The Best Director

Chapter 272 The much-anticipated release

"Do you believe that one person can change fate?"

"I think one should do the best he can before resigning himself to fate."

On the big screen, the handsome Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe said to do their best to obey the destiny, and "The Last Samurai" was shown in 8 theaters in North America, and the audience ate popcorn to watch this historical war film; There are sporadic screams in the hall from time to time, and "Haunted House" is painted on 3122 theaters; there are still films such as "Raging Seas" and "Matrix Revolution" that still have lingering rhymes.

During the week of December 5-11 after Thanksgiving, the theaters were not very lively. The total box office in the seven days was only 126 million, while "The Last Samurai" won the weekly championship with 32.78 million box office, but it did not receive high evaluation. , although the audience likes it 82%, the film critics' freshness is only 65% ​​and 56%. The film critics are so dissatisfied, which means that its dream of hitting the main Oscar awards is basically shattered.

Next year's 76th Oscar is destined to be a boring and suspenseless party, except for the "Lord of the Rings 3" that has been "accumulated" for three years, it will inevitably sweep the army, including best picture, best director and many technical awards; The situation of male and female protagonists is also very clear. Sean Penn of "Mystic River", which has received numerous praises before, and Charlize Theron of "The Devil", which has not yet been released but was well received at the film festival, have no rivals.

However, the current focus of the media is still the competition for the box office during the Christmas period. The arrival of the 12th has lifted the spirits of many moviegoers. It is finally here, and finally they can see a few decent movies! The most anticipated is undoubtedly "Lord of the Rings 3", which will be released on the 17th. Its light has overwhelmed all the films; but the market has never been monopolized by anyone, with the likes of Magic Young, Meryl Streep and others "The Devil Wears Prada" is also one of the hot spots.

Last year's Christmas file, Wang Yang brought "The Hangover", which exploded with laughter all over the world, and finally grossed 617 million box office. What about this year? Will the much-hyped urban fashion genre, the eighth film of his directorial career, hold any surprises?

"In the novel, Andrea finally resigned, but she was not forgiven by her boyfriend...", "I counted the famous brands, Prada, Armani, Versace, Chanel...", "That book is actually quite boring It's just a bitter woman scolding another vicious woman, let's see what Miracle Yang will do..."

Listening to the whispered discussion of the audience, Clifford Pugh, a film critic of the "Houston Chronicle", sat down in his seat and looked at the big screen in front of which the advertisement was broadcasting. He couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation. Although he is a well-known film critic for major newspapers, it is well known that "The Devil Wears Prada" has not arranged any test screenings, and he can only watch the film together with the public screening.

Clifford didn't like last year's "The Hangover," although it wasn't pointless, traditional Hollywood assembly-line crap,

But it is still "you don't know why you are laughing". After laughing, there is nothing. When you walk out of the theater, you will forget the name of the character and the content of the story.

This year's "t-21-team" is impressive, and now this "Prada" has Meryl Streep, and the promotional slogans are "cruel office" and "life choices". As for the topic of space, looking at Wang Yang's directing history, it should be good, maybe it will be a surprise work like "When Happiness Comes Knocking on the Door" and "Juno", which will become a dark horse for next year's Oscars.

In any case, Clifford Pugh has extremely high expectations and requirements for Wang Yang and "tp". This year's Oscar for Best Director's second work is, in a true sense, his first work after winning the Oscar. Let's hope the wonder boy doesn't disappoint.

However, just look at the young audience around you and look at this packed screening hall, it seems that one thing is certain, "tp" is bound to be another blockbuster of Miracle Yang, and there is no "Lord of the Rings 3" this weekend, "tp" Quite a bit like doing whatever you want in a movie theater.

"Give me two tickets to The Devil Wears Prada, two buckets of popcorn, and Coke..." In front of the ticket counter of a theater in Chicago, a young couple was about to buy tickets, but the middle-aged female conductor spread her hands Said: "Sorry, we only have one hall to show "tp". Tonight's tickets have been sold out just now, you can consider the midnight show." The young couple looked at each other, and the white boy asked suspiciously: "Are you kidding me?" The girl couldn't help but Cursed: "I told you I want to order advance tickets!"

Compared with the old men and women like "Love is a Compromise", many young couples who are dating tonight have chosen "tp". Anyway, there are also such gimmicks as Magic Young, Meryl Streep, fashion + beauty It is even more eye-catching, but the inability to buy tickets and sit in a good seat has caused many couples to have unpleasant quarrels, and then love is a compromise.

But if you look at the screening halls of 56 theaters in North America, there are obviously more female audiences. On this Friday night, countless women of different ages and occupations flocked into the movie theaters.

"There are still 5 minutes." Fanny looked at the clock on the phone screen. The trailer of "The Lord of the Rings 3" was playing on the big screen, and everyone around her gradually became quiet. Fanny and her girlfriends came to watch "tp" together, it's all about giving Miracle face and confidence in him, she hates fashion, and thinks fashion is the most useless thing on this planet, it's a waste of time, so she always I don't like watching fashion movies.

Because of Miracle Yang, because she knew that Andrea would abandon fashion in the end, this is actually a movie that satirizes fashion, so she watched it. Of course she noticed that many of the people sitting in the auditorium were "beautiful and fashionable" women, probably those office white-collar workers. Seeing a golden woman next to her took out a small mirror and looked at herself, she seemed to be smiling with satisfaction. Saying "I'm no worse than Jessica Alba", Fanny shook her head, these pathetic women who are fascinated by fashion and luxury.

The screening ceremony of "tp" was arranged in New York, and Flame Movie invited a group of media reporters, film critics, and some people from the New York fashion industry to attend. The most eye-catching thing is Anna Wintour, the editor-in-chief of "gue" magazine. As expected, this female devil came to join her in a suit of Prada, a Prada handbag, and her signature big sunglasses, which made the reporters frantic Press the camera; and when she stood with Lauren Weisberg, the original author of "tp", the flashlight pierced the sunglasses and almost burst.

"It's nothing, nothing, it's just a novel. Of course, many evaluations of me in it are unfair." Surrounded by reporters, Anna Wintour was full of aura. She was wearing the most fashionable floral dress, and said lightly: "I haven't watched the movie yet, but what other people see is always someone else. My story and feelings are the martial arts, the holy king, the holy king, the king who kills the gods at night. The Throne of Gods and Gods Seeking Demons and Proud World Nine Heavens The Strongest Abandoned Young Master Zhou Royal Clan Martial Qiankun General Night Kills Gods and Seals Throne Seeking Demons Proud World Nine Heavens Strongest Abandoned Young Master Zhou Royal Clan God Generals Night Kills Gods and Gods Seals Throne Seeks Demons and Overlords the World Only I know about the strongest abandoned young man of Jiuchongtian, the Great Zhou royal family, so let everyone know that I have made a decision, and I will start writing an autobiography next."

"Oh!" There was a burst of surprise from the reporters. Anna Wintour successfully stole the limelight. They asked, "When will it be published?", "Will it be adapted into a movie?", "Will you Invite Fantastic Young to direct it?"  …

On the other side, Lauren Weisberg is also one of the protagonists of the screening. She has already watched the movie version. Sure enough, the movie helped the villain Anna Wintour back to the path of "Poignant Woman". Poor and pathetic.

"Are you satisfied with the adaptation of "tp"?" Asked this question by a reporter, Lauren Weisberg said with a smile: "Very satisfied! Fantastic Young turned it into a wonderful movie, I like Jessica very much The Andrea I shaped." She was indeed very satisfied with her incarnation, Andrea. She was vague and cute in the early stage, and gradually became a little bit evil. She was so happy when cursing, and left frantically shaking her hands... This is Wei Wei. Sberg, this is Andrea.

Although she left the fashion industry in the end, the two "Andreas" on the red carpet were very fashionable and beautiful. Jessica was wearing a long white dress with a simple black belt, which looked simple and elegant. At this time, she was talking about the wedding dress with Wang Weiwei with a smile on her face, her eyes full of happiness; Elle Streep wore a black evening gown, while Emily Blunt wore a more eye-catching red dress.

Meryl Streep's daughter Mami Gummer was also present. In the 2006 edition, she also played a small role, but in the post-editing, her shots were all deleted by the editor; now For the upcoming edition, Mamie Gummer has a few extra shots.

"I'm so excited!" New York's Ziegfeld Theater, the screening hall was full of seats, and the screening had come to the viewing session. Jessica, who was sitting in the front row, said something excitedly to Wang Yang next to her. This was their second time. Completed the childhood agreement, it has been four years since the last "Singing and Dance Net"! That unforgettable 18th birthday. She looked at his smiling face, her palms were held, her heart beat fast suddenly, she laughed and said again: "I'm so happy!"

"Me too." Wang Yang clenched her hand and looked at the huge screen in front of him. He was very happy, but the excitement of "Ghost Story" when the film was on the 6 screen has been diluted a lot by now. I want to appreciate everyone's achievements again, and appreciate the beautiful figure of Yi Ren on the screen. Movies have such a magical power that they can keep the youth at this moment forever; soon the screening halls of 56 theaters fell silent, and the audience in the Ziegfeld Theater, no matter the film critics or anyone, looked at the screen with great interest. .

On the big screen, a moth broke through the darkness and came to the beautiful pastoral world, dancing with butterflies. After the opening animation of the flame passed, under the light music, a soft and refreshing picture with the name of the main creator began to play: "Director : Wang Yang; Original: Lauren Weisberg; Screenwriter: Wang Yang; Starring Meryl Streep, Jessica Alba, Emily Blunt..."

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