Exploiting Hollywood 1980

"It was a really good dance, and it made me very creative." Michael Gore, the film's composer, praised the enthusiasm of the dance ensembles.

"The melody of the Hot Thing is really good. You know what? Ronald, every time I write, I need to listen to some classic pop songs, and this Hot Thing gives me a creative burst, maybe I Got an Oscar nomination for this song."

"Don't a song deserve a Grammy?" Ronald, a layman in the recording industry, only knows that the Grammys are the annual music industry awards, just like the Oscars are to the film industry.

"No, the Grammys only have the Best Score for a Movie. The theme song I'm writing now is a song, and only the Oscars set the award for 'Best Original Song'."

"That's it." Ronald sat on the stool, watching Alan Parker in the distance directing the camera crew to move the camera.

It was the third day of filming on 46th Street, the last afternoon of the closed filming that the producers had applied for.

Two days ago, Ronald beautifully solved the accident caused by the driver, and let Lucy and other three ensemble dancers have a front-end scene in the final graduation show.

Lucy is a blessing in disguise. Although she sprained her ankle, she will be the front row of the choir and sing a lyric in the graduation show, with a 1-second solo positive scene.

The producers were pleased, too, and Ronald used his little prestige in the group to get the dancers to approve of his solution of losing money, adding drama, and driving out the driver. This kept the crew from falling into the hell of a strike that led to overdue shooting.

The only dissatisfied, it seems that only director Alan Parker. Losing the driver who dared to make a surprise attack, it can be said that the street dance scene did not satisfy his personal artistic desire, and there was one less confrontation between the dancer and the passerby driver.

In fact, this shot may be on the screen for less than a second. However, Director Allen is a tyrant on the set. Any crew member who disobeys him will be reprimanded by him until you do it according to his wishes.

After so many days of filming, only this time Ronald did not let him realize his wishes, and he did not trouble Ronald afterward.

Ronald didn't think things would pass so easily. Instead of thanking him for solving the accident two days ago, Alan Parker gave him a strange look. Ronald always felt that there was a gloomy side in the character of this Britannia, whether he could dodge it or dodge it, and don't provoke the director again.

Being in this crew is just accumulating qualifications and learning experience, and there is no need to have a big conflict with the director. Speaking of which, being "famous in the world" not only gave him a stepping stone to join the screenwriting industry, but also allowed himself to qualify for the Actors Guild. Ronald is really very satisfied with this.

So Ronald hides away, far behind the camera, discussing the theme song "Fame" with composer Michael Gore.

"Why, don't you believe I'll be nominated?" Michael Gore looked at him a little absent-mindedly, thinking he didn't believe himself.

"Of course I do, I'm just a little weird about your confidence. Why are you sure? The movie isn't over yet." Ronald was indeed a little surprised by Gore's full confidence.

"This is the law of the industry." Gore's sister is a famous singer in the record industry. He knows more about records and movies than Ronald.

"Best original song, best soundtrack, these two awards, not all films are eligible for selection. It usually falls on the top of dramas, musicals and the like. The theme song of Grease won it a few years ago. Nominated. In fact, the quality of the song is average."

"Ronald, you write the lyrics for my theme song. Let's do another collaboration. My sister wrote the lyrics for another Erin Cara solo. I feel like your lyrics feel better than hers, your lyrics There is a poetic

Let's work on another song together and just beat her. "

Composer Michael Gore was educated by her sister from a young age, and his sister Leslie was far more successful in his career than he was.

"Of course, do you already have a melody?" Ronald replayed a theme song from his mind, a fragment from his dream, which happened to include the entire theme song before and after, so copying it down would not be a problem.

"It's been a while, I'll play it for you." Gore dragged Ronald and ran to the rehearsal room of Harlan High School next door to talk to Ronald on the keyboard synthesizer to hear his opening melody.

"Beep, beep, beep...beep beep...beep beep, beep"

The sound of the synthesizer was a bit terrifying. Like an art school student talking about his experience like weeping.

"Baby look at me.

tell me what did you see?

You haven't seen the best of me yet.

I have more inside,

waiting for your release.

I can hold the moon in my hand,

Don't you know who I am?

Remember my name!

He will be famous all over the world!

 …”

Ronald took advantage of the situation and sang the lyrics.

"Whoa, you're a genius, Ronald. How did you do that? Why did you sing the lyrics in real time the first time you heard me play the melody? I've always heard that Bob Dylan could do that. , sing and make up lyrics, but it's the first time I've seen a real person do this. You're amazing!"

"Uh, I just feel like this song should be sung like that." Ronald couldn't explain his ingenuity.

"No no, genius is different from ordinary people. The lyrics and songs of some songs are written in ten minutes. I feel that I also have inspiration. It seems that the melody is there. I was only inspired by you and the dancers. I dreamed of it. This song, just copy down its notes."

Gore played the melody of the entire piece. Ronald compared it. Gore's first draft was not complete in some places, but it was not much different from the original song in the dream.

Since Gore was also suddenly inspired, Ronald simply penned the lyrics of the entire song on paper, signed and dated it, and handed it to Gore.

Gore talked and sang, and also corrected the unnatural transitions in the melody. He wrote down the melody on sheet music and handed it to Ronald, motioning him to transcribe the lyrics under the notes. The two signed at the end and wrote down the time to commemorate this pleasant cooperation.

Gore wrote on the head of the notation paper:

"To my friend, Ronald Lee. In memory of our two collaborations on 'The Famous'. You are the most gifted lyricist I've ever met." - Michael Gore.

"Oh, thank you, Michael, this evaluation is too high." Ronald took the notation paper, carefully folded it in half, and put it in the notebook. "I have to keep it well."

"Still have your beautiful lawyer sign the contract?" Gore asked.

"Yeah, I can't find a music agent to sign me," Ronald joked.

"Want me to introduce you to one?"

"No, my focus is still making movies. I don't know how much dividends these two songs can give me. Can I earn some money for my college graduation filming in addition to the lawyer's fee?"

Ronald started thinking about good things. Two songs may be able to receive a few thousand dollars in dividends from the lyricist, and relieve yourself a little financial pressure.

"Uh, this is not necessarily how much money it will take. There are not many cases of movie episodes hitting the charts, I think you should look forward to the awards. Maybe you can get your first Oscar nomination. The nomination for the episode is shared by the songwriter. Yes," Gore explained to Ronald.

"I'd much rather be nominated for Best Original Screenplay, so I can get a chance to make my own movie." Ronald and Gore began to brag to each other.

"Ah, Ronald, you are here, the producers and directors are looking for you, you go to the set."

An assistant came over, saw Ronald, and hurriedly dragged him to 46th Street on the set.

"No, why are you looking for me?" Ronald was very puzzled, he was already very low-key, why did he come to him?

"The director and the producer quarreled because of Gene. Let you ask something." The assistant didn't know much about the details, but only knew that it was related to Gene's play.

...

"Impossible, Ellen. The role of Leroy is the protagonist of the TV series 'Famous in the World' that I ordered." When he walked into the set, he heard producer David Da Silva shouting loudly.

It's a bit of an anomaly, and it's rare to see producer David Da Silva and director Alan Parker talking so loudly. In fact, David has always been a bit coaxing the director to satisfy his artistic pursuit.

"I don't understand this plot setting, what's the problem? Isn't the character Montgomery also out of the closet?" Alan Parker squinted and asked disdainfully.

"This is different, Ellen, this is different. I invited you to participate in the TV series long ago, but you refused. You promised me that it would not be bad for me." David Da Silva was very excited, Speak fast.

"Leroy is the leading actor in the TV series, and half of the ratings of the teenage audience depend on him. Today, suddenly changing his background to a two-way plug coming out of the closet is killing the character of Leroy. . . . I absolutely disagree."

"But you cast him as a heterosexual who is popular with girls, and you castrated the dramatic conflict of the character of Leroy. This is my movie, and I have the final say."

"Today Alan Parker made an impromptu come-out scene," choreographer Luis Falco quietly walked up to Ronald and told him the story of the conflict.

It turned out that the director and the producer had a conflict because of a scene he added to Leroy played by Gene today.

Leroy took dance lessons, had to wear bodysuits, leggings, and was mocked by the kids of his neighbors in Harlem. Calling him a sissy, a Fag, and a midnight cowherd.

In the end, Leroy had a fight with those boys, and said something under the camera. The two-way plug himself is also a human confession.

Ronald felt that the scene was redundant, and the character Montgomery had already had a scene where he came out in acting class and told his deepest secret - he was Key. It is said that this sensitive subject already has enough dramatic conflict, why should Gene also come?

"Hey, Ronnie, you're here, Ellen said you can understand his intentions in this scene", David Da Silva saw Ronald, "Is this scene unnecessary?"

"It's really a bit redundant," Ronald was about to answer.

Alan Parker preempted his opinion in a icy tone:

"Don't you guys want to fight for your own equality, Ronald? You and Gene have always been 'good friends', and I added this scene for you on purpose, you have to make him brave and stand up in the movie for speak for yourself."

Ronald felt that he was being stared at by this poisonous snake. The cold, creamy British poisonous snake spat out a letter without warning, and wanted to bite at his neck.