Hollywood Secret Garden

Chapter 575 Still the premiere

Although homosexuals have gained more and more rights after entering the 21st century, there were still many places to fight in 2001. For example, same-sex relationships in several inland states were still illegal, or Same-sex marriages are not allowed - the Netherlands passed a law allowing same-sex marriages as early as 98.

So on December 12, five days after the premiere of "Brokeback Mountain," San Francisco and Los Angeles held gay parades simultaneously.Men and women came out of the community with rainbow flags, gathered together, and walked lively on the streets of the city according to the established route, and spat at each other across the street from the opponents.

Fortunately, even though the people in the parade were very excited and excited, the overall order in both San Francisco and Los Angeles was still very good.This is certainly due to the maintenance of a large number of police officers, but it has nothing to do with the open atmosphere of the West Coast itself.If such a parade were held in Utah or even Salt Lake City, a large-scale conflict might break out.

The media quickly reported on this "grand occasion", although they did not name them, but they all implied that it had something to do with the release of "Brokeback Mountain". words and sentences.

"I like the movie "Brokeback Mountain". This is the best gay movie in several years!" The comrades who participated in the parade also expressed their love for "Brokeback Mountain" without hesitation—of course, gay men mostly.

However, while loving them, they also expressed dissatisfaction: "Why don't Ennis and Jack go to the West Coast? If they come to San Francisco or Los Angeles, it will definitely not end like this."

This statement was supported by many people, who even added a subtitle to the film: "Brokeback Mountain: Why Don't They Go to San Francisco?" ".Of course, it's more about telling people how much they love the movie.

"They do have reasons to binge, and Brokeback Mountain is, as some say, the most successful gay movie of the year, possibly of all time.

While Angela's enormous fame has played a big role, it's her mastery of cinema that's been the main reason for her success. She always works wonders, doesn't she? "In a talk show, a guest said so.

Faced with this situation, conservatives naturally have to fight back. In addition to continuing to mobilize supporters to boycott the film, they are also arguing in newspapers.It's just that this can't stop the momentum of "Brokeback Mountain". Except for Utah, which still prohibits the release, other places have begun to gradually accept it. The initial number of 600 theaters is also slowly increasing. According to the current situation, the number of theaters will eventually be screened. It is estimated that reaching 2000 is not a problem.

And even though there were only 600 theaters when it first premiered, there were still more than 300 million at the box office in the first week. Many gay men watched it once and immediately went on to watch it for the second time. It is hard to guarantee that some people will not watch it continuously like "Titanic". ten times.In addition, the actors are all newcomers, and Angela gave up the director's salary and chose box office dividends, so the actual cost is lower than that of "The Devil", and it is possible to recover the investment and even sell it.

However, the conservatives did not give up. Not only did they intensify their efforts to promote the boycott, but they also pointed the finger at Angela. A member of the Parents Association publicly declared: "As an idol who has attracted much attention and can even be said to represent American culture , It is really shocking to support homosexuality with such a big fanfare. The marriage of one man and one woman is a universal norm, but Miss Angela wants to subvert the values ​​held by most people in the world. I have to say that this is a very bad thing.”

In addition, religious groups such as "Saving Biblical Marriage" and "Freedom Advice" also expressed their dissatisfaction with Miss Angel from various channels.If someone criticizes, someone will support it. For example, the novelist Anne Prow directly wrote in the "New York Times": "The so-called universal value is also divided into high and low. If even the most basic and beautiful human emotions are opposed, Then there is no point in insisting on anything. Everyone has the right to love and be loved, homosexuality has already existed in the long river of history, as long as it does not hurt other people, then there is a reason for its existence!"

These are actually old-fashioned things, and those religious organizations and conservative groups will not change anything.So various debates escalated again, and even the Cowboy President was asked in public: How do you feel about "Brokeback Mountain"?Although this gentleman's IQ is not high, he also knows that he can't express his opinion casually on this kind of matter, so he fooled it with vague words like "I've heard about it, but I haven't seen it yet".

The instigator who caused all this did not say anything in the face of various accusations, and only wrote on his blog after the parade: "Although I have said it clearly, it seems that I must repeat it again. I just Tell a story, a story about love. As a screenwriter and director, the first consideration is the conflict of the story and the expression of various emotions, rather than anything else. If you put aside all the things in this movie, We can find that it is not much different from "Romeo and Juliet" in essence.

Ennis represents the person who doesn’t know how much he loves the other person until he loses it; Alma represents the person who has been betrayed but wants the other person back; Jack represents the person who loves the person who can’t get it in this life; And Lulin represents falling in love with someone who doesn't love herself.Frankly, I'd rather the audience focus on that. "

As soon as this blog post came out, it immediately caused a lot of controversy. Liberals praised it one after another, while conservatives persisted.It's just that the guy who wrote it left LA the next day for London, where she still had a premiere.

It is still Leicester Square, still surrounded by countless reporters and movie fans. After returning here after more than 20 days, the only thing that has changed is the guests and the movie to be released - the first part of "Lord of the Rings".

"Miss Angela, what do you think of Tolkien's novel?"

"There is no doubt that this is a masterpiece. Even if the novel has various shortcomings in today's view, no one can deny its status. Mr. Tolkien is a great master."

"Why did you choose the role of Legolas, Miss Angela?"

"I've said this many times, I did a costume as Legolas for the Halloween parade a few years ago. Peter just saw that video, and he thought I was a good fit for the role and sent the invitation."

"So it has nothing to do with "The Devil" and "Brokeback Mountain" released this year? Miss Angela?"

Before the reporter could react, Angela was already walking down the red carpet to the theater with a smile, as if she hadn't heard the question at all, the reporter couldn't help scratching her head depressedly.

Although she was prepared to be bombarded by those people long before the release of "Brokeback Mountain", it still made her very unhappy after it actually came out, and now it is the premiere of "Lord of the Rings", so for this kind of Questions are simply ignored.And it's not just this kind of problem, as long as she has a little relationship with homosexuality, she will be selectively ignored, such as the reason for reversing the role of "Legolas".

The movie poster had been released back in early December, and even though her bust was not even as big as Liv's at the time behind Frodo and under the big head of "Tofu", it still attracted screams.Then New Line Company immediately released the first trailer. Even though there was not much Angela, they deliberately gave a few shots of "Leglass" shooting an arrow when editing, so that more Miss Angela Fans screamed.

Then, New Line released posters of several main characters in succession, and at the same time opened a special website for the movie "The Lord of the Rings" to release a large number of still photos. He also focused more attention on Legolas who turned his head sideways and pointed his bow and arrow at the camera.

"I never thought she would be so handsome!" Someone left such words on the website.

"Angela is so beautiful, I love her!" This was obviously something that only nympho women would say.

In short, most people are surprised by her appearance, only a few diehard fans of the original book like to chatter here and there. Although many people don't think so, they didn't raise any objections, after all, the movie hasn't been officially released yet.

However, many lesbians are watching with bright eyes. Angela, who had fallen out of the "Most Wanted Female Celebrities to Date" list in "Coming Out" magazine, returned to the top ten because of "The Devil", and suddenly because of The Lord of the Rings topped the list.

Then the premiere of "Brokeback Mountain" gave the girl overwhelming support from gay organizations, so there were countless lesbian messages on blogs and official websites every day.When the parade was interviewed, many women shouted to the camera: "I love you, Angela! I love you, Legolas!"

Reports such as "So-and-so publicly showed love to Angela" and "Cross-playing a male role and winning a large number of female fans" have appeared during this period, even the "Sun" which has just been cleaned up not long ago Also said in a dark and stinging way, "If Miss Angel is really gay, her mailbox will be flooded with courtship letters from girls", even when Angela just stepped on the red carpet before, there were many The girl with the rainbow flag painted on her face cheered her: "Legolas, I love you! Give me a kiss!"

Even if Angela really liked women, she would still feel troubled when faced with this situation, and the influence of "Brokeback Mountain" was also mixed in, so she simply avoided all related questions.

"I thought you weren't going to come in," Meivis, who was guarding the entrance of the theater, said half-jokingly and half-sarcastically after Angela came in, "or you planned to give them a comforting kiss one by one in front of the reporters before coming in." ?”

"Shut up, Meiss!" Angela gave her a blank stare unceremoniously, and walked straight inside.

For Meivis, the girl suddenly had a sense of nothing. God knows why during this period of time she has returned to her old attitude of always targeting herself.The difference is that now Mavis handles it just right, making herself uncomfortable and not easy to lose her temper, and... always feels that she seems to see something.

Angela glanced at Mei Weiss secretly, but the other party didn't sarcasm her anymore, and followed her calmly with a watchful face.The girl breathed a sigh of relief in her heart, shook her head imperceptibly, and then calmed down.

After coming to the hall, she quickly met many acquaintances, such as Vigo, Ilya, Sir McKellen and Peter Jackson "big director", etc. Angeli had to greet them one by one, and then was caught by the nearest Things to make fun of a few words.

"Tell me, Angie, which side do you support?" Peter raised his eyebrows teasingly. He rarely trimmed his messy beard, and combed his hair neatly. He looked so dazzled that he was almost unrecognizable.

"Don't worry, we won't tell, right?" Peter solemnly spread his hands and looked to the side. The last "Is it right" was said to Vigo and Ilya.

"Why do you want to know the answer so desperately, Peter?" Angela narrowed her eyes, "It's not something a gentleman should do to press a lady like this."

"Hey, I'm just curious and I don't want to be misled. After all, there are all kinds of claims in the media." Peter said seriously, but a sly gleam flashed in his eyes from time to time. Obviously, he didn't understand Angela's various behaviors during the filming. Completely relieved.

"Well..." Angela tilted her head, the same cunning appeared on the corner of her mouth, "Guess!"

Peter couldn't help but rolled his eyes, and said angrily, "So, it doesn't matter what I think?"

"That's your freedom," Angela shrugged, "Of course, I also have such freedom. Well... let me think about what kind of words I can use to mislead the public without being sued for defamation. I can also try Try how influential my blog is."

Peter, who was blocked enough by her words, rolled his eyes again, and while gnashing his teeth, he had to laugh a few times awkwardly with the few people beside him.

Angela, who also covered her mouth and smiled lightly, now turned her attention to another person not far away. The other person had just finished talking with others and was standing there in a daze.

"Sorry, I'm going to excuse you." Angela put away her laughing expression and nodded childishly, then turned and walked over there.Although Meivis was not by her side, the girl knew that she must be watching her somewhere, but she couldn't control that much.

Walking to the other side in a few steps, Angela looked at the tall and beautiful girl in front of her with complicated eyes. She was wearing a moon-white corseted evening dress, which complemented her pair of blue eyes, and her long brown hair was soft and smooth. She hung down like an elf princess walking down from the screen, just frowning slightly and looking at the crowd blankly, not knowing what she was thinking.

"Hi, Liv." After sighing softly in her stomach, Angela finally spoke.

"Angele?" Liv, who came back to her senses, was taken aback for a moment, then gritted her teeth with a wry smile, "No, Angela...no, Angela...no, Angie...oh, damn it, why am I always so!"

Seeing that she was so annoyed that she almost clenched her fists and waved them wildly, Angela couldn't help chuckling.Liv immediately gave the girl a hard look, but her eyes became much more complicated.

Angela suddenly sighed softly, and waved her hands: "Some things don't have to be forced, otherwise...you're not Liv anymore."

Liv fell silent, and looked up at Angela after a while, but her beautiful eyes and eyelids were drooping, with a kind of indifference: "Recently... how are you doing recently?"

"It's okay," the girl made a few meaningless gestures, "With the premiere of "Brokeback Mountain", controversy is inevitable."

"How about them... no, I didn't mean that... I mean... I'm asking... your... your younger brothers and sisters..." Liv waved her hands and smiled wryly, not knowing what to say good.

"It's terrible." Angela said in a calm tone that surprised even herself, "Maybe sometime..."

The girl shrugged her shoulders mockingly, but Liv didn't continue, she just stared blankly, not knowing what she was thinking.It took several minutes for her to speak again: "Thank you...for the reminder at that time, that day——I originally wanted to go to Manhattan with some friends."

"As long as it's all right, I too... made the call with an attitude that I would rather believe something than nothing. I didn't expect... a disaster happened." Angela suddenly became stammered, and finally She still mustered up the courage to look directly into Liv's eyes: "Will...will you forgive me, Liv? Can we...can still be friends?"

Liv finally raised her eyelids, and the two pairs of pupils collided unreservedly for the first time.It seemed as long as a few seconds or a century later, Liv turned her head abruptly and bit her lips, her shoulders trembled several times before whispering: "I don't know, Angie, I don't know... I I really want to say yes, I thought I could face it calmly after more than half a year..."

She turned her head, a trace of sadness flashed in her blue eyes: "But when you appeared in front of me again, I didn't know what to say or do, I wanted to hug you, I wanted to push you away, I ...I want to hate you, but..."

In Liv's beautiful eyes, there is only sadness that cannot be resolved.Angela held her hands tightly, her knuckles turned white, and she managed to calm down after taking a few deep breaths.She was about to reach out to grab the other's arm, but Liv shook her head lightly, turned around and left in a hurry without looking back.

The girl didn't catch up, and watched her back disappear into the crowd before she slowly wiped her face back and forth a few times. This was in a public place, even if she was in slump and pain, she couldn't show too much. Bear it in your heart.Even Liv won't forgive me, if... if I confide in all three of them... what will happen?

At this time, a slightly smug voice rang in my ears: "I didn't expect to see you here again, Chris."

William, who was in a suit and leather shoes, straightened his collar elegantly, exuding the temperament that His Royal Highness should be as the Prince of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and naturally ignored Angela's cold eyes: "This time I am Attending the premiere in a private capacity, frankly, I'm looking forward to seeing you do things in the movie that you wouldn't normally do."