"Oh, it's really nice here, exactly as I imagined."
Although Tom Hanks played several scenes in "Forrest Gump" where he met the commander-in-chief in the White House, they were all shot at the Paramount studio in Los Angeles. Although they have tried their best to recreate the scenes as realistically as possible based on the photos.
scene, but the feeling is still different.
"Who says it's not the case? I came here with Kevin (Costner) last time. The White House is probably not awe-inspiring because of the architecture here, but the people inside. Okay, we will talk to you first.
The first lady will meet, and then the general will join you to watch a movie. After that, if you are free, the first couple will chat with you for a few words, take two photos and so on."
Ronald has brought movies to the White House for screenings several times. Counting William, he has shown movies to three generals and is familiar with them.
"Ah, welcome to the White House, Tom, how do you play a person of sexual orientation so realistically? And Denzel, I never thought in a hundred years that you would play such a role."
While the main creators were talking, Mrs. Rodham came over and cordially held the hands of the two leading actors and asked about the filming situation. It seemed that she was quite knowledgeable about movies.
"I have friends like this, and then I listen to the director, plus I follow a strict diet..." Hanks responded gracefully.
"It's very simple. I wanted to act when I saw the script. Jonathan (Demy) and Ronald told me that they wanted to find a comedian to play the role of the lawyer. I answered immediately. It was just right. I was very funny.
..."Denzel Washington is not a comedian, he just said this to express how strong his will to play this role is.
Everyone laughed, but Rodham didn't seem to understand the point of the joke. Although he laughed with everyone with his mouth open, there was an obvious look of confusion in his eyes, and he tried his best to hide his embarrassment with a fake smile.
When Ronald saw it, he felt something was wrong and had to find a way to get her out of this predicament.
It can be seen from the donation event that Donna made on her behalf during the campaign that Mrs. Rodham is not an easy person to get along with. The former first lady only loved her husband. As long as the zodiac sign matches the old Ronald, she will not
She will embarrass you. The former First Lady puts her family first and can consider the interests of the George family and help her sons. She is his good friend.
But it’s hard to figure out what Mrs. Rodham wants. Roger Ailes and Ronald’s friend Mickey Kantor both reminded Ronald that it’s okay to disrespect the commander-in-chief in the White House, but
Never disrespect Mrs. Rodham.
What will be the consequences of disrespect? When Mrs. Rodham first entered the White House, she put forward her own opinions on the decoration, including the color and style of the curtains, the update of the china, the designated suppliers, and the items needed for travel.
All kinds of scenes.
The former director of the White House Travel Office did not fully agree with some of Mrs. Rodham's requests and was eventually replaced by her partner when she was a lawyer in Arkansas.
Of course, this man named Vince Foster, a former partner at a well-known Arkansas law firm, not only works in the travel office, but also serves as the White House's legal adviser.
But not long after, he was investigated after many improper reimbursement scandals in the White House Travel Office were exposed, and he was also implicated in the scandal of a "whitewater" real estate development project that the president was involved in when he was governor of Arkansas.
Under the cross attack between the two, this close friend of the former first couple suffered from depression due to excessive psychological pressure and ended his life with a pistol in a park.
There are rumors in DC political circles that on the day after his death, documents related to the Whitewater scandal mysteriously disappeared from his office.
After hearing Roger Ailes telling him this story, Ronald made up his mind to make Mrs. Rodham happy. He immediately intervened in front of Denzel Washington and changed the subject.
"Madam, I have played movies for the owner of the White House before, but this time I came, I found that many decorations here have changed, especially the new curtains, new furniture, and this beautiful tea set
, are all very distinctive styles with a Southern aesthetic. Can I attribute this change to your combination of Southern Antebele style and...well, maybe New York's Greek Revival style aesthetic?
This really amazes me..."
"Ah, I'm glad you discovered it. I bought all this with my own hands. Every curtain, every piece of furniture, every set of porcelain is..."
Mrs. Rodham's attention was quickly diverted. Although she didn't quite understand what Antebele style and Greek Revival style were, it sounded like she had great taste. Ronald also accurately pointed out her life style.
There are two important places in her life, New York and Arkansas... One is where she failed the bar exam twice, and the other is where she married William after failing, and obtained a bar qualification certificate where the exam was much easier.
Place. What wonderful memories…
Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington, both of whom have been working in Hollywood for more than ten years, immediately understood the character of the First Lady when they saw Ronald's flattery.
Then he praised Rodham very happily.
"Ha, dear, I'm glad you had such a happy chat with these two beautiful men..."
After a while, Commander William also walked in and shook hands with everyone cordially. I have to say that this man's charm can almost be compared with that of old Ronald. He talked like a friend, which made people feel like spring breeze...
"Ronald, please sit next to me. I have always liked your movies. If there is anything I don't understand, I want to ask you."
When everyone sat down to wait for the screening, William also designated Ronald to sit next to him, which made him a little stressed.
During the movie, Ronald discovered that Commander William was watching the scenes between Andy, played by Tom Hanks, and his partner, played by Antonio Banderas, and some of the reactions of others to their intimate behavior.
When doing so, pay attention.
During other scenes, it was obvious that the commander-in-chief didn't care very much. He would hold his chin up from time to time, as if he was thinking about something else.
Mrs. Rodham, on the other hand, was fully engaged and even moved a little when the Bruce Springsteen theme song "Streets of Philadelphia" played.
After the lights in the screening room came on, everyone stood up and applauded. The leader said a few words of praise and joked to the press secretary that he would mention his love for "Philadelphia Story" at the next press conference.
As soon as this sentence came out, the main creators, including director Jonathan Demme, burst into laughter.
But Ronald has seen the world. The old Ronald was not joking, but really said good things for "Top Gun". Commander William's joke was actually a kind of statement.
The probability is that it won't really happen
"Ronald, want to talk to me?"
To Ronald's surprise, the commander specifically asked Ronald a question before leaving.
Of course, in the mouth of the most powerful person in America, the true meaning of the question was actually an imperative sentence. Of course Ronald followed, half a step behind the commander.
"My friend Weinstein, who is also a Hollywood producer, told me that there are many artists with different orientations in Hollywood. Your movie seems to treat them equally. Do you want to speak for them?
?”
"Um?!"
Ronald's hair stood on end by this question, and he immediately raised his spirits and concentrated on it. Some information about this question surprised him. It seemed that the commander-in-chief had a relationship with Weinstein of Miramax, and he also knew a few people.
Groups are interested.
Of course, this group has a strong fighting capacity, is enthusiastic when voting, and is extremely united. It is an important vote base that is gradually emerging. But becoming friends with Hollywood's Weinstein? When Ronald Sr., an actor-turned-leader,
You don’t seem to be so close to your old friends, right?
The reason for the question was unclear at this time. Ronald hesitated for a second, but decided to take the safest strategy and tell the truth.
"Dr. T&T, the director of this film, Jonathan Demme, told me that it is not about these minority orientation people themselves, nor is it directed against..., what we are talking about is that when these people encounter discrimination,
How can American justice give them fairness..."
"That's very well said..." The commander nodded slightly. This was the main reason why he wanted to watch the movie today. In addition to Rodham wanting to meet Hollywood stars... Weinstein is also a Hollywood producer.
People, but he does not have the power to directly bring A-list celebrities over with just a phone call. This makes people feel happy. Can Ronald also bring over female stars?
"But how do you usually discuss this topic when you face insiders with such an orientation?" the leader continued to ask.
"Um?!"
This is another sensitive issue. Ronald feels that the commander-in-chief seems to be using the limelight of "Philadelphia Story" to promote something to happen...
"There aren't many Hollywood actors who can come out of the closet now. Ah, that's what we call..."
"I know what that means..." The commander interrupted impatiently...
Ronald felt that he was gradually finding what the commander-in-chief wanted. He recalled the legislative challenge that David Geffen was vigorously promoting during the election campaign.
That is the legislation that challenges the blue discharge of soldiers with different orientations in the military. This was a law passed during World War II. The military believed that these people did not have the courage of men, had weak personalities, and could not complete combat tasks well, so
Once discovered, a code word "blue discharge" will be used to fire these soldiers.
And David Geffen wants to overturn this legislation and practice so that brothers and sisters in the military can no longer regard their own orientation as a shame...
"Actually, except for their closest friends, many people don't know their orientation. No matter what doubts we have, as long as the other party doesn't tell us, we won't ask..."
Ronald truthfully talked about the common practices in Hollywood. Generally, well-educated actors will respect the personal privacy of their partners. Whether it is this kind of thing or which female star they are dating, as long as the other party does not take the initiative to tell them, they will not take the initiative.
to ask.
"Even if you have reasonable suspicion?"
"Yes, even so, this is a private matter after all. In Hollywood, if you can act well and do your job well, no one will care about your private life..."
What Ronald said is also the golden rule that has been implemented in Hollywood in the past. One of the most famous male stars in Hollywood at that time, Montgomery Clift, was a person with a different orientation. But Elizabeth Taylor, who had a crush on him for a long time, also always
None of them knew his privacy, and they didn't understand it until Taylor was rejected from dating his boyfriend when the two were filming "The Big Brother".
Since Montgomery Clift confessed to Taylor, Taylor has kept it a secret. It was not until many years after his death that biographer Robert Laguerre revealed the secret. Later, it was unanimously condemned by Montgomery's relatives and friends, including Taylor.
, the biography focuses too much on revealing his privacy and describes too little about him as an actor.
"I didn't take the initiative to ask, and you didn't take the initiative to tell, right?" Commander William suddenly stopped and asked Ronald.
"It's like this, this method works very well..." Ronald also used Montgomery Clift as an example to talk about how Hollywood dealt with such problems.
As long as Montgomery Clift can kiss Elizabeth Taylor like a couple on the screen and move many audiences, his privacy will be fine.
"You know what? You just gave me a great inspiration. Hahaha..." Commander William smiled and patted Ronald on the shoulder, then hugged him close...
"Huh?..." Ronald felt his hair standing on end...
"What about that? I don't know what my predecessor did, but you have been to the White House several times. Can you also invite female celebrities here... to attend my private screenings... um, public events..."
"Oh?!" Ronald didn't expect to hear such arrogant words in the White House, but his original doubts were gone. Before he could answer, Mrs. Rodham had already hurried over.
.
"Oh, dear, really listen to what Ronald said about my selection of curtains and porcelain..." Then she inserted herself between Ronald and the commander-in-chief, holding her husband's hand firmly but not tolerated.
She used body language suspiciously to ask Ronald not to whisper to her husband behind her back...
Who knows what his intentions are? That Harvey Weinstein looks like a pimp.
"Oh? What do you think?" The commander was a little disappointed.
"The taste is very high. I can't help but want to take some photos and discuss it with my art director to learn from this combination..."
"Ah, hahaha... I wonder if I can sign your name in your movie?" Mrs. Rodham said with a very happy smile.
"I absolutely agree. Even if the industry union stipulates that people who are not members do not have the right to sign, I will still go to them to protest for you!"
"Thank you, thank you, Ronald, what's the name of your next movie? Forrest Gump? And a scene in the White House? Then you must bring it here to show it..." Rodham said this to Ronald
It felt very sweet, although it reminded her of the past when she was rejected by the New York Bar Association... These people are useless and will prevent geniuses from entering the industries they should enter.
If I hadn't married William, I might have been a successful actor in Los Angeles.
…
"I believe very strongly that policy and law makers in this country must start from a perspective that does not discriminate against anyone... No one can tell other people what they should or should not do...
The policy to be released today is what I think is the right thing and the best way to do it. This is to strike a balance between these people who happen to be in the minority and their desire to serve their country...
"
A few days later, the commander-in-chief gave a speech on television and announced the implementation of a policy called “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” in the US military.