Exploiting Hollywood 1980

Things that no one wanted to see happened.

Those middle- and lower-class members of the Writers Guild who were instigated by negotiator Walton could not accept that their dreams of commanding producers, confirming directors, and flirting with heroines were shattered. The voting results defeated those who were really related to Hollywood by a large percentage. Mid- to upper-level screenwriters with collaborative experience.

For a time, the medium-sized Hollywood producers and the commentators of the three major wireless TV stations seemed to be crazy. They went all out in the news reports and attacked the negotiators of the Screenwriters Guild for not properly conveying goodwill to their members, which resulted in The consequences of the continued strike.

ABC's manager in charge of scriptwriting viciously cursed negotiator Walton in an interview with the anchor of his own news program. He encouraged scriptwriters who had never written a successful script, and now they are succumbing to them. fantasy, dare not advocate through the great goodwill of the Producers Alliance.

In the future, those low-level screenwriters who have no jobs or income and can only rely on donations from actors and pawning their property, and who are also prohibited from working by the union, will vote to eat Walton alive just like they voted against the passage today.

This direct criticism of negotiating opponents on TV is also because ABC has suffered the most heavy losses. Their popular drama "Growing Pains" finally surpassed the ratings of their plagiarized "Family Ties" starring Michael J.

However, if this strike continues, it is not known how long it will be delayed, and this year's new season will inevitably be affected.

Although the three major wireless TV stations must be neutral according to the law, and even political commentary programs must have a guest on each side, they still have biases in private.

Except for CBS, which has always been conservative and stable and does not easily reveal its leanings, of the remaining two families, NBC is more left-wing. The "family bond" is the eldest son Alex (played by Fox) who has conservative tendencies and is the most popular among the audience. In the play, Alex is also a supporter of the current commander-in-chief, Ronald Sr., and talks about Ronald Economics.

The liberal-leaning ABC launched the tit-for-tat "Growing Pains" in 1986. The father in it, Jason Silver, is a practicing psychologist in a big city. He has a free and liberated mind and never commands but talks to his children.

Her mother, Maggie Malone, is a field reporter for a television station. For work convenience, she uses her maiden name as her working name. These are all deviant actions in the eyes of conservatives.

Not to mention the eldest son Michael, who is a total troublemaker, poor in academics but with strong social skills, which is completely contrary to the conservative values ​​of hard work.

His good friend Boner,

Idiot meaning), the final outcome is to join the Marine Corps. The values ​​of liberals in big cities are fully revealed in the backgrounds and stories of each character, subtly affecting the audience's perception.

Compared to Alex, the eldest son in "Family Ties", he is both hard-working and popular. He just likes to debate and promote conservative ideas sometimes.

It just so happens that this year is an election year, and the ratings of the two TV series have gone up and down. It is just the time to show credit for the political influence behind the TV station, and suddenly there is this damn strike... Now I have to use the "Tiger" TV series from the 1960s. Fortunately, the rerun of this Cold War spy drama actually had good ratings.

On the one hand, NBC’s “Family Ties” has seen its ratings plummet due to Michael J. so smart.

The news on their TV station was relatively tolerant of screenwriters, and they also interviewed some screenwriters on the spot. There was a father who had two children in high school. He had no income and wanted to pawn his watch.

For a while, reporters were also very embarrassed. This news aroused a response from the audience. Hollywood stars organized a fund-raising party for the screenwriters, which also broke through the resistance of the Producers Alliance and attracted veteran actors such as Yin Elizabeth Taylor. Under the organization, it will be held next week.

The worst thing about NBC was David Letterman. During the strike, he really had no choice but to talk to a few regular guests and the band every day. He also performed in the studio shaving and shining shoes. , haircut... I really have no choice.

The worst part is that Larry King can answer hotline calls from viewers from all over the world, and he can somehow get through. But Letterman's show only has letters from viewers, and according to the definition of the Writers Guild, this kind of written text that forms the main part of the program content also belongs to the category of scripts.

David Laitman was so worried that he even called Ronald to ask Ronald to hire someone to fill up his time on the show. It just so happens that Brooke Shields still needs camera opportunities to maintain her popularity and make money. I had an awkward chat with Laitman all night long.

However, the Writers Guild is not making any concessions this time. Letterman is making a request through the union (he is also a member of the Writers Guild) to personally hire writers to write for the show, which can bypass the terms of the strike (union members are not allowed to be subject to Employment of members affiliated with the Producers Alliance, of which Letterman is not a member). "

Equally relaxing are Hollywood projects where scripts have already been written. While the Producers Union is using tactics to split the Writers Guild and pit upper- and lower-level members against each other, the Writers Guild is also looking for ways to split the Producers Union.

Everyone knows that it is very common to modify the script on the spot during filming. However, the Writers Guild turns a blind eye to producers who meet the conditions and apply. As long as the exemption is approved, work can start, and supervisors will no longer be sent to supervise these crews.

Ronald has already approved the project, given the green light, and the script has been locked up and sent to the Writers Guild for preparation. Only Emile Adolino's Return to the Twilight Zone (ces are), anyway, take advantage of it, Ronald's exemption The application was quickly approved and became one of the first film projects in Hollywood to resume filming.

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On the edge of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., is the colonial-era Georgetown. The scenery here is pleasant, as well as the famous Georgetown University. "Back to the Twilight Zone" was filmed here.

The female entrepreneur played by Sybil Shepherd has a house here. Today is the first day of filming, and Ronald came over specifically to support director Emile Adolino.

The producer didn't have a seat on set, so Ronald wore sunglasses and stood up an apple box far behind the camera as a stool.

Already waiting for the lighting at the scene is Ryan O'Neal, who plays the role of Philip, the heroine's friend. After her fiancé died in a car accident, he took care of their mother and daughter for twenty years.

This Peter Bogdanovich's favorite has been filming movies for many years that have failed at the box office. They no longer have the power of the top three male stars in Hollywood. The conflict between him and his daughter Tatum O'Neal is also well-known to the public and is difficult to explain. This handsome guy has a long list of love affairs, in addition to the real Farrah Fassett, there are also Jacqueline Bisset, Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross, and even the heroine of Ronald's last movie , daughter Tatum’s good friend Melanie Griffiths also had an affair with him.

But now he was down and out. When he saw Ronald, he immediately came up to say hello, "Peter (Bogdanovich) has told you many times. Only when I saw you in person did I feel that your reputation is not enough to express your strength."

"This role is very suitable for you. Emil recommended you to me. I trust him very much." Ronald shook hands with him and hugged him, and supported the director Emil by the way. "I haven't seen Peter for a while. He is still here." Okay?"

"Not bad. The last time I called him, he was very dissatisfied that De Laurentiis had withdrawn funding from the new film before it started shooting. But he needed the money and finished the film."

The two of them stood chatting in the sunshine. The two handsome guys stood there very seductively, attracting constant glances from some crew members.

"Sybil..." Ryan O'Neal saw the belated heroine, the most famous Sybil Shepherd. I worked with her many times in Bogdanovich's films back then, and slowly fell into decline along with Bogdanovich. Now that Shepard has become popular again with the Blue Moonlight TV series, the gap between him and his opponent has widened.

"Ronald is here..." Ryan signaled Ronald's presence to Sybil.

"Oh, Ronald..." Sybil Shepherd changed her expression and came over to chat with Ronald enthusiastically, "I have done a lot of research on the heroine..."

"Don't tell me, I came today purely to complete my work. Emil is a great director, and his interpretation of the character is the best."

Ronald doesn't get involved in this kind of thing. All the actors in the crew are vying for the right to speak, especially the female stars. An extra close-up in front of the camera can make the audience's impression of themselves more profound.

Build a good relationship with the producer, especially a strong producer. Once you sit down on set, the director has to obediently give himself more camera time.

Ronald made up his mind that he was here to give Emil a platform, and Emil would decide all the shooting matters.

Emile Adolino and Masterson, who played the daughter, also came in. What he was most worried about was Masterson's lack of acting experience. He chatted with her for a while and tried to make her relax.

Ronald hugged and exchanged greetings with the two. He liked actors like Masterson very much. He focused entirely on character creation, listened to the director's arrangements, and didn't care much about anything else.

After Emil stood still, he negotiated with the lighting team. After everything was ready, he began to pull out the measuring tape to measure the focus.

"Where's little Robert?" Emil asked loudly when he realized that there was one person missing.

This scene is the scene where Robert Downey Jr. comes to meet his girlfriend's mother and Uncle Philip. Everyone has finished moving, but Robert Downey Jr. is missing.

"Here it comes, here it comes." Robert Downey Jr., who was still a little staggered because of his hangover, ran in, and the makeup artist was quickly walking behind to touch up Downey's makeup.

"The opening party last night was so exciting..." Donnie made a drinking gesture.

The scene fell into silence, and everyone didn't know what to do with this actor who caused trouble on the first day of filming. They all turned around and looked at Ronald.

Ronald put on his sunglasses, folded his arms naturally and said nothing.

Seeing that he did not comment, everyone turned their attention back to director Emile Adolino.

"Can you perform now?" Emile Adolino did not blame him for getting angry, but asked Robert Downey Jr. calmly about his current state.

"I don't have any problem. It's better to drink a little on the set...hehe...uh...uh..."

Downey wanted to make a joke at first, but when he saw Emil Adolino's sharp eyes, he was a little scared...

Robert Downey Jr., who just won the title of "Hottest Actor of the Year" by "Rolling Stone Magazine", is a bit proud of himself. He comes from an acting family with exquisite acting skills and a yuppie-like sexy appearance. So he doesn’t take this movie performance too seriously, and it’s not difficult for him.

Following everyone's gaze, he turned around and saw Ronald behind him, feeling annoyed. This is the boss that his girlfriend Sarah Jessica Parker also wants to fawn over. Today's mistakes are all seen by the producers, and it's troublesome to be recorded.

"I have no problem, you can try rehearsing my play." Downey began to please the director. As long as Emil approved of his performance, he could still get over it.

"Let's do a show."

Emile Waves, the mother played by Sybil Shepherd, first sees her daughter's boyfriend, played by Downey, and feels familiar because he is the reincarnation of her dead fiancé.

This scene was quite difficult, because after all, it was the mother-in-law who suddenly thought she was her deceased lover after seeing her prospective son-in-law, which was a very embarrassing emotion. Robert Downey Jr. has to strike a delicate balance between being a romantic comedy and being an attractive leading man in a drama.

Using this scene to open the show shows that director Emil is confident and uses this scene to kill the actor's arrogance. But it's also possible...this brother Chu doesn't understand anything...

Ronald said nothing and pushed up his sunglasses with his hand. The producer's job is to judge the director's work results, rather than jumping to the front desk to take over everything.

Sure enough, Emil asked Sybil and Robert Jr. to rehearse several times and shot two scenes, but the results were not good. Either it's too comedy and seems frivolous, or it's too drama and it seems awkward.

Robert Downey Jr. seemed to be affected by something. After two ngs, he started to lose his temper. He kept sniffling and walked around the set, mumbling words that others couldn't hear.

Now everyone became silent again. It's not a good thing to have an actor dissatisfied with the director in the first scene.

Emil didn't say anything, he just waited there for Robert Downey Jr. to wake up. At this time, the director should actually do something, either scold, comfort, or ask him to go back to the trailer. In short, he should not wait on the scene.

Everyone turned their attention to Ronald again.

"Ahem..." Ronald coughed twice and cleared his throat. Now everyone was quiet, waiting for Ronald to give the order.

Picking up the stainless steel thermos cup, he slowly opened the lid and poured out a cup of warm wolfberry black tea. Ronald took a sip and made a happy sound.

"Hey... it tastes good... um." Ronald then looked at everyone, "Why are you looking at me?" Then he pointed at Emil, indicating that everyone should listen to the director's arrangements.

"Take a ten-minute break, and let's let Downey get a feel for it." Emil reacted, took over the crew, and immediately arranged for the male protagonist to take a rest.

Sybil saw who was the real boss of the crew. She glanced at Ronald, then walked up to Robert Downey Jr., "Robert, look at me, you don't have to think about your lines every minute, as long as you watch Just look at me for five seconds and you can get into character without saying anything."

Sybil Shepard was well-maintained and looked like she was just over thirty. Downey looked at her and was attracted by this pale green eye. He couldn't help but be attracted by this beauty who harmed all the men in the crew and broke up the director's family. Fascinated, forgetting that Ronald was there to observe his performance.

Sure enough, everything went smoothly for the rest of the scene. Ronald watched it all morning. The result of the evaluation was that Emil was very competent. Although he was a bit shy and introverted, the technical and performance guidance was in place.

Ronald felt relieved and said goodbye to Emil: "That's right. Everyone on the crew must listen to the director, no matter who it is." The two shook hands and said goodbye.

Different directors need different encouragement. Emil is good, but he lacks confidence and experience in himself. Ronald sat on the scene on the first day of shooting and supported him once, straightening out the order of power in the crew. The shooting is convenient.

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When he arrived in the capital, Ronald paid a visit to the deputy commander George Sr. and his wife Barbara in the evening. After George Sr.'s victory in last month's Super Tuesday, everyone else in the party dropped out of the race, and he is already the natural candidate for the next leadership. So instead of having to give speeches at every stop to canvass votes, you can go back to the official residence and rest for a few days.

Barbara was very happy about Ronald's visit and talked to him for a long time. She heard that Ryan O'Neal was filming in the capital. She was familiar with the male stars of the older generation and showed a housewife-like attitude. Enthusiasm.

Ronald said that he could invite O'Neal to a dinner party when he didn't have a role in the show, and introduce Barbara to him by the way.

"Ronald, you have to stop. The last time John Travolta came to the White House, Barbara almost abandoned me." Old George joked next to him.

"Hahaha... disgusting." Barbara hit Old George on the arm. The two couples are very old and have many grandchildren. On the surface, they are still very affectionate.

"Seriously, can you invite him to a dinner at the White House? The commander-in-chief is about to visit the Soviet Union and a series of European countries. It can be regarded as a farewell tour before taking office. There will also be many dinners held at the White House..." Ba Bara turned around and hugged Ronald's arm, "The commander-in-chief has not publicly endorsed my husband yet. I need an opportunity to go to the White House and talk to him face to face. You know that Nancy and I don't get along well..."

"Is that so?" Ronald knew that First Lady Nancy was also a former Hollywood actress and was very interested in dancing with male stars.

If she can arrange for Ryan O'Neal to go to the White House, then Barbara will have the opportunity to talk to the commander in person about this matter. Just like Barbara and Nancy, Ronald Sr. and George Sr. had some secret feelings. This kind of thing needs a woman to mediate.

"I happen to be staying in the capital for a few days and would like to serve you."

"Hehehe, I knew you were a good boy. Little George always told me that your commercials were good...During the next election, George Sr. and I will continue to rely on you."