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James Franco's 'Palo Alto' Reviewed

First Posted: 10/20/10 01:40 PM ET Updated: 05/25/11 07:05 PM ET

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In the "bad" column are the first two stories, both of which end with hit-and-runs but no material impact. "Chinatown," a tale about an Asian girl who submits herself to repeated sexual violations, not only offends but also runs unforgivably long.

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In the "bad" column are the first two stories, both of which end with hit-and-runs but no material impact. "Chinatown," a tale about an Asian girl who submits herself to repeated sexual violations, no...
In the "bad" column are the first two stories, both of which end with hit-and-runs but no material impact. "Chinatown," a tale about an Asian girl who submits herself to repeated sexual violations, no...
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08:37 PM on 10/21/2010
I would much rather see entertainers spend their time writing and creating something meaningful rather than testing what ridiculous stunt will keep their name in the papers.

Kudos to James Franco for his new creative venture.
12:48 PM on 10/21/2010
Whoa. Watch your back, Ethan Hawke.
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06:36 PM on 10/20/2010
Being from Palo Alto, I am looking forward to reading Franco's book. One has to admire his many talents.
04:20 PM on 10/20/2010
You got to admire this guy's ambition and work ethic.
02:54 PM on 10/20/2010
Here's one celebrity that I believe ACTUALLY wrote his own stories. Good for him. :)