Heads Up Hollywood

As one of the most elite film critics in the world, Nick James is naturally worried about the current situation of film critics.

There is now a vast army of PR practitioners standing between filmmakers and film critics, blocking the productive and interesting exchange between the two.

In the early years, film critics could casually meet filmmakers at film festivals, chat shoulder to shoulder in bars, and even hang out all day long. Instead of asking for "interview time quota" pitifully from the public relations company that holds the power of life and death like today.

"At the heart of film culture is communication and debate, an ongoing dialogue between the people who make the films and the people who criticize them. We have to know everything about how a film is made, and we have to know how actors What's going on, what's going on with the director. Only in this way can an excellent film review be written."

Nick James sighed with emotion.

Tang En paused, and said: "In the era of new media, there is more and more information, and the massive amount of information makes it difficult for people to have enough time to read a long article... or a book like in the past. For movie fans For people, it doesn’t matter whether the movie reviews are good or bad. You just need to tell them whether the movie is good or not, and whether it is worth buying a ticket to see it, and that’s enough.”

Nick James hesitated, hesitated to speak.

He knew that with Tang En's current energy, if he made a move, he might be able to change the status quo of film critics. After all, imdb, the largest movie database today, belongs to New Universal.

However, Tang En himself is the main force in the new media industry, how could he help?

Under the changing circumstances of the great era, Nick James was powerless.

Seeing that this topic was difficult to continue, Kate Winslet smiled and said: "Twain, speaking of it...you and Mr. James still have a great relationship. He used to have a rock band and was signed to Island Records. It belongs to Universal Music."

Tang En's eyes lit up, "I didn't expect you to be a musician?"

Nick James waved his hand, "I'm a failed rock singer. I had a crazy experience in the 1970s and 1980s. I changed three bands in eight years. The first band was a punk band, and then New Wave. I was in my second band for two years and went on a European tour with the members and it was an amazing memory. But Kate is wrong, we just recorded songs with the help of Island Records , they didn't choose to sign us."

Tang En can understand.

In those days, rock bands were everywhere.

It is difficult for a band without market effect to be signed by a record company.

Tang En laughed and said, "I'm glad we didn't sign the contract back then, otherwise wouldn't there be a great film critic missing in the world?"

Nick James shook his head, smiled self-deprecatingly, and said instead: ""Sight and Sound" magazine is actively responding to your call for feminism, and we have a great interest in female filmmakers. In the next few years, we will start Launch a series of reports on female filmmakers, such as "The Female Gaze: 100 Forgotten Films by Women Directors."

The nature of the dialogue between the two parties must not be a casual exchange in private. This kind of formal and semi-formal dialogue is actually equivalent to an interview, and it is likely to be published in the form of an article tomorrow.

Tang En was very clear about this, so he didn't dare to be careless, and said sternly: "Of course, New Universal has also been working hard to improve the status of female filmmakers. We have produced many films directed by women. In the future... Maybe we can see A Marvel movie made by a female director. In fact, movies made by female directors can also go down in history, such as Shantan Ackerman's "Jeanne Dillman", which is fascinating."

Nick James said excitedly: "That's right, that movie is also my favorite! It's a pity that there are really too few similar works that have been discovered. The problem lies in the entire film industry. It is that this system does not give women Leave enough space. As a result, many film review organizations, most of the judges are men, they are better at digging out the works of male directors, "Citizen Kane" is the biggest success. Now, it is time to give more opportunities to the works of female directors .”

Tang En took a deep look at the other party, not knowing whether these words were sincere or following the trend of the times.

He really didn't believe that a man would sincerely promote feminism.

He himself is typical.

He has been to many places over the years.

What makes him feel most comfortable... is not the motherland, not the passionate Caribbean Sea, not Hawaii with romantic beaches, nor France with mellow red wine.

It's Japan, it's Korea.

Very simple, there is a serious patriarchal culture where men are superior to women.

Especially in the entertainment industry, it is almost brainwashed, requiring female artists to cultivate the humiliation ability to accept sexism from an early age, to obey orders, to show women's gender signs all the time, and even to be more "coquettish" For some, the brokerage company will show them adult videos specifically for them to learn...

When Tang En went to that kind of social environment, he felt like an emperor, omnipotent.

Don't be too cool.

Places like Britain and the United States...in fact, their thinking is not much different, but everyone is sanctimonious and politically correct.

Tang En naturally had to pretend to be a little bit, and nodded with deep approval: "It makes sense!"

...

"uncle!"

Kate Winslet is the pride of Britain. She is the Oscar queen and introduced every British celebrity to Dunn one by one at the reception.

However, a crisp and sweet voice suddenly came from behind.

In the British and American countries, "uncle" is not a common word. It is either used together with the surname, or it is called directly by the other person's name. Only uncles who are real relatives would call them that directly.

Kate Winslet was also taken aback for a moment.

Looking back, he smiled.

Isn't this the eldest girl of the Collins family—Lily Collins.

"Ahem, if you call me that, it will be misunderstood!"

Tang En was a little helpless with girls of this age.

Korean and Japanese girls are very nice, obedient and obedient.

European and American girls... especially the second generation of stars, all of them are eccentric and seem to have become fine.

Lily Collins covered her mouth and snickered, pretending to be confused, "Why not?"

Tang En said: "Then call him Uncle Walker!"

"That's so strange, I'd better call you uncle." After saying that, Lily Collins covered her cherry lips again and giggled.

Kate Winslet seemed to know her well. "Lily, come on. Who did you come with? Mom?"

"No, it's my old man." Lily Collins shrugged and said with some disgust, "He met Mr. McCartney and was talking about music over there. Two old guys, the music has long been outdated, and I still like it Each of Uncle’s songs is very nice!”

Also called uncle?

All right.

Dunn is used to it.

He really had no intention of abducting underage girls.

Kate Winslet was angry and funny, "Lily, you are showing disrespect to artists by saying that."

"I don't care." Lily Collins curled her lips, and then her enigmatic big eyes looked at the two of them, and asked, "Kate, are you dating my uncle?"

"Ah?" Kate Winslet was slightly taken aback, then frowned, a little serious, "Lily, I'm already married."

Lily Collins' big eyes seemed to be able to speak, and they were shining brightly, "Then after the reception...you two separated?"

Kate Winslet stopped talking and turned her head to glance at Tang En.

okay.

Star Chaser Girl Appears!

It's pretty strict!

Tang En also had a headache, "Lily, your mother and I are very good friends..."

"Uncle, you can stay at my house tonight."

Lily Collins interrupted Tang En without waiting for him to finish speaking, speaking quickly.

"What?"

Tang En thought he had heard wrong.

Go to your home?

Even if your mother is not back in Los Angeles, what about your father?

There is no mistake!

"No, it's inconvenient. You're underage, it's not suitable to think about these issues now, and it's not good for your body..."

Before Tang En finished speaking, Lily Collins interrupted her again. She opened her eyes wide in shock and exclaimed, "Uncle, what are you talking about? My God, there are many rooms in my house. I am I don't want you to live in a hotel with so many people. My God, you don't think you want to sleep with me, do you? My God, I'm only 15 years old! Uncle, you don't mean to sleep with... that? God, you are so bad!"

Tang En was dumbfounded.

The last time I saw her, she was still very polite, apparently well educated in the British style.

Unexpectedly, coming to her home field this time, she is really out of character.

It's even weirder than little Taylor!

On the other side, Kate Winslet couldn't help but pursed her lips and laughed.

Sometimes, the way to fight against power is innocence.

Uh...maybe virginity?

Kate Winslet knew Tang En too well.

Don't look at his sanctimonious appearance, he seems to avoid underage girls, acting like a gentleman. However, if he didn't have any thoughts in his heart, how could he allow Lily Collins to mess around like this?

Flick your sleeves and leave, just ignore him.

Like Little Taylor in America.

After several years of pampering, the final result...isn't it about getting closer to the relationship between men and women?

Sure enough, Tang En's next words really confirmed some of her guesses.

"Forget it, there's still Liverpool's match tomorrow. I'll be there to watch the match. The itinerary has been arranged." Dunn has already made an appointment, and he will go to Highbury Stadium with Abramovich to watch the match tomorrow.

This was Twain's first time watching a Liverpool game in the stadium.

"Ball game? Can I go?" Lily Collins' eyes seemed to be shining.

Tang En looked at her, "Can you watch football?"

Lily Collins said unconvinced: "How can there be an Englishman who doesn't understand football?"

Tang En didn't hesitate, and blurted out: "Then let's go together, but you must be obedient and don't cause trouble."

Lily Collins gave a ladylike reserved smile, squeezed her eyes, and said softly, "Don't worry, I won't embarrass you."

. Nine Heavens Emperor