Hollywood Director 1992

“Link, how could you hit someone?”

Dustin Hoffman stepped forward aggressively.

“When did I hit someone? When Richard Gere rushed over, my hands were behind my back. What did I use to hit him? Accusations require evidence.”

Link asked with his hands behind his back.

“Even if you didn’t hit him, you insulted Richard’s mother just now. That’s extremely rude.”

“Which sentence of mine insulted Mr. Gere’s mother? Just now, I asked Mr. Richard Gere if he still used a forceful tone to invite my girlfriend to dance after she had explicitly refused. Richard Gere said yes, boasting about his excellent dancing skills and inviting Monica to try.

My dancing skills are also good, so I also extended an invitation to Mr. Gere, asking his mother to dance. Tell me, which word in my sentence insulted Richard Gere’s mother?”

“You…”

Dustin Hoffman wanted to accuse him of not inviting Richard Gere’s mother to dance, but Link was borrowing Richard Gere’s words. If Richard Gere’s words had no ambiguity, then Link’s words were also fine. The reason Richard Gere was furious was probably because his words were ambiguous.

“Mr. Dustin Hoffman, I heard you want to introduce my woman to a movie role?”

Link sized up the short, unremarkable Dustin Hoffman. “You’re worthy?”

“You!”

Dustin Hoffman looked up at him, his fists clenched tightly. He struggled a few times but didn’t dare to attack him like Richard Gere.

Although Dustin Hoffman's acting skills were very good, and he had won two Academy Awards for Best Actor, and was also Jewish, his private life was very chaotic, and he was a pervert. Later, in the me too movement, he was subjected to multiple sexual harassment accusations.

“Link!”

Richard Gere’s angry shout came from behind.

Link glanced coldly at Dustin Hoffman and turned to look at Richard Gere, who was climbing out of the champagne glass pile.

This guy was splashed with who knows how many glasses of champagne. His hair was messy, his suit was wet in patches, and blood dripped from his palm. He no longer had the hypocritical look he had before.

“Mr. Gere, we are all civilized people. Let’s talk nicely. Why resort to violence?”

Link said calmly.

“Damn it, you dare insult my mother? I have never seen anyone as rude and shameless as you.”

Richard Gere asked angrily.

“You invited my girlfriend to dance, and I equally invited your mother. How can that be considered an insult? Even if it is an insult, so what? Someone like you, who doesn’t respect women, likes to destroy other people’s families, and likes to engage in racial discrimination, is mostly because your mother didn’t educate you well. She is not innocent.”

“Damn it, I’m going to kill you.”

Richard Gere still wanted to rush over, but he was stopped by the surrounding people, who advised him not to fight again, saying that Link knew Chinese Kung Fu.

Link looked at the people around him and politely apologized to Director Coppola and the others.

“Sorry, everyone, for disturbing your enjoyment. I am a director, and before that, I was a stevedore. I haven’t received much education, and I don’t know how to be tolerant, nor do I know the value of harmony. I only know that whoever doesn’t respect me is not worthy of my respect, and whoever shows me friendship, I will treat as a friend.

Regarding the conflict with Richard Gere, I don’t think I did anything wrong. I’m just very sorry for letting everyone see this messy scene.

Everyone, I am just an inexperienced newcomer in the film industry. I am very fortunate to have been invited by Director Coppola to attend this glamorous party and to meet so many outstanding filmmakers. It is my honor, and it is also a pity that I cannot continue to listen to the teachings of my seniors. Please allow me to represent Director Coppola’s fans in wishing 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' great box office success and rave reviews!

Goodbye, everyone!”

Link bid farewell to Director Coppola and left the party with Monica.

“Link, wait, let’s go together.”

Sofia Coppola followed, holding her skirt, excitedly praising his words to Richard Gere as being very satisfying, reasonable, and leaving Richard Gere speechless.

Link smiled, put one arm around Monica, and took Sofia’s hand, leaving the party scene.

“Sofia!”

Director Coppola called out, but Sofia left without looking back.

Director Coppola’s face slowly darkened.

“Old friend, don’t be unhappy. Link is young, handsome, and talented. Having such a son-in-law isn’t bad either.”

Martin Scorsese laughed.

Director Coppola glared at him and walked away with his arms behind his back, looking annoyed.

“It’s good to be young!”

Director Martin Scorsese sighed.

After the few people left, the party staff came in to clean up the scene, and everyone continued chatting and dancing.

“Keanu, where are you going?”

Nicolas Cage saw Keanu Reeves walking out.

“Link knows Chinese Kung Fu. I’m going to learn a few moves from him.”

“Wait, let’s go together.”

Nicolas Cage and Keanu Reeves also left.

—

Although the premiere party for 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' was ruined by Richard Gere and the others, the movie’s box office performance was still good. Over the weekend, it earned $30.52 million in 2,491 theaters in North America, successfully taking the top spot in the weekly box office.

It continued to gross $15.02 million in its second week.

The cumulative box office reached $53.72 million.

The projected box office is over $80 million. Compared to the production budget of $40 million, this movie is guaranteed to make a profit.

However, after 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' was released, many negative news stories about Monica appeared in the media.

They said she was an erotic star, giving a bold performance in the film, contributing many nude scenes. They also said she was Link’s cohabitating girlfriend, maintaining a close relationship since the filming of 'Paranormal Activity'.

There were also news stories mentioning Link’s scandals with Monica Bellucci, Jennifer Connelly, Sofia Coppola, and others, implying that Link was a fickle man.

At the same time, it was also mentioned that Link ignored his past girlfriends after becoming successful.

These news stories attempted to attack him through Monica’s news.

Link and Monica’s side have not yet responded to this.

This week, in its twentieth week of release, 'Paranormal Activity' has accumulated $312 million in North American box office. Now, only less than 5 theaters are still showing it, with a weekly box office of a few thousand dollars. It is expected to be completely offline in about 24 weeks.

The overseas box office has accumulated $323 million, with most regions already having completed screenings, leaving only a few regions.

The film’s global box office is around $635 million.

Link’s total income from this film is approximately $320 million, including box office revenue, videotape copyrights, home theaters, film sequel copyrights, etc.

After receiving the dividends, it was just the end of the year. Link took out $2 million to give bonuses to company employees, including the company’s three major supervisors, Liu Xiaoli, Monica Bellucci, Chris Bauer, the male lead Jeremy Northam, and others, with a minimum of $50,000 per person.

After distributing the bonuses, the company took a three-week vacation, and everyone went home for Christmas and New Year. Link, Monica, Liu Xiaoli, and Liu Qianqian flew to Salt Lake City, Utah, for vacation. There is a lot of snow there in winter, the scenery is very beautiful, and it is more interesting to spend Christmas there.

They also planned to attend the ninth Sundance Film Festival to see if there were any new movies worth paying attention to.