“The Rise of the Planet of the Apes” had a lot of potential. The beloved 1968 original had a twist to end all twists, and this prequel’s cast —James Franco, Freida Pinto—looked promising. It’s unfortunate that it doesn’t quite measure up. The film opens at the pristine and futuristic Gen-Sys pharmaceutical lab, where Will Rodman…
‘Your Highness’ low quality filmmaking
Trying to compare “Your Highness” to any other movie made in the past few years is nearly impossible. It is the first of its genre: a medieval stoner comedy, and a very odd one at that. Starring James Franco, Danny McBride and Natalie Portman, this film is full of vulgar jokes, drug references and cringe-worthy…