The above is an additional photo from James Franco’s “Leading Man of the Year” photo shoot for GQ. People are still saying that Franco is a shoo-in for a Lead Actor nomination. Which brings me to a funny point, one that is being made by a lot of people: what happens when you have a less-than-award-worthy film come out during or around the awards season? Does that screw up your chances? The famous example is Eddie Murphy and the Dreamgirls/Norbit problem. Eddie seemed to have the Best Supporting Actor Oscar locked up for Dreamgirls, and then Norbit was released in the heat of the awards season. Suddenly, everyone was like “Eddie’s not Oscar-worthy, for real.” People are already saying Natalie Portman’s Black Swan Lead Actress Oscar chances are going to be hampered by No Strings Attached, that dumb-looking rom-com in which she stars with… Ashton Kutcher. New York Magazine ran a piece about “Norbits” – and I think they’re right-on for the most part.
Anyway, Franco’s potential “Norbit” was declared as Rise of The Apes, a prequel to Planet of the Apes. I haven’t seen or heard anything about that yet, but I definitely think this new Franco film will cause some Academy eyebrows to raise – it’s called Your Highness, and I have to admit, this NSFW trailer totally made me laugh:
Oh. My. God. I mean, it’s cheesy and silly and stupid, but it also looks hilarious and like it’s just the right thing to ensure that Colin Firth wins the Best Actor Oscar this year. Oh, well. I doubt Franco really wanted an Oscar this early in his career anyway.
Eddie Murphy’s situation was different, he seemingly didn’t really have competition. James Franco does. He may get a nom but he certainly isn’t in the lead to win. I am not sure about Natalie though, no other lead actress nom names have been floating around.
I love James Franco though. A lame movie you make shouldn’t affect your chances, I think Eddie’s scandal with Mel B had more affect on his win then a stupid movie. Norbit was funny as hell to.
Yawn. He’s cute.
I don’t think he’s too concerned about an Oscar. The movie does look highlarious! Luv Him.
As weird as he is, I hope John Malkovich gets a nom for Secretariat. He was really fantastic. His should probably be for supporting male and not leading but either way, he deserves at the very least the nomination. I think his was one of the best performances I have seen on screen this year (granted I kind of stayed out of the theater because movies have really sucked of late).
LOL, Lainey ruined Vin Diesel for me. Now I think of Shrek every time I see him.
I adore Danny McBride!
That movie looks hilarious.
IT looks stupid/funny. Im there!
A crown of thorns? Like, hes jesus now? Wtf is up with that picture
Natalie Portman is your Highness as well, so if it ruins James chances, it should ruin Natalie’s too.
Anne Hathaway was hurt by Bride Wars several years ago. I think James will get a nom, but Colin will win.
Is there some AGE restriction on the winning of an Oscar? NO. Best Acting awards should go to the BEST actor/actress. Just because a person (like James Franco, who is young) is on a streak of good work, does not make said person Oscar-worthy.
But I’m just a film geek who’s watched the Academy Awards every year of my entire life.
I don’t get the “youth” movement in Hollywood, particularly when it involves their highest honor.
What.the.heck.?.!.?
just
What.the.heck.?.!.?
He’s such a cutie. I’d hit it.
Colin Firth will win, and so he should.
the oscars are a bloody joke.
It hasn’t ruined his chances with me! I’d maul him. In a good way.
This movie looks great! I will see anything with Natalie Portman 🙂
Sandra got an oscar AND razzie in the same year. I don’t think it will hurt his chances.
he always looks ugly in candid photos