Gus Van Sant & James Franco - My Own Private River, Portland, OR

Gus Van Sant and James Franco talk about My Own Private Idaho and the film that was created because of it, My Own Private River. Hollywood Theatre, Portland, OR 9/25/11.

[@thelandofme]

it's great to see that River continues to be celebrated for his acting skills, and not just as a celebrity who abused drugs and died too young. It has always bothered me that he only comes up when some celebrity dies of an overdose. Thanks Mr. Franco!

[@trinizephyr]

This is epic, what an outstanding undertaking! This is one of the most unique movies that I have ever seen and River Phoenix was just amazing. Thank you for this project James Franco and of course, Gus Van Sant. Thank you for bringing this film and its brilliance again to us.

[@jccurran9327]

I also thôroughly enjoyed James Franco (Sean Penn too) in the biographical film "Milk" which was well produced. This is my first introduction to Gus Van Sant. I am pleased to know he produced Milk.

[@faceboobermanbaby]

I saw the talk he gave a half hour prior to this and I'm so pleased to now see the talk I missed. Thanks so much!

[@simons2231]

Thank you James Franco for 'My own Private River' ! ;)

[@ethansloan]

I really hope that Gus and James work something out with the Criterion Collection. Hopefully, when the rerelease Idaho on Blu-ray, they can include all of these new features. Both documentaries, and James' super 8 movie. I love River and Idaho and I'd kill to see this stuff. Here's hoping.

[@brittyn]

@40son yes he definitely seems to be busy NON STOP! wonder how he even has time to sleep... glad you enjoyed this :)

[@brittyn]

@LittleBritain2006 you're welcome!

[@chrisbungostudios]

Fans of the film will like this - a "then" and "now" presentation I created of many of the filming locations used: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX7aen-MrdOiq6M

[@DeepScreenAnalysis]

James Franco, you're not River Phoenix. You'll never be River. Leave his legacy alone.

[@brittyn]

+Messylin he's not trying to be river but this is his favorite movie and gus van sant obviously likes james, so what's the big deal?

[@DeepScreenAnalysis]

brittyn - he's appropriating River's image. Fuck him.

[@brittyn]

no, he isn't.

[@DeepScreenAnalysis]

brittyn - YES, he is, little girl. I'm not the only person who thinks this.

[@brittyn]

hahaha. are you a big girl or a big boy?