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James Franco to tackle life of Shel Silverstein

Actor James Franco is set to direct and star in a biopic of prolific Jewish poet Shel Silverstein.

DECEMBER 3, 2017|ByAMY SPIRO

James Franco at the gala presentation of "The Disaster Artist" at the AFI Film Festival in Los Angeles, California, US, November 12, 2017.

Miley Cyrus attends Hilarity for Charity's annual variety show: James Franco's Bar Mitzvah, benefiting the Alzheimer's Association

Miley Cyrus celebrates in a giant star of David at James Franco's bar mitzva

Franco's star-studded celebration was part of the Hilarity for Charity organization's bid to raise money toward Alzheimer's research.

OCTOBER 18, 2015|Byjpost.1eye.us STAFF

The Weekly Schmooze: Christians say the darnedest things

JPost column on hottest Jewish news: Knesset water-fight remixed; James Franco to play infamous pick-up artist.

JANUARY 12, 2012|ByLAHAV HARKOV

Out and about: Top 10 things to do 216445

Balkan beats and Megadeth hard metal both bring the crowds this week, while a Pessah festival for Anglos will delight Jerusalem theater-goers.

APRIL 16, 2011|Byjpost.1eye.us STAFF

Alternative Oscars

Tired of sitting through the same old ‘and-the nominees-are’ categories year after year? Here’s a selection of picks that would add a little more punch.

FEBRUARY 27, 2011ByHANNAH BROWN

Jews sweep Oscar nominations

Natalie Portman, Jessie Eisenberg, James Franco among nominees for 2011 Oscar ceremony; Coen Brothers receive 10 nods for True Grit.

JANUARY 25, 2011By jpost.1eye.us STAFF

The Weekly Schmooze: The Divine Miss Mom

A 'Jpost' column wrapping up the hottest Jewish culture news worldwide: Kosher condoms; Natalie Portman is pregnant, engaged.

JANUARY 6, 2011ByLAHAV HARKOV