Actors Anonymous. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2013 book
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Actors Anonymous
James Franco, 2013
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Melanie Aitkenhead, Abi Damaris Corbin, Shaun Duffy, 2017

This film is a cinematic adaptation of James Franco’s novel ‘Actors Anonymous,’ delving into the intricate lives of young actors in Hollywood. It unravels the rollercoaster journey, from the soaring highs to the crushing lows, unveiling the web of lies and heartbreak that accompanies their pursuit of stardom.


Palo Alto. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 2009 book, Palo Alto: Stories
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Palo Alto: Stories
James Franco, 2009
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Gia Coppola, 2013

April finds herself torn between two conflicting emotions – an illicit flirtation with her soccer coach and an unreciprocated crush on her classmate Teddy. Meanwhile, Fred, a lively and unrestrained individual, embarks on a relationship with Emily, a promiscuous loner seeking validation through sexual encounters. As the parties in their high school life blur together, April and Teddy grapple with acknowledging their mutual affection, while Fred’s reckless behavior leads to escalating chaos.


King Cobra. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 2012 book, Cobra Killer
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Cobra Killer
Andrew E. Stoner, Peter A. Conway, 2012
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Justin Kelly, 2016

Seventeen-year-old Sean Paul Lockhart arrives in Pennsylvania to film a solo sex scene under the direction of Stephen Kocis, the owner of Cobra Videos. Lockhart chooses Brent Corrigan as his stage name, and after a successful first video agrees to stay on and continue filming gay pornography with partners, all under the direction of Kocis.