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13 Celebs Who Came Off As Wildly Pretentious
James Franco is a poster boy for pretension, especially if you read his bad poetry, which reads like lines from r/im14andthisisdeep. Franco, trying to sound profound, once said his poetry is "trying to say something in addition to what's on the surface" — which, you know, is practically the definition of poetry as this article points out. One of the poems in the book is basically just a list of Heath Ledger's roles. Another reads, "My father died in my Jesus year. He was sixty-three and I was thirty-three. He'd managed a few things and so have I. I drive a bus." The line breaks aren't always where you'd think they'd be. Shia LaBeouf also often tries to appear deep or intelligent in what amounts to little more than publicity stunts. Remember when he wore a paper bag on his head with the phrase "I am not famous anymore," or the time he called his entire life "performance art"? What about when he ripped off Daniel Clowes for a short film, and then tried to turn it into a commentary on plagiarism and inspiration, literally stealing phrases from famous apologies in his own apology? Then there's the time he stormed out of an interview after a fairly innocuous question about sex scenes, quoting (without attribution) soccer player Eric Cantona, who had once done the same while remarking, "When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea." Promoting a film called Nymphomaniac, a question on sex really did not feel like it promoted that reply, and Labeouf's strange response felt like an attempt at appearing deep and intellectual when really he just didn't feel like answering a question. Orlando Bloom raised eyebrows when he spoke to the Sunday Times about his morning routine, which included reading a "bit of Buddhism," Buddhist chanting, drinking a mix of "brain octane oil," and hiking while listening to Nirvana. But the real kicker came when he said, "I spend a lot of my time dreaming about roles for myself and others — for minorities and women. I'm trying to be a voice for everybody." It kinda felt like Bloom was trying a little too hard to sound inclusive without really doing anything to back it up. Oh, and he talked about appreciating the beauty of cows. He also came off pretty pretentious when he spoke about keeping an even head after LOTR and Pirates of the Caribbean fame. "I had this remarkable opening chapter to my career, for which I was only semi-present. Without my Buddhist practice, I could have easily come off the rails. I've been changing the narrative in my head and feel that I can be the driver of my train. I can set it alight, but I can get the fire crew and put it out." I'll be the first to say it: I don't like Brad Pitt. I liked him even less after reading his 2022 GQ profile. In it, he asks the interviewer, "Why the fuck are we here? What's beyond? Because I gather that you believe in something beyond.... Do you feel trapped here, in this body and in this environment?" The two discuss Rilke and Rumi, high art, and the meaning of dreams. Afterward, Pitt sends the interviewer an email with the sections "Summation, Clarification, and Rumination" to expound on his interview question answers. There's also a point where the two are sitting by a fire, and Pitt says, "I am a murderer. I'm a lover. I have the capacity for great empathy and I can devolve into pettiness." Perhaps most ironically, Pitt talks about "radical accountability." Let's not forget what he was accused of doing on that plane, though the lawsuit was dropped. Honestly, I don't know if I can say Tilda Swinton is pretentious, as she really does seem to be that cultured and intelligent (she's related to royalty, after all) but some of the quotes from this New Yorker interview she gave are wild, so I'll let you decide. Her comments on working with the late director Derek Jarman in particular were overly intellectual and mythologizing — she called the experiences an "apprenticeship" and a "movement," saying, "One is in mourning less for the individuals and more for the time, for—I would even go so far as to call it — 'the movement.'" She also gave a long commentary on class and ruminated on the possibility of dying in a plane crash right after 9/11, saying, "Well, where else would you rather be than with other people? What else is there but other people?" Joaquin Phoenix often comes off as a bit pretentious in how seriously he takes his work, but one moment in particular caught fans' attention: his Oscars speech after winning Best Actor for his role in Joker. In it, Phoenix tried to make a grand statement on world issues, but ended up going on a tangent about cows that sort of rendered the whole thing a little silly and flat. "I've been thinking a lot about some of the distressing issues that we are facing collectively. I think at times we feel, or we're made to feel, that we champion different causes. But for me, I see commonality," Phoenix said, mentioning gender inequality, racism, queer rights, Indigenous rights, and animal rights. While his words on one group always subjugating another of lesser power started nobly, they soon took a turn. "I think that we've become very disconnected from the natural world, and many of us, what we're guilty of is an egocentric world view — the belief that we're the center of the universe," he began. Then he went into artificial insemination. He wrapped it up by advocating for humans to create systems of change and "guide each other towards redemption." Which, sure, but it lacked some specificity, and he'd lost the crowd by then. While again, his intentions seemed noble, maybe don't bring up the morality of drinking milk just seconds after talking about large-scale issues like racial inequality? Russel Brand has a ton of different quotes where he tries to sound deep or smart, but ends up sounding like he's quoting something from a book he read. "The phenomena of consciousness, your very presence, the still, small voice within you and the apparently external world are all proof that God is real," he wrote on Facebook. He's spoken about the need for a "spiritual revolution" — even writing a book on it — the "energy centers in the body," and how the "self" is artificial. His book, Revolution, was criticized by The Guardian for being "heavy going, light on politics and, in places, beyond parody." Framing himself as an expert on spirituality, politics, identity, and truth might not be pretentious posturing if Brand had the credentials to back it Brand is perhaps best known for conspiracy theories, a short marriage to Katy Perry, and his sexual assault allegations (he has pled "not guilty"). Oh, and for someone who talks so much about politics, he doesn't even vote. Jim Carrey's interview with Rüdiger Sturm is full of faux-deep tidbits like this, where he discussed the lack of self. "There is no individual here. There are only energies," he said. "If you want to talk scientifically, break it down to a cluster of tetrahedrons that somehow believe they are a thing." He continued, "But they're ideas — just ideas. Jim Carrey was an idea my parents gave me. Irish-Scottish-French was an idea I was given. Canadian was an idea that I was given. I had a hockey team and a religion and all of these things that cobble together into this kind of Frankenstein monster, this representation. It's like an avatar. These are all the things I am. You are not an actor, or a lawyer. No one is a lawyer. There are lawyers, law is practiced, but no one is a lawyer." He also told Jimmy Kimmel, "I used to be a guy who was experiencing the world and now I feel like the world and universe experiencing a guy." Maybe he's just a New Age sort of guy — but he also seems to act above those who aren't as "enlightened." While attending a NYFW Icons party, he slammed the whole event with a very "better than this" attitude, saying, "I wanted to find the most meaningless thing that I could come to and join, and here I am." Speaking about the theme, he said, "Celebrating icons? That is just the absolute, lowest-aiming possibility that we could come up with." He continued, "I don't believe in personalities. I believe that peace lies beyond personality, beyond invention and disguise, beyond the red 'S' that you wear on your chest that makes bullets bounce off. I believe we are a field of energy dancing for itself. And I don't care." Donald Glover once compared himself to Jesus, after saying that there was nothing he's bad at. "Probably just people. People don't like to be studied, or bested. I'm fine with it. I don't really like people that much. People accept me now because I have power, but they still think, 'Oh, he thinks he's the golden flower of the Black community, thinks he's so different.' But I am, though!" He then said, "I feel like Jesus. I do feel chosen. My struggle is to use my humanity to create a classic work — but I don't know if humanity is worth it, or if we're going to make it. I don't know if there's much time left." While Glover is undeniably talented, the Jesus comparison went a bit far — past pretension and straight into a God complex. This is a small one, but it really irks me. Speaking to THE EDIT by Net-a-Porter, Kate Winslet once said she quit therapy because she was smarter than her therapist. "I tried therapy once and thought, 'Oh God, I could outsmart you, goodbye.' So I won't bother with that again," she told the interviewer. Even if Winslet was smarter than her therapist about everything, she could've tried another. With her platform, it feels irresponsible to suggest therapists are dumb or that therapy is useless if you're smart. hasn't gone to school since she was a teenager. She thinks she's smarter (when it comes to issues of the mind) than someone who went to graduate school for just that? In another smaller moment, Jennifer Garner once tried to make herself look smart and Conan look dumb by correcting him on his own for Conan to prove that he was right all along. I hate when people (non-teachers) correct others over vocabulary, grammar, or the way they speak. Unless it's someone spreading dangerous misinformation or problematic comments, do you really need to say something? Cole Sprouse has cultivated persona over the years, and he's certainly had his r/im14andthisisdeep cringe-worthy moments. I will never forget him being super weird on Tumblr, going viral, then calling the entire thing a "social experiment" in a very pretentious post. A more recent moment came when he appeared on the podcast Call Her Daddy last year. Fans were quick to cringe at his cigarette smoking inside, as well as the way he held the cigarette, tweeting things like, "he gives me the ick" and "It's giving rich white kid pretending to be a tortured artist." His ruminations on relationships didn't much help, though really, it was the general vibe that irked people more. And finally, we'll end with my time that Woody Allen was super pretentious while interviewing Twiggy and tried to make her look dumb. Twiggy — then a teenager — successfully flipped the script and exposed Allen for not being able to answer the same question he'd posed her. To which I say: ICON! (Yes, the same kind Jim Carrey hates.)
Forbes
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
An Artsy Visit To Providence, RI, ‘The Creative Capital'
Gage Prentiss Edward Mitchell Bannister public sculpture in Providence, RI. Bannister Community Art Project. Providence considers itself 'The Creative Capital.' 'Capital' is straightforward enough as Rhode Island's capital city. 'Creative' requires more explanation. Start by thinking about the Rhode Island School of Design, one of America's leading art schools for more than 100 years. James Franco ('Spiderman'), Seth McFarlane ('Family Guy'), Martin Mull ('Roseanne),' Jemima Kirke ('Girls'), and Gus Van Zandt ('Good Will Hunting') have gone to Hollywood from RISD. David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, and Chris Frantz founded the Talking Heads after meeting as freshman at RISD. Graduate Chris Van Allsburg wrote and illustrated 'Jumanji' and 'The Polar Express.' Fashion designer Nicole Miller. Shepard Fairey, originator of the Barak Obama 'Hope' campaign poster. The world's most famous glass artist, Dale Chihuly. Kara Walker, one of visual art's most provocative creators over the last 40 years. Rose B. Simpson, who's taken Native American ceramics to new heights. Julie Mehretu, one of the most prominent contemporary artists in the world. A partial list of prominent former RISD students. For visitors to Providence, the school's museum of art is a highlight. Not as large as the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 50 miles to the north, pound-for-pound, its encyclopedic collection measures up in quality. This is no ordinary college art museum. RISD Museum doubles as the civic art museum for the city and state. Among college art museums, it is fourth largest in the country after Harvard, Princeton, and Yale. From contemporary paintings by RISD graduates to an exquisitely preserved mummy and the largest wooden Buddha in America, the museum's permanent collection has signature items that would be cherished at any institution in the world. RISD Museum displays a delightful, small Van Gogh oil painting produced the year he died. A signature Manet portrait of contemporary Berthé Morisot featured in the 'Manet/Degas' exhibition hosted in 2023 and 2024 by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso. Good ones. The Japanese woodblock prints and kimonos gifted by Abby Aldrich Rockefeller are as fine as can be found anywhere. She grew up just down the block from RISD, a daughter of Rhode Island senator Nelson W. Aldrich and the wife of John D. Rockefeller Jr. Manet, Degas (sculpture), and Monet, left to right, at the RISD Museum in Providence. Chadd Scott In true 'Creative Capital' spirit, museum wall text emphasizes how each item was made–tools, techniques, process, intention–over trivial details. This is rare among American art museums and reinforces a commitment to RISD students and other creatives who want to learn from the pieces, not simply admire them. 'We really like to teach creativity,' RISD Museum Director Tsugumi Maki told 'We like to show how creativity is unlocked and discovered and demystified for the students, and we try to apply that same philosophy to our audiences in the community.' The museum is equally enjoyable for anyone whose interest goes no further than appreciation. 'I meet people all the time who are like, 'Oh, you work in a museum. I don't go to museums. I don't understand art.' I'm like, 'What's there to understand about art'' Maki said. 'They're like, 'I never took art history classes. I don't have any experience.' I'm like, 'Art is supposed to make you feel something.' So, if you feel something, ask yourself, what are you feeling? Does it make you angry? Does it make you sad? Does it make you happy? Because that's a reflection of yourself and the artwork, and that's exactly what it's supposed to be doing. Then you can ask the questions of: why am I feeling this way, where did this come from that it speaks to me. Those questions people don't ask enough.' With a nationwide public education system terribly unbalanced to prioritize STEM–science, technology, engineering, and math–at the expense of the arts and humanities–music, painting, drawing, writing, literature, film–American society has suffered. Two generations of children have had their lives directed toward securing good paying jobs crunching numbers. Amoral tech bros are held up as heroes. Cruelty has been confused with toughness and is applauded. Empathy considered a weakness. One hundred and forty characters considered writing and reading. In a STEM world with right answers and wrong answers, knowing takes prominence over thinking. 'There isn't enough critical thinking in the world these days. People aren't curious enough, they don't know how to be curious in all ways,' Maki said. 'We're in this information, fact-based world where we don't have to ask questions. We automatically have something like the Internet telling you exactly how things work, and what we want to do is let people unfold things for themselves.' AS220 Rhode Island School of Design graduate Shepard Fairey mural behind AS 220 main building in Providence, RI. Chadd Scott RISD exists to nurture the most promising budding creatives from around world. AS220 is the spunky, scrappy, punk rock, local's only, come one, come all counterpart. 'Unjuried, uncensored, and all ages.' 'Unjuried' is a word made up by AS200 reflecting its all are welcome regardless of ability or means DNA. Anyone in Rhode Island who has a band and needs a stage, AS220 has one, free of charge. Want to take a dance class? AS220 has them. Woodworking, printmaking, screen printing, sewing, photography–with dark room–AS220. A black box theatre. Improv and stand-up. AS220. Poetry. Open access art exhibitions. All of that plus a bar and restaurant, affordable housing, artist studios, youth programs, festivals–you name it. Art for all. All the people and all the arts. Unpasteurized. Anyone in New England looking for their people who hasn't found them, look at AS200. On any given Wednesday through Sunday night at the organization's 115 Empire Street main building, visitors experience the weirdest and most wonderful grab bag of performances and presentations imaginable. The public is welcome to drop in on classes and use the workshops. Just show up with a good attitude. AS220 celebrates its 40th year of operation in downtown Providence in 2025. It serves as a model for how community focused arts organizations operating on shoestring budgets can revitalize urban areas and act as connective tissue for cities. It has grown to encompass three enormous historic buildings where it also acts as landlord to local businesses. Visit the RISD Museum to see one of Eduard Manet's greatest paintings. Visit AS220 to hear a death metal band playing its fourth gig. Visit the Providence Art Club to meet Edward Mitchell Bannister. Providence Art Club Providence Art Club Fleur de Lys Building with Anthony Tomaselli studio. Chadd Scott The Providence Art Club was founded in 1880. It was both integrated and open to women, long before women could vote and not long after people were held in slavery in America. One of its founding members was Edward Mitchell Bannister (1828–1901), a Black Canadian who moved to Boston in 1848 before finding his way to Providence alongside his mixed-race, Narragansett Indian wife, Christiana Cartreaux (1822–1903). In 1876, Bannister, self-taught, took first place in a painting competition at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. When he came forward to accept the award, organizers were nonplussed. They resisted handing over the certificate until Bannister's fellow artists stood in support, demanding they do so. Sculptor Gage Prentiss moved to Rhode Island in 2011. He'd never heard of Bannister. Over the course of years, however, Bannister's name kept coming up. 'When you meet someone, you just have a chemistry; I know he'd been dead for a very long time, but when I first saw an image of him, a photo, I just had this connection,' Prentiss told 'I felt his charisma and I wanted to know more. He just was always kind of running in the back of my head.' At an exhibition of Bannister's work in 2018 at the Gilbert Stuart Museum south of Providence, the painter moved to the front of the sculptor's head. 'I was overwhelmed. I felt like his ghost was in the room,' Prentiss remembers. 'Right there I decided I need to share this feeling with other people somehow, and the only way I could think to do it was by doing what I do which is very traditional and figurative (sculpture).' Gage Prentiss bust of Edward Mitchell Bannister inside Providence Art Club. Chadd Scott Shortly after the exhibition, a member of the Providence Art Club commissioned Prentiss to produce a bust of Bannister. That work can be seen at the Club. The patron then encouraged Prentiss to scale up his passion and pitch the idea for a public Bannister monument locally. Not wanting to be accused of cultural appropriation, Prentiss visited local Providence African American cultural organizations Stage of Freedom and the Black Heritage Society. Both suggested he try the Club considering the resources required and Bannister's historic connection to it. Despite Prentiss not being a prominent figure in the Providence art scene, the Club was immediately interested. A committee was formed to raise more than $200,000 needed to produce the artwork as well as to provide additional research into Bannister and an educational program about the artist. 'When we came together as a group to start talking about (the sculpture) and coming up with a vision for it, the purpose (was) installing the sculpture, but it became a community building art project,' Jennifer Davis-Allison, co-chair of the Bannister Community Art Project, told As more and more people learned about the Bannister Community Art Project, more and more people wanted to come on board, join the community. The city. The state. 'One of the things that I always love when Gage talks about the impetus for dealing with Banister was how it lit a fire in him, both in terms of his art, but also in terms of him as a man,' Davis-Allison said. 'That same fire was passed, almost from person to person, throughout the process. What made it a community building project was every person that we engaged with became a part of the story and caught that fire.' In September of 2023, Prentiss' Bannister sculpture was unveiled along the channelized Providence River a block from RISD Museum and two blocks from the Art Club. Bannister is seated, sketching. Be sure to look at his sketch pad. That's his wife, Christiana Cartreaux, the hairdresser and entrepreneur who funded her husband's art career. Edward Mitchell Bannister, 'Portrait of Christiana Carteaux Bannister,' 1860. Oil on canvas. RISD Museum. Chadd Scott 'Something about the Bannisters wakes people up and makes them excited,' Prentiss said. 'It doesn't just have to be about art. They're catalysts. They were in their life, and this was the right time for them to come back into focus.' Visit Providence Gaia Street Art, 'Still Here,' 2018, mural in Providence. Chadd Scott From the Bannister monument and RISD Museum, bibliophiles will get a charge out of the Providence Athenaeum kitty-corner from the Museum's back entrance. A hundred yards up the hill is Ivy League Brown University's free Bell Gallery for contemporary art. Dispersed across the school's idyllic, tree-filled, brick and stone campus are sculptures from Henry Moore and Maya Lin. Enjoy the stroll. The Providence Art Club sits two blocks from the RISD Museum. It's wild. Member produced artworks fill every nook and cranny of discombobulated historic rooms. Free admission. Look for Edward Bannister's silhouette #1. A fine landscape painting of his also hangs, along with his certificate from the 1876 Philly show. The Club hosts exhibitions with work for sale. Anthony Tomaselli sells his spectacular Rhode Island landscapes from the bananas Fleur de Lys Building next door to the Club's main entrance. Be sure to step outside and regard the building's fantastical façade. If you're timing is right, you'll catch Tomaselli painting in one of America's oldest art studios. Visit Stages of Freedom African American history museum/bookstore/gift shop across the canal from the Bannister monument. Providence's multi-cultural vibes continue with a new Asian American Pacific Islander history museum, a Cape Verdean festival–celebrating 50 years July 6, 2025–and one of the country's best known Little Italy's: Federal Hill. Good food there. To a person, locals rave about the city's restaurant scene. To sample, try Track 15 food hall opened this spring with locally-owned, family eateries offering everything from lobster rolls to Indian. On Tuesday nights during the summer, head to the Michael S Van Leeston Bridge for a free performance by the Providence Dance Troupe. The public park was once part of Interstate 195. Anything at the Trinity Rep is worth the time. Regard the city's exceptional mural program. It could be assumed Providence lives in the shadow of Boston, or in daydreams of nearby Newport or Cape Cod. Nope. 'The Creative Capital' has its own thing going on, an arts and culture destination in its own right. More From Forbes Forbes Artist Bobby Anspach Tried Saving The World Through Continuous Eye Contact By Chadd Scott Forbes Inaugural Boston Public Art Triennial Strives To Bring City More 'Wow' Moments By Chadd Scott
Daily Mail
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
James Franco's girlfriend Izabel Pakzad, 29, stuns in a sheer co-ord as she and the actor, 47, join Carla Bruni at Biarritz Film Festival
James Franco and his girlfriend Izabel Pakzad attended the Opening Ceremony during the 3rd Nouvelles Vagues International Biarritz Film Festival on Thursday. Walking the red carpet in France, the actor, 47, and the actress, 29, were joined by Carla Bruni, 57. Izabel, who has been dating the Spiderman star since 2017, looked stunning in a sheer co-ord consisting of a crop top and knee length skirt. She teamed the sequinned number with a pair of strappy black heels and styled her hair into curls. Meanwhile, James opted for an oversized suit which he paired with a striped shirt and sunglasses. Carla wore an elegant figure-hugging midi dress, that featured a ruffled neckline for the event. The festival, which takes place over six days, will showcase eight feature films that have yet to be shown in French theatres. James' appearance comes after Seth Rogan made it clear that he isn't paying much attention to comments made by his former friend and collaborator. The Long Shot actor, 42, publicly cut off his Pineapple Express co-star James after he was accused and sued by his students over behaving inappropriately and sexually towards them. Years after Seth publicly announced he had distanced himself, James went on to confirm that the friendship was officially 'over.' Now Seth has admitted he wasn't even aware of his former friend's comment, telling Esquire in a new interview: 'Honestly, I absorb so little media that it really wasn't on my radar.' He then noted: 'That is all he wants to say about that.' Over the course of their friendship, James and Seth had starred in a number of projects together, including the NBC Cult classic Freaks and Geeks. They also appeared in films such as Pineapple Express, This Is the End, The Disaster Artist, and The Interview. Speaking again about the rift in October last year, James told Variety: 'I haven't talked to Seth. I love Seth, we had 20 great years together, but I guess it's over. 'And not for lack of trying. I've told him how much he's meant to me.' In January of 2018, five women told the Los Angeles Times that James had been sexually inappropriate or exploitative with them. One detailed how James removed plastic guards from actress' vulvas during a sex scene while simulating oral sex. Two of the women, Sarah Tither-Kaplan and Toni Gaal, sued James in 2019, claimed that he tried to 'create a pipeline of young women who were subjected to his personal and professional sexual exploitation in the name of education' while they attended his Studio 4 acting school. At the time, James denied the allegations via his attorney. He eventually settled the lawsuit for $2.2 million in July 2021. James' appearance comes after Seth Rogan made it clear that he isn't paying much attention to comments made by his former friend and collaborator Initially, when the allegations came out in 2018, Seth told Vulture that he would continue to work with James. But in May 2021, he publicly revised his position, telling Britain's Sunday Times that he would not. 'What I can say is that I despise abuse and harassment and I would never cover or conceal the actions of someone doing it, or knowingly put someone in a situation where they were around someone like that,' Seth told the publication. He added that it was 'not a coincidence' he hasn't worked with Franco in recent years, as he faced sexual misconduct accusations in 2014 and again in 2018. That December, James said it was 'hurtful' that Seth had 'no plans to work with him in the future.'
Telegraph
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
The best caps to smarten up your summer wardrobe, from £35
The humble baseball cap is enjoying renewed relevance in menswear of late, thanks to something of a high-fashion makeover. No longer reserved solely for hiding a bad hair day, it has become a bona fide wardrobe essential – one that is not only chic, but smart too. Caps topped off tailored ensembles and tonal smart-casual looks in Fendi's spring/summer 2025 show, and are now stocked at Gieves & Hawkes on Savile Row – in a wool-cashmere blend. 'Premium materials like cashmere, linen, suede or technical wool blends can instantly elevate a simple silhouette,' says Joshua Scacheri, design director at the tailor. 'They add texture and a sense of intention to your look.' This can also be achieved with high-street pieces; see Cos's linen cap and Massimo Dutti's suede iteration in sumptuous chocolate brown. A beige version of the latter has sold out at the time of writing – a testament to current demand. Under £100 As well as stealth styles in neutral tones, statement pieces have retained their cachet. Willy Chavarria's spring/summer show featured a tomato-red cap embroidered with the word 'América' – also the title of the collection, which refashioned workwear uniforms. Another trendy example comes from actor and men's style muse Jacob Elordi, who frequently dons a lime-green cap that reads 'Saint Natalie Wood'. The piece, from James Franco 's streetwear label Paly Hollywood, has become something of a cult item. Under £200 Clearly, bolder caps can be a worthwhile investment. While Elordi's has long sold out, there's also Lorna Murray's tweedy wool Lake Weekend cap at Wolf & Badger, or, for a blow-the-budget option, one in classic Burberry check. These can inject immediate life into otherwise neutral outfits. Over £200 There are various ways to take your cues on colour, as Scacheri explains. 'If you're wearing darker tones, consider a similarly muted cap for a sleek, tonal look,' he says. 'If your outfit features patterns, pick up an accent colour and tie the cap into that palette. For those who prefer a bolder approach, choose a cap that contrasts your outfit to create a visual highlight.' Whatever the hue, a cap will provide an invaluable shield against summer rays and prying eyes, while looking surprisingly dapper.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
James Franco-Starrer ‘Hey Joe' Acquired for U.S. Release by Glass House Distribution
'Hey Joe,' an Italian drama in which James Franco plays a U.S. Navy sailor stationed in post-World War II Naples, has been picked up by Glass House Distribution which is planning a North American release via both theatrical and digital platforms. The gritty film, directed by Claudio Giovannesi ('Gomorrah' TV series, 'Piranhas'), was sold to Glass House by Italy's Vision Distribution during the Marché du Film in Cannes. More from Variety 'I Only Rest in the Storm' Review: A Sprawling Narrative That Demands Patience and Attention 'Girl on Edge' Review: A Mother and Daughter Hit Thin Ice in Zhou Jinghao's Alluring but Unsatisfactory Skating Drama 'Mama' Review: A Housemaid Abroad Gets an Unpleasant Homecoming in an Intriguing Character Study That Veers Into Melodrama Franco, who has been struggling to fully reenter Hollywood after facing sexual misconduct allegations that he discussed with Variety when 'Hey Joe' premiered in Italy, recently attended the amfAR Cannes gala and donated a painting to the auction. In 'Hey Joe,' Franco plays Dean Barry, an American sailor who in 1944, at age 23, disembarks in war-torn Naples. He falls in love with a young, very poor, local woman named Lucia. A couple of years later, Dean is forced to leave Lucia, alone and pregnant, to go back to New Jersey. He eventually returns to Naples to find the woman and her son, Enzo — but the city has changed a lot and Dean must navigate these challenges leading up to a surprise finale. Franco speaks both English and Italian in the film. 'We were captivated by 'Hey Joe' from the first screening,' said Tom Malloy, president of Glass House Distribution in a statement. 'It's a rare blend of American and Italian storytelling, grounded by an emotionally resonant performance from James Franco. We believe this film will resonate strongly with audiences and critics alike during awards season,' he added. The statement noted that Glass House plans to release 'Hey Joe' in late 2025 'during the heart of awards season' targeting both theatrical and digital platforms. 'Hey Joe' is produced by Italy's Palomar in tandem with RAI Cinema and Vision Distribution which released the film in Italy to meager box office results following its Rome Film Festival launch last year. Screen International was first to report this news Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz
