Rhapsody of Entertainment Rebirth

The movie "Parasite" begins with the black Bjork family struggling with poverty in a lower-class black community.

Like Shan He's original work, in the first part of the film, the life of the Bjork family is filled with joy amid helplessness, and the daily jokes are filled with bitterness and numbness.

Martin Scorsese switches the tones of the film between warm and cold lights, making people smile and feel a bit sad about the family's struggle for survival.

As the plot unfolds, Martin Scorsese's contrast in light and tone becomes greater and greater, even giving people a dreamy feeling, with bright and dim, bright and dim constantly switching between the two families.

The picture is also full of contrasts. The Bjork family is always composed in a closed frame, and the picture gradually becomes narrower, giving people a sense of depression. The picture of the wealthy businessman's family is open and broad, and the pace is bright. Martin Scorsese reminds the audience at all times that there are two classes. There is a huge difference.

The sound and score also serve this centerpiece, and Scorsese does so with great care and refinement.

When the climax of the film arrives, the two contrasts finally converge. The camera keeps switching back and forth, colliding sharply with the tragedy of the Bjork family. The audience's eyes and hearts are also deeply attracted by this intersection and collision. With Martin Scorsese's baton rising and falling!

This is indeed the masterpiece of Martin Scorsese. The final coldness in his lens language is full of helplessness and sadness, and the fateful ending brings endless thought to people.

The nearly two-hour movie ended, and the theater fell into silence. Shanhe was the first to step out of the plot. He stood up and gave Martin Scorsese a heartfelt applause.

Shanhe's actions were like a trigger. All the audience and guests stood up and gave warm applause.

As the main creator came on stage again, the warm applause gradually subsided.

Cheers and whistles began to ring out from the crowd.

The host began to interview the creative team, with Martin Scorsese and Morgan Freeman being the focus.

The excitement and emotion of the two people made Shan He feel the same. Seeing his work being put on the big screen and being adapted so well, Shan He felt very excited.

Successful movies have a much wider audience than novels, and the influence of successful directors is also more widespread!

The premiere has entered the final stage. The media and audience asked questions, and a series of questions poured into the creative team.

"Martin, how sure are you of today's Oscar for Best Director? Do you think the Academy will recognize your efforts?"

"Martin, how would you rate "Parasite"?"

"Morgan, what's the biggest reason why you performed so well in the film?"

"Martin, are Qiu satisfied with your adaptation? Have you had any communication?"

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Shanhe watched the creative team answer questions enthusiastically, and couldn't help but smile with relief. Their work was well done and they deserve to be praised.

"Annie, let's go first, otherwise we may not be able to leave in a while."

Hathaway held Shanhe's arm in cooperation and walked quietly outside the theater.

Outside the Huaguo Grand Theater, the two of them were still greeted by reporters outside, and microphones of different lengths were placed at their mouths.

"Qiu, after watching the film, what is your evaluation of the film as the original writer? How would you rate Martin Scorsese's work?"

Seeing that he could not avoid it, Shanhe simply stopped and replied: "Martin did an excellent job. The film is more touching than my novel. After watching the whole film, I can't find any flaws. I give full marks to the efforts of the creative team." .”

"Qiu, after watching the film, do you still stick to your box office predictions? Have your expectations increased or decreased?"

Shanhe replied: "I'll raise my first-week box office forecast to 40 million U.S. dollars!"

"Qiu, your attendance at the premiere with Annie today means that you have entered the stage of love as a couple. Do you have any follow-up plans?"

"No comment, this is my privacy!"

"Annie, do you agree with Qiu's statement? What is your evaluation of the film adaptation of Boyfriend?"

Hathaway is no longer a freebie. She dealt with it skillfully: "Qiu and I are friends! I am his only female friend in Hollywood. It is normal to accompany him to the premiere. "Parasite" was filmed with The original work is as good as the original work, and I envy the actors in the play. Being able to participate in such an excellent movie is what all actors strive for!"

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After the two answered several different questions from reporters, the guests in the theater all walked out of the Huaguo Grand Theater.

The reporters distracted Shanhe and Hathaway and took the opportunity to return to the car.

"Qiu, our photos will be widely reported in the media tomorrow. Will it cause you trouble?"

Shanhe smiled and patted Hathaway on the back, "It's no big deal. We have been publicized everywhere for a long time. I am not the rookie I was before, so don't worry too much!"

Hathaway laughed softly, "My dear, you don't act like an old bird today."

"I feel like I performed well!" Shanhe hugged Hathaway, "If you laugh at me again, I'll make you look good tonight!"

hehe…

The next morning, Qu Ling knocked on Shanhe's door with a thick stack of newspapers and magazines.

Shanhe opened the door and greeted Qu Ling: "Aunt Qu, it's so early. Have you had breakfast? We just called for hotel service."

"Why is it early? It's almost half past nine. I've eaten early. Here are today's newspapers and magazines. The premiere of "Parasite" has been very well received. The box office in the first week should not be low!" Qu Ling held the newspapers and magazines in his hands. He handed it to Shan He and said, "Also, photos of you and Annie are posted everywhere. Be careful and don't expose your nude photos!"

Shan He smiled coquettishly, "I know, Aunt Qu, come in and talk!"

"I don't want you two to get bored. There's nothing going on today, just some daily interviews. You guys have a good rest and go out and let me know!" Qu Ling turned and left after saying that.

After Shanhe watched Qu Ling leave, he returned to the dining table with newspapers and magazines.

"Didn't Aunt Qu come in?" Hathaway asked, holding milk.

"She still has some things to deal with. Annie, here are today's newspapers and magazines. "Parasite" has a good reputation!" Shanhe put the newspaper in his hand on the dining table.

"Let me read it." Anne Hathaway put down the milk glass and picked up the newspaper and said, "My dear, let me read it to you!"

"Martin Scorsese has used extraordinary talent to make a modern version of "Human Comedy". Yau's masterpiece has been brilliantly adapted from the themes and mood of the original work... This is the review of The New Yorker."

Anne introduced Shanhe while reading, "The New Yorker has a large circulation, and many people in New York like to read its entertainment news!"

"This is a review from the Los Angeles Times. "Parasite" may make Martin Scorsese realize his Oscar dream, and Morgan Freeman is expected to win the Oscar..."

Hathaway continued to read the newspapers with undiminished interest, "Wow! "M Country Weekly" actually used my premiere photo as the cover. My dear, let me read the content for you. Last night's premiere of "Parasite" On the show, Hathaway, the sweetheart of Country M, and Qiu, the original author of the book, entered the stage hand in hand and staged a foreplay of talent and beauty. In the end, the Chinese genius could not escape the charm trap set by the sweetheart of Country M!"

Shanhe took the magazine from Hathaway's hand and said while reading: "This "M Country Weekly" is really interesting. Other media are reporting on "Parasite", but it uses this kind of gossip as its cover!"

Hathaway covered her mouth and smiled: "Dear, "M Country Weekly" is originally a gossip magazine, and it has the largest spread among the gossip magazines in M ​​Country."

"So that's it!" Shanhe put down "M Country Weekly" and picked up a newspaper to read.

Roger Ebert of the "Chicago Sun" also praised "Parasite" in his film review column: an undoubted masterpiece, impeccable in every aspect, and the most amazing thing is that it is very It looks great. Martin Scorsese has managed to appeal to both refined and popular audiences this time. I give him two thumbs up!

Shanhe was somewhat familiar with the name Roger Ebert. He handed the newspaper to Hathaway and asked, "Annie, is this Roger Ebert very famous?"

Hathaway took over the "Chicago Sun" and replied: "It is very famous. When many movies in Hollywood are released, they give money to the film critics headed by him. He was the winner of the Pulis Award for Journalism and also produced a movie. This film review TV program has a huge influence in country M!"

Shanhe nodded after hearing this, "It seems Jerry will be familiar with him."

Hathaway responded hesitantly: "My dear, Mr. Bruckheimer doesn't like them. I heard him yelling that Albert is a vampire more than once!"

"Oh, is there such a thing?"

"Yes, many Hollywood film companies don't like these film critics. They often criticize some commercial blockbusters, and producers often have to pay them public relations fees to keep them quiet." Anne Hathaway explained to Shanhe.

"So that's it!" Shanhe looked at the rest of the newspaper thoughtfully.

The first day of promotion for "Parasite" was in full swing across the United States, and there were a lot of comments on the Internet in M ​​country.

The emerging Rotten Tomatoes website gave the Tomato Index on the first day, with a freshness of 98%. The reputation of "Parasite" on the Internet is overwhelming.

Many people of color burst into tears on the Internet, sympathizing with the tragedy of the Bjork family and lashing out at the current situation in Country M. The commotion caused by the "Parasite" novel is already showing signs of resurgence.

Fans of the original book and a good reputation made the movie "Parasite" explode with potential on the first day. More than 2,500 theaters and nearly 4,000 screens added to the box office figures of "Parasite".

Bruckheimer was busy until the early morning of the next day. He sat in the office without any sleep. The film was in good condition, but the final data had not come out, and Bruckheimer was still a little nervous.

There are many movies that have received great reviews but failed at the box office. Bruckheimer walked out of the office anxiously, "York, haven't the box office numbers come out yet?"

"Sir, it's only been half an hour, and there will still be a while. Don't worry, Qiu's novels have never let us down."

Bruckheimer nodded, "Tell me as soon as the data comes out!"

At one o'clock in the morning, Bruckheimer finally received the good news.

"Sir, the average per museum has exceeded 8,000 U.S. dollars. The first-day box office exceeded the 20 million mark, 20.7 million U.S. dollars. Sir, the box office is a big hit!" York held up a piece of fax paper to Bruckheimer. shouted.

Bruckheimer stood up, walked quickly towards York, took the fax paper and read it.

"Haha..." After Bruckheimer finished reading, he threw the paper and laughed and said, "Qiu is our box office lucky star. Good things happen every time he comes here. He wins the award at the right time!"

"Do you want to inform Mr. Qiu now?"

"No need!" Bruckheimer said with a lewd smile, "He is in Gentle Township now. I will tell him tomorrow."

The next morning, Shanhe woke up to the ringing of the phone and answered the phone in a daze.

"Xiaohe, get up. Bruckheimer called and said that the box office was a blast. Yesterday it was 20.7 million US dollars! Also, the Book Critics Association also called. Tomorrow night, you have to attend the Book Critics Association Year-end award ceremony." Qu Ling's voice reached Shanhe's ears excitedly.

Shan He came back to his senses from the confusion, "So much, if you calculate it this way, wouldn't it be over 50 million US dollars in the first week?"

"Haha..." Qu Ling's laughter came from the phone, "When Jerry called just now, he praised your luck and said that you are God's illegitimate son. This award comes at the right time. The box office has been boosted. A lot."

"God and I are not familiar with each other, Aunt Qu. Are there any requirements for the Book Critics Association award ceremony?"

"Probably not. I have understood it. Although this award is authoritative, it is very simple and won't be as bustling as the premiere. In the literary world, the style is always higher!"

"Okay, let me wash up first."

"Hurry up, you two have to control yourself, you are still too young!"

"Aunt Qu~"

"I'm reminding you on behalf of your mother. Even if you don't want to listen, I have to say it!"

"Um…"

"Okay, no more talking!"

Shan He covered his forehead and put down the phone, looking embarrassed.

"Dear, what did Aunt Qu say? Did something bad happen?" Hathaway hugged Shan He from behind.

Shan He straightened his face and replied with a smile: "'Parasite' was a box office smash, breaking 20 million US dollars on the first day!"

"Wow!" Hathaway hugged Shanhe's face and kissed him excitedly.

"Qiu, you have succeeded. It's amazing. My dear, you have never failed. Hollywood will praise you to the sky!"

Shanhe kissed the corner of Hathaway's mouth and responded with a smile: "This time it is mainly the glory of Jerry and Martin. I did almost nothing."

"NO, dear, you don't understand the situation in Hollywood. Stephen King's novels, even random short stories, will be snatched up by film companies. Writers also have appeal. My dear, you and Aunt Qu must be prepared. , Hollywood is not just a big company like Disney Pictures!”