Hollywood Director 1992

"That's right, it must be like this."

"I can't believe Simpson would do something like this."

"Men are sometimes more easily jealous than women. Simpson saw his ex-wife dating another man in the villa, and impulsively stabbed them both with a knife."

"Haha, according to this, Simpson also committed the sin of 'envy' from 'Seven Sins,' just like John Doe."

In the University of Southern California classroom, a dozen film students sat around the front row of tables, excitedly discussing the latest major case and 'Seven Sins.'

"Wait! What are you talking about? What 'Seven Sins'? What 'John Doe'? What does this have to do with Simpson?"

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Several people nearby were completely bewildered.

"Joseph, haven't you seen Link's new movie, 'Seven Sins'?"

A boy wearing a Bulls jersey asked.

Hearing someone mention Link, Yu Feihong, sitting in the corner, looked up, blinked, and continued reading the report in the magazine.

"Link's new movie? No, I've seen his 'Paranormal Activity' and 'Final Destination.' I feel like his level is pretty average, so I'm not too interested in his new movie."

Joseph, wearing large-frame glasses, said.

"Then you should really go see it. This 'Seven Sins' is very high-level. Whether it's the color, composition, or lighting effects, it's all master-class. After seeing 'Seven Sins,' you'll definitely have your eyes opened."

"Master-class? Isn't that too exaggerated? Besides 'Final Destination' being somewhat decent, aren't the rest of Link's movies something anyone could film? I admit his screenwriting ability is extremely high, but his directing level is, at most, second-rate."

The bespectacled Joseph said.

"It's not an exaggeration at all. 'Seven Sins' is different from his previous films. It's not shoddy at all. The production is exquisite, and the picture quality is extremely high. If you like Martin Scorsese's films, you should like this movie. Oh, right, Scorsese even publicly praised 'Seven Sins,' saying that winning the Palme d'Or was well-deserved."

"Really? I'll go see it this weekend."

Hearing everyone say that, the bespectacled Joseph became somewhat curious about 'Seven Sins.'

"Wait! We were just talking about the Simpson case, how did we start talking about Link's new movie? You haven't said what the Simpson case has to do with Link's new movie yet?"

A fat boy shouted.

"Didn't you read the Simpson case report? The murderer wrote 'greed' on the wall in blood. This is one of the sins in 'Seven Sins.' In Link's new movie, the killer, after each murder..."

Before the boy in the jersey could finish, someone next to him covered his mouth.

"Don't spoil it! We'll talk about it after we've seen the movie."

"Okay, okay, go see it quickly. If you don't see 'Seven Sins,' you won't know how interesting the Simpson case is."

While they were discussing, photography professor Cecil walked into the classroom with equipment to prepare for class, and the students returned to their seats.

Yu Feihong also put away the magazine and took out a notebook from her bag to prepare for taking notes.

"Has anyone seen the newly released 'Seven Sins'?"

Professor Cecil asked the students in the lecture hall before class.

"Seen it!"

"Haven't seen it!"

Of the eighty-plus people in the classroom, only a dozen answered that they had seen it.

"I suggest you go see it. It's a very interesting movie. Whether it's the narrative structure, camera language, use of color, or the story's content, it's all worth studying. When you fully understand this movie, and know why the director used this method of filming instead of other methods, you'll gain more than you would from five classes at school."

Professor Cecil said.

"Professor, are you promoting 'Seven Sins'?"

A student shouted.

Ha ha ha!

Many people laughed.

Professor Cecil smiled. "Yes, Link isn't much older than you. I heard that he became a director through self-study. After watching a few of his movies, I found that his theoretical foundation for directing movies is very solid, not like a wild director at all. But he hasn't studied at a professional academy, that's a fact. So where did he get such a deep foundation?

There's only one explanation, this guy is a very studious person, usually reading professional books for self-study. When you watch his movies, you can analyze them frame by frame, see how much he learned through self-study, see how much you've learned. By comparing, you'll gain more."

"Link is indeed amazing."

"Not just amazing, he's extremely amazing. Becoming a first-line director at 22 is faster than Spielberg and the others."

Hearing the professor's words, the students discussed animatedly.

Yu Feihong blinked, thinking of Link, whom she had met a few times, her mood was very complicated.

When she used to eat at the same table with Link, she only thought Link was a very powerful man, but she didn't have a clear understanding of how powerful he was.

After living in the United States for a few months, she realized just how amazing Link was.

Link is a best-selling author, a world-class director, the boss of Guess Pictures, and a billionaire worth over a billion dollars.

Any one of these labels would make him an outstanding figure in the United States, and Link possesses multiple.

In addition, after studying at the USC School of Cinematic Arts for a period of time, as her understanding of film increased, she also increasingly understood how difficult it was to make a mature film and have it released in American theaters.

Thousands of films are made in the United States every year, including experimental films made by students from various film academies.

But the movies that can truly be released in theaters are only two hundred or so. Among these movies, less than two-thirds are profitable.

Link's movies can not only be shown in theaters, but also become blockbusters. "Paranormal Activity" even won the annual box office champion in North America and is the youngest champion in film history, as well as the only Chinese champion.

Yu Feihong feels that he is like a god.

Such a big figure, even if the Film Academy wants to invite him to give a lecture, they might not be able to. But she once ate with him, chatted with him a few times, and was fortunate enough to receive a recommendation letter from him for college. She even secretly wondered if Link would like her?

Thinking about it now, she feels a little embarrassed.

"Yu, Link is Chinese, and you are also Chinese, do you know him?"

Her classmate Susie asked.

"... I don't know him."

Yu Feihong didn't want to say she knew him, so as not to become the focus of everyone's attention.

"That's a pity, otherwise we could invite Link to visit our school."

A classmate next to her said.

"Yu, have you seen "Seven"? We are going to the school cinema this afternoon to watch it. Do you want to come with us?"

Susie asked.

"Okay."

Yu Feihong had seen "Seven" when it was released, mainly to support Link. It's just that the professor just said that this movie is very profound. After watching it, she'll analyze the movie from a professional perspective as a class assignment. She decided to give it a try.

"Director Link's movie is really great, especially the last sentence, Hemingway said, the world is a fine place and worth fighting for and I agree with the second part, it's so cool."

Los Angeles, Casey Affleck walked out of the cinema and said excitedly.

"It's very good-looking. The movie themes include religion, mental illness, suspense, social phenomena, human nature metaphors, personal growth, family love, etc. It is a top-level literary film. Link is becoming more and more amazing."

Joaquin Phoenix said, looking at the "Seven" poster posted on the street.

"The script design of "Seven" is also very ingenious. Do you remember the first scene? That scene seems a bit redundant, but it's not at all. That scene is old William doing an investigation at the scene. A woman, in a fit of rage, shoots her husband to death. This echoes the scene at the end of the movie where Detective Mills kills John Doe in a fit of rage.

Also, Morgan Freeman asks another detective, did the child see it? This echoes John Doe killing Tracy and the child in her womb, implying that the child is innocent. This movie forms a circular structure from beginning to end, belonging to circular narration, just like "Pulp Fiction", but each has its own characteristics.

Link is too amazing. He is amazing at making movies and also very amazing at writing scripts. I should learn from him."

Matt Damon said with emotion.

"So there are so many tricks? I've watched it twice and didn't see it. It seems I have to watch it again."

Casey Affleck said, stroking his chin.

"Cough cough!"

Ben Affleck walked ahead with his hands in his pockets, "Have you forgotten what to say? Something more important than praising Link."

"What?"

The others looked at him puzzled.

Ben Affleck's face darkened, and he pointed to the movie poster and shouted, "Look who that is! That's me, Ben Affleck, the male lead in this movie! After watching it, don't you want to say something to me?"

Matt Damon, Casey, and Joaquin looked at each other, "Link's ability to train actors is getting better and better. No matter what kind of actor, he can perform excellently under his guidance."

"That's right."

Joaquin nodded.

"I declare that Link is the director I most want to work with."

Casey Affleck shouted on the street.

Ben Affleck pressed down his hat, his face becoming ugly. He gritted his teeth and glared at the three of them, "I know you are jealous of me, jealous that I can star in a classic movie, jealous that my acting is getting better and better, and also jealous that I am becoming more and more excellent. I know, so I don't blame you."

"Who is jealous of you? You exploded several times in "Seven" to act so well. You can imagine how much time Link spent guiding you during filming. If you change to another director next time, can you still perform at this level?"

Matt Damon said with a smile.

"That's true. No wonder the last time I went to Link's house, Link didn't like you very much. He was probably annoyed by you when filming "Seven"."

Casey Affleck joked.

"Shut up!"

Ben Affleck pointed fiercely at Matt Damon and Casey. Seeing Joaquin about to speak, he glared over, "What do you want to say?!"

"The dead dog's acting skills at the end were also good."

Joaquin said lightly.

"Shut up!!!"

Ben Affleck almost exploded on the spot. These three guys would rather praise the dead dog than praise his acting skills. It was too much.

"Ben, don't listen to them, they are joking with you. Actually, you acted very well."

Summer Phoenix said with a smile, covering her mouth. She is Joaquin's sister and Casey Affleck's girlfriend.

"Hmph, Summer is still the best, Summer has the best vision."

Ben Affleck glanced at the three of them unhappily, "You can be jealous as much as you want, anyway, the male lead in "Seven" is me, and it can only ever be me."

Matt Damon shook his head and looked at the endless stream of people at the cinema entrance, ""Seven" is probably going to be a big hit."

"Not probably, it's definitely."

Ben Affleck laughed triumphantly.