Seminary dropout Ike "Vikar" Jerome (James Franco, who directed)--having seen a mere handful of movies, but obsessed nonetheless--came to Hollywood in 1969, looking for whatever labor he could find. Schooled in film editing by a kindly veteran (Jacki Weaver), he’d have a roller-coaster career, miraculously hanging on in a jarringly evolving industry. Long-shelved take on the Steve Erickson novel co-stars Megan Fox, Seth Rogen, Will Ferrell, Joey King, Dave Franco, Danny McBride. 96 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.