Arts & Entertainment
In the Spotlight: James Franco
As he takes the stage tonight as co-host of the Academy Awards, we look back at the multi-talented actor's appearance at the Mill Valley Film Festival last October.
If James Franco's mom Betsy is in the audience as he co-hosts the Academy Awards tonight, let's hope she won't have any reason to cover her eyes like she did 127 Hours at the in San Rafael last October. Like many at the screening that night, Betsy Franco knew the film's excruciatingly palpable climactic moment was coming, but it didn't make it any more bearable.
As the Palo Alto native takes the stage tonight alongside co-host Anne Hathaway, we look back on that night when the from his mom, listened to her good-natured mentions of his retainer and the Palo Alto Police Department, and answered questions about his ever-evolving career.
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