The Millenium Entertainment film “Shadows and Lies” is now released for your home entertainment! The film, starring James Franco (“127 Hours”), is on sale on DVD AND Blu-ray for $28.98, and is also available for digital download for $14.99. With the Blu-ray or DVD purchase, you will also receive a free digital copy. The film, written and directed by New York University professor Jay Anania, features Franco as a person involved in a criminal life:

Josh Lucas (Sweet Home Alabama) also stars as the crime boss who ensnares Franco’s William Vincent. At first, William is hesitant to take on new work, but when he meets the boss’ #1 call girl, Ann (Julianne Nicholson, “Law & Order: Criminal Intent”), he’s in for more than just the money. When things between William and Ann get too intense, and the boss banishes him from New York. How will William get back to the life he misses and the woman he loves?

Below is a trailer for the film as well as the box art for the DVD and Blu-ray. What do you think about the film? How do you think this role ranks among James Franco’s list of characters? Make sure to leave your thoughts, opinions, and comments in the comments section below.

By Monique Jones

Monique Jones blogs about race and culture in entertainment, particularly movies and television. You can read her articles at Racialicious, and her new site, COLOR . You can also listen to her new podcast, What would Monique Say.

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