"Ronald, we are old friends. Just tell me the truth. Isn't the movie not good enough? The other two test screenings I organized had mixed reactions from the audience..."
Kevin Costner said worriedly to Ronald. This movie with Whitney Houston is a project he directed. Although there is no named director, he made most of the filming decisions.
After filming "Dances with Wolves", Costner had unrealistic expectations for his directorial ability. However, after the editing of "The Bodyguard", he was a little doubtful whether he was the one who won the Oscar for his debut film.
What a genius director...
Perhaps the benefit of that movie lies mainly in its depiction of Indian life and culture, as well as its portrayal of the vast landscape of the western wilderness. It has really kept American audiences away for too long. In the past, only John Ford was commemorating it.
Only those western movies shot in the valley can make people feel the greatness of the wild west.
Instead of switching to this ordinary melodrama "Bodyguard", a love-action thriller about a simple female singer who falls in love with her bodyguard, you can find yourself directing, why is it so careless?
Compared with several romantic films made by Ronald, whether he was directing or acting, there was a sense of deliberateness, and he could not capture the kind of chemical reaction between him and Whitney Houston.
There was no moment of spiritual connection between the two, but rather the emotion between a man and a woman who coveted each other's sexy body.
"Actually, it's pretty good, but..." Ronald shook his head. This person who had left his own guidance really had strong shortcomings. He might really be more suitable to be an actor... But damn those judges,
Why do you like this...forget it...
Ronald looked at Costner, who was looking sincere next to him, and decided to tell the truth and point out the problem. This movie is a large-scale production of more than 25 million US dollars, and has also been produced in Beverly Hills, Florida Beach, and Tahoe.
I shot on-site scenes at lakes and other places, but the money was not spent on the right place.
This kind of very expensive shooting scene, the shots produced still have the feeling of a B-level movie. It is better to save one or two expensive shooting locations and shoot all the real scenes like an A-level big production.
The texture of the movie is actually accumulated by details one by one. The biggest problem with The Bodyguard is that some scenes, such as the shots of the Oscar awards show, look very shabby. Maybe even the awards show at the University of Southern California.
More luxurious.
Try to do every detail well, and every supporting role must be properly cast. This is the idea of a-level large-scale production. For example, Ronald just finished filming "Sugar-coated Trap". Even an unscrupulous producer
Weintraub appears in his true form.
Try to make the climax as well as the part of the type of movie that the audience likes to watch the most, and just make the rest passable at a passable level. This is the idea of a B-level movie.
For example, in The Bodyguard, the explosion at the award ceremony is like the electric sparks of a welder. The exciting scene of the star cheering before and after the appearance, and thousands of people obsessed with each other asking for autographs is a bit like the reception received by a has-been female star at a comic exhibition.
"So, I used the money from an A-level movie to make a B-level movie?" Costner was anxious. This really hurt his self-esteem, but he also believed in Ronald's judgment. After all,
The feedback from internal test screenings was not very good.
"Actually, I don't criticize the director's approach to this movie. To be honest, I appreciate it very much. This movie will probably do well at the box office, especially the song at the end. If I heard it right, it's Dolly
·Parton’s song, right?”
"Hey, yes. But I changed my singing method..." Whitney Houston showed her appreciation there.
"Indeed, if Dolly Parton hadn't given me a set of her records, I might not even be able to listen to it." Ronald gave a thumbs up. To be honest, Whitney's singing style on this song is better than
The original song is much better. What was originally country music has now become a majestic lyrical song. To put it bluntly, the vocal chords of white singers can rarely support such a passion that requires a huge volume of voice.
"It's a pity that they won't let me put this song into my new album..."
"Are they sick?" Ronald sneered, "Let me tell you something, in fact, the money this song may bring to you may not be less than the box office..."
"Oh?" Everyone's eyes lit up...
"However, I have a condition, that is, Dolly Parton must also participate and get a share of the share she deserves..." Ronald did not forget his old friends. Of these two people in front of him, Costner didn't know the original soundtrack.
The possibility that Whitney Houston didn't know about the movie's addition to the song...
"Of course..." The two of them didn't think too much and agreed on the spot.
Ronald called Dolly Parton. She happened to be driving on the road and parked the car on the side of the road. She thought Ronald was asking him to make a movie. When she heard that he was going to make a soundtrack album, she immediately agreed.
This is a very old country music song. Nowadays, except for some bars in the South, there is no place where this song is played.
Ronald got her a share of the original song that was far more than a one-time transfer. Although the ratio was very low, it would satisfy her. After all, Dolly Parton was the first to make noises on the set of "Steel Magnolias" and broke the story between him and Dai.
The person who has a relationship with An can also be said to be a matchmaker to a certain extent.
Ronald then called Tommy Mottura of Sony Columbia Records to secure the resources for the original soundtrack. Whitney Houston’s recording, arranging, and marketing resources must be appropriately allocated to this original soundtrack.
The record is tilted, not on par with Whitney Houston's new record, but it still has to meet the specifications of a soundtrack for a movie that relies on music to win.
Relying on the persuasiveness of his two "Dirty Dancing" albums, this matter was quickly accomplished.
Both of them thanked him profusely and begged Ronald to go to Japan to promote the movie. They both knew that he had a wide network of contacts in Japan. However, they were not mentally prepared for the possible success of the soundtrack album...
Ronald also agreed with a smile. In fact, he had done nothing but relied on his connections to get a potentially good income. The two celebrities had to say thank you to themselves.
"Thank you, Ronald. By the way, that private jet you mentioned, which model is better?"
Both celebrities became interested in private jets. Ronald explained to them the benefits of a good rest that business jets can bring to people who fly frequently. He said that Whitney Houston was very happy and asked to find one on the spot.
Negotiate with broker.
Costner's ego is so popular that he not only wants to buy one, he also wants to be a pilot and fly his own plane.
Ronald was really surprised that all these male celebrities wanted to be pilots. Although he had a license for the simplest small plane, he didn't want to fly it at all. Wouldn't it be more reassuring to have a navy fighter pilot to fly the plane for him?
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"You don't understand, for a male star, being able to fly a plane is an important part of showing their masculine charm..." After returning home, Diane explained to him.
In Hollywood, the ranking among male stars is like a competition for hormone concentration. If you have a sports car, I want a sports car with a thicker exhaust pipe than you. If you have a private jet, I have to drive it myself.
Better to fly a World War II fighter jet...
"Really? What kind of method is this? Do you want to show your masculine charm through this?" Ronald hugged Diane and joked with her.
"Dear, Ronnie, you are the sexiest when you are smart. I just like your wisdom...it makes my heart surge every time..."
"Hahaha..." The old couple flirted with each other, and then sat down to watch TV. Today is the second TV debate between leaders. I wonder if old George has made any serious adjustments.
"He really memorized a lot of manuscripts..." Ronald nodded while watching the live TV broadcast. This time, old George's performance was much better. It can be seen that many of the answers were memorized in advance, at least.
It’s hard to find the points deduction until...
A black woman stood up and asked the leader, George Sr., a question. She wanted to ask the three candidates whether their lives had been affected by the excessive national debt deficit. If their own personal lives were no longer affected, what should voters do?
Do you believe that they will work hard to reduce the deficit?
This questioner is obviously a supporter of Perot, because among the three, only his main political opinion is to reduce the deficit. Old George focused more on what I did well in the past, while the governor focused on investment and employment.
"Well, of course, the deficit will affect all of us..." Old George was obviously stunned for a moment, not knowing how to answer. He was born as a young man and had never worried about loans in his life, so he could only talk in general terms that everyone would be affected.
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"I mean your personal impact, because if you don't experience it firsthand, you can't understand how much we ordinary people are affected by the deficit..." The black female questioner didn't want to let go of old George.
"What's the problem? The national debt deficit obviously affects all of us. I certainly don't want to see my grandchildren living in an era when the national debt deficit is soaring. Also, how do you say you are affected by the deficit? Come on, help me.
Let me understand your question..."
"Holy Shxt!"
Ronald muttered, "It's bad." This guy, old George, was hit in the vital point. He became anxious and began to speak rudely. The camera turned around and clearly saw Perot sitting upright. He didn't want people to see that this was his arrangement.
, the governor smiled proudly, seeming to say that when a dog bites a dog, it will bring good fortune...
"I have a lot of black friends who are unemployed and one of them is a pregnant woman, so I'm really concerned about our country's national debt deficit because it's a major issue in our lives..."
This questioner is a bit over the top. Does her career, pregnancy out of wedlock, etc. really have such a big relationship with the national debt deficit? In fact, most people are insensitive to the national debt deficit, which also reveals that she is really Perot's trustee.
These statements are what Perot is trying to instill in voters.
But old George is indeed a "noble" who doesn't understand ordinary people's lives. No wonder someone gave him a nickname, King George. Being a little bit offended, he started talking nonsense.
Old George had no choice but to talk about some random things. For example, he often answered calls from ordinary people in the White House, read letters from ordinary people, and understood their concerns (this was obviously nonsense... The only former great commanders were Lincoln and Old Ronaldo.
Nader and a few others have a tradition of replying to voters.)
For example, he went to a black church in DC to visit the black people there (actually, he went to try to gain votes by supporting black pastors), and saw many black people talking about pregnancy on the message board.
Sweating profusely in anxiety, he raised his wrist and looked at his watch several times. Why wasn't it time for me to answer the question?
"I tell you what the deficit means to us, when I was governor of Arkansas, the tax increases went to the federal government in Washington, and the services provided to us were degraded... I know how those constituents felt when they lost their jobs.
Yes, I know what it's like for business owners to go bankrupt because of high interest rates...For the past four years, ordinary people in our state have been raising taxes, while only the rich have continued to cut taxes..."
"Oh, Shxt!"
Ronald was speechless. When old George heard this question, he had a confused look on his face. Turning to Mr. Governor, he had a caring face and red eyes, as if he really had some friends this time.
Unemployment and bankruptcy as the national debt deficit rises…
To be honest, these politicians are all talking nonsense. But one is seen as talking nonsense, and the other makes people think that he understands, he cares, and he will bring about change...
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Old George obviously lacks personal charm and lacks a common language with ordinary people. On the contrary, his strengths are his deep understanding of international politics and his accurate understanding of the general trend of the country.
Sure. But who gave him the bad idea to participate in a three-party debate? There were three debates in particular?
Perhaps, after experiencing three twelve-year terms in which two Elephant Party leaders mainly pursued efficiency and economy, America has returned to the Donkey Party moment of pursuing fairness? There are no external threats, and the tough dad has no care.
The mother of the family seems to be useful, and the pendulum has swung back again?
Worried about future changes in tax laws, Ronald talked with Ed Bastian, his former accountant and now the general manager of the television business, and used this year's earnings to buy a lot of Berkshire shares.
Hathaway Corporation stock.
Coca-Cola and Microsoft were his two major investment stocks, and their stock prices had risen a lot. Ronald, who really didn’t know what to buy, chose to believe in the vision of the great investor Buffy...
However, what he is most concerned about now is to find a movie that uses special effects. In this way, he can take advantage of the shortage of special effects talents and make enough money.
Cameron is already negotiating with Schwarzenegger, and Ronald has also authorized the use rights for himself and some of his action heroes in Schwarzenegger's new film. For example, Dragon King, etc. will appear there.
In the movie.
However, Ronald is not very optimistic about a movie like his. It’s not that action movies can’t be made now, but making such a sad memory action movie from the golden period of the 1980s seems very artistic and pretentious.
Ronald is not interested in investment invitations. He feels that the future direction is either to add a lot of special effects to action movies, which are big scenes that ordinary small and medium-sized productions cannot see. Or, they need to be in line with the new aesthetics of female audiences in the 1990s.
That kind of action movie.
After all, the movie market relies on teenage males who want to date girlfriends, and the male stars that women like determine the movie tickets that teenage males will buy.
Suddenly, Ronald Daydream's reputation for scouring the market for action movie scripts spread.