Exploiting Hollywood 1980

"Good morning, this is Good Morning America..."

Today was the first day of filming for Ghost. Ronald got up early. He had breakfast at the dining table and watched the ABC TV station in New York through satellite.

"Let's look at movie theaters, where Harry Met Sally continues to be a hit in New York and across the country..."

When Harry Met Sally entered its third week of screenings across the United States and is still at a very high box office level. Already more than 25 million.

This result exceeded the expectations of most film critics and Hollywood analysts. One feature of this movie is that the audience in big cities accounts for the majority, and the results are particularly good in the 23-35 age group.

And this group of people is not originally the main movie-going group. It is mainly because of the good reputation of the movie that these audiences who originally only watch a few movies a year flock to the cinema in large numbers.

However, this reputation was beyond Ronald's expectation.

A lot of people didn't get the word-of-mouth, word-of-mouth material that Michael Gray designed for the movie.

This time, Daydream has designed a lot of things that can spread, such as is there real friendship between men and women? Will lovers eventually get married or become enemies? Billy Crystal's most affectionate confessions and more.

But none of them succeeded in arousing the enthusiasm of the discussion. They were all replaced by the enthusiasm caused by an unexpected discussion.

That's the plot of the two of them in that hotel, with the heroine Sally played by Meg Ryan pretending to be a climatex.

For a time, at various parties, all the women were discussing enthusiastically whether the methods they used could reach the level of Meg Ryan. All the men looked nervous and said nothing about this, for fear that their partners would also start this topic with her best friends.

Ronald finished watching the news and pulled out the tape of Letterman's show that was automatically recorded last night and started watching it. It’s also part of the movie’s marketing…

Last night, the famous professor of sexology, Professor Ruth, also participated in Letterman's Late Show to discuss this issue specifically. This Jewish woman who escaped from Germany during World War II was particularly unrestrained. On TV and radio stations, I often answer inquiries from viewers and answer their questions about... health.

What’s particularly amazing about Professor Ruth is that she answers the audience’s hotline calls live and then discusses them on the show. Her answering style is direct, humorous, and unabashed, especially when answering difficult questions from the audience. It has helped many people and also scolded some listeners with weird behaviors and psychology.

Many people will listen to her program when they can't sleep late at night. It is really a tool for urban men and women to relieve stress, and maybe they can learn something...

"My show's calls from viewers have doubled recently. I can receive more than 600 calls an hour, but only 25-30 can be picked up. They are all asking about the movie When Harry Met Sally. Can female climax be faked?”

"Oh, it seems I have to go see that movie. Everyone is saying, so the question is, can it be faked?" Letterman said with a bad smile...

"God, just over 20 years ago, many people on my show were still asking whether women could have climax. It seems that our country has really made a lot of progress.

Yes, of course, David, since you are so interested, it seems that I have to teach you some common views of women on this matter. They will pretend because they want to please you..."

"Pfft..." Ronald almost spit out the black tea. Dr. Ruth is really fierce if she can make Letterman speechless...

It seems that this format of radio hotline answering questions has gained a lot of audience in America recently. Emotional problems are really an unspeakable pain for Americans. A large number of young people have entered the city and been separated from their parents. The original social environment where they could discuss such issues with others is disappearing...

Some Americans seem to be more willing to chat about their private matters with a strange radio host and be heard by millions of listeners than to talk to relatives and friends...

"Your new film has attracted the attention of many people in Hollywood..."

As Ronald finished breakfast and headed to the Paramount Studios soundstage, Niceta sat back and chatted with him about the latest situation.

The hit of When Harry Met Sally gave Hollywood a huge surprise.

Originally, romantic films were a major genre in Hollywood. Just as action films, western films, and gangster films attracted male audiences, female audiences also had their own exclusive genre—screwball comedy.

Originally, Cary Grant was good at filming this kind of comedy, a traditional love story, with a heroine who is evenly matched with the hero. Many female viewers like this combination very much. It also once occupied a large part of the production volume of Hollywood genre films.

But after the advent of television, this genre quickly disappeared, and TV series continued to bring laughter and romance to female audiences on the small screen.

What makes "When Harry Met Sally" special is that it doesn't have too many other plots. It is a pure romance film that is not mixed with any other genre. This is completely different from Ronald's previous "Moonlight", a script that incorporated many Italian family values. It is a pure romantic comedy, about how a man and a woman overcome many obstacles and finally become happy together...

If this film type can be revived, then the number of shootings by major Hollywood studios can increase a lot.

But whether the success of Ronald's movie represents a revival of romantic comedy is still a big debate within Hollywood.

Some people believe that the key to the success of this film is the special temperament of New York City and the personal characteristics of the two actors Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal. The audience likes to watch them falling in love on screen, but it doesn't mean they like to watch other people.

Some people think that Ronald is the biggest factor. He can revive war movies like Top Gun, which have a heavy military propaganda component, and he can also revive musicals that have long since declined. There is no reason why he can't revive a classic romantic comedy.

Everyone is eyeing the recent follow-up movies, including "The Man Who Jumped" directed by Shanley, the screenwriter of "Moonlight", Garry Marshall's "Pretty Woman", and Ronald's own "Ghost".

Just wait until these movies are released to find out whose magic power it is. When the time comes, will we spend money on the key success factors, directors, screenwriters, or actors?

…

"camera?"

"recorder?"

"start()!"

Ronald followed his usual practice and arrived at the set very early. After a long time of preparation, Ronald gave the order and started filming Ghost in the studio.

"Pah, pah, pah..."

Patrick Schwytz, Demi Moore and Tony Goldwyn, all wearing white clothes and masks, each wielded a sledgehammer and started smashing the wall.

The set was specially built by the set team based on the interior of the New York installation artist's studio. Of course, the interior decoration must be copied in Manhattan. Here we only restored the general structure of the five bedrooms and two work rooms.

At the beginning of the plot, Sam and Molly bought a new house and renovated it themselves in order to save money. Their friend Carl also came to help them knock on the wall.

"Ahem..." Demi Moore coughed.

The walls on set were made of plaster so that the three actors could break those walls without using any force. In fact, many of the old pre-war buildings in Manhattan, New York, are made of stone and are difficult to knock down.

However, what film shooting requires is artistic authenticity... In addition to the three of them knocking a big hole in the wall, a lot of plaster powder was put in it by the prop team in advance.

With one hammer blow, white dust filled the entire wall.

A little too much dust was put in, and it was sprayed out all at once, turning the faces of the three actors into streaks of white.

"Ahem...the dust in this house must have been around for eighty years. It will still look beautiful after it is cleaned..."

Demi Moore did not forget to say her lines. She followed the prescribed route and walked to the window.

The artificial light source simulated the early morning light, illuminating her upper body. In addition to a streak of white ash on her face, her neck and arms were also very distinctly white.

"Cut!"

Ronald was delighted with Demi Moore's reaction. Sometimes there will be minor problems during movie shooting. Experienced actors will continue to act, which will produce better results.

For example, in the scene just now, too much dust was accidentally sprayed, making the scene more realistic. Not the reality of real life, but the reality of drama. After the audience sees it, they will feel that the current house is ugly. When they see the decorated house, they will admire it, it is really beautiful.

"Oh my gosh, I have it all over my face..." Demi Moore looked at herself in the mirror and let out a cry of dissatisfaction.

"That's just right. Makeup artist, you can also sprinkle some ashes on Patrick and Tony..."

Two muscular actors were naked from the waist up, and with the help of makeup artists, they had marks all over their chests and necks.

"I knew that working with Ronald would be a surprise like this..." Patrick Schwytz in the dressing room. Looking at himself in the mirror, he also let out a cry of dissatisfaction.

During Dirty Dancing, he allowed himself to take a lot of topless scenes, so that even now female fans often want to take the opportunity to touch their breasts when asking for autographs.

"This is pretty good..." Only Tony Goldwyn was satisfied. He had not had many close-up shots showing off his figure like this. Next to him was his wife who was a set designer. She smiled at him and came up to touch him.

"!"

The shooting continued after makeup touch-ups.

With a sound of "Woo...", Tony Godwin swung up a hammer and put it on his shoulder.

The camera focused on him, giving him a close-up.

Tony Goldwyn was secretly excited and shook his chest muscles...

"Look, you can sell this place tomorrow for twice the price..." The character Carl, played by Tony Goldwyn, actually has a crush on Molly. He didn't know how to express his feelings to his good friends and girlfriend, so he could only show his kindness by praising Molly.

"Oh, you are a money-obsessed person..."

Blindly praising the woman you love will only lead to contempt. Molly, played by Demi Moore, said something about Carl...

The camera slowly pulls back to reveal Sam, played by Patrick Schwytz. He picked up a glass jar that had been placed here by the previous owner of the old house.

"Come and see..."

Patrick Schweitz opened the glass jar and poured out a copper coin.

"1898 Indian Head One Cent..." Sam identified the coin clearly. It was a collector's favorite coin. "This is a good sign..."

In the script, Sam is a person who particularly believes in omens, and this coin will become a very important prop later on.

"You are a good sign..." Demi Moore took the coin with a smile. Her hands and Schwytz's hands were constantly chasing and catering to each other through the coin.

The two got closer and Molly, played by Demi Moore, raised her head and gave Sam a kiss.

"Ah, hehe..." Sam, played by Patrick Schwytz, lifted Molly up with a little force.

Demi Moore hooked her hands around each other's neck very naturally, and the two of them laughed very enthusiastically. The camera shot from the side, and the white ash on their faces revealed a playful and happy mood.

"I feel so good..." Demi Moore kissed Schweitz, then put her legs around his waist, and the two showed off their affection in front of poor Karl.

"Cut!"

Ronald looked at the director of photography. This shot was shot naturally and smoothly. The two actors showed their true love, as if they were lovers in the real world.

"Okay..." The director of photography said it was no problem and he took pictures.

"OK, this print..." Ronald glanced at Demi and Schwytz. The two of them had a better understanding than during rehearsal. What's going on?

"Ronald, let's talk..."

After taking another shot, the actors began to rest.

Demi Moore cleaned the white ash on her face and came to Ronald solemnly.

"Of course, my place or yours?" Ronald blurted out.

Demi Moore had a towel wrapped around her head. After giving birth, she showed the charm of a pretty young woman. She was different from the girl back then, and she was much more charming.

But when Demi Moore wants to seduce you, her power is a bit more powerful, "Where do you want to go?" She gave you a wink, and Ronald almost couldn't hold on.

"How about we make a deal here and I'll pour you a cup of tea..."

"Hmph...coward..." Demi Moore cursed in her heart...Ronald has always been unwilling to give him any promises, so this time he must "blackmail" him well.

"This close-up is too bad, Ronald. I promised you to play this heroine not just for this shot. You have to make sure that my close-up is beautiful and sexy, and there is enough time..."

"No, why did you promise me?" Ronald smiled. These actresses are really... But he understands Demi Moore's extreme desire. She is going to rely on this movie to grab the position. Of course she is beautiful. The more close-ups the better.

"Don't you think the collaboration between you and Patrick just now was very good? The audience will fall in love with you two immediately after watching this."

"I don't care, I want a clean close-up, no white ash..." There is still a spot on Demi's neck that has not been wiped clean. She raised her head and showed her white neck to Ronald.

The smell of a young woman hit his nostrils. Ronald coughed and then promised, "I promise, just like the close-up stipulated in the contract... you should believe my promise..."

"Of course, I believe you..." Demi smiled... "You promise it's a clean face?"

"Well, I promise..."

"What do you promise?" Patrick Schwytz also came out wearing a towel.

"I guarantee that your close-ups are all beautiful..." Ronald replied quickly. Why did it feel wrong to be heard by others...

…

"It still doesn't work, call Dai Yang"

The first day of filming was completed relatively early. After finishing, Ronald asked two staff members to dress up as the male and female protagonists in the studio and simulate tomorrow's shooting on the ceramic turntable.

The electric turntable is very fast. The clay is mixed with water, and it is no longer the white dust flying all over the sky during the day. Instead, it turned into strips of mud, which were thrown out by the turntable and landed on the bibs of the two staff members.

And the turntable rotated too fast, not only the bibs, but also a lot of mud on their faces.

If this can't be resolved, Demi Moore will definitely cause trouble tomorrow.

"It only splashed on the clothes, not on the face and neck..." Director of Photography Adam Greenberg looked at the two messed-up staff on site.

"You may need an experienced electrician..."

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