"Eric only lied a little bit, he lied to your aunt." Soon McPike sent Ronald the background information of the investigation.
"Which point?" Ronald took the envelope, which contained a lot of information about Eric, from his high school graduation certificate to his resume as a chef."
"He is not a veteran of the Marine Corps. He only spent a period of time in the reserves. He probably exaggerated deliberately in order to pursue your aunt. In addition, his wife unfortunately passed away due to illness a few years ago. The nurses in the hospital said that he took good care of his sick wife.
Thoughtful and a good man.”
"That doesn't matter." Ronald put the information away. It turned out to be a little lie about love.
"That's it. If you have any business in the future, just ask Lindsay to call me."
Ronald shook hands with him and said goodbye and returned to the Hilton hotel room.
"Sorry, Walter, he's an acquaintance of mine. I asked him to do something. Where did we just talk?"
Walter Murch's "Back to Oz" opened a week ago, but the box office was not very satisfactory. His directorial debut did not go well, and he was a little frustrated. He took a promotional trip to New York and found Ronald.
The two chatted about the business of a new version of editing tape.
"You happened to say that you want to sell our editing tape to major studios."
"Ah, yes. I have already contacted Columbia through Weintraub. They like your little invention very much. Paramount asked Tanin to help and showed it to the major contracted directors, and they also liked it.
like.
When I return to Los Angeles this time, I also want to meet Disney's Eisner. By the way, does he support your new film enough?"
"It's actually pretty good, but after it was released, many viewers said their children were frightened, so the reputation isn't very good."
Walter Murch's "Return to Oz" adopted many of the horror plots of the original work, and it was also shot very realistically, perhaps too realistically.
"I'll be back in the editing business for a while. This movie probably didn't make any money for Disney, and maybe my directing career will have to be postponed. I've been working on this movie for several years, and I haven't taken on any new business.
I have three children and a family, and now is not the time for me to be willful."
Murch's thoughts now turned to reality. His director's first shot was not a hit, and his family burden could not allow him to waste another two years to continue preparing for the next movie. Several children were about to enter high school, and it was money that was spent
when.
"It doesn't matter, our editing tape business will bring you stable profit dividends." Ronald's factory is equivalent to giving Murch a stable income.
"From what I saw when I went to the factory on Staten Island, you don't seem to be making much money from this factory?" The reason why Walter Murch had not opened his own factory before was because he had calculated the ratio of investment and output and decided to do it.
Not really. He was a little worried about Ronald putting this factory into production.
“I don’t expect to make more money than the original leg warmer factory, but I can solve new jobs for some workers who moved to the island because they trusted me. They couldn’t move to Southern California because of their ethnicity.
Moreover, we can go through the upper-level relationships of the studio. Anyway, their purchasing budget is so large, and the price of the original supplier 3m is only slightly cheaper than ours, so they don’t care about this small business."
With Murch's invention, the amount of tape used for each editing port is only a fraction of the original. Although the retail price is more expensive than 3m, the overall cost is actually cheaper.
In addition to studios, Ronald also supplied supplies to Hollywood camera rental stores through his relationship with Roger Corman, which was equivalent to turning the retail business of low-budget movies into a wholesaler for Corman.
With stable shipments, Ronald's factory is not afraid of losing money when it opens. Besides, through Weintraub's relationship, it can try exporting to the Japanese and Asian markets.
"So, I hope I can ask you to edit my next movie?" Ronald heard that Murch was going back to be a film and sound editor, and he also tried to win over this big shot. After all, he was
Recognized experts in the industry.
"No, I don't think you need me to edit your movie." Murch shook his head and expressed his thoughts.
"Why?" Ronald was a little surprised. Could it be that his movie was not in the eyes of Murch? Did he not like it?
"I've seen all your movies, including the latest 'Top Gun' preview, and your movies don't need any editors.
Because when you shoot, you have the idea of the final edit. In other words, you have already shot the final film in your mind before shooting. So in the end, what you need is not an editing expert, but several editing assistants to help
You realize your ideas.”
"Those great directors you have worked with, such as Coppola and Fred Zinnemann, are there any differences in their editing?"
When Ronald heard Murch's comment, he didn't know whether it was good or bad. But he was very accurate. He had indeed dreamed about part of the finished film. He thought about it and asked other big directors to send samples to the editing room.
How is it.
"Perhaps because of the subject of your shooting, your shots are usually shot only a few times, and different acting methods are not encouraged in the performance. Some famous directors pay more attention to performance, and they will shoot the same scene in several ways.
In this case, it is a good challenge for editing.
I have many times had the experience of splicing different numbers of good parts together through editing. But your movie does not require such brain-racking thinking, just put it together according to the script and shots.
I am not saying this to mean that your director is not wonderful, but every director has his own method. And the subject matter of your movie happens to not pay much attention to the actors' performances."
"Yeah." Ronald was not unhappy at being criticized by Murch. He knew that Murch was telling the truth, and that acting guidance was indeed a shortcoming in his own directing skills.
"What's the situation at Disney now? Is there any progress on Eisner's live-action film plan? You know, the people from the Screen Fund are calling me again." Ronald asked about Eisner's situation again, and George Jr. gave
He called again and found out that the Screen Fund had not invested in a movie yet.
"Eisner's adult film strategy was actually inherited from the original chairman Ron Miller. So now it is also resisted by Roy Disney, who is trying to find a way." Walter Murch's film also did not win.
He has access to a lot of marketing resources and knows the decline of live-action movies at Disney.
"This is a troublesome thing." Ronald made up his mind to meet with Eisner as soon as possible after returning. He had to introduce the investment fund of the deputy commander's eldest son, and there had to be some movement, otherwise it would be deceiving the second family.
.
"Do you have any plans for your new movie?" Walter in turn was concerned about Ronald's next movie. This apprentice was very good to him. That "Top Gun" was about to soar into the sky, and now it is.
His crucial moment.
"My biggest possibility is to shoot the sequel to The Kid, but I read Weintraub's script and I don't think it's too challenging. What I want to do most now is to take a break. I have a feeling of being exhausted.
Feel."
Murch knew that Ronald's accumulation was limited, and many directors would hit a bottleneck after shooting the first few movies. The reason was that all the previous accumulation was used in film shooting.
Of course, you can also shoot one film after another, but in that case, there will be no infinite possibility of getting to the next level.
"Movies are a very old art form. At this time, you should watch more old classic movies."
Ronald took over the list of more than a dozen films proposed by Murch, all of which were old films that he felt were very inspiring for his editing career.
"Thank you, ask your wife and children for me."
After sending Murch away, Ronald lay on the bed for a while. Murch gave a way to solve the feeling of exhaustion, which was to find inspiration in the classics. And his agent Niceta gave
Another way is to find another girlfriend.
Many directors need a new muse every few years to inspire their creative enthusiasm and inspiration.
Brooke Shields and she were separated from each other and became increasingly estranged. According to Hollywood standards, they were no longer a couple. Diane, on the other hand, was more like a good friend with benefits.
Maybe I should really give it a try and meet some new actresses and models.
Ronald put on his coat and got ready to go to the party.
Demi Moore called yesterday to invite her to the premiere party of "St. Elmo's Fire" in New York.
Since he returned home to New York, Ronald declined to go to Chicago to attend the third screening and rested at home for a few days.
"There doesn't seem to be a party venue here?" Ronald came to Demi Moore's newly rented high-end apartment, looked around and said.
"I will make my home here, isn't it great?" Demi smiled and showed Ronald around her "mansion".
This is a high-rise apartment developed by a young and promising New York real estate developer, named after himself. Demi rents a room in the highest loft. There are two large bedrooms, a room dedicated to shoes, and
A big balcony.
"It's very good." Ronald also thought it was very good to have such a house in Manhattan, even if it was rented, "Is the rent expensive?"
"Eight thousand dollars a month." Demi looked at Ronald, "I will live here by myself from now on, and Emilio will have his own place."
"Uh..." Ronald felt a little sad when he heard the price. One year's rent could be enough to pay off Bud's house loan or buy a new sports car.
Demi was also discouraged when she saw that Ronald didn't react to her suggestion. Ronald may have old-school moral values. He is now a real boyfriend and girlfriend with Emilio Estevez, and he doesn't like it.
This kind of thing.
Everything has pros and cons. Demi can afford to live in such a luxurious apartment. In addition to the rave reviews of her new movie "St. Elmo's Fire", she also borrowed a lot of help from her boyfriend. Emilio's "Breakfast Club" started, and the series
With two popular movies, he was both a hit and a hit. He is a hot young actor in Hollywood. He has received a lot of exposure and his own net worth has also increased.
"Let's go, the party is at the limelight club."
Ronald remembered this club as the place where Oscar-winning actress Shirley MacLean celebrated her birthday and introduced him to Natasha Kinski and Konchalovsky.
Demi got out of Ronald's car and went first to find the group of young actors and actresses who always hung out together. Ronald entered slowly.
"Tom? Why are you here?" Ronald unexpectedly saw Tom Cruise.
His hair is now growing longer and he is preparing for Scorsese's new film "The Color of Money."
"Rob Lowe and Emilio were my high school classmates in Los Angeles, and this was their successful movie, so I came to watch it."
Cruise's stardom is not as bright as Emilio's yet, but he has two movies to be released next year. "Top Gun" is in the top ten at the box office, and "The Color of Money" is a collaboration with the famous director Scorsese.
Cooperation with veteran actor Paul Newman.
"Are you still accustomed to Marty's directing style? How is the preparation going?"
"I'm still trying to keep up. Newman is also a good opponent. Reading the script is very difficult for me."
"Hey, look who's here." Emilio saw Ronald and Cruz coming in together and showed off proudly in front of them.
Rob Lowe didn't have such great ill will towards Cruise, and took him to introduce the young people who were playing together.
Emilio, on the other hand, was very disdainful of Ronald. He finally had two blockbuster movies and was able to challenge this competitor.
"The fate of us actors is really not in our own hands. With just one word from the director, Spielberg replaced Eric with that little dwarf."
Emilio pointed at Eric Stoltz behind his back, hoping to arouse the common hatred of the actors present.
"That's right. Fortunately, we've survived the hell of waiting." Actress Ally Sheedy, who turned down Ronald's "Top Gun" invitation, also chimed in.
"It's not what you said. I don't have the power to remove actors from other people's crews. I just expressed my opinion to Steven, who is the producer. 'Back to the Future' will premiere next month. We can all go
have a look."
Ronald did not continue the argument with them and waved his hand to the real owner, Stoltz.
"Hi, Eric!" Ronald walked in and shook hands with Eric Stoltz, who was inside. "Hi, Jennifer."
He discovered that Stoltz was no longer dating Cher, who was more than ten years older than him, and that his girlfriend was now an acquaintance of his, Jennifer Jason Leigh.
"Ronald, you are besieged by actors now." After Jennifer Jason Leigh received huge compensation in the past two years, she focused on finding roles that suit her and no longer made movies for money, and she lived a very comfortable life.
However, Stoltz seemed to still have some knots in his heart, and ran away to other places without saying a few words to Ronald. Jennifer Jason Leigh shrugged at him and went to accompany her boyfriend.
"Actually, this shouldn't be your fault. The movie is not a drama, and there is no need to follow the script exactly." A woman came up to speak to Ronald, her voice was gentle and magnetic, very nice.
"It's nothing. In terms of directing and directing skills, I am indeed still far from a first-class director." Ronald was very fond of this beautiful woman with outstanding temperament, and took the initiative to reach out and said, "Ronald."
"Andy, Andie MacDowell."
Andie MacDowell, who plays Emilio's character's crush in the movie, is a few years older than them and more mature. She is very willing to make friends with a director like Ronald.