Hollywood Secret Garden

Chapter 659 is approaching

The black picture slowly brightened up. The first thing that entered the eyes was a pen that kept rustling, and the camera moved up to reveal eyes with round glasses and a bald forehead.

He stopped writing, listened attentively, and a faint smile emerged from the corner of his mouth.The camera moves outward, and the sound suddenly becomes louder and more numerous. The ancient city unfolds a picture of life decades ago amidst the melodious sound of the violin. Maybe they don’t look beautiful, but the warmth they show But it is no different from other cities.

Suddenly, the sound of explosions sounded, and the bombing planes began to wreak havoc in the sky. The peace and warmth before was torn apart, and the camera began to switch quickly in a short voice-over.

"We need to create an international safe zone to house refugees, like the French priest did in Shanghai."

Japanese planes bombing everywhere, people discussing nervously, refugees flocking to factories for help, huge swastika flags on houses, and Japanese military officers who turned their heads away from the prisoners who were disturbed.

"We can't keep them, we only take refugees, I propose to let them lay down their weapons and hand them over to the Japanese."

The soldier who put down his weapon but was killed, Rabe and others who were shocked, Dr. Wilson who was so tired that he almost passed out on the operating table, and Han Xianglin who was helpless and sad but insisted on running.

"I'm so tired, John, I can only sleep four hours a day. I don't know how many innocent people will die and how many women will be insulted when I close my eyes."

There were killings everywhere, Rabe and Wilson arguing fiercely, Weitling who was slapped severely by the Japanese soldiers, and more and more refugees seemed to be in a precarious safe zone.

The violin is sometimes excited, sometimes sad, sometimes angry, sometimes melancholy, accompanied by the music of an unknown instrument, which makes these emotions spread infinitely along with the picture.In the end, Rabe and the heads of all safety zones stood up to the proud Asaka Miyohiko: "Please respect us, Your Excellency, this is an international safety zone!"

The screen freezes.

Although the broadcast of the trailer was very low-key, Angela's new movie never attracted people's attention, not to mention that this time, people deliberately guided public opinion, so many people started to comment on the preview clip given immediately.

"It's always the hardest thing to surpass yourself, especially when "The Pianist" is in front of you as your best work. Although you can't see anything from just one trailer, I'm still pessimistic. "A New York Times critic wrote in his column.

Of course, there are people who have different opinions: "Frankly speaking, I was shocked when I searched for relevant information based on what Angela said. What's even more frightening is that not many people know about this disaster. In any case, even if Angela La this film is not at the same level as it used to be, it is still commendable, and some things cannot be forgotten."

However, they are not very optimistic about the film, as the New York Times critic said, it is difficult for any director to surpass himself when repeating his best work.Not only does he shy away from the comparison deep down in his heart, but the audience will inevitably compare the two works together, and then have preconceived opinions. It is conceivable what the result will be.In a sense, Kubrick can be called a master, and it is probably one of the reasons why he never made films of the same subject.

Of course, there are actually other reasons why I don't like this movie, but I can't say it.

As for some radicals, they still criticized her new movie, but this time they didn't take some of the previous topics into account-after all, according to the trailer and what Angela revealed before and after, this is a humanitarian film. Movies, of course you can't slap yourself in the face until you see the full movie.So they claimed that the crew did not do enough related work, as they did with Alice Zhang, and that the materials were too one-sided and it was difficult to make a fair description of the Nanjing incident.

It's hard to say that there are no Japanese figures behind this, but Angela didn't pay attention to it even though she paid attention.Even if some people don't like this movie, at least there are all kinds of opinions, just keep this situation and let them occupy a corner.It should be worried about the situation of one-sided criticism or one-sided praise.

Besides, it's not like no one refuted them.

"Obviously, the most shameful thing is the person who makes a mistake and doesn't admit it, especially when they find all sorts of excuses to justify their mistake. But then again, it's normal, and Ms. Benedict has been around for a long time. I have described the shame culture of the Japanese in her book before, and they always think that even if they are wrong, it is not my fault, so it is a luxury for them to admit their mistakes." This is an article published in a Chinese newspaper.

There are even quite a few Chinese-Americans making fun of it in their English columns, and then some Japanese-Americans began to fight back in the newspapers. You come and go to each other in a small area, so that many people have something to talk about after dinner.

"Instead of discussing those things, it's better to think about how to complete the work at hand!" Angela said to some people when they talked about these debates during the break, "Don't stumble at the last moment!"

"We actually just thought those people were funny," Jim explained. "Personally, I absolutely agree with your blog post: Saving one saves the world—I checked Heber communication."

"Very well, then you are responsible for editing the second trailer." Angela said "rewarded", and then directly ignored Jim's ugly face.

"Yes, sir." Jim grinned and said weakly, his voice much lower than before.

"You have to get my affirmation," Angela added, "Of course, if you try your best and it doesn't work, I won't say anything."

"That is to say...if I try my best and still can't satisfy you, I will cancel the editing of the second trailer?" Jim said with bright eyes, and when Angela's cold eyes swept over Raised his hands: "I promise to do my best, sir!"

His voice raised a lot, and finally he was not as half-dead as before.

"Remember what you said." Angela nodded vigorously, "I want to see it before the end of this month!"

However, the second trailer did not come to fruition in the end. Although Jim had worked very hard to meet her requirements, Angela was still not very satisfied.She even edited the two versions by herself and still felt that she did not meet her requirements, so she finally gave up the second trailer-in fact, unless it is a big production with an investment of several hundred million and high expectations from the public, there are very few movies. Several trailers will be released during the promotion.

Moreover, if it is just for publicity, the reputation she has accumulated over the years is completely enough, so it is normal to give up. Besides, the evaluation of the first trailer is still very good.

Even if there was such a small regret, Angela quickly found it in other ways, and the poster was officially launched near Thanksgiving.The entire poster is based on red and black, and the bottom is the shadow of burning city ruins. An arm in a gray suit occupies the entire poster. The red cross on the white sleeve on the arm is very conspicuous .

This was designed and drawn by Angela after communicating with many people. It is undeniable that the idea of ​​"Schindler's List" has been borrowed to some extent, but overall it is still very impactful.

"To be honest, you have done a very good job, no matter editing, soundtrack or other things, you have maintained a consistent standard, and even the poster you made is so good." Ed, who came to participate in the audition, said, "If It’s better not to have a hand in everything, and sometimes to be a little whimsical.”

What Ed said was not aimless, because Angela actually asked McKinley, who got the MPAA rating for the movie, if there was any way to make the movie rated PG-13!God, if a movie like this was rated PG-13, the MPAA would probably be in court the next day.

"Thank you, I just want to make it more perfect." Although Angela maintained a smile, she was a little absent-minded.

The results of the trial screening were not bad, and those who were invited to watch it thought it was a good movie, maintaining the usual standard of Miss Angel, but such an evaluation did not make Angela relax much, and it will be released after the official release in December. The real test - the reaction of critics, the criticism of some malicious people, the level of public reception and so on.

Although she has tried her best to perfectly display what she has learned, and keeps telling herself that it doesn't matter if she fails as long as she does her best.But after all these years of studying and preparing, how could she accept failure?

Anyway, the unanimous praise of the test screening still made her relax, so the ensuing Thanksgiving was not bad.

"Chris's complexion is much better today than before. It should be related to your completion of the new movie." While enjoying the turkey dinner, the mother looked at her daughter lovingly.

"Everything that needs to be done has been done, so naturally I have more time to rest," Angela nodded with a smile, "I just want to relax completely and wait until after the premiere. This movie is very important to me."

"It's weird, it looks like you're directing a movie for the first time, Chrissy," my father asked half-jokingly.

"Probably because the subject matter is very heavy, and I have directed the same type of movie." Angela replied evasively, "I hope everyone can treat certain things correctly."

"Don't worry, sister, we will support you." Ike cut in at this moment and said in a serious tone.

The whole family immediately laughed, except for Willie, who stared at her younger brother dissatisfied, because that sentence was what she wanted to say.

"By the way, Dad, I have something to tell you..." Angela suddenly opened her mouth with hesitation.

"What's the matter?" Dad asked curiously.

"If possible, I want to spend Christmas and New Year alone this year." Angela lowered her head unconsciously.

"Do you want to live by yourself?" The father raised his eyebrows, and after looking at his mother, he asked, "May I know the reason, Chris? What kind of party do you have with your friends? Or are you going to hold a party for young people?" Category?"

Angela opened her mouth and seemed to want to follow what her father said, but she hesitated and shook her head: "No, Dad, I just want to be alone."

"How can it be? Isn't it possible to be with your family during the holidays?!" Willy shouted first, and Ike immediately nodded in agreement: "Yeah, my sister spends it with us every year, and I don't want to make an exception. .”

"Okay, you two." The mother said reproachfully, and then exchanged glances with her father before looking at Angela: "Honey, although from our point of view, we still hope that you can go, but you also have So what to do in the end is up to you to decide, we won’t say anything.”

Angela, who had been scratching the plate with a knife and fork, stopped, and raised her head after a few seconds of silence: "Forget it, anyway, I just want to try the feeling of spending Christmas and New Year alone, so it's really not interesting." .”

"Chrissy, if you just..." My father wanted to say something, but Angela quickly interrupted him: "Don't worry, Dad, I'm telling the truth. If I start my own family in the future, then I will I will definitely give priority to my request. Besides, if I let Willie and Ike down, God knows what kind of noise they will have."

"Great, I knew my sister would give in!" Ike said with a little satisfaction.

"Stupid, what are you talking about!" Willie hurriedly blocked his mouth, "Mom will hear it!"

Ike immediately shrank his neck and looked at his mother, his nervous look was a bit funny.

"Okay, I won't say anything about you." The mother said helplessly, then looked at the relieved child and suddenly smiled and added: "But how your sister will react, I don't know .”

The two guys immediately turned their heads to look at Angela in unison, but Ike was nervous and Willie was pleading.

"I will not go back on what I promised, so you are satisfied?" Angela smiled and spread her hands.

Willie and Ike immediately cheered, and then gave each other high fives.

"By the way, Chrissy," my father interrupted to change the subject, "how did you come up with the idea of ​​playing such a role?"

"What? Dad already went to the cinema?" Angela raised her eyebrows in surprise.

"Of course, after watching so many trailers, we've long wanted to see what it's like on the big screen." My mother continued with a smile, "Frankly speaking, your performance is really amazing."

"But I don't like it," my father shook his head. "I never thought you would play such a grown-up character and not look like a young girl on the big screen at all."

"Leave him alone, my dear," the mother immediately rolled his eyes at him, "For your father, it's best for your daughter to be only about ten years old, and then hang around him all day, making him happy or being made happy by him. "

Angela couldn't help chuckling, the movie her parents just mentioned was released two days before Thanksgiving, and Spielberg's "Happy Terminal" was directed by Spielberg for a payoff of 2000 million.

One of the promotional slogans of DreamWorks was: The image of Angela you have never seen before!In order to keep it mysterious, they didn't even release related posters, and even when they released the first trailer, they only showed the part below Angela's face and her back.I have to say that tricks that whet people's appetites are always the most effective, not to mention that they are related to Angela. With a little manipulation, they immediately attracted a large number of movie fans, especially fans who like both Hanks and Angela.

So when the second trailer was released, it immediately caused countless exclamations. Many people didn't recognize who the mature and beautiful woman was at first glance, causing many people to watch it again in front of the TV. .As usual, people quickly divided into two camps. Those who like it think Angela's mature and sexy style is very attractive; those who don't like it ask Spielberg to return the fresh and beautiful Angela return.

"She looks like a seductive slut, it's too bad, how could Angela be this kind of woman." A certain movie fan left his opinion on the website so angrily.

Although Angela has only had two roles on the big screen in recent years-reverse play as Legolas and a gay character in "The Devil", the former is not to mention the latter is deliberately ugly.But when she appeared in public, she maintained a healthy and uplifting image, not to mention that she was basically insulated from scandals such as getting drunk, drugs, and hanging out in nightclubs. It is very little.

That's why people react like that.

Film critics are as sharp as the public. For example, a guy wrote on his blog: "I'm afraid this will be a failed attempt. She is really good, whether it is directing or acting, but some things need experience to reflect Emotions are not something that can be understood immediately. Spielberg was obviously dazzled by Angela's dazzling aura and asked her to play such a role without thinking much. If Angela was young, maybe he would get People praise it, but there are very few examples of women in their early 40s playing women in their [-]s. Obviously, Spielberg has become more and more commercial, which is a sad thing."

"Never make an arbitrary decision before the movie is officially released, it will only make you look like an unsuccessful prophet. Although there are not many shots of Angela in the trailer, at least she is impeccable in appearance , no one will think that this is a girl in her early twenties when she first sees it. Instead of drawing conclusions early, it is better to wait for the movie to be released, and don’t forget, Angela can always bring miracles.” This is another Written by a columnist.

In short, everyone seemed to have a good reason, and some people who were dissatisfied with Angela's new movie also joined in, so it became more and more lively, and this situation continued until the release of "Happy Terminal".