Exploiting Hollywood 1980

"Sorry, I'm still working." Donna frowned and declined the handsome guy's invitation. \u003c/p\u003e

She was a little dissatisfied with the other party's vulgar way of dating. Shouldn't she be smarter and ask for a phone number first and call herself tomorrow or the day after tomorrow? In the workplace, although there are very good opportunities to meet the opposite sex, in front of the boss, you can't handle personal matters so straightforwardly? \u003c/p\u003e

On Wall Street, people handle this mutual attraction very delicately. You have to find an excuse to ask for a phone call at work first, and then use this excuse to continue to understand each other's temperament in depth. \u003c/p\u003e

"Ah...uh..." The handsome guy named Brad seemed not to realize that there were still women in this world who could refuse his charm, and he didn't know what to say. \u003c/p\u003e

In the past, when Brad dated women, he never needed any skills. As long as he went up and expressed his wishes, he would always be successful. He is the only one who refuses other people's invitations, and no one has ever been able to refuse him. \u003c/p\u003e

"Damn..." Brad mumbled softly. Why did his charm suddenly fail at the most critical time for his career as an actor? \u003c/p\u003e

"Maybe you can leave a phone number and you can try to make an appointment with me when I have a break." Donna took out her business card and exchanged it with the handsome guy Brad. \u003c/p\u003e

Still handsome, really handsome. Even if he is a brainless person, it doesn't stop him from dating him for dinner, just treat it as a perk of working as his cousin's part-time assistant. \u003c/p\u003e

She took the handsome guy's business card from Donna, with Brad Pitt's name written on it. "Would you go on a date with him?" Ronald asked Donna, who was having lunch with him in the restaurant. \u003c/p\u003e

"He's still very handsome. I just want to have dinner with a handsome guy." Donna put the knife and fork aside and wanted to take back the business card. \u003c/p\u003e

"Do you really like him?" Ronald put his hand away to prevent Donna from succeeding. He felt a little uncomfortable. His cousin Donna, who had become an elite professional woman, was actually asked out by an actor who had nothing but good looks. \u003c/p\u003e

"I think he is very handsome (Cute). Hi, this is my own private matter. I have never asked about your private life."\u003c/p\u003e

"I'm just curious. I haven't seen you have a boyfriend since you graduated from college... Do you like this type?" Ronald touched his nose.

He handed the business card back to Donna. In America, especially in cosmopolitan cities like New York and Los Angeles, matters between men and women are decided individually, and it is indeed difficult to interfere. \u003c/p\u003e

"Being hit on by a handsome guy makes me feel good. You know, a working woman on Wall Street needs such compliments." Donna took out her purse and wanted to pay for her share of the meal. \u003c/p\u003e

"Hey..." Ronald pretended to be angry and stopped Donna from taking out the money, "I just think you may be disappointed. Many actors don't have the charisma of the characters they play on the screen."\u003c/p\u003e

"Maybe I will, or maybe I won't..." Donna pushed her hair back, "Do you like it? Don't you only know this kind of thing after dating?"\u003c/p\u003e

"Hi... By the way, how's your boss Mr. Simmons' new fund going?" Ronald had no choice but to change the subject. \u003c/p\u003e

"It's very good. Many senior managers within the company have bought it, and the subscription shares were sold out quickly..."\u003c/p\u003e

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"Just follow your own ideas when it comes to casting, and I won't interfere. I only have one requirement: to shoot and edit according to the structure of a commercial film. Save as much money as you can. If the climax requires a big scene, don't be afraid to spend it. As for the money, just follow the planned progress."\u003c/p\u003e

In the evening, Ronald chatted with Kathryn Bigelow again. \u003c/p\u003e

After all, Bigelow is a strong woman who has made theatrical-length movies, so these are not a problem for her. As long as you don't deviate from the plan when shooting and invest too much time in the effect of one shot, the budget of the entire film will be unlikely to exceed the standard. \u003c/p\u003e

Of course, the beginning of the entire movie and several parts between the second and third scenes require a little ice cream for the audience, and Ronald will not be as frugal as Roger Corman. After all, today's audiences have hundreds of choices to choose from in video rental stores, and they still have requirements for the basic quality of movies. \u003c/p\u003e

"Do you have any special requests for casting? Can I make the decision?" Kathryn Bigelow asked. She finally got a second opportunity to direct a feature film, and she was ready to agree to anything Ronald asked. \u003c/p\u003e

"Who are you talking about?" Ronald thought, I put a heroine with average acting skills in, there are no other requirements. No matter how you block it, I'm afraid you won't be able to control the quality of the movie. \u003c/p\u003e

"That Brad, is it the same as yours..."\u003c/p\u003e

"Don't worry about that, just follow your professional judgment..."\u003c/p\u003e

Ronald stopped mid-sentence. Seeing that Bigelow hinted at whether to give Brad a chance, I thought that this kind of thing would be quite troublesome. \u003c/p\u003e

Gossip travels fast in Hollywood circles. If I had given Brad a chance, wouldn't he have given these actors a direction in the future? If you want to play a role in a movie directed by Ronald in the future, as long as you use his family in a roundabout way, the effect will definitely be good? \u003c/p\u003e

"So, what is your professional judgment?"\u003c/p\u003e

"What? Oh, you're talking about Brad. He has no acting skills. There is no role in the movie that suits his true nature, so..." Kathryn Bigelow gave Brad a job that he couldn't act. judge. \u003c/p\u003e

"Very good, you said that, I feel more confident about the movie. It can be seen that you consider the movie from a professional perspective..."\u003c/p\u003e

Ronald expressed satisfaction. After sending Bigelow away, he put the audition photos and resume of the actor named Brad Pitt on the table into a folder. \u003c/p\u003e

Then he made a phone call, "Hello, Mr. Frank McPike? I'm Ronald, and I have business to 'consult' with you. If it's convenient for you, come to the restaurant at the entrance of Chinatown to chat.\u003c/p \u003e

Give Brad's information to Mr. Private Detective and ask him to do a background check. Ronald put aside the "Sticky Fingers" thing and started preparing for the release of his movie "Moonlight". \u003c/p\u003e

Spielberg's "Empire of the Sun" is scheduled to premiere on December 11th. His ambitions and distributor Warner Bros.'s confidence in the film's quality are much greater than those of Columbia, which released "The Last Emperor." \u003c/p\u003e

On opening weekend, it will be shown in more than 200 theaters. Among the movies that use this strategy of competing for awards first and then box office, this is a movie that has been released in many theaters. \u003c/p\u003e

Ronald and MGM are not so confident in "Moonlight". Their plan is to release it on December 18 in about 10 theaters that meet the minimum requirements for the award. \u003c/p\u003e

[To be honest, I have been using Yeguo Reading to catch up on books recently. I can switch sources and read aloud with many sounds. It can be used on both Android and Apple. 】\u003c/p\u003e

If you follow the strategy of "Empire of the Sun", there is a risk that if the audience does not appreciate the movie, the film will be exposed quickly at the box office. There are too many viewers in more than 200 theaters, and it will quickly form a reputation that you may not want to see. \u003c/p\u003e

If it is released in only 10 theaters, not many people can see the quality of the movie, so there is still an opportunity to control the reviews and let the film critics come to the rescue. \u003c/p\u003e

In order to create a good reputation after the premiere, Ronald is also calling friends in the industry and inviting them to attend the premiere in Los Angeles. \u003c/p\u003e

Michael Gray, who is in charge of marketing, has personally gone to Chicago and used the public relations funds Ronald approved to him to start formulating special treatment and itineraries for several nationally influential film critics in Chicago. \u003c/p\u003e

First-class air tickets for film critics and their families, large suites in five-star hotels, VIP-level dining, and a vacation for the rest of the weekend, as well as interviews with local media after watching the premiere, whatever they want , try to be satisfied. \u003c/p\u003e

The excuse is also easy to find, because "Moonlight" was only released in Los Angeles and New York at first, in order to allow America's most influential Roger Ebert and Gene Sisko to join the general audience. Seeing the movie and giving pertinent opinions to the producer and director are all "reasonable" arrangements. \u003c/p\u003e

As for the film critic circle in New York, because of the large number of media outlets, it is not convenient to provide super high treatment on a large scale like the film critics in Chicago. \u003c/p\u003e

Ronald could only low-key and personally call each one, inviting them to come to the New York premiere to watch the movie as quickly as possible and give their evaluation. \u003c/p\u003e

Of course, a private donation from the wealthy Hanson family in rural Stanton helped the New York Film Critics Association better organize film review activities and organize screenings of foreign and historical films that suit their wishes. \u003c/p\u003e

These film review activities and screenings of foreign films will be limited to a small social circle. \u003c/p\u003e

All members of the Film Critics Association who are able to attend the premiere of "Moonlight" will receive an envelope containing a certain number of complimentary tickets for this event. \u003c/p\u003e

In the same envelope. There are also some five-star hotel restaurants, swimming pools, and various entertainment facilities that you can use after watching the movie, as well as some vouchers for free accommodation in the hotel. \u003c/p\u003e

Film critics come so late to watch your movie and ask for some reviews. You prepare some food and entertainment for them, and arrange accommodation. No matter how you look at it, it is very reasonable. It does not violate the law of not bribing film critics. Industry regulations. \u003c/p\u003e

Next was a call to friends in Los Angeles to try to get some free coverage from reporters at the premiere. \u003c/p\u003e

Because Tom Cruise, the biggest celebrity among his friends, and Kelly McGillis are both filming new movies. Ronald found Patrick Schwytz, the leading actor of "Dirty Dancing", to help out. In addition, Cher, the heroine who has become a hot topic in the media because of her appearance on Terman's show, is expected to be able to get the next day in Los Angeles. The free version. \u003c/p\u003e

In addition to attracting the media, there are of course some of Ronald's friends in the industry. This time, we invited all the actors who have worked with us in the past, including those with voting rights from the Film Technology and Art Institutes. \u003c/p\u003e

Michael Gray said the film's best chance of getting an Oscar nomination is its lead actress Cher. The Best Actress nominations are voted on by registered members of the Screen Actors Guild. \u003c/p\u003e

So from "Richmond high school student Jennifer Jason Leigh, to Japanese karate master Noriyuki Morita, to Back to the Future's Michael J. Fox, everyone is invited.\u003c/p\u003e

"You still have a few directors to call..." Michael Gray and Ronald went over the list of stars to call personally, and his company will handle the rest. \u003c/p\u003e

"Stop it, there's no way I'll be nominated for an Oscar for Best Director." Ronald didn't want to be a telemarketer anymore. For a self-respecting director, calling actors and inviting them to the premiere was a little bit... Torturous. \u003c/p\u003e

Spielberg came prepared this year. The last time he directed the film "The Color Purple", which was more artistic and reflected social content, he was not nominated for Best Director, thus being disappointed at the Oscars. It's been a few years since a movie with this kind of award nomination potential has been made again. \u003c/p\u003e

This time it coincides with the popularity of China in America, the blessing of the original bestseller, and the Japanese scenes that are a bit disgusting to the American people now. Spielberg is very optimistic about this opportunity to win the Oscar. of. \u003c/p\u003e

After "The Last Emperor" was screened, it was well received by film critics. The Hollywood industry circle also praised this movie full of Chinese style. \u003c/p\u003e

Many people are looking for the film's producer, Jeremy Thomas, to invest in and collaborate with him on his next film. But as of today, I heard that no one has spoken to him personally. \u003c/p\u003e

With these two films in front of him, Ronald had no hope that the film would be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director. Besides, he is still very young, and the Oscars generally do not reward such young candidates. Moreover, this movie is also a romantic comedy. Throughout the history of Oscars, directors who make this type of film are rarely recognized. \u003c/p\u003e

"It's hard to say, anything can happen. Ronald, I think you should not give up this opportunity. Many directors have the same idea as you and don't do their best in public relations when they are young.\u003c/p\u003e

It’s not that I mean to sound bad. The director award does not necessarily depend entirely on the director’s ability, but has something to do with the annual social trends, the strength of competitors, etc. \u003c/p\u003e

You see, Spielberg has never been nominated for the Best Director Award. If you have the opportunity, you still have to fight for it. The type of movie you direct is actually..." Michael Gray advised Ronald to get an Oscar nomination. Only a small proportion of directors in Hollywood can do it.\u003c/p\u003e

"Okay, okay, I get it, I'll fight now." Ronald heard what Michael Gray meant. He was making a commercial film, and the chances of being nominated were very few. He would try his best every time. But don't waste it. \u003c/p\u003e

"Moreover, being nominated means that you have been recognized, and next time it means that you have a chance to actually win the award."\u003c/p\u003e

"Okay, stop talking, I'll just hit you." Ronald called his director friends again to communicate. \u003c/p\u003e

"Oh, little Ronald, why are you calling me? I just came back from Austria."\u003c/p\u003e

"Mr. Wilder, I'm calling to invite you to the premiere of my new movie." The first person Ronald approached was Billy Wilder, who had gone to see the house next door to his house. A famous director from the golden age of Hollywood. \u003c/p\u003e

"Hey, I'm very old, little Ronald. You may not have thought of my age. The doctor asked me to stay at home more and not participate too much in such social activities. This year the college will hold some commemorative activities for me. I I will remember to vote for you for Best Director."\u003c/p\u003e

"Hey, that's a shame. My movie is out on video. I'll send you a copy. I hope I can get your guidance."\u003c/p\u003e

Ronald felt very embarrassed when Wilder revealed his purpose. He made a few perfunctory phone calls, doing things intermittently and not fully committing to them. \u003c/p\u003e

While eating pizza, I made a phone call, and the last call was from my old friend Cameron. \u003c/p\u003e

"Hello, James? I'm Ronald, you..."\u003c/p\u003e

"Shxt! I'm discussing a problem with you, don't make excuses to answer the phone and escape. Why didn't you choose this script?"\u003c/p\u003e

Ronald heard a female voice coming from the phone, shouting a lesson to Cameron. \u003c/p\u003e

"It's Ronald, Ronald," Cameron covered the receiver and said to his wife Gale Heard, "Don't be like this. We agreed not to interfere with my director selection..."\u003c/p \u003e

"Ronald, this is Gale, why are you calling?" Gale grabbed the phone. \u003c/p\u003e

"Uh... I would like to invite Cameron to the premiere of my new movie... uh, I'm going to invite you and your wife... uh, I'm going to invite you separately, director Cameron and producer Gale Hurd." \u003c/p\u003e

Ronald heard Gale's dissatisfaction and changed his story twice. \u003c/p\u003e

"Ask your agent to send the invitation. James and I will go back."\u003c/p\u003e

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"Huh..." Ronald put down the phone and wiped his cold sweat. He has a wife who is a producer and is too strong. It seems that Cameron's life is not as harmonious as he imagined. \u003c/p\u003e

Fortunately, I didn't sell myself to a regular producer just to make a movie. Film directors and producers are both very arbitrary professions. Ronald thinks on his own and has been working for a long time with a producer who has the same right to speak. He really can't decide which movies to make. \u003c/p\u003e

After making the call, Ronald went out and drove to a hotel in Chinatown to meet with private detective Frank McPike. \u003c/p\u003e

"Brad Pitt's information..." Frank McPike handed over a thick envelope. "Good guy, this person's history is very long and monotonous..."\u003c/p\u003e

"I won't read it. Just tell me the conclusion."\u003c/p\u003e

"Very feminine, but..."\u003c/p\u003e

"But what?"\u003c/p\u003e

"If Donna were my daughter, I wouldn't let this kid get close to him. He is now telling his friends that he might be lucky enough to join a movie crew."\u003c/p\u003e

"Okay, I understand." Ronald threw an envelope filled with cash. \u003c/p\u003e

"Would you like me to help you cook?" Frank McPike stared at Ronald. \u003c/p\u003e

Ronald thought for a while and said, "Forget it, let's leave it like that. If he doesn't get the role, he will give up."\u003c/p\u003e

Anyway, what Donna really admires is probably the kind of man who has a career and a brain. For this kind of male star who only has a good-looking appearance, maybe he just enjoys the vanity of being dated by a handsome guy. \u003c/p\u003e

As for Brad Pitt, an expert on women, once Donna is no longer of use to him, he will not waste his time. \u003c/p\u003e

At night in his Fifth Avenue apartment, Ronald was thinking about his long-time girlfriend. In fact, it is more important to be in harmony with each other when we are together. If the two people's needs are exactly the same, that may be the reason why they can last for a long time. \u003c/p\u003e

As Mimi Huhu fell asleep, Ronald was still thinking about what happened during the day. \u003c/p\u003e

What kind of boyfriend will Donna fall in love with in the end? \u003c/p\u003e

There was a burst of light, like a transition to total darkness, and a blonde woman jumped out. \u003c/p\u003e

She turned her back to Ronald and was looking at the scenery outside Lower Manhattan, New York, with a Staten Island ferry above. \u003c/p\u003e

Judging from this angle, this blonde beauty seems to be working on top of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. \u003c/p\u003e

Ten years from now, would Donna, who has a successful career, look like this? \u003c/p\u003e

Huh? This seems to be the movie I dreamed about last time, which reflects the life in the Wall Street financial circle, right? \u003c/p\u003e

In a hurry, Ronald woke up. What kind of movie is it? The editing of these shots, coupled with the very charming soundtrack, clearly shows the style of a master. \u003c/p\u003e