James Franco on 90210, Kissing Sean Penn and Becoming a Man

The New York Times Screen Test series interviewed James Franco and we were blown away by how charming he was.

We’ve never been a fan of Franco’s. When we’ve dealt with him on a personal level, he’s always been a pompous asshole, but, ever since seeing him in Milk, we find ourselves oddly intrigued, even, dare we say, seduced. 

And his self-deprecating candor in the interview might have inflamed the situation.

When asked what inspired him as an actor, he said, “I have to say, it’s embarrassing, but I used to watch 90210 and just thought that was the coolest thing.”

He also says kissing Sean Penn in Milk “was uncomfortable and not that fun,” before adding, “When I saw Spicoli I just wanted to make out with him!”

He also says that even though he’s 30, he still wants to become a man in the traditional Jewish sense.

“Technically I’m Jewish, my mother’s Jewish. I wasn’t raised Jewish and I do feel a little deprived that I didn’t get to go to Hebrew school. One of my plans is to actually have a bar mitzvah, I know people who do it in their 30s, probably with a Spider-Man or Green Goblin theme.”

Secretly, we hope we get invited.