King of Hollywood

"No matter what, I still want to congratulate you, Jane, you directed a very good movie." In the middle of the not-so-spacious living room, Adrian raised his glass to Jane Campion, " At the same time, congratulations to Harvey and Holly for winning the Best Actor and Actress in Venice, especially Harvey, who does not have the calm feeling of Mr. Wolf in "Pulp Fiction". When I first saw it, I didn't recognize it at all. I almost Can't help but ask Jane: Hey, you found it from that Maori tribe."

A few people around suddenly burst into laughter, which attracted the sideways glances of those who were standing there talking.

"Thank you, Ed, without your support, I don't know how long I would have been able to finish this movie." Campion said with some emotion at this time.

"Don't say that, Jane, I just happened to be at the right time. Good movies will never lack investors. Even without me, there will be others who support you to make this movie." Adrian said modestly, and then thought of something : "By the way, if your manuscript is ready, I can take it back with me when I return to Los Angeles, so that it can be published at the same time as "The Piano Lesson" is officially released."

"No problem, I'll have someone bring it to you later." Campion nodded excitedly, looking radiant as if he was ten years younger.

This is the advantage of having a publishing company. It was also one of the factors to persuade Campion to novelize and publish the movie.

After chatting for a few more words, Adrian casually found an excuse to leave the crowd. Although Campion held the party in his apartment in Sydney, many people were invited, so they all stood or sat very close together. Adrian couldn't find a quiet corner. .

Finally, he looked left and right, and after the men and women on the balcony left, he calmly walked over. Sydney is brightly lit at night, and the location of Campion’s apartment is well chosen. Since he can see the gorgeous night view and the charming sea view, the sea breeze is blowing slightly on his face, and he seems to be able to smell the slightest fishy smell. Adrian stretched out his arms firmly, took another deep breath, but then yawned.

He arrived in Sydney yesterday. Los Angeles to Sydney is one of the longest non-stop flights in the world. It takes at least 6 time zones and a day-change route on the way. Such a long flight time cannot be adjusted with only 24 hours, so he has always felt a little uncomfortable. In addition, he has to deal with Campion and others. Even though Adrian is known for his energy, he still inevitably feels A trace of fatigue.

Frankly speaking, he doesn't really like female directors, especially female directors who make literary and artistic films. It's not that he's sexist, it's just that women direct with too much sensuality, which can be very attractive if used properly, but can be very artificial and awkward if it is overdone.

In Adrian's opinion, if a female director really wants to exercise her abilities, it is better to direct two more action movies, and to balance rationality and sensibility. Although Leni Riefenstahl made many films for the Nazis, her grasp of this balance is not comparable to that of these female directors.

Even so, there are still many people who like this hypocritical style, and they think this is the style that a female director should have. Well, this has nothing to do with Adrian, as long as "The Piano Lesson" can add a touch to his record, he doesn't care if it's fake or not.

Calculated in this way, "The Piano Lesson" can be arranged to be released first, and winning the Venice Golden Lion Award is also a publicity stunt. Adrian looked at the shadowy high-rise buildings and thought in his heart. At this time, the sound of the door opening came from the side, and a tall and graceful figure walked to the balcony, put his hands on the stage and sighed softly.

She immediately realized that there were other people on the balcony, and after a little surprise, she showed an apologetic expression.

"Sorry, I thought there was no one here." The girl said with a smile. She was wearing a white turtleneck sweater, denim trousers and high-heeled leather boots underneath. Feeling, the light in the room shines through and hits the face, the light and shade are distinct, making her pair of light blue eyes particularly beautiful.

She wasn't very pretty, but she had an indescribable aura. Just when the sea breeze blew, she reached out and brushed her blown hair, which looked very tasteful.

"It's okay." Adrian spread his hands gracefully, "I wanted to be alone for a while, so I came to the balcony. It's very nice here, suitable for quiet thinking. The only regret is that it's a little... a bit cold. "

The girl couldn't help chuckling: "Of course you will feel cold if you wear so little."

"I can't help it. I left in a hurry and forgot to bring my clothes," Adrian complained. "It's still summer in Los Angeles."

"Are you from Los Angeles?" The girl showed a curious look.

"Yes, Jane's movie was invested and released by me. This time it won the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival. Of course I want to come over to express my congratulations." Adrian said with a gesture.

"So you're the one..." The girl raised her head but thought for a long time but couldn't figure it out, and finally she could only look at Adrian with a wry smile: "Sorry, I should have remembered it, I heard it when I came here."

"It's okay." Adrian shook his head indifferently, and then stretched out his hand, "Adrian Kewell, nice to meet you, you can call me Adrian or Ed."

"Catherine? Alice? Blanchett, please call me Kate." The girl shook hands with him immediately, "It's nice to meet you too, Ed."

Although he had already confirmed it in his heart, Adrian couldn't help admiring in his heart after hearing the name.

"I believe that many people, especially men, have said this to you, but I still have to repeat, you are beautiful, Kate." Adrian's mouth was slightly raised, drawing a beautiful arc.

"Beautiful?" Blanchett suddenly sighed, "Unfortunately, most people don't think so. They always say that my facial features are too hard, and sometimes I look more like a man. There are many words with the word beautiful." distance."

Even the future "queen" is still a young woman with a little youthfulness and self-confidence. Adrian felt a little emotional in his heart, and became more interested in her.

"I think you may have misunderstood something, Kate," Adrian said calmly, "The 'ful' you mentioned should be exactly the meaning of 'pretty', right?"

"Is this... different?" Blanchett looked at Adrian suspiciously.

"Of course, the former is a feeling, while the latter is just a description, a description of appearance." Adrian looked at Blanchett with dark eyes without blinking, "I heard a saying, Kate, I think this sentence is right, there are only lazy women in the world, and there are no ugly women."

He didn't hide the admiration in his eyes at all: "Yes, whether a woman is beautiful or not depends first on whether she can dress herself up, if she can make up and dress herself, she can show herself, but if these are not in line with your own temperament or even contradictory, this Are women still considered beautiful? Beauty is a feeling, and this feeling does not only come from appearance but also temperament. Although we have only known each other for a few minutes and we don't know each other well, your temperament is quite good... "

Speaking of this, Adrian suddenly closed his mouth, stared at Blanchett for a few minutes before laughing again: "Have you ever had acting experience, Kate?"

"What?" Blanchett was a little confused, and didn't understand why he suddenly jumped the topic so far.

"Since you attended Jane's celebration party, even if you're not an actor, you should have a relationship with an actor, right?" Adrian asked while rubbing his chin.

"Well... actually, I was invited by a friend of mine who is a photographer." Blanchett shrugged.

"Really?" Adrian looked at him in astonishment.

"Of course—not." A sly look flashed in the girl's eyes, "In fact, I just graduated from the Australian National School of Art and Drama last year, and I have acted in many plays, especially Shakespeare's plays."

"Great, it seems that my hunch is correct." Adrian exaggeratedly let out a sigh of relief, and his eyes became eager. "There is a role that suits you very well, Kate. Maybe you would like to audition?"

"Role?" Blanchett blinked in surprise, "You mean... acting in a movie?"

"Yes, that's right," Adrian nodded, "Would you like to give it a try? This script has already been obtained, but there has been no suitable candidate. The male lead was only decided not long ago, but the female lead The protagonist is still undecided."

"You don't think...you don't think..." Blanchett gestured, as if he wanted to laugh but didn't know how to laugh, "I mean, we've only known each other for a few minutes, and then you suddenly invited me to participate Film auditions, it's a bit..."

"I know this is a bit abrupt, but please believe me, you have that kind of temperament, that kind of strong, a little glamorous, a little weak, and very independent temperament, which is very suitable for your needs." Adrian's tongue is full of lotus Said, "At least audition?"

"Well...well, I want to say that I'm honored, but..." Blanchett was a little at a loss, she chuckled, and then showed distress.

At this moment, Jane Campion appeared at the balcony entrance: "So you are here, Ed, Sam is finally here..."

"You came just in time, Jane, help me." Before she could finish speaking, Adrian pulled her to the balcony, and then introduced Blanchett: "This is Kate, Kate Blanchett .”

"Hello, Kate." Campion held out his hand.

"Hello, Ms. Campion, I like your movies very much. Whether it's "Sweet Sister" or "Angel at My Table", they are both very good." Blanchett said a little excitedly.

"Very well, now you all know each other, then," Adrian coughed dryly, "Now I want to invite Kate to audition for a movie. I think she is very suitable, but she is hesitant, so I hope you can help me convince her"

"Ha, someone hesitated to invite a big director to audition." Campion looked at Blanchett in surprise.

"Big director?" The girl looked at Campion and then at Adrian in confusion.

"Don't tell me you don't know who he is, honey." ( )