Exploiting Hollywood 1980

"Your aunt is in New York, right? I know she is your closest relative. This is for you. There are several pictures. You can share them with her and your friends." Bruckheimer gave it to her on the plane flying to New York. Ronald gave an envelope with several movie tickets in it.

The second test screening was in New York, and Ronald could still find time to go home.

"Thank you." Ronald took the tickets, opened the curtain, walked to the economy class at the back, found Little Bud, took three out of the envelope and kept them for himself, and handed the rest to Little Bud.

"Here are the movie tickets for the trial screening. Your family, friends, etc. can arrange it."

"Thank you, Ronald." Little Bud showed a row of white teeth. After he worked for Ronald, Ronald did not treat him badly in terms of income. However, I have a mother and three unmarried sisters, so a lot of money is sent back to support the family.

But he was still very happy thinking about the future. Ronald is a good employer, and his job is easy. He drives, helps with some chores, keeps Ronald's secrets, and then runs around.

After the three sisters get married, and the mortgage loan they and their mother share on the house is paid off, they can start their own family. The future is very promising...

The plane landed in New York, and Ronald returned to Staten Island to have dinner with Aunt Karen. Auntie was very happy to see Ronald. After Donna went to MIT, she spent most of her time on charity for veterans. She was very happy to have Ronald back.

"This is Eric, my friend. He helped me a lot in the local veterans association, and I would like to invite him to watch your movie." His aunt introduced him to Eric, a retired non-commissioned officer, and his aunt There are many group photos.

"He's a Marine?" Ronald asked his aunt.

"Yes, he and your uncle are both in the army. We talk about literature and cook with him when we have nothing to do. Eric is a good cook."

"Of course, we will go to the test screening together tomorrow." Ronald agreed readily, "And little Bud and his family will also go to see it together."

"Fortunately, you hired him. Their family's income is limited now, so they rely on the money little Bud sends back to pay the mortgage."

"What? Her mother and sisters..." Ronald wanted to ask why they didn't move to the new factory in South Los Angeles together. Thinking of little Bud's skin color, he said oh again.

In the new factory in South Los Angeles, the residential area is mainly white and Latino. A black family has companions on Staten Island. It is really difficult to get there.

Although there is no racial discrimination on the surface in America, in fact implicit discrimination is everywhere. If nothing else, it would be a problem for a black family to rent an apartment in a white or Latino area.

Fortunately, several members of Little Bud's family were good at sewing. Ronald kept the rtkd leg warmers retail store in Manhattan, where they could change the styles of leg warmers for customers and earn a little money.

"I will find a way to increase his salary." Ronald smiled and agreed to his aunt's unspoken request.

Aunt Karen's friend Eric still has his Marine Corps-style haircut. He and Ronald greeted each other generously, and the three of them drove to the cinema together. Little Bud temporarily acted as his family's driver today and took his mother and three sisters to watch the preview.

Entering the movie theater where the trial screening was held, my aunt didn't pay much attention at first, but then she started to get excited when the plot about the Lone Ranger's comrade-in-arms, Goose, was willing to sacrifice himself in order to save the Lone Ranger.

She clutched Ronald's arm tightly, wiping tears from her eyes.

On the battlefield in Vietnam, her late husband Steve and Bud Jr.'s father Bud Sr. covered each other in this way, trying to retreat from an ambushed encounter. If the two of them had not retreated to a place very close to their own support troops before dying while covering each other, it is very likely that they would not have received a death notice in the end and would have been classified as missing persons.

Ronald patted his aunt's arm gently to comfort her. Eric next to him was also comforting him softly.

Ronald looked around. The composition of the test screening staff in New York is more reasonable than in Los Angeles and more representative of the film's intended target customers.

In addition to some young people, there were also some people who clearly looked like retired veterans, and more families came out to watch. Among them, fathers and children are the most common.

Of course, the largest audience is still young people in their twenties.

Although there were fewer whistles for Instructor Charlie played by McGillis, the American's patriotic plot still made the applause come on time as the Lone Ranger shot down the MiG-28 aircraft twice.

"Way to go!" Ronald saw a father who was more excited than the son he brought, clenched his fists and shouted forcefully.

It was the first time for the son to see his father showing such excitement. Soon he was also infected by the scene in the plot where the third missile of the Mavericks hit the enemy plane. The father and son gave a high-five to celebrate.

Ronald smiled. The shots of the two Sidewinder missiles approved by the Navy were not enough. Fortunately, Industrial Light and Magic made reference to the real missile launch scene and made a fake model. The explosions of launching and hitting the enemy aircraft were edited together so that they are almost indistinguishable from the real scene. the difference.

Finally, the Lone Ranger's F-14A landed on the deck of the Enterprise. "Hollywood", who was picked up by a helicopter after being shot down, and the "Wolfman" crew came up to hug the Lone Ranger and express their gratitude to him.

Iceman also got off the injured plane and reluctantly came up to the Lone Ranger and told him that he could be his wingman.

"You're more like my wingman." The Lone Ranger hugged his rival. He had always looked down on his iceman in flight school, and the two settled their differences.

The audience burst into applause again. New York audiences are even more fond of this plot of good American boys uniting. It is worthy of being America’s number one elite gathering place and knows the value of win-win cooperation.

Ronald began to think wildly. The audience in Los Angeles is well-informed and obviously loves Ronald's dazzling aerial combat.

Audiences in New York are influenced by Broadway and have been influenced by various drama clubs starting in middle school. They understand the growth of characters and the logic of the story. They were obviously more fond of the plot in which the Lone Ranger grew from a young man who only cared about his personal performance to a mature pilot who was willing to give up his performance for the safety of his companions through the sacrifice of his partner.

I don’t know which aspect of the plot the Chicago audience prefers?

"A+, a, a+, a", Ronald read the audience's comments one by one in the lounge after watching the movie.

"This is the embodiment of the American spirit. I hope Hollywood can make more patriotic movies like this. Don't always oppose the Vietnam War and belittle veterans. We did not go to Vietnam voluntarily. Now we are facing the huge Soviet Union empire. The threat requires a good movie like this."

This was clearly written by a Vietnam War veteran.

"It's so beautiful, I like it so much. If the Navy can really fly such a wonderful aircraft, I would rather join the army after graduating from high school."

This was written by a high school student audience member.

"I rarely watch movies with my children. We seem to have no common language. This is the only movie since E.T. that my children and I can talk about together."

This was an audience of fathers bringing their children to the test screening.

"Little Bud, why didn't you let Ronald show his face to you?" Ronald raised his head. Little Bud's three sisters were also very excited and asked in the lounge. The shooting scene. There was a girl next to him, holding little Bud's arm and smiling happily.

"Karen, this movie is great. It reminds me of my time in Vietnam." Eric and Aunt Karen were sitting together, and they were talking softly about Ronald. The aunt was happy when she heard Eric praise her nephew.

"Let's go eat." Ronald looked at his relatives and friends, and he had some concerns in his mind.

After dinner, Little Bud sent Ronald to stay at the hotel.

"Is that Lucy?" Ronald asked little Bud.

That girl seems to be the little actor in "Famous", and somehow she ends up with little Bud.

"Yes, Lucy's acting career has not developed. After she graduated from high school, she tried for three years, but could not get a small role like "Famous". There are too few black roles in the entertainment industry. She is now in She was working as a saleswoman at a leg warmer store in Manhattan, and I introduced her to it.”

Ronald nodded. The elimination rate in this industry is too high. Most of those who are eliminated can only be drama teachers, or do some behind-the-scenes work in the industry, or they can only change careers like Lucy.

"Are your sisters still there to change leg warmers on the spot?"

"Yes, Aunt Karen is very nice. She introduced our family to do this odd job. Many people need to modify their ankles, otherwise they will slip off easily."

"I will stay in New York for a few days this time. You can send me to the Donnell and Dole Law Firm tomorrow."

Ronald originally wanted to propose a salary increase for Little Bud, but after seeing today's situation, he had another idea.

"Lindsay," Ronald hugged attorney Lindsay Dole, who was now more capable. Her blond hair was neatly coiled on her head.

"Congratulations on becoming a named partner."

"I deserve it. Last year my income accounted for more than half of the law firm's income." Lindsay Dole said proudly.

"I thought you were very capable back then." Ronald thought of the small law firm that couldn't afford the lights and phone bills at that time. Now it has been renovated and Lindsay also has a second-largest office.

"I always remember that you gave me the first business, so we had money to pay the phone bill, hahaha."

After the pleasantries, Ronald proposed the main purpose of his visit.

"I want to register another company to produce tapes for film editing. The owner of the patent is Walter Murch. I will be responsible for funding, and he will provide the intellectual property. You can help me work out a suitable ratio. Then the factory will be placed on Staten Island. and hire employees from the original leg warmer factory who don’t want to move to Southern California.”

"A very good small business, professional market, no large-scale marketing costs, sales are guaranteed."

"I have two purposes. First, my own company will shoot a large number of low-cost films, and Murch's hand workshop cannot meet the requirements. Second, I want to maintain good relationships with major studios. My tape pricing , only a little higher than their original 3m, but the performance and effect are much better. Their director will like it, and the procurement will not be too difficult."

"Yes, the amount is not big, but every movie needs it. Your business acumen is very good."

Lindsay Dole looked at the patent document that Ronald brought, kept highlighting the key points, and agreed with Ronald's idea.

"What, is there anything else?" Lindsay Dole asked, looking at Ronald's hesitant expression.

"Do you know any reliable private investigators?"

"What do you want to do? Find out if your girlfriend is committing adultery?"

"No..." Ronald whispered his thoughts to lawyer Lindsay.

"Okay, I have a candidate here. He turned out to be a detective from the NYPD. He recently resigned."

"Frank McPike, hello, Lindsay told me you needed a private investigator?"

That afternoon, a slightly bald middle-aged man met Ronald in a cafe.

"Have you ever been an actor? I seem to have seen you in several movies?" Ronald looked familiar.

"No, some friends just said that." Frank McPike was helpless about the Hollywood actor who looked a bit like himself. It was best not to be recognized as a private detective. He took out a pair of small round glasses from his pocket and put them on, "It doesn't look like this."

"Okay, sorry." Ronald took out a photo of his aunt and Eric, "I want you to check this person's background."

"What, you want to break them up? Is this yours?"

"My aunt, no. I think they are still very affectionate. But there is something about this Eric that makes me uncomfortable. Some of his actions are too actor-like. You know I am a Hollywood director. If he doesn't have any big lies My aunt's place and I wasn't going to tell her.

But if he has any evil intentions, then I have to tell him to get out. "

"I don't accept checks, only cash or bearer money orders. We don't need to contact you by phone. I'll let Lindsay inform you after I find out the results."

"Very good, this is the salary Lindsay said." Ronald quickly took a thick envelope from his pocket and handed it over.

"Very well, this is the rule. I will contact you if anything happens. If you need anything else from me, just let Lindsay take care of it." McPike quickly slid the envelope full of cash into his bag.

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