to watch 127 hours. A mountain climber becomes trapped under a boulder while canyoneering alone near moab, utah and resorts to desperate measures in order to survive. Nov 09, 2010 september 11, 2010 interview with james franco at toronto international film festival 2010. He also talks about james franco, who plays him in the movie. Aron ralston talks about his true story that was adapted into the oscarnominated feature film, 127 hours, starring james franco. Recommended by james franco prince of pulchritude and resident daddyo, james franco continuously proves that he is better than any guy ever. Aron ralston, james franco, kate mara, clemence poesy, lizzy caplan, danny boyle. And after reading ralstons book about the ordeal, between a rock and a hard place, boyle knew immediately that he wanted to make a.
James franco shines in the factbased story of rock climber aron ralston who was trapped for five days in a desolate canyon. James franco won the independent spirit award for best supporting actor for milk, and won a golden globe for his tv portrayal of james dean. Aron ralstons story is certainly compelling and the filmmakers did an eloquent job of portraying the details of his struggle as well as the emotional challenges of doing whatever it takes to confront death. The director of 127 hours tells nprs michele norris that the film about a trapped hiker who cuts off his own arm to free himself is at its core about a mans journey toward humility. The incredible true story of mountain climber aron ralstons james franco remarkable adventure to save himself after a falling boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated slot canyon in utah. James franco magnificently portrays aron ralston, a man trapped in the vast desert of moab for 127 hours in the most dire of circumstances virtually no water, no food, no sleep, and the small inconvenience of having his hand stuck in between a slot. He plays the part of aaron ralston with genuine skill, making you believe hes simply another guy who loves the outdoors, and finds himself in stuck between a rock and a hard place. For his role in 127 hours 2010, he was nominated for an academy. It stars james franco in the principal role as reallife mountain climber aron ralston, whose hand was trapped under a boulder in a utah ravine for more. Oct 05, 2010 james franco doesnt just spend his time acting in the movies. James franco and danny boyle discuss 127 hours youtube. The extraordinary story behind danny boyles 127 hours film. Nov 06, 2010 127 hours is the true story of mountain climber aron ralstons james franco remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated canyon.
In 127 hours he looked like an ordinary guy, but his acting is extraordinary. The film stars james franco, kate mara, amber tamblyn and clemence poesy. Danny boyle interview on 127 hours survival, james franco and. James franco interview esquire profile of james franco. In 127 hours, oscarwinning director danny boyle tells the true story of hiker aron ralstonwho, after spending five days pinned between a boulder and a rock wall in 2003, cut off his own arm to. The new movie 127 hours will reach theatres all over the country this friday. Danny boyles new film, 127 hours, tells how climber aron ralston found. Palo alto is a collection of shortstories from golden globe winning actor, james franco. A mountain climber becomes trapped under a boulder while canyoneering alone near moab, utah and resorts to desperate measures in order. James franco doesnt just spend his time acting in the movies. Simply sit back and prepared to be wowed from the get go. Screenwriter simon beaufoy interview 127 hours collider. Danny boyles, james franco interview, 127 hours academy award winning director danny boyles new dramatic thriller, 127 hours, is a riveting account of american mountain climber aron ralstons harrowing ordeal after he becomes pinned by a boulder deep inside a utah canyon and must resort to desperate measures to ensure his survival.
What started as a walk in the park became a 127hour ordeal that forced an american mountaineer to amputate his arm. Franco then writes about premiering his movie 127 hours at the toronto international film festival in 2010. Palo alto by james franco meet your next favorite book. What started as a walk in the park became a 127hour ordeal that forced an. The longer franco talks about the tenacity of aron ralstonthe reallife mountain climber whom he plays in danny boyles riveting 127 hoursthe more animated his mug becomes. Part one of an interview with james franco, who plays aron ralston in 127 hours. James edward franco born april 19, 1978 is an american actor, director, screenwriter, comedian, film producer, television producer, academic, painter and writer. But he was out overnight five nights in all 127 hours between a rock and a hard place the name of his book. It happened in the scene where james franco, playing aron, sawed his arm.
Franco portrayed the trapped canyoneer aron ralston in 127 hours 2010, a survival drama, which earned him an academy award for best actor nomination. He ventures out on a journey that changes his life forever. Oct 26, 2010 an interview with 127 hours screenwriter simon beaufoy. The star of milk, howl and the forthcoming 127 hours is also an accomplished writer and graduate student. Palo alto book by james franco official publisher page. And to jameswhose first book of short stories was published tuesday by scribner, palo altohow did you come to this movie. For the past year, the elder franco brother has been studying for his english lit oral exams at yale. In the interview, aron talks about what happened when he had to. Download the podcast interview with 127 hours director danny boyle. Jan 09, 2011 spoiler alert here are a few i say a few fun facts about the movie 127 hours. Nov 05, 2010 james franco as aron ralston in 127 hours. A triumphant true story from danny boyle, director of slumdog millionaire. After a screening he meets an okaylooking girl who asks for a photo and he gives.
Spoiler alert here are a few i say a few fun facts about the movie 127 hours. The casting of james franco as aron ralston james franco wasnt danny boyles first choice to play aron, cillian murphy inception and the wind that shakes the barley was. Oct, 2010 a mountain climber becomes trapped under a boulder while canyoneering alone near moab, utah and resorts to desperate measures in order to survive. Oct 30, 2010 part one of an interview with james franco, who plays aron ralston in 127 hours. Danny boyle candidly, but not too explicitly, reimagines the gruelling, reallife story of aron ralstons canyoneering accident. With james franco, amber tamblyn, kate mara, sean bott. Nov 07, 2010 but he was out overnight five nights in all 127 hours between a rock and a hard place the name of his book. His film appearances include 127 hours, milk, pineapple express, oz the great and powerful, spring breakers, and the spiderman trilogy. Nov 14, 2010 interview with star james franco about the film 127 hours and his career. When watching 127 hours, i was absolutely mesmerized by ralstons predicament. The film is based on the book, between a rock and a hard place written by aron ralston, a mountain climber, played by james franco. James franco is an acclaimed actor, director, artist, and writer.
The extraordinary story behind danny boyles 127 hours film the. An interview with 127 hours screenwriter simon beaufoy. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Photograph by hannah thomsonin 127 hours, director danny boyles harrowing but triumphant entrapment film, climber aron ralston james franco draws on memories, adrenaline, and sheer force of.
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