After Diane's father, Bert, learned about this, he called Ronald to express his gratitude.
"Ronald, thank you!
Diane has not listened to me for a long time. I made an agreement with her before not to take roles that affect the image before becoming a star. Such as strippers, call girls, etc. We had an agreement at that time, but
I can't control her now."
"Hi..." Ronald scratched his head, it was such a big deal, as if he really stopped Diane from reshooting those scenes because of Bert's request.
"Actually, let Diane decide some things by herself, otherwise she will hate you or me." Ronald thought for a moment and replied, "This time it was actually the producer who made a bad movie in order to improve it.
The box office deliberately deceived Diane, so I stepped in to stop it."
"That's right... I don't understand Hollywood at all now. Please help her more... Diane is a good actor."
Bert's old experiences learned from history and experience received a huge impact after entering the 1980s.
It is no longer an iron rule that a famous director can make an actor popular. He has secured many opportunities for Diane to collaborate with famous directors, such as several films with Francis Coppola. Not only did Diane not successfully enter the front line, but
As a result, two blockbuster movies that looked like exploitative plots were rejected... "It's Crazy" and "The Mermaid".
Not playing negative or childish roles is no longer an ironclad rule for female stars to become popular. The two call girls after Diane's rejection and the animated mermaid roles were respectively chosen by Rebecca De Mornay and
Starring with Daryl Hannah, their status in Hollywood is now higher than that of Diane Lane, who became famous at a young age.
Luck may have replaced regularity as the biggest factor in success in the 1980s when the audience structure was changing rapidly.
Let's put this aside for the moment, Ronald still has more things to deal with. The original soundtrack record of "Dirty Dancing" has been produced and is being prepared to be sent to the factory for pressing.
However, Weintraub had already left the record industry, and the record company he introduced offered very expensive quotes. Jimmy Lehner, who was in charge of record production, came to Ronald to complain.
"The price is too expensive. Compared with the market price, it is not lower at all. MGM does not take Weintraub seriously now. He used to work with Columbia Pictures and had some connections at Columbia Records, but now they and Weintraub
Traub also did not cooperate, and there was no reason to give face to an outgoing president of MGM. We did not get the internal price."
"Why is the quote given to me so expensive? Is this the same price when they cooperate with record companies?" Ronald brought the cost form given by Jimmy Lehner and felt something was wrong.
If it is produced at this unit price, the gross profit is really too low. These gross profits have to be distributed to retail channels. With such a small estimated sales volume, it is enough not to lose money.
"Maybe it's not because we were bullied because we were newbies, or because we just didn't have any connections. The record factory doesn't care about that, they just take orders when they come in.
The problem is that the production volume of record companies is large and stable, and the production cost of a single album can be kept very low. Our production volume is not accepted by larger factories. It is completed in half a day after starting work, and it is not enough to replace the mold.
Yeah." Jimmy Lehner explained.
"It's better to wait and let me find connections. Even if we don't make money this time, we still need to learn a little bit about publishing movie soundtracks." Ronald made up his mind. Besides, if the movie can be a hit, he is very optimistic that there will be many people.
I will buy records and go back to learn this hot dance.
"If anyone is willing to help, we can actually join the queue at the record factory. Many best-selling records require a long time to switch between productions, and the free time can be used to jump in the queue to produce our records."
"Okay, I'm going to see MJ soon anyway to see if his manager Dario can help."
"Do you know him? Well, he has a lot of connections. It would be best if you are willing to help. When can we make a decision?" Jimmy Lehner became interested. Although this boss is not a director, he also knows many big names in the record industry.
ah.
"Don't worry, I have to attend the premiere of Universal's new film 'The Secret of Success' first. My other film MJ has requested to see the rough cut, so we can make a request together then."
Let Jimmy Lehner calm down. MJ is busy with the release of his new album, so it's not easy to find him. It's better to wait until the rough cut of the demo for "Boys Rent Girls" comes out and talk things over with him at once.
The time has quickly come for the Universal release of "Secret of Success" starring Michael J. Fox and Helen Slater.
"Helen, how could you not come to the premiere? This is a movie in which you are the protagonist. Universal has made great efforts to promote it. Universal has booked the premiere at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Theater in Beverly Hills.
.Why didn’t you come? I didn’t know until Michael (J. Fox) called me.”
If Helen does not attend, Universal will have to ask Fox, who is busy filming a TV series, to come to the rescue in order to avoid the embarrassment of not having the lead actor attend the premiere.
"Well, I was in New York with Helen (Hunt) and several other like-minded actors, and we had a great time talking about acting and drama. Is this kind of distribution and marketing thing really so important?"
"Hey..." Ronald thought Helen Slater was a bit childish and cute.
"Universal has high expectations for this movie, and they chose the best cinema close to Beverly Hills for the premiere. There will be many movie stars coming because it is close to home. You don't always expect to have the opportunity to work with established movies.
Stars exchange acting skills? Isn’t this a good opportunity?”
Ronald knew Helen's hobbies and deliberately talked about it.
"Huh? You're right. I'm going to buy a ticket now. Anyway, I just miss you a little bit."
"You don't have to worry about it, I'll let someone take care of the air tickets and hotel."
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There are so many actors who have no chance but love to talk. Helen has acted in blockbuster movies such as "The Evil Husband", and she stands out among those people. Everyone gathers around her to praise her, and they are so happy to talk about dramas that they almost almost
I don’t even want to come to the premiere.
Although there is no stipulation in the contract that Helen must attend the premiere, actors who can proactively cooperate with the publicity will definitely be valued by the studio. And being able to socialize with some big-name stars is very important for a young person who wants to produce his own film.
As an actress, is there any better opportunity?
Helen was still the same as before. She didn't like to wear branded or designer high-end dresses. She casually wore a leather jacket and a pair of overalls to the premiere.
However, natural beauty comes at an advantage, so wearing it casually gives you a masculine style.
Ronald always paid attention to this kind of marketing occasion, so he wore a dark blue navy-style jacket with double-branded copper buttons, paired with light-colored trousers, which perfectly matched Helen's blue-collar look.
Universal spent a lot of money to rent a movie theater affiliated with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. It is very close to the mansion area of Beverly Hills and is a place where celebrities often go to watch movies. This time, many established stars were invited to the mansion.
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As Ronald's friends, Cameron and Gale also showed up and chatted with Ronald for a few words. The two of them had no idea of investing in the production of a new film immediately, but wanted to go further in special effects. Especially
It is a computer-generated special effect that has recently begun to gain prominence.
Ronald chatted with Cameron for a while, but didn't quite understand what he said. He had to wait until he got some clues and saw the real thing before he could understand more.
Ronald also met many familiar faces, including many big-name celebrities who lived nearby and stopped by to attend.
In particular, the popular rock star Bruce Springsteen also brought his wife Julie Phillips and drove two convertible sports cars to join in the fun.
Springsteen was surrounded by fans as soon as he got out of the car, frantically asking for autographs.
Julie Phillips is also a movie actress. Although she is not as famous as her husband, some fans still want her autograph.
Ronald and Helen were pushed aside by the crowd and observed the situation.
"Rock stars are more famous." Helen also compared the popularity received by famous celebrity couples.
"Not necessarily. Julie Phillips' achievements in the film industry are not comparable to Springsteen's influence in the rock circle." Ronald replied.
"Ronald!" Two beauties got out of the sports car behind. The one named Ronald was Bruce's sister, Pamela Springsteen. She was in Ronald's first directorial work "Fast Times"
He made a cameo appearance and dated Sean Penn, but he was deeply impressed by Ronald.
"Pamela, what is this?" Ronald looked at the dark-haired beauty who arrived with her, and she looked familiar.
"Don't you know? In my brother's MV, the audience member was invited to the stage to sing rock music with him..."
"Oh," Ronald remembered. It was the little girl in the MV who was also following the Springsteen family looking for opportunities.
"Hello, my name is Courteney, Courteney Cox..."
"Hello, let's go in." Ronald quickly invited them in to watch a movie.
Helen put her arm around Ronald and said happily in his ear, "It was a wise decision for you to ask me to come to the premiere. There are so many acting masters from the golden age. That is Tamar Hough
Siba, that’s..."
Helen ordered a lot of names of old men and women who came to the scene and dressed classically. For them, the premiere was a very solemn occasion, and they tried to dress appropriately.
Ronald really didn't know all these old stars as well as Helen, but he just felt familiar. Many of these old stars came to the premiere because of Michael J.
To act in TV series, and now Fox is the most popular TV star.
"Look, that's Carl Reiner."
"Who?" Ronald saw a bald old man with a straight suit, a red tie and light-colored trousers, who was dressed similar to himself.
"Carl Reiner, haven't you seen his 'Dick Van Dyke Show' and 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show'?"
Helen mentioned two TV series that were popular in the United States in the 1970s. The latter was a spin-off of the former. Both of them strangely put the real names of the leading actors in the TV series titles, which was a special marketing method in the 1970s.
"I'll go talk to him." Helen saw the acting idol in her heart and went over to chat with the old gentleman first.
"Ronald, I'm here."
Ronald was stopped by Bannon, who had finally managed to get through the crowd of Springsteen fans and squeezed in.
Bannon ran back from Arizona with the finished film negatives. He had just developed the samples for editing, then made a rough cut, and came to find Ronald. He was anxious to use the copies to get Michael Jackson.
recognition.
The song "Can't Buy Me Love" is a great marketing tool for the movie. As soon as the audience hears the name of the movie, they will think of the Beatles song. This saves a lot of money.
Marketing costs.
In addition to the fact that the name is easier to spread, and the name of the song is used as the title of the movie, the plot of the movie will be immediately understood by the audience who hear it, which saves a lot of things.
Bannon understood the huge opportunities inside. After finding Ronald, he started chattering about how good the movie was, how the performances of the two leading actors were well matched, and what strategies should be used to talk to MJ.
"You're too nervous. MJ has already promised to see the demo. He is so busy releasing a new record, but he can still find time to watch our movie. Doesn't that mean something?" Ronald laughed.
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"Wait... I just have something to ask you." Ronald waved his hand to ask Bannon to stop flattering him. He saw Helen chatting happily with the old man named Carl Reiner, laughing from time to time, and he just took the time.
Ask Bannon’s cousin Donna what she wishes.
"Job opportunities on Wall Street? Your cousin? Is she Yale or Harvard? Oh, MIT." Bannon was a little surprised when he heard Ronald's question. "MIT is okay. MIT graduates are better able to handle high work pressure.
Can perform well.
But why doesn't she work in Hollywood and go to Wall Street? It's too tense there, and everyone's strings are too tight. I don't think Wall Street is suitable for a girl who graduated from college. If I had a daughter, I wouldn't want him to
To Wall Street."
"Why?" Ronald turned around and asked in surprise.
"Let me put it this way," Bannon gestured with his hand, "Every one of us on Wall Street has a place for notes on the table. What is written on it are the people you need to call back to when the secretary answers the phone.
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There will be more than a dozen notes in that place every day. Of course you don't have time to reply to everyone, so you always pick the ones you think are most urgent from top to bottom. Similarly, notes with your name and phone number are also placed on other people's desks.
superior.
If you have completed a big project recently, you will be the busiest for others to respond first. If you have not completed the project, your phone number will be put back.
If you don't produce a project that attracts the attention of other Wall Street firms for three to six weeks, your name will be left at the bottom of the stack of notes, waiting to be cleared by the secretary.
If you haven't come back in the next three months, your name will not be left on his boss's desk by the secretary. Then, you will completely disappear from Wall Street, so everyone will be under a lot of pressure."
Ronald frowned. He definitely didn't want Donna to enter a place where competition was so fierce that it would cut throats. "Are there any people on Wall Street who sit in an office? Aren't there positions where you don't have to be so nervous and put into battle every day? For example, research
Corporate financial statements and so on.”
"You must be kidding. Everyone on Wall Street is a trader. What's the use of reading reports? Everyone pays attention to information. Those with information make money, and others can only follow behind..."
"Hey..." Ronald didn't expect that Wall Street was a place that would do anything to compete just like Hollywood.
Donna is full of yearning for Wall Street, and Aunt Karen will be sad if she encounters this situation.
But America is a place that respects personal freedom of choice. If she is not allowed to pursue her dreams, she will also feel frustrated, and it will be Donna herself who is sad.
"Forget it, I'll think about what to do." Ronald waved his hand.
"No, no, Ronald, wait a minute. I remember when I left Wall Street, I heard that there were people over on Long Island who were using a different approach to investing in the financial markets. They didn't need more people on Wall Street.
It’s like wallowing in a mud pit, but it’s not that easy to get in. You need a background in physics, mathematics, or philosophy.”
"Oh, my cousin Donna majored in physics."
"I'll ask someone to write her a letter of recommendation." Bannon now wants to hold on to Ronald tightly and is willing to do anything.
"Okay, let's go in." Ronald saw the old man Carl Reiner, who was making Helen laugh, and hurriedly stepped forward with Bannon.
"Ronald, I really like watching your movies." Although Carl Reiner is over sixty, he is personable and well-spoken.
"Mr. Renner, I also like your work very much."
"Hahaha, my early stand-up comedies are hard to find. You probably mean my 'Dick Van Dyke Show' and 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show.'"
"Ah, yes, I have limited knowledge of your early works. But I have watched those two TV series."
The two of them walked and talked, with Helen listening next to them.
Carl Reiner lives next door. He is a big name invited by Universal to support him. The old man is very extraordinary. He is not only a stand-up comedian, but also a movie actor, stage actor, screenwriter, and director. In the early 1970s, he single-handedly created
TV comedy.
By the end of the 1970s, he returned to movies, and it was he who discovered the current comedy star, Steve Martin, and became famous by starring in the movies he directed.
Carl Reiner was born in 1922, but at his current age, he is still very close to the public's preferences. His 1984 movie "All of Me" also received nearly 4,000
million dollars in box office.
This is much wiser than the old producer in Diane's movie who was still obsessed with the glory of the past.
Ronald respected this kind of old artist who has always been close to the audience's preferences, and quickly asked him for tips on how to make movies that young people like to watch at his age.
"I was actually behind the times. The script was not very good, but it was Steve Martin's performance that saved the movie." Carl Reiner was more straightforward, saying that he felt that this movie was beyond his capabilities, and it was the actor's performance that succeeded.
This mentality of being able to face reality may be one of the secrets of his success.
Helen and Gao were able to communicate with old stars in the industry and talked about a lot of things about acting. They also said that they wanted to make a movie that reflected urban women and asked the old man for advice.
"You have to understand, honey, I'm old." Carl Reiner seemed very happy to be so respected by two popular directors and actors. "The people who understand movies now are talents like Ronald. My grandson
We are all fans of his Top Gun movie. You should ask him."
"Him? He makes movies full of male hormones..." Helen looked at Ronald with a smile, not believing that he could make movies with female protagonists.
"Uh..." Ronald shrugged, showing helplessness.
Carl Reiner smiled even more happily when he saw the two people being funny, "I haven't been so happy for a long time. My sons and daughters are all in the entertainment industry and rarely come to see me. I am very happy to be with you today."
You two great minds in Hollywood chatting.”
Carl Reiner is from an acting family, and his children are all working hard in Hollywood and the music industry. Among the three children, Rob, Anne, and Lucas, the most promising is the eldest son, Rob. He is an actor and director.
Last year's "Stand By Me," a low-budget children's film that was a huge box office success, was directed by his eldest son, Rob.
"My eldest daughter-in-law, um... my former eldest daughter-in-law is Penny Marshall. She is also an actress from an acting family. She has won a Golden Globe Award and is now trying to direct movies.
It's a pity that today's young people can't be like me. His mother, Elsdale, and I have been in a very good relationship since we got married in 1943."
The old gentleman came alone, and his wife was waiting for him at home to have supper. She talked too much when she was happy.
"Modern people are different. The diversity of beliefs and social interactions makes it difficult for them to stay consistent." Helen said, comforting the old man, and glanced at Ronald.
Ronald touched his nose and changed the topic, "Mr. Reina, how do you maintain the vitality of a young man?"
"Directors have their own methods. I often play tennis, and every year I sponsor and participate in a charity tennis match named after myself. It also attracts many retired tennis stars to participate."
Ronald couldn't help but feel that this old man was a model of living and understanding. He had worked in Hollywood, Broadway, and TV stations, and he was the best at everything. After retiring, he could exercise his body and create a career with his own name.
famous charity event.
Helen was very happy. She kept holding Carl Reiner's arm and chatting like she was accompanying her grandfather. Ronald was a little bored next to him.
Carl Reiner glanced at Ronald and knew that the young man was a little uncomfortable seeing his female companion talking with him, so he told a joke: "One of the big challenges in retirement is how to face the things that you could do so effortlessly before.
things.
This morning I also saw my neighbor George Burns (an eighty-year-old director who once directed Brooke Shields) going out with two hot girls.
I asked him, how can he still be so energetic at the age of 80?"
Carl Reiner was a comedian, taking after George Burns, "Ahem... you know, Carl, at eighty he wanted to do that... like..."
Then Reina mysteriously lowered his head to Ronald and Helen and said, "Have you ever played pool with a soft rope as a cue?"
"Pfft...hahahaha..." Both Ronald and Helen burst into laughter. Helen changed her hand and pulled Ronald, leaning on his shoulder.
"It would be nice to watch a movie with a wise old man," Ronald thought.
"Wow wow wow..." The audience applauded as the movie ended.
The backbone of this movie is a story of business war on Wall Street, and Michael J. Fox's performance is excellent. Helen is a bit lacking, but as a vase responsible for the beauty inside, this simple task is accomplished very well.
Perhaps because of the height difference between him and Fox, the last kiss scene between the two was a bit fake. I don’t know how many pieces of wood were placed underneath and how deep the hole was dug before they could adjust.
But for Ronald, this was also a good thing. He lowered his head to meet Helen, imitating the posture on the screen, and kissed Helen deeply. Helen lay in his arms, facing Ronald's head at 180 degrees, and kissed her
Got together.
"When can we go see Michael Jackson?" Bannon found an opportunity to spoil the atmosphere again.
Ronald was helpless, parted lips with Helen, held her hand hand in hand, and said angrily to Bannon, "It will be arranged. How do you think this movie shows the takeover war on Wall Street? Is it real?"
?"
"In principle, it's true. When facing a hostile takeover, if you have the help of those old money bankers in New York, it will not be difficult to acquire the other party. However, it is unlikely that the characters played by Fox and Helen will get the help of Wall Street banks.
recognized by the family.
Their attitude towards business is too naive..."
"Ahem..." Ronald said that he didn't really want him to express his opinion.
"Of course, this is a love story, Helen's performance is wonderful, the business war is just the background story..."
Bannon immediately turned around and began to brag about the performances of the two protagonists in the movie.
"Listen...Mr. Bannon turned out to be a banker, and he also recognized my performance..." Helen was very happy to be recognized by people in the real world who had the same profession.
Well, Ronald turned his head and made a weird face at Bannon.
"Don't worry, I have already contacted MJ's manager Dario. When he is free after the production of the new album is completed, we will go to see him with a copy."