A special screening of Xue Kaishan's "Idol Murder" will be held here.
Those present were all insiders or senior practitioners in the film industry.
However, looking at Xue Kaishan's confident look, Li Yi somewhat understood why Zhao Guangming was nervous.
What the hell, a great director like Xue Kaishan is really afraid of taking things too seriously.
Soon the movie started showing.
I have to say that Xue Kaishan is indeed worthy of his reputation as a great director. At least, in terms of the film's visuals, color matching, lighting, etc., it can indeed reach the top domestic standards.
In this regard, veteran directors like Xue Kaishan do have their own unique methods.
The suspense of the movie is also quite good, at least the moviegoers in the theater were nodding their heads.
However, soon, there was a commotion in the theater.
Because Xue Kaishan’s “surprise” is here!
The real-life incident of "The Idol Murder Incident" was caused by an idol female star on the other side of the stick. She couldn't stand being humiliated and inhumanely abused in all kinds of ways, and she contracted an illness because of it. To the other person, getting the illness was actually a big deal.
Good thing, because she can "rest" temporarily until she recovers!
But what's even more perverted is that even though she was sick, she still couldn't "rest". In desperation, she started a journey of revenge.
I came here. Xue Kaishan's movies tell very good stories and have everything everyone wants to watch.
But soon, Xue Kaishan's surprise came.
The actress is in love!
Yes, she fell in love with a "client", which is pretty outrageous.
Surprise? Is this really a fright?
There wouldn't be a movie without love, right?
Then the rest of the story is on the wrong path, never to return.
What follows is a long period of sweet love, in which revenge and murder are all forgotten.
It seems that as long as there is love, nothing else is necessary.
The final outcome was that the actress discovered that the man was one of the masterminds behind this series of events, so she killed him with her own hands.
Then commit suicide!
Gone?
Everyone in the theater looked at each other.
I can only say that it is you, Director Xue, what a surprise!
What a big surprise!
Although everyone knows that simply filming "Idol Murder" without some other side plots would indeed be a bit thin, but God knows why Xue Kaishan's surprise was like this.
Zhao Guangming's face didn't look good either, because he found that he was shaken a bit!
Yes, because the script submitted by Xue Kaishan was not like this!
Especially the weird love line, which is not in the original script!
Of course, this kind of situation is actually not uncommon, especially among the old domestic literary and artistic directors who like to do this!
"Bah bang bang!" There was still applause in the theater. After all, Lao Xue's face still had to be given.
But it’s hard to say exactly what I think.
Li Yi is one of the leading directors in China and has almost no failures, so naturally he cannot be ignored.
However, Li Yi had no intention of speaking.
Until Zhao Guangming came to find him.
"What do you think?" Zhao Guangming asked.
"It's very good. The colors, lighting, color grading, etc. are all worthy of the name of a great director!" Li Yi said calmly. He would not get into trouble.
Zhao Guangming couldn't help but roll his eyes after hearing this: "Just tell me, do you think this film can compete with the two films on the other side?"
Li Yi shook his head and said: "I haven't seen their movies, how would I know? Director Zhao, do you really think I am a god?"
"You, can you tell me the truth? Why do I have a bad feeling?" Zhao Guangming frowned.
"Okay, how should I put it? Director Xue's surprise is indeed a bit big. Of course, the audience's appetite is also changeable these days. Maybe the audience likes this one?" Li Yi said with a smile.
Zhao Guangming's face became even more ugly.
"Hey, this old Xue is really..." He didn't know what to say.
Xue Kaishan looked confident. What could Zhao Guangming do?
The movie is like this, what else can he do?
"You should know that if even Lao Xue's film is on the knees this time, then... you are also a member of the Chinese film industry. You won't just sit back and watch, right?" Zhao Guangming suddenly turned his head and said
He looked at Li Yi blankly and said.
"Director Zhao, it's not that exaggerated. Besides, what does this have to do with me?" Li Yi was not fooled at all.
It was indeed humiliating for Xue Kaishan to lose, but was it possible that those sticks could still be applied to him?
And Xue Kaishan cannot represent all directors in China.
"Oh, don't go around in circles with me. If "The Idol Murder Case" doesn't live up to expectations this time, it would be fine if the other two films on the other side also pounce, but if one of them succeeds
, then this exchange meeting will be completely embarrassing!" Zhao Guangming said with a bitter face.
It's really difficult for him.
"Ahem, communication, coming and going is communication, isn't it? If it's all about crushing communication, what else is it called communication? Next year, I will definitely work hard next year!" Li Yi said with a smile.
There happened to be a movie in hand that was quite suitable, so Li Yi decided to film it next year.
But Zhao Guangming looked at Li Yi helplessly.
"Next year? Do you think if this happens this year, there will be next year?"
"Then I have no choice. How about working harder and putting more effort into arranging the films?" Li Yi said with a relaxed look.
"You're just kidding. With so many pairs of eyes staring at you, do you think it's still the past?" Zhao Guangming glared at Li Yi and said.
In the past, I could really make a fuss about the film schedule. After all, I was at home.
But the key point is that it really can't be done now. In the past, domestic movies were really not that good and the market has not yet been developed, so doing that is a helpless move.
Things are different now. The domestic market has been cultivated for a long time. We still need to have the style of a big country. This is what Chinese people pay most attention to.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Therefore, it is okay to outdo the other party in publicity, but if you really want to deliberately suppress the other party in the film arrangement, it will be a bit unsightly.
At that time, even if you win face, you will also lose face. The key is that it will make people feel that they cannot afford to lose.
But the problem is, we really can’t lose this time, and we can’t afford to lose.
"How about you help me?" Zhao Guangming looked at Li Yi.
"Shall I help? I just want to, but I don't have enough time!" Li Yi spread his hands and said.
"That's enough. You've always made movies fast enough, and Huaying fully supports you. We'll give you whatever you want!" Zhao Guangming was also willing to go all out.
"No, Director Zhao, are you too pessimistic? Although Director Xue's film does have some private goods, it may not be bad, right? Besides, I don't have that plan." Li Yi shook his head.
This is also true. This is not the first time that Xue Kaishan has done this. He had done something similar back then, and it was well received by some literary and artistic film lovers. The evaluation was actually quite good. Although the box office was a bit low, you really can't
It’s not okay to talk about the movies he made.
People have their own thoughts, but ordinary viewers may not understand them.
Li Yi refused to accept the move, and Zhao Guangming also knew that there was no way to force him.
We can only give up temporarily.
Although one of the four movies will be postponed, it is impossible to really schedule all of them to be released during the exchange meeting.
For example, "Idol Murder Case" and "Seoul Love" are scheduled to be on the same schedule, both two months before the exchange meeting.
Soon, "Seoul Love" and "The Idol Murder Case" both started small-scale screenings.
result......
Interesting!
"The Idol Murder Case" received quite good reviews from film critics.
"It is full of suspense and the plot is fascinating. Based on real events, it adds different thoughts and makes the film more in-depth!"
"Behind the glamor of the stars is an endless purgatory. Director Xue gave a light in the endless darkness, making the film more watchable!"
""The Idol Murder Case" is adapted from real events, but it also digs into the stories behind the people involved, making the whole story more three-dimensional!"
No matter how you look at these movie reviews, "The Idol Murder Case" is definitely a rare and good movie.
The media reports are somewhat similar, with overwhelming applause.
For a time, "The Idol Murder Case" was even more eye-catching.
Netizens all let go of their worries.
In contrast, domestic film critics seem to have a stricter attitude towards movies like "Seoul Love".
""Seoul Love" has more than enough romance, but not enough depth, the plot is a bit cliché, and there is not enough innovation!"
""Seoul Love" is a qualified romance film, but it is only qualified!"
"It's difficult to achieve true results when it comes to cross-border love, and the plot is a bit mediocre, but director Ahn Jae-wook is still very good at creating an atmosphere!"
With such a comparison, it is clear at a glance which one is higher and which one is lower.
Now, even Zhao Guangming no longer harassed Li Yi.
However, when the two movies expanded their screening range.
But word-of-mouth has had a huge turnaround.
"Idol Murder Incident": As expected of Director Xue, it really makes me feel like I have gone back many years ago. When watching his movies, you can never guess what ridiculous things he will add to the plot. I
I was stunned with blood on my face!
"You've been tortured like that, and you still want to fall in love? Are you just talking nonsense?"
"A tool, a miserable tool to vent his anger, is also qualified to fall in love. Maybe this is what Director Xue thinks? But go to hell!"
"This surprise is really a surprise. It is a good suspense film, but it was made into a romance film, and it is also a very bloody heroine who turns into a nympho in an instant."
"I can't understand it at all. What the hell is this? Without love, you can't make a movie?"
For a time, the reputation of "Idol Murder Case" dropped sharply.
Although Xue Kaishan said in an interview with the media: "A thousand people have a thousand Hamlets in their hearts. If you don't like it, you can only represent yourself!"
But I couldn't stand it, more and more fans complained, and more and more fans made sarcasm.
And I am afraid of comparison in everything.
"Seoul Love" has a very good reputation.
"It's a very beautiful picture and a very romantic movie. To be honest, after watching the movie, I had the urge to have a cross-border love!"
"The lines are very romantic, the plot is very romantic, and the pictures are also very romantic. This is a very romantic movie!"
"I have to say that Ahn Jae-wook is really good at shaping the atmosphere!"
"A model of a pure love movie! Although the story is indeed not very novel, the director is really awesome!"
"Turning decay into magic!"
Although most of the comments were made by female viewers, the female viewers were really impressed by their inability to stand up to others.
The main audience for romance films is originally female viewers!
Soon the two films began to be released.
As a result, Xue Kaishan is indeed awesome. The so-called skinny camel is bigger than a horse.
"Idol Murder" itself is much more generous in terms of promotion than "Seoul Love", plus it has the advantage of being local.
Therefore, the two movies do have different starting points.
In its first week of release, the box office of "Idol Murder Case" was twice that of "Seoul Love", although the box office of both films was not particularly high.
But it also made many people breathe a sigh of relief.
No matter what, this can be considered a win, right?
Although, in terms of reputation, "Idol Murder" was completely suppressed, but although "Seoul Love" had a good reputation, it was far behind at the box office.
However, anyone with a discerning eye knows that even if "The Idol Murder Case" won the box office, in fact, the win was ugly.
Especially some angry Chinese movie fans are very angry about this result.
"What age have you been, and you still use this method? It's really embarrassing to grandma's house!"
"Hey, what is this? Winning is not honorable at all!"
"The film market in China is so big, so even if we win, we have to be honest, right? Isn't Director Xue really embarrassed by such a win?"
"Haha, he's not embarrassed. What's embarrassing is that others are used to it!"
For a while, similar sounds kept coming.
On the Bangzi side, "Idol Murder Case" and "Seoul Love" are reversed.
Although Xue Kaishan does not think that he has won something dishonorable.
But soon, "Seoul Love" relied on its good reputation and stable box office curve, and even started to gradually catch up in the second week.
In the third week, "Seoul Love" completed its counterattack.
At this time, Xue Kaishan was completely embarrassed.
More films were scheduled, more publicity was given, but in the end, it was counterattacked.
This is really embarrassing.
What’s even more embarrassing is that, hell, “Bounty Hunter” has been postponed. In other words, the co-productions that were hyped at this exchange meeting and the films led by domestic directors are gone!
This much-hyped Sino-Korean movie showdown ended ahead of schedule!
At this time, Zhao Guangming was dumbfounded!
In fact, Li Yi was also a little dumbfounded. He could only say that "Idol Murder Incident" was really good.
Otherwise, with Xue Kaishan's appeal and such intensity of publicity, it would be impossible to be counterattacked.
He felt as if he might actually become a firefighter.
