James Franco
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English
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Set in Mississippi at the turn of the 20th century, "The Sound and the Fury" portrays the decline and fall of the Compsons, a once proud, aristocratic Southern family. Translating William Faulkner's famously challenging experimental prose into the language of cinema, "The Sound and the Fury" reveals the secrets and betrayals that have tarnished the family name and continue to haunt the Compson children.
2) Maladies
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English
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A former soap star (James Franco) appears to have a narrator stuck in his head. As he moves in with his best friend (Catherine Keener) and works to restart his creative career, he tries to figure out who is really calling the shots.
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Iconoclasts volume 4
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English
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Turlington + Burch will closely examine the careers of two fashion icons from different sides of the industry who are dedicated to empowering other women. Beginning behind the scenes at Tory's spring 2013 New York City fashion show, Tory and Christy share their personal passions: for Tory it's mentoring female entrepreneurs, while Christy advocates and supports mothers globally via Every Mother Counts.
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Iconoclasts volume 5
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English
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Oliver + Smith will offer an entertaining behind-the-scenes journey into the unique and creative relationship of two of Great Britain's most prolific, quirky and globe-trotting men. Jamie Oliver, a chef-turned-food-activist, and his longtime mentor and inspiration Sir Paul, one of the world's most successful menswear designers, will give a look into each other's respective workplaces and explore how they have turned their very personal sensibilities...
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Iconoclasts volume 6
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English
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Join the NBA's all-time leading scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and firebrand hip-hop musician Chuck D as they shoot hoops, trade philosophies and pick through Kareem's storied collection of memorabilia.
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Iconoclasts volume 2
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English
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Iconoclasts goes behind-the-scenes with Apatow + Dunham, as they discuss their collaborative process on the hit series "Girls" and their experiences in Hollywood, as a seasoned vet (Apatow) and a relative newcomer (Dunham). The episode features a rare look at how television gets made, as well as a tour of Judd's Los Angeles' offices and Lena's new Brooklyn apartment.
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Iconoclasts volume 3
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English
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Having previously combined forces on Seth's Grammy Award-winning album "Music Is Better Than Word," Norah and Seth explore their latest collaboration in MacFarlane + Jones. Against the backdrop of Norah's New York recording studio, Family Guy creator Seth and award-winning musician Jones meet to record the soundtrack for MacFarlane's feature film, TED, and discuss the unexpected paths that brought them to success.
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Iconoclasts volume 1
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English
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Shot in Marina's Soho loft, Franco + Abramovic takes a fascinating look at the relationship of art and celebrity. James undergoes the "Abramovic Technique," learning about Marina's artistic process as they talk about acting, fame, and conceptual art. The episode culminates in Marina covering a naked James in gold leaf and making him into a deity/sculpture.
10) Palo Alto
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English
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An unflinching portrait of adolescent lust, boredom, and self-destruction that centers around a shy young girl (Emma Roberts) on the cusp of an illicit relationship with her soccer coach (James Franco). From director Gia Coppola.
11) Sal
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Director James Franco chronicles the final hours in the life of actor Sal Mineo, one-time teen heartthrob, gay icon, and the Academy Award-nominated star of REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE and EXODUS.
12) Wild Horses
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English
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A detective opens up a fifteen-year-old missing person's case, and begins to suspect that the missing boy was murdered, and that a local rancher was involved.
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Seductive, fearless, and outrageous, Marina Abramovic has been redefining what art is for nearly forty years. Using her own body as a vehicle, pushing herself beyond her physical and mental limits––and at times risking her life in the process––she creates performances that challenge, shock, and move us. Through her and with her, boundaries are crossed, consciousness expanded, and art as we know it is reborn. She is, quite simply, one of the...
14) The Company
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With the complete cooperation of the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago, Altman follows the stories of the dancers, whose professional and personal lives grow impossibly close, as they cope with the demands of a life in the ballet.
15) Burn Country
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As a former fixer" for journalists in Afghanistan, Osman (Dominic Rains) finds asylum in a small California town. Promised a job as a crime reporter for the local paper, and a home with his best friend's mother, the town sheriff (Melissa Leo), Osman is ready to settle in. But, when the job falls through, Osman finds himself restless and looking for action. His attempts to get to know the area lead him to develop friendships with an elusive local actress,...
16) Zeroville
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English
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Vikar is a lost soul journeying through a land of myths, beauty and monsters - Hollywood, 1969. The studio system is in decay, and a new generation of brash filmmakers are on the rise. With his shaved head marked by a tattoo from his favorite film, 1951's A Place in the Sun, Vikar is a bizarre presence even amid the freaks and dreamers. He finds work first building sets, then as an apprentice editor obsessed with wielding the power of moving images....