Franco: Onscreen Frustration in '127 Hours' Was Authentic April 15, 2011

Favorite:

Complete Premium video at: http://fora.tv/series/92y_arts_entertainment

Actor James Franco explains how the unique filming conditions employed in 127 Hours contributed to his Oscar-nominated performance. He explains that in addition to not having any other actors to play off, he physically acted out many of the scenes. "I didn't have to think about the performance, I just had to think about purely doing the activities," he says. "And in that way, it was that much more authentic."

-----

This excerpt is taken from a program featuring actor James Franco, in a conversation with Annette Insdorf. It was recorded in collaboration with 92nd Street Y, on December 7, 2010.

Acclaimed for his work last year in 127 Hours, James Franco is one of our busiest actors, whose past performances include James Dean (Golden Globe winner), Spider-Man, Milk (Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actor), Pineapple Express (Golden Globe nomination), City by the Sea, Flyboys, In the Valley of Elah and Eat Pray Love.