Exploiting Hollywood 1980

By Wednesday, Ronald was filming scenes at Daniel's home. Moved to the apartment with three palm trees at the door.

When Daniel fought with Johnny on the beach, one of his eyes was punched into a panda eye. He wore sunglasses at breakfast the next day in an attempt to avoid being discovered by his mother Lucille.

The indoor lighting took a long time, and Ralph Mazio's right eye socket was painted black by the makeup artist, with some red bruises.

"Ronald, is this okay?"

"Okay, not bad." Ronald looked at Mazio's panda eyes. The level of makeup was really good. In the medium shot, it looked almost like real redness, swelling and bruises.

"Don't you think we need to exaggerate his swelling and pain? That was inflicted by a karate master..." Associate Producer Charles Okun began to object again.

"No, I said it's okay. Johnny is just a boy, not a real martial artist." Ronald looked at the makeup artist who was looking at him and repeated his order with a little boredom.

"Can we talk alone?" Charles Okun saw this and extended an invitation to Ronald.

Ronald stood up from the director's chair with his name written on the back and walked out of the apartment where the filming was taking place with Charles Okun.

"Ronald, I made those suggestions for the overall effect of the movie." Charles Okun said first.

"What do you want?" Ronald took a step forward and approached the other party. The tall body put some pressure on Okun.

"Don't be naive. The film industry was created by artists. My position is as a producer. When I see artistic flaws, I should point them out." Charles Okun took a step back in awe of Ronald's body and muscles.

"I remind you that in a large studio like Columbia, producers are responsible. No matter what position you hold, you can be replaced."

"Who told you about these 'flaws'? I don't think you are an 'artist'." Ronald made a double quotation mark gesture with both hands. What did Charles Okun rely on to attack with all his strength?

"My partner is the winner of the Oscar for Best Director...I don't need to tell you. Also, don't think that Susan Akins can speak for you, she will not come back."

Charles Okun saw Ronald taking another step forward,

I was a little scared, "As long as you can listen to opinions with an open mind, you can still be a director here."

"Don't challenge me in front of the crew, Charles." Ronald tapped his chest, "You are right about one thing, everyone can be replaced!"

Ronald turned and walked into the apartment.

Although he knew that Weintraub was going to deal with personal matters and could return on the weekend. But it's really annoying that Charles Okun challenges his authority on the set every day. Even if he is allowed to leave later, the damage to the crew's trust in him has already been done.

And who is he talking about as the winner of the Oscar for Best Director? Could it be John Averson? He was Weintraub's first choice, and when we watched the demos over the weekend, Colombian senior officials were present. Could it be that he had gained their support again?

Ronald became suspicious. I have to think of a way to kill him today.

According to the rules of filming, whoever has the right to hire people has the right to fire people. Neither he nor Charles Okun could fire the other person.

But... now the crew is ownerless anyway, and no rules are easy to apply. As long as you can get the support of the main actors and staff, you can open it.

Noriyuki Morita, William Zebka, Elizabeth Shue, action director Pat Johnson, and action assistant Daryl Vidal, they will definitely be on their side.

The photography director and art director were hired by Weintraub, and they worked well with him, so they can be considered neutral for the time being.

Then among the remaining people, the ones who can speak out on this matter are Ralph Mazio and those second-generation actors. As long as we can win their support, we can end it simply.

After filming the scenes in the apartment, the crew moved to Charles Evans Hughes Jr. High School. I chose this place because there is a very good quality football lawn in this public high school.

Ronald first found three second-generation stars headed by Chad McQueen, "Hey, how are you feeling these days?"

Several second-generation celebrities have already changed into T-shirts and sports pants. In the scene where Ali and Daniel meet for the first time, they will cause trouble and deliberately exclude Daniel.

"Your motorcycle training is really good. Debbie Evans is such a strong woman." Chad started to talk. Debbie Evans trained them for three days, and finally the boys learned how to drive motorcycles on dirt roads. Their driving skills improved greatly. In the future, they will definitely be able to pick up beautiful girls in the circle of celebrity children in Beverly Hills.

"But we all have acting skills. Is this an exploitation film a waste of us, Ronald? When will we be allowed to act in a movie that can be nominated for an Oscar?" Chad McQueen changed the subject. Among these second-generation stars, who are the most knowledgeable, they feel that "Long Wei Boy" is just a youth exploitation film, made for fun.

"You brats," Ronald laughed angrily, "You don't know the value of this movie. It will be a big hit at the box office. You are lucky to be able to participate. Thirty years from today Even your most famous character may not be as good as the one in this movie."

"Huh? You're not lying to us, are you? I think this is just a movie about teenagers picking up girls." Seeing Ronald's seriousness, Chad felt a little suspicious. Could it be that he really wanted to become famous like his father?

"Let me tell you, this movie is the first karate martial arts movie in many years, and it contains a dream of all teenage males, to be trained by a master like Master Yoda, and then learn martial arts to defeat powerful opponents. , win the championship and be with the girl I love."

Ronald saw several second-generation celebrities listening attentively, "Think about it, when was the last time you were envied by everyone because of your efforts?"

Sparks flashed in the eyes of several star second-generation stars. Of course, star second-generation stars are admired by others, but they have never experienced that they can do things that others can envy with their own efforts.

"You mean, if we perform well, fans will recognize us on the street in the future?" Ron Thomas was the most sensible among the trio, and he understood the prospect that Ronald described to them.

"Oh, damn, are you serious?" Chad McQueen was also excited. They have all seen their parents being signed by movie fans, and they have dreamed of becoming a star since they were young.

"Of course, I wrote this script, of course I understand. If it were another person, even the Oscar-winning director might not be able to understand how to make the character stand out and be remembered by the audience." Gu Rui

"Hi, Ronald. Whatever you didn't say, we will listen to you." The three second-generation stars were so happy that they dragged three chairs, glued their printed names on the backs of the chairs, and started taking pictures of each other and playing.

"!" Ronald arrived on the football field, and Ali, wearing a traditional green school uniform, began to rehearse cheering moves with other cheerleading girls.

Here Daniel saw the football field and wanted to go up and try his skills.

Elizabeth Sue came over from the cheerleading team and passed the football in her hand to Daniel.

"Hey, I haven't had a chance to thank you yet..." Ali put her hands in her pockets and spoke to Daniel proactively.

"It's okay. Your recorder broke. I'm sorry."

"Oh, your eyes?" Ali saw panda eyes.

"It's nothing. It looks a little worse than it actually is. It doesn't hurt that much."

"Ali, we're going to practice..." The cheerleader's friends started to call Ali over.

Ali turned and left.

"Hi, do you have a name?" Daniel reacted and asked quickly.

"Ali, bring an i." Elizabeth Su ran away with the camera on her back, turned around and said with a smile, "Where's your name?"

Ronald applauded in his heart. Ali is a girl from a rich family. She has a special interest in Daniel, who is a bit inferior to herself and very strong. She has never seen such a boy.

"Daniel...take me (l)" Ralph Mazio was slightly sluggish in the middle of speaking.

There is an interesting detail here. Daniel thought it was a popular saying among Beverly Hills girls to put a letter in the middle of their name, so he said "l", but in fact, Ali said that just because of this. The spelling is not common, so she just said it to make it easier to distinguish.

This kind of behavior of responding to girls made Ali very happy. She smiled and ran to the cheerleading team.

"cut!"

Ronald was very happy. During the rehearsal, this part was repeated many times. The two actors had very good understanding, especially Elizabeth Su. , understanding very well. In addition, she is a football girl herself, so she seems to be acting in her true colors. This formal introduction under the bright sunshine was perfectly shot.

"Ronald, don't you think we should let Daniel see Ali more enthusiastically?"

Associate producer Charles Okun came over again. He had just been threatened by Ronald and went to talk to Michael Cimino on the phone. After the two discussed it, the most important thing now was to constantly challenge Ronald's decisions on the set, so that the crew and actors would have a sense of distrust in Ronald.

On the one hand, while watching the samples over the weekend to get into trouble, Columbia executives and Weintraub were bound to seek the opinions of some crew members. On the other hand, disrupting the mutual trust between Ronald and the crew will also allow him to make as many mistakes as possible in the next two days of filming.

"You're fired, Oaken," Ronald said coldly.

"This scene is the first official meeting between Ali and Daniel. Shouldn't it be more lively... No, what did you say?" Charles Okun reacted. What Ronald just said was to fire him.

The actors and crew around him all looked at him.

"You don't have the power to fire me."

"Of course I have. I say it again, you are fired, effective now." Ronald waved to his best friend Daryl Vidal.

Vidal understood and came over to pull Charles Okun and asked him not to stay on the set any longer.

"Hey, you are just a director. You don't have the right to fire me. I will find Weintraub, and I will bring an Oscar-winning director to replace you... Just wait for me..."

"Ugh...someone can't afford to lose." Chad McQueen, the second generation of stars, took the lead in booing Charles Okun.

"What do you know? Ronald is the screenwriter. He knows best how to make our...movie well."

After saying that, the three buddies started clapping and whistling.

Action Assistant Vidal also let go of Charles Okun and made a please gesture.

When Charles Okun saw that no one spoke for him, everyone in the crew turned to Ronald and walked out dejectedly.

"We're not done yet, see you on the weekend." He also said as he passed by Ronald.

"Okay, let's continue. Mr. Charles Okun really wants to be a director. I'll ask him to calm down." Ronald clapped to everyone and prepared for the next shot.

"Ronald, we all support you. Oaken has done too much damage to the morale and trust of the crew." Upon seeing this, director of photography James Crabb also came over to say a few words.

"Thank you, prepare for the next shot." Ronald walked to the director's chair marked with his name and sat down easily. He picked up the stainless steel thermos cup, poured a cup of black tea, blew in, and slowly drank the black tea.

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