After "Seven Deadly Sins" was released to China, although it could not be released in theaters, it was extremely popular on online platforms.
And thanks to this movie, and the previous "The Invisible Guest", some people gradually began to call him the king of suspense.
Because it is true that currently, there is really no suspense film made by any domestic director that can compare to Li Yi's.
Of course, because there are still few films of this kind made by Li Yi, although fans and the media shouted out this king of suspense, Li Yi just smiled.
When Zhao Guangming saw that "Seven Deadly Sins" was selling well in North America and had a very good reputation, he could only smile bitterly and say it was a pity, but he also knew that this kind of movie was good, but it was really not suitable for the country.
After all, the real reputation of "Seven Deadly Sins" as brilliant has a lot to do with the final ending of the movie.
I can't help it. In these days, no matter what everyone says, everyone likes happy endings and comedies. However, from an artistic point of view, none of the films that are known as classics are true comedies.
For example, "Westward Journey", such as "The King of Comedy", such as "The Story of Hachigong", etc., which one is not a tragedy?
The same is true for suspense films. "The Invisible Guest" seems to finally bring the murderer to justice, but in fact, this is not the case, because the ending of the movie is actually open-ended.
The ending of "Seven Deadly Sins" is indeed not very "commercial" or "popular", but it is precisely because of this that it has become a classic.
It is precisely because the ending is so desperate and depressing that the film is full of controversy and controversy. And because of that ending, the whole story can be said to have become a real favorite among many film critics and fans.
So "Seven Deadly Sins" is actually really difficult to copy.
Needless to say, in China, this kind of ending won’t even get the Dragon Award or be screened, so don’t think about it.
In Hollywood, movies like this are equally difficult to copy.
Don't think that just because "Seven Deadly Sins" was a hit, you think that such an ending full of depression and despair will be liked by the public!
That's because the ending itself forms a closed loop with the overall structure of the movie, which makes it logical. In addition, Li Yi has a great say in this movie, and it can even be said that he makes the decision himself, otherwise
If it were a different director, I'm afraid he would really be forced to change the ending.
In Li Yi's memory, the director was initially asked to change the ending of this movie by the producer, that is, the investor, because the investor was worried that such an ending would affect the box office. In the end, the director was already a first-line actor at the time.
The lead actor had a tough attitude, so he retained this ending.
Although "Seven Deadly Sins" was a hit, it was still regarded as an alternative and would not be considered the norm.
On the one hand, even if you want to make such an ending, you must have a story to support it. On the other hand, it is also because investors will not take such big risks. After all, this movie is not an artistic film, but a commercial one.
Movie!
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After Li Yi came back, he had some free time. He is actually not the kind of person who likes to be sociable. Otherwise, he probably wouldn't be able to have free time all day.
The number of invitations in the company ranges from 100 to 80, but Li Yi usually doesn't pay much attention to them, so they are basically handled directly by the company.
However, there are also people with good connections around him, such as Zhao Guangming and others, who advised Li Yi that he should socialize with others. After all, with Li Yi's current achievements, it can be said that he can definitely get more if he is willing.
Identity and influence, such as the domestic Film Association, Directors Association, etc. Unfortunately, Li Yi is basically a person in name only and does not even go to meetings.
Of course Li Yi knows this, but he really doesn't like it. On the one hand, he doesn't want to be so tired, and on the other hand, because his attitude makes him the only one in the national cultural circle.
, identity can definitely be said to be a transcendent existence.
And Li Yi also knows that despite what Zhao Guangming said, let him strive for more, but in fact, he feels that now is the best situation. Why?
Because he doesn't fight or grab, everyone has to give him face. Generally speaking, when it comes to matters involving him, at least those individuals have to be more or less cautious.
But once he really competes for some positions, it will be different.
That's why he didn't bother to make it so complicated. He just made movies and spent his free time either traveling with his family or hanging out with friends. That was comfortable.
Jian Tian'er goes to this meeting and that meeting, intrigues, and other nonsense, what else can be done?
No, Li Yi was so idle that he invited a few old friends to have a barbecue together.
Of course, Li Yi actually doesn't have many friends in his circle, which actually has a lot to do with his current high status.
Most people who have worked with him find it difficult to really get along with him as an equal.
Therefore, it is still the same people, such as Chen Weijie, Chen Wen and so on.
But as a human being, Li Yi is content to have a few friends with whom he can talk.
In fact, speaking of it, there are many people who are good at dancing, but in fact, there are only a few true heart-to-heart friends.
Like this time, the small gathering initiated by Li Yi was still arranged in his private resort. Zhou Guo didn't come because he had a movie to shoot, but Chen Wen, Chu Xuexiang, Lin Yunbin, and Chen Weijie all came.
Lin Jinrong is also here, but he is here more to "serve" the public. This time there is also Tang Lu, Li Yi's cheap senior brother.
"Are you going to this year's Guidance Association's award ceremony?" Tang Lu asked while drinking beer.
"No!" Li Yi took a bite of roasted leeks and said while eating.
He is really free to do as he pleases. On occasions like this, if he talks while still eating something in his mouth, he will probably be criticized a lot if he puts it outside. But here, Li Yi really has no such worries at all.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Of course, at Li Yi's level, he doesn't need to worry at all even if he is outside. However, most of the time, he will still pay a little attention. After all, he is also a member of the public.
A character.
But here, he completely let go.
Everyone has long been used to it, so they don't mind it. In fact, it's hard for them to relax here, especially actors and stars like Chen Wen and Lin Yunbin. They have to dress up in disguise when going out. If they reveal anything even slightly, they will make headlines and be criticized.
Pointing.
Because Li Yi is a director and has a transcendent status in the domestic film and television industry, he doesn't have so many worries.
Therefore, Chen Wen and the others also particularly like to come to Li Yi's place. According to their words, that is, they can take off their masks here and don't have to worry so much.
The Film Directors Association's film awards are actually not as grand as those outside film festivals, but they are very valuable. Of course, the value here also depends on who it is for. Like Li Yi, he is completely direct from the beginning.
I told people from the association that his films will not be included in the awards.
But for other artists, directors, etc., the awards from the Directors Association are actually very important.
"If you have time, you might as well show your face!" Tang Lu advised.
Li Yi couldn't help but paused and looked at Tang Lu strangely.
"Senior brother, have you heard anything?" Li Yi asked.
It is basically a known fact that Li Yi does not like to attend such occasions.
Tang Lu couldn't be unclear. Normally, he wouldn't say such a thing, but this time he said it. How could Li Yi not hear it? There was something wrong.
Chen Wen was also an outlier in the circle. When he heard Tang Lu's words, he immediately gossiped with excitement: "Old Tang, tell me, what's the situation? Someone dares to touch a tiger's butt?"
"Fuck you! What kind of tiger ass?" Li Yi rolled his eyes at Chen Wen angrily upon hearing this.
"Haha, Old Tang, please tell me, what's going on?" Chen Wen didn't pay attention. Instead, he asked as if he was watching the excitement and didn't think it was a big deal.
Everyone else also looked at Tang Lu with curious faces. In fact, Li Yi was also a little curious.
You must know that although Li Yi himself doesn't care much about those names and rights, he is also the vice president of the Guidance Association. Although he has hardly performed his duties, no one really dares not to take him seriously.
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Therefore, Chen Wen joked about a tiger's butt that cannot be touched. Although the metaphor was inappropriate, it told the truth.
Others are also curious.
"Vice President Qiu, you should know, right?" Tang Lu pondered for a moment and asked.
Li Yi looked confused. He really didn't know that there were many vice-presidents of the Guidance Association. How could he know them all?
"It's him! What's the matter? Do you have any objections to our Director Li?" Chen Wen asked with a smile.
"You know?" Li Yi looked at Chen Wen with some surprise.
"You know that. He came out of the compound and is the same generation as Old Xue and the others. However, he is not as famous as Old Xue and the others." Chen Wen said with a smile.
The old Xue he was talking about was Xue Kaishan, a fifth-generation director!
To be in the same generation as fifth-generation directors like Xue Kaishan, his qualifications are indeed old enough.
However, Li Yi really didn't know him.
This is so normal. In fact, there are indeed many famous and powerful directors in the Directors Association, but there are also some who are the same. Not to mention Li Yi, there are also many artists in the film and television industry who don’t know about them.
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"What did he say?" Li Yi knew that since Tang Lu mentioned this person, he must be related to him.
"Ahem, you didn't attend the last meeting, so he only said a few words, but it didn't matter. President Zhang criticized him immediately." Tang Lu coughed twice and said.
"What did he say?" Li Yi did not speak, but Chen Wen asked.
Tang Lu glared at Chen Wen, but when he saw Li Yi looking at him with a smile, he said helplessly: "It's nothing more than saying that he doesn't fulfill his responsibilities."
"Tsk, tsk, this does seem like something this person would do. It's interesting, so interesting." Chen Wen said with a look of gloating.
"Let me tell you, this guy is really not a good person. He has criticized Lao Xue and others one by one before. Haha, I didn't expect that this time it will be your turn, Director Li! But that's not right. What is he trying to do?
?" Chen Wen looked confused again when he said this.
"That's not clear, but President Zhang will retire next year. Maybe this has something to do with it?" Tang Lu said again.
"No! Isn't it? He wants to rise to the top? Is it him? Stop being ridiculous. Apart from his qualifications, what else can he offer?" Chen Wen said with a look of astonishment on his face.
"Besides, that's wrong. If this is really the case, shouldn't he be more interested in fawning over our Director Li? Why is it the other way around?" Chen Wen asked again.
"Maybe it has something to do with President Zhang saying privately before that if you were willing to come, he would have retired long ago? President Zhang should have told you, right?" Tang Lu looked at Li Yi.
Li Yi nodded. In fact, Zhang Jian, the current president of the Guidance Association, had indeed mentioned this to Li Yi and said that it would be okay in name. Unfortunately, Li Yi refused.
"Tsk, that makes sense." Chen Wen said.
"How about it? Do you want to call President Zhang? You might as well answer the call. It's no problem to be the honorary president anyway!" Chen Wen encouraged again.
Li Yi rolled his eyes at him. He had some reputations, which were either good or bad. Although he was the honorary president, Li Yi's achievements were indeed enough, but after all, he was too far behind in age.
For him, it doesn't matter whether he has the name or not, but if he really gets it, it will be a lot of trouble.
He doesn't do this kind of thing!
"Old Tang, that's not right, you are so unkind! What's the matter? Do you want Li Yi to do this? Just tell me, is it interesting to take such a big detour?" Chen Wen said with disdain.
Li Yi naturally also knew that it was indeed a bit unkind for Tang Lu to suddenly say so much. This was all because he wanted Li Yi to stand out.
"Ahem, okay, the main thing is that if he really takes over the position of President Zhang, then..." Tang Lu said with a wry smile.
"However, if the tiger doesn't show off its power, someone will really think you are a sick cat. What's wrong? Are you really holding back?" Chen Wen looked at Li Yi and asked.
Li Yi shook his head and said: "I actually don't care, I can't go there even once a year anyway!"
"Well, what he said is correct. I am indeed a little redundant." Li Yi thought for a while and said with a smile.
Then I picked up my cell phone, found President Zhang’s number and called him.
"Mr. Zhang, it's me, Li Yi!"
"It's strange that you, Director Li, actually have time to call me, a bad old man, what? Is there something wrong?"
"I heard that some people in the association said that I was just occupying the manhole and not doing anything. I think what they said is quite right, so I thought, or I might as well quit. Anyway, I won't be able to go there for a year.
Once, what do you think?" Li Yi said.
Chen Wen on the side smiled and gave Li Yi a thumbs up!
President Zhang on the other end of the phone paused for a moment, then said: "You are trying to control my army!"
"No way, I'm serious. You also know that I did it in vain and didn't fulfill my duties for a day, so I'm ashamed!" Li Yi said with a smile.
"Come on, don't say such things, I understand!"
After talking on the phone with Chairman Zhang, Chen Wen gave a thumbs up again: "Awesome! I'm going to be the general now!"
is not that right?
If Li Yi really quits the Directors' Association, it will definitely be the Directors' Association that is embarrassed, not Li Yi. After all, on the one hand, Li Yi is recognized as the number one director in China today. Another director's association is indeed very influential.
But for Li Yi, it really didn't matter.
If he, the recognized number one person, has resigned, then the Directors Association will be really embarrassed!
