"Howl takes a celebrated piece of writing and makes it come alive." - A.O. Scott, New York Times
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
James Franco Selects His Favorite Poems
Today, Howl opens in theaters, with James Franco inhabiting the role of Allen Ginsberg circa the mid-fifties, as his most famous poem creates a national controversy. Franco is no stranger to poetry himself, however: He studied it at Warren Wilson College, and, as a director, he is currently filming a series of short films, each based on a different poem. This got us thinking: What poems and poets are Franco's favorites? We asked the bazillion-hyphenate artist, and he thoughtfully obliged.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Howls of Anger, and of Liberation
A radical poem demands a nonlinear analysis, and Epstein and Friedman rose to the challenge by creating a stripped-down "dramatized documentary" that encourages the viewer to fill in the gaps with his or her own interpretation.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
"Great art transcends its creator. In this case, it also lays the foundation for a great film."
When is a biopic not just a biopic? When, like 'Howl,' it's got poetry in its soul.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
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