Hollywood Director 1992

On Friday, Link accompanied Monica to the Beverly Boulevard cinema to attend the premiere.

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《Bram Stoker's Dracula》 is a film project co-produced by Columbia Pictures and Francis Ford Coppola's studio.

Filming began in the second half of last year and wrapped up in March of this year.

The film stars Hollywood's popular young actress Winona Ryder, and the famous British actor Gary Oldman, who was also the second villain in 《Léon: The Professional》.

There is also Hollywood's popular young actor Keanu Reeves and others.

Monica plays the eighth female role in the movie, with only a few tens of seconds of screen time, not even a minor role.

However, on the movie poster, Monica's character is ranked fifth, with a half-length portrait.

Columbia Pictures also mentioned Monica in its publicity, claiming that Katie, the lead actress of 《Paranormal Activity》, unexpectedly appeared in the vampire movie 《Bram Stoker's Dracula》, offering a thrilling performance.

Coincidentally, in 《Paranormal Activity》, Monica played Katie, who was eventually possessed by an evil spirit and sucked the blood of the male lead, Micah.

In 《Bram Stoker's Dracula》, Monica plays a vampire bride.

Two movies from different eras and with different themes are linked together because of Monica's roles.

It's quite an interesting thing.

"Hey, Link, why didn't you tell me you were coming to the 《Bram Stoker's Dracula》 premiere?"

Sofia Coppola caught up and asked at the entrance of the cinema.

"I thought you knew."

"We wanted to give you a surprise."

Monica said with a smile, holding Link's arm.

"It is indeed a surprise. Link, come with me to see my dad later, he's been wanting to chat with you for a while."

Sofia said as she walked.

"Am I finally going to meet the legendary director Coppola? I'm a little excited."

"Don't be silly! My dad is a fan of your books, maybe he'll even ask you for an autograph later."

Sofia patted him on the shoulder.

Director Coppola is the leader of the Hollywood Italian gang, and also the most senior director in the current Hollywood director circle. The famous director George Lucas was his assistant in the 1970s.

Italian-American director Martin Scorsese has also been under his care.

His films have made many actors famous, including Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Matt Dillon, Diane Lane, Nicolas Cage, etc., most of whom are Italian-American actors.

This group of people is also the core of the Hollywood Italian gang.

Today, with the release of Director Coppola's new film, many stars came to the venue to show their support, forty or fifty people, including Movie Emperor Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Richard Gere and his wife, Madonna, Dustin Hoffman, etc.

Although Link is also a star director, he is still several positions behind in front of this group of old-timers.

Under Sofia's introduction, he met director Francis Ford Coppola.

Director Coppola is 53 years old this year, with a stout figure, slicked-back hair, and a full beard, looking somewhat like a Mafia godfather.

After Director Coppola saw him, he was not as enthusiastic as Sofia said, only exchanged a few pleasantries, praising his novel 《Interstellar Travel》 for its high level, hoping that he could write a few more such works.

From beginning to end, he didn't mention Link's two films.

It seemed that in his eyes, Link was a writer rather than a director.

"Dad, why don't you talk about Link's movies? 《Paranormal Activity》 has grossed over six hundred million dollars worldwide, which is higher than the box office results of 99% of directors' movies. Hehe, don't you want to say something more?"

Sofia blinked and smiled playfully.

Director Coppola glanced at her, and reluctantly said, "《Buried》 is very good, very creative. A new director can make a movie of this level with limited funds. You have the potential to be a director."

"Thank you for your praise, Mr. Coppola. I will work hard."

Link said with a smile.

"Dad, what kind of praise is that? Link made 《Buried》 with $20,000, grossing over seventy million worldwide; he made 《Paranormal Activity》 with $20,000, grossing over six hundred million worldwide, and maybe it will break seven hundred million in the future. Can you do that? You definitely can't, not only you can't, but Uncle Scorsese can't either."

Director Martin Scorsese was watching the fun next door, wanting to see how Sofia would argue and make her dad angry, but he didn't expect Sofia to be unsportsmanlike and turn the gun on him at the end.

Director Martin Scorsese is 50 years old this year, with a rather festive face, especially his eyebrows, thick and black, as conspicuous as Director Coppola's white beard.

After hearing Sofia's words, his eyebrows immediately drooped, and his whole face turned into a '囧' shape.

"Sofia, why are you talking about me for no reason?"

Director Scorsese complained.

"What I said is true. Link made a movie with a box office of over 100 million with $20,000. This is a miracle in film history, and it also makes all new directors realize one thing, that in the film industry, capital is not the most important thing, talent is the key. As long as a director has talent, he can create infinite possibilities.

There is no mistake, one head, one hair, one inside, one face, one is in one look!

Link also gave you big directors a vivid lesson with 《Paranormal Activity》. When making movies, the director theories you promote, the acting talents you favor, and the capital that bothers you every time you make a movie are actually not important at all. A good script, a good idea, and a good marketing strategy are the most important."

Sofia said, shaking her finger and smiling.

"Humph! Director theory is not important, acting is not important, does that mean the box office is the most important? According to what you said, the best movies in the world are all commercial movies. If everyone does this, the cinemas in the future will be full of commercial movies, then how can the artistry of the film be guaranteed? Is it all to be abandoned?"

When discussing this issue, Director Coppola's expression immediately became serious.

"I used to think that the artistry of a film was very important, but after working with Link for a while, I don't think it's that important anymore."

"What? The artistry of a film is not important?"

Director Coppola became an angry lion. His daughter, a literary director, actually said that the artistry of a film was not important? That's outrageous.

"What do you know? Artistry is the soul of all literary works, whether it's painting, literature, or film. A film without artistry is like a human without a soul. A person without a soul is boring, dull, and even dead. You think artistry is not important?"

Director Coppola unconsciously raised his voice.

The surrounding people also looked over, preparing to watch this 'Coppola vs. Coppola' dispute.

"Sofia, don't say anymore."

Monica gently pulled Sofia's arm.

Sofia is a person who likes to argue with others, regardless of gender or status. As long as she encounters a suitable opponent, she can even argue with her dad.

Link stood between Sofia and Monica, standing on the opposite side of Director Coppola and Director Martin Scorsese and the surrounding crowd, smiling as an observer.

"Dad, please don't change the subject. What I'm saying is that artistry is not that important in movies, but I'm not saying that movies don't need to have artistry. These are completely two different concepts."

Sofia said.

"Sofia, if you say artistry is not important, then what is the most important?"

Director Scorsese asked.

"Of course it's entertainment."

Sofia said.

Director Coppola, Director Scorsese, and others shook their heads in unison.