Reporters in Hong Kong City have a habit. No matter how big a star they are, even if Cheng Long appears, they will be chattering endlessly. This is the right of reporters. Reporters in Hong Kong City lack some of the system's
I have no worries, so I feel more relaxed when asking questions.
But if the other person is a big shot in Hollywood, then things are different.
When facing Hollywood celebrities, reporters in Hong Kong City treat them with a pilgrim mentality. For example, when Jackson arrived, the paparazzi in Hong Kong City were quite polite. No one dared to behave inappropriately during the visit.
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When Tom Cruise and other superstar-level actors with a salary of 20 million yuan come here, any reporter who interviews them will be very cautious.
Of course, this is even more true for super great directors like Coppola.
Yan Meng asked with great reverence: "Mr. Coppola, why did you agree to serve as an art director for a Hong Kong film? You must know that the investment in this film, which is the cost of the location of your film, is not at all
It's impossible to have any ranking in Hollywood, and it's a complete surprise to hire you."
There is nothing wrong with what I say. If you can hire someone with money alone, then Coppola is no longer Coppola. He is a very maverick and talented director, and of course he is also a crazy person.
Director, just as no one can deny Coppola's genius, no one can deny Coppola's madness.
You never know what Coppola will do next.
Coppola said with a smile: "This, of course, depends on the quality of the movie script. In fact, I originally dismissed this movie, but I saw the script sent by my friend Ms. Ai Qiuhua, and
Director Ye Ming had an in-depth conversation once, so I took over the position of artistic director. As for the fee, I levied a symbolic remuneration of one dollar. If it was for money, I would go to any place in Hollywood.
If you serve as an art director for a movie, you will be paid a lot of money. You won't come here at all."
Coppola's unruly attitude, I'm not short of money, what can you do to me? That look is very depressing, it is a provocative look. But no one denies that Coppola
La has such capital.
A foreign reporter with red hair and blue eyes rushed over breathlessly and said: "Hello Mr. Coppola, I am Yang Ke, a reporter from the New York Daily News. I heard that you, who have not acted for many years, are actually in an Oriental movie.
You are out of business, are you doing this to express your dissatisfaction with Hollywood?"
If it were the mainland, no reporter would say such things about Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige. Even if it is true, mainland reporters, including those in the Hong Kong city of Baodao, are relatively restrained.
Even in Hong Kong City Treasure Island, most of them were following or secretly taking pictures, and they would not directly ask such a question.
But in foreign countries, this kind of question is common, and reporters are proud of daring to ask tough questions. Even when they are facing the four major directors in Hollywood, they are even facing President Clinton.
He will also ask questions he has prepared as always, such as the Lewinsky matter.
There is a saying in the West: Although I disagree with every word you say, I will defend to the death your right to say it.
At this time, Coppola also said very rudely: "That's right, Hollywood. To be honest, it is completely lifeless now. Do you think there are any good movies coming out? Lucas is eating the old stuff of Star Wars."
Ben, Spielberg hasn't done anything new recently. Apart from Titanic a few years ago, now there are also Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter to look forward to.
The rest is all garbage. Hollywood needs new blood, and [Infernal Affairs], in my opinion, is a very good movie. I believe this movie will surprise Hollywood."
Reporter Yang Ke was not polite when he asked, but what Mr. Coppola said was also not polite at all. He really exposed some of the current situation in Hollywood, especially after "Batman and Mr. Freeze", Hollywood's personal hero series
Almost all of the movies were completely destroyed. Movies such as Superman, Man of Steel, etc. that were originally planned to release sequels have all stopped production. It is not an exaggeration to say that this is a relatively sluggish period for Hollywood.
Warner Bros. spent a lot of money on the production of Harry Potter, and even said it would not hesitate to sign some unsatisfactory equality treaties with Ye Ming. In fact, it was just to save its own film market.
Coppola's comeback has also set off a wave of craze in Hollywood. For the first time, the attention of Hollywood filmmakers has shifted to the Hong Kong City. It has shifted to the crew of this film called "Infernal Affairs".
After the opening ceremony, the crew quickly entered the shooting state. At the filming site, when everyone started busy preparations, Sister Fang Fang asked curiously: "Boss, I thought you would invite Mr. Jin Yong here as the guest of the finale.
Well, I didn’t expect you to invite Mr. Coppola here, and I didn’t invite you either, but Mr. Coppola actually came, which is very helpful to our movie.”
Why is it difficult for Chinese movies to break into Hollywood? One is that there is a certain gap in level, but this is not the key. It just means that the overall level of Hollywood is higher than that of China, but if we are talking about selecting some high-level movies from China
, is no worse than Hollywood movies. The success of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a very good example.
In such a situation, it actually means that the operating methods of movies are different, and Hollywood is simply unwilling to recognize the level of Chinese movies.
Director Li Yu, to be honest, is an exception. One is that his companies are all big companies in Hollywood, such as Columbia, and Li Yu himself is a member of the Hollywood Directors Guild and has a Hollywood background.
, it is easier to get recognition from Hollywood filmmakers. This can also be seen from the fact that he won Oscars again and again.
Therefore, it is not that Chinese movies are not good, but that the operation methods are not good, the culture is different, and the operation methods are not good, this is the fundamental reason why Chinese movies cannot be successful. If it is said that Warner Brothers promoted Zhang Yimou's movie, it made a profit
Ten million, if you want to give Zhang Yimou eight million, what will Warner Bros. do?
Of course, others won't do it. Therefore, at this time, it is not an easy thing to get recognition from Hollywood.
But at this time, Sister Fang Fang is full of confidence. With Coppola, a great director, as the artistic director, Hollywood film critics will take "Infernal Affairs" seriously, whether it is praise or criticism, they will all take it seriously.
What is the greatest sadness in the film industry? It is not sharp criticism, but indifferent disregard. It is simply ignoring your movie. This is the saddest thing about a movie.
Sister Fang Fang was suddenly full of confidence in the future of "Infernal Affairs". Perhaps, the boss said that "Infernal Affairs" would be the salvation of a Hong Kong movie. Standing at the pinnacle of Hong Kong movies, you can still watch it at this time
A little bit of hope.
At this moment, Chen Xianghuaqiang came over with a notebook. It was obvious that this boss was very attentive to his electric shock. There are many celebrities who like to play and act in movies, but Xiang Huaqiang is definitely the one.
Only if you really like movies will you be able to play a part-time role yourself.
Otherwise, with his wealth and status, there is no need to follow him around, so why bother?
Xiang Huaqiang carried the script with him wherever he went at this time, so he was naturally reviewing his lines at work. After all, Officer Huang is not a simple supporting role, but a supporting role with a relatively important role. If you want to play this supporting role well,
, that is not an easy thing.
At this time, Xiang Huaqiang looked at the busy crew and said: "Ye Ming, at this time, it is a bit inappropriate to shoot such a major scene from the beginning. I have read the script, and I can tell you and Hua Tsai's rivalry this time.
, that is part of the whole play.
Generally speaking, when filming a movie, you need to select a few simple scenes, get everyone into the mood first, and do it step by step. Only in this way can you shoot a movie well. You have to shoot the scene from the beginning.
, this is simply a bit overwhelming.”
Ye Ming said helplessly: "I have no choice, boss, I am forced to do this. Do you think it is so easy to invite Coppola? It can be said that he is an art director in name only.
Moreover, it is impossible for him to stay in Hong Kong City forever. Therefore, under such a situation, we can only shoot some better shots while he is still on the crew and let him play the role of art director.
Having his opinion is very beneficial to our entire play.
Don't worry, I'm well prepared for this. I believe in Hua Tsai's acting skills, and I'm also quite confident in my own acting skills. Although this scene is a bit more difficult
,But, I think it can be completed on time.”
Ye Ming naturally understands that it is impossible to let Coppola be the art director who always stays on the set. Ye Ming himself does not have that much face, and it is estimated that Lucas does not have that much face. Therefore, at this time, Ye Ming Ming simply seized the opportunity and used Coppola's role to the most daring degree.
Therefore, Ye Ming feels that a rooftop showdown with Andy Lau is quite exciting and can express the ultimate meaning of "Infernal Affairs". (To be continued, please search Piao Tian Literature. , the novel is better and updated faster!