Hollywood starts with a broker

At the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, the nominations for the 65th Academy Awards were announced:

“Schindler's List,” a drama produced by Dawn and directed by Steven Spielberg, received 12 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Neil Jordan's “The Crying Game” also received 5 nominations for the 65th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Editing, and Best Original Screenplay!

“This year's Academy Awards ceremony seems to be held a bit late.”

In the past, it was held in mid-to-late March, but this year it's directly on the last day of the month, and it's only early March now.

In Los Angeles, at the Bel-Air Hotel, Aaron ran into Samuel Goldwyn Jr. again, whose “Much Ado About Nothing,” promoted with tens of millions of dollars, didn't even get a single nomination!

Samuel Goldwyn Jr. smiled helplessly, "I really envy you. Who would have thought that 'Schindler's List,' which everyone was pessimistic about, would be so successful?"

12 nominations, plus the film's quality is so high, and with 'The Crying Game' as a foil;

It's hard for accidents to happen this year. 'Schindler's List' has almost secured the Best Picture award!

“This is not my credit. It's mainly Spielberg's ability. I just did what I could.”

Aaron didn't really participate much in the production of “Schindler's List.” The main initiator of this project was Steven Spielberg.

However, Aaron is the most important film investor!

“By the way, I heard that Disney is preparing to acquire Miramax?”

The existence of independent film companies is to avoid having a restrictive pressure, and to be able to develop projects as they wish.

Miramax touts itself as the vanguard of Hollywood independent art films. It would be a bit inappropriate to be recruited by a major studio.

Samuel Goldwyn Jr. smiled, "What Disney wants most is definitely your Dawn. 'The Silence of the Lambs' and 'Schindler's List' are two Best Picture Oscar winners."

“Disney, which has always lacked an Oscar foundation, is always excluded from art. Although 'Beauty and the Beast' has been nominated, it is still an animated film after all!”

Aaron didn't care, "Oh, Miramax?"

Samuel Goldwyn Jr. heard the disdain and contempt in Aaron's tone. After all, Miramax's most successful work to date is Steven Soderbergh's debut film “Sex, Lies, and Videotape,” which Aaron handled.

In the following years, under the leadership of the Weinstein brothers, Miramax massively purchased foreign art films and independent films, leading to a continuous increase in debt.

“'The Crying Game' may be the most important work that Miramax has missed!”

“Sex, Lies, and Videotape” cannot be compared with “The Crying Game” in any way, not to mention art, it cannot even compare in box office.

“The Crying Game” currently has a North American box office of nearly $50 million, while “Sex, Lies, and Videotape” only has a total box office of over $30 million.

After chatting with Samuel Goldwyn Jr., Aaron suddenly ran into Madonna Ciccone!

And the beautiful Madonna Ciccone has always been known for her bold, nude, and unconventional style.

“Aaron, long time no see, congratulations!”

Madonna Ciccone hugged Aaron very enthusiastically and even kissed him on the cheek.

“Good evening,” Aaron wondered, isn't he not very familiar with her?

Madonna Ciccone can be said to be a representative of the sexual liberation movement in the 1990s. At the end of last year, she founded her own Maverick Entertainment Group, including Maverick Films, Maverick Records, Maverick Publishing, etc.

And Maverick's first business was a photo album written by Madonna Ciccone herself, “Sex”!

“Sex” contained a large number of sexually provocative and explicit photos, which immediately caused huge controversy and discussion among the media and the public.

Immediately, Aaron smiled, "At the beginning of this year, I also bought your new album 'Erotica.' You are indeed a pop diva on par with Michael Jackson!"

At the end of last year, Madonna Ciccone released her fifth studio album, “Erotica,” which achieved dazzling results.

Hearing Aaron's words, the blonde, blue-eyed Madonna Ciccone smiled brightly, "Aaron, if you like listening to it, I can have someone send it over directly."

“Or, I'll deliver it myself!” Saying that, she deliberately moved closer to Aaron, “I've been dreaming of hearing you talk about your views on movies.”

Aaron panicked for a moment, do you want to hear about movies?

Imperceptibly picking up a glass of wine from the waiter's tray, "It seems that you like acting in movies very much."

Madonna Ciccone has actually participated in a lot of movies, but most of them are supporting roles or don't make much of a splash.

“I have always had a lot of ideas about movies!”

Madonna Ciccone released a large-scale erotic film, “Body of Evidence,” earlier this year, in which she played the leading role, offering an extremely sensual performance.

However, “Body of Evidence” is completely a clumsy imitation of “Basic Instinct,” and like her photo album “Sex,” Madonna Ciccone's physical dedication in the film was once again criticized by the media!

“Music is your strength. Perhaps you can consider some musical adaptations. This is your huge advantage.”

“Of course, movies and stage plays are completely different. The actor himself must understand how to express the character in the movie.”

One mistake, one song, one hair, one content, one look!

Aaron's suggestion is still quite pertinent!

“Adapted from a stage play,” Madonna Ciccone was of course interested when she heard that.

“Aaron, do you have any suitable projects? I have always been very interested in opera!”

Madonna Ciccone's desire to cooperate with Dawn is extremely strong. After watching Quentin Tarantino's “Reservoir Dogs” before, she believed that Aaron was very good at making different types of works.

Love, thriller, suspense, drama, art, and other categories are all easy to come by.

Aaron asked: "I heard that you are a fan of Quentin Tarantino, right?"

“Yes, does he have any new projects? Are there any roles suitable for me?”

“Well, he does have a new script, and I have already agreed to develop it. Maybe you can try it!”

As for the salary, it must be the lowest. The cost of “Pulp Fiction” is so much, and the cameos of big names are also extremely low.

“That's okay. I'm not too picky about roles. Quentin Tarantino's “Reservoir Dogs” is really special!”

Madonna Ciccone looked at Aaron, seemingly wanting to swallow him in one gulp.