Hollywood Secret Garden

Chapter 448 Argument and Interview

Walking out of Okecie International Airport in Warsaw, Louise Dawtry took a deep breath and was refreshed. Although it was already afternoon, the environment with high sky and light clouds made people feel very comfortable.

Northeast Europe in April is really a tourist season.Louis said so in his heart, pulled his backpack and reached out to stop a taxi.

"Go to the Birkinley Hotel in the Slandoll district." After sitting in the co-pilot's seat, he said in fluent Polish.

"Okay, sir," the taxi driver nodded with a smile on his face, "Are you here for a tour?"

"No, I'm here to work." Louis smiled.To be honest, he didn't expect that the editor-in-chief would give him the task of interviewing in Warsaw. At first, everyone thought that the candidate would be Cliff Beckson, because that guy not only speaks Polish, but also has knowledge of German and Slavic. .

Maybe it's because his Polish is fluent enough, Louis thought of the driver and continued to talk.Soon they were chatting about what Louis wanted to know.

"Yes, I know, in fact I drove the members of their crew a few days ago." The taxi driver named Boromovski laughed, "They were filming in the Franc It is a film about the Holocaust during World War II. I heard that the director is the 19-year-old genius lady. I have heard her songs and watched her movies, but I don’t know that she can also direct. To be honest, I think she Maybe a little too... arrogant, that's it."

At the beginning, Louis was fine, but he couldn't help but frowned later. He was about to refute, but after thinking about it, he said lightly: "That's not necessarily true. You must know that she has created enough miracles."

The taxi driver shrugged his shoulders as if he didn't think so, but the destination, the Birkinley Hotel, had already arrived, and Louis got out of the car, paid the bill, and left without saying anything.

After checking into the hotel, he quickly sorted out his suitcase and backpack, followed by washing up and pulling down the curtains to prepare for the jet lag.However, the biological clock is sometimes not so easy to adjust, so after lying on the bed for a while, he just sat up and turned on the laptop, leaning against the bedside to sort out the relevant materials needed for the interview.

This is probably the weirdest interview assignment I have ever received, right?Louis, who browsed the relevant comments, was quite helpless, but when he thought that other newspapers and media might send reporters as far away as himself to Warsaw, he couldn't help but feel more balanced.Perhaps only Miss Genius has the ability to have the media on both sides of the Atlantic wrangling over her.

The reason is simple. The "New York Times" and "Washington Post" published the news that "Miss Genius went to Poland to direct the film with the same name as Spielman's autobiographical novel" at the same time at the end of April.

It should have been the reporter of the "New York Times" who discovered that Angela had left Harvard University, and the previous news about Miss Talented being about to direct her own

They had heard enough rumors about a fifth installment that they quickly set out to prove it.

Then reporters from the "Washington Post" also got involved. Perhaps because the film had already started shooting in Warsaw at that time, it was easy for the reporters to find out the situation, so two newspapers published headlines at the same time.As soon as this news was announced, it immediately caused quite a shock.

"She was too rash, too hasty, too sloppy! I admit that Angela Mason is a genius. No one can do better than her at this age. Last year's "American Beauty" is the best proof. But it doesn't It means that she has been able to master such a heavy subject, I don’t know why she wanted to put this history on the screen in a whimsical way, I only know that the consequence of doing so is that if she is not careful, she may fall into the abyss from now on!”

This is a comment published in the "Hollywood Reporter". The film critic is more or less kindly reminded while criticizing, but more of it is merciless ridicule: "Miss Genius is obviously ambitious and wants to do it again. To prove her strength, she chose to put "The Pianist" on the screen.

Obviously, she thinks that since she and Spielberg can nominate Oscar for Best Director at the same time, she must be able to shoot works like "Schindler's List" like him.I can't say much, because when a person forgets a lot of things, it's not a genius, it's useless to say anything. "

In short, most of the mainstream media are critical, and feel puzzled and dissatisfied with Angela's "blind" filming of films related to the Holocaust of World War II.Many tabloids followed suit, sarcastically saying that Miss Genius would make an unprecedented film, until the European media stepped in.

"Arrogance! Arrogance! Who does she think she is? Of course, Miss Hollywood geniuses, they say so. But at the moment it seems like nothing more than a little girl in the head of honor, she thinks this history is simple, She thinks that her 18 years of experience in Hollywood is enough to handle this subject? Yes, "American Beauty" is very good, but it is a pity that she quickly became as arrogant as most Americans. What would people who died in that war think of this film a few years ago."

This article was published on Soir de France, which basically represented the European media's views on Angela's filming of "The Pianist", and it was a mockery of her overreaching.In this way, the American media is not happy. From their point of view, no matter how blindly and arrogant Angela should be criticized, it is an American thing. What does it have to do with Europeans?As a result, many media immediately turned their guns and began to defend Angela.

"Don't forget, what Miss Genius is best at is creating miracles. The genius who can direct a movie like "American Beauty" at this age is unique even among men. Maybe in your opinion, she overestimated herself. Level, but how do you know if she is what we imagined? If she creates miracles again, will those who doubt her feel embarrassed by it?"

--Avery Boultin, The New York Times

Europeans, who have always looked down on Americans culturally, also launched a counterattack. As a result, just like the media war between the United States and Britain in 95, the American media and European media began to confront each other again. Surprisingly, most of the British media This time, I am on the side of Miss Genius.

Then many celebrities in the cultural circle were also involved. Most of the American actors and directors remained neutral. It was not that they did not support Angela, but that this subject matter was indeed beyond the grasp of a 19-year-old girl.But sometimes neutrality is the best support. People even thought that Spielberg, who directed the same theme in 93, would criticize him, but he hesitated for a while in the face of media questions, just shook his head and said, "In her No comments until complete".

Although the opinion of Europe is basically one-sided, even Sophie Marceau, who has had a relationship with Angela, thinks that she is too big.However, there are still a few people who remain neutral. Luc Besson said in an interview that a girl who can write scripts such as "Killer Leon", "The Sixth Sense" and "Hide and Seek" at the age of 12 should not be taken lightly. to draw conclusions; Polanski was completely silent and did not respond.

However, there are not so many complicated opinions among ordinary people, and many people are still discussing enthusiastically on the website what Angela might make "The Pianist" look like.

"Maybe we can see a "The Pianist" that disrupts the chronological order, multi-line narrative, and black humor, just like "Life is Beautiful." A Dutch netizen commented in a British forum, followed by A dozen or so long pages were discussed in full swing, which is completely different from the tit-for-tat media on both sides of the Atlantic.

However, Angela, the talented lady who caused all this, directed the film wholeheartedly in Warsaw and did not respond. Even her blog has not been updated for at least half a month, except that she updated and announced that she is shooting after the news appeared in the newspaper.Originally, several European newspapers and magazines sent reporters to Warsaw to interview her, but they were all rejected by the crew, and several people were even blocked outside the set without even seeing Angela's face.

"However, we are an exception." Louis, who looked at the computer screen, said with a smile.

Although Angela is conducting closed-door shooting, she must still understand the outside controversy, otherwise she would not refuse the interview requests of those European media.However, it is impossible for her to remain silent under such great pressure. She will always open her mouth to express her views, and as an American reporter, it should be easier for her to grab this news, and maybe there will be exclusive headlines.The editor-in-chief chose this time to let him come to Warsaw, isn't it because of this point?

Louis woke up early the next day. Although the jet lag hadn't fully adjusted, he was quite excited. He took the camera and other equipment and went directly to the Franc district where the crew was located.

With the assistance of the local police station, the crew of "The Pianist" closed two streets for filming at this time, so the taxi stopped far away.After paying the fare for the car, Louis didn't directly go up to greet the staff of the crew, but first carefully looked at the surrounding environment.

People in twos and threes walk around in small areas or chat in low voices on the street. They are all dressed in civilian clothes of the 40s and seem to be waiting for filming.In addition, there are many people wearing German military uniforms from World War II leaning on an old tank and talking. I don’t know if it is a prop made or a rented real guy.

At this time, explosions and gunshots suddenly came from around the corner. It sounded like a war scene was being filmed. After a muffled sound, the room at the entrance of the street suddenly exploded and smoke rose.

Louis couldn't help but quickly took two steps forward while holding the camera hanging around his neck, looking over there and wanting to take a photo.

"Excuse me, sir, who are you?" A staff member who noticed him immediately came over and asked in English.

"Ah, hello, I'm..." Louis thought for a few seconds before deciding to tell the truth, "I'm Louis Dawtry, a reporter from The New York Times, if possible, I can interview Miss Angela and the crew ?"

"A reporter from The New York Times?" The other party held out his hand after he took out his press card: "Hi, Mr. Dawtree, I'm Barney Burner, and I regret to tell you the principles of the crew. No visitors are accepted."

"Can you convey my opinion to Miss Angela first?" Louis asked, and when he heard the word "in principle" in the other party's words, he knew there must be a chance.

"Okay, I will," Barney nodded, "but we have to wait until the current stage of filming is over, and please don't take pictures before that, please?"

"No problem." Louis agreed wholeheartedly.

At this moment, the filming over there seemed to be paused, and then the horn sounded as if something was being said in Polish, but Louis couldn't hear it clearly because it was too far away.Then the actors who had run out from around the corner walked back, and a few minutes later the gunshots and explosions rang out again.

Is the camera over there on the street?I don't know what expression she has now?Relaxed or anxious?Louis thought so.Although he is not a director and has never produced a movie, as an entertainment reporter, he is very good at finding answers to certain questions from the director's look.

Finally, as the horn blares, many extras turn around from the street over there, in what appears to be a common temporary break.

"Okay, I'm going over now, I'll be back soon, don't go away." Barney who was standing by his side said at this time.

"Please wait," Louis called to stop him, "Please tell Miss Angela, I will only delay her for a few minutes, and ask her to allow me to interview other actors and take a few photos, I will not exceed it."

In this case, if you want to get exclusive news, you must lower your profile. You are a reporter, not a paparazzi.

Admittedly, what he did was right, because——

"Tell the props team that when the gun barrel of the tank is raised, the explosive device they prepared must detonate. I don't want to have the problem of yesterday again." After explaining things to the assistant, the director finally turned her head: "Hello, Louis , nice to meet you. Before we start, let me state that although I agreed to your interview request, I don't have much time for you. You can only ask a few questions and I have the right not to answer them. You can stay at Interview other people on the set, but you can’t disturb the filming of the crew, and the interview can only be done within today.”

"Thank you, I see." Louis nodded, secretly looking at the girl in front of him.

She just took off her sunglasses, and there was a trace of fatigue and anxiety between her brows, but judging from the tone of her conversation with her assistant just now, it should not be because of those reports.It was the first time for Louis to observe Miss Genius at such a close distance. He had to admit that even though the girl in front of her was casually tied into a ponytail and wearing a baseball cap, she was still as beautiful as the ones seen in those photos.

She should be an actress not a director.Mr. Reporter couldn't help but secretly said something in his stomach.

"I believe you should have read the newspapers these days. I'm curious about Miss Angela, why don't you justify yourself?" Louis asked the first one.

"When people draw conclusions about things they don't understand, they won't accept it no matter how they explain it. At this time, they can only speak with facts." Angela smiled slightly, as if she didn't take these controversies to heart at all. .

fact?Louis in shorthand couldn't help raising his eyebrows, and wrote beside it: not completely indifferent but very confident.

"What made you want to make the novel "The Pianist" into a movie?"

"Because of the cruelty of this history," the other party's expression became serious, "You should know that I played a role in "Schindler's List" six years ago, and since then I have had the idea The idea of ​​directing a movie of the same theme by myself. Of course, at that time, the idea was vague and uncertain. It was not until I decided to direct the movie myself that I gradually perfected it. Then I was lucky enough to find the pre-release "Piano" Home”, I think this is an opportunity.”

I started planning at the age of 13, until today it finally came true.Louis quickly recorded what she said, and at the same time did not give up writing down his own opinions briefly in other places in the shorthand book. Although it is a little exaggerated, it is normal. Planning at the age of 13 is absolutely eye-catching, and it just shows that The difference between Miss Genius and ordinary people.

"What angle are you going to shoot the film from?"

"Many people have asked me this question after knowing my plan, but my answer has never changed," Miss Genius suddenly turned her head to look at the messy street, "From the perspective of a bystander, no A touch of emotion borders on grim telling. And...relatively fair! There were good and bad among the Jews, and mad and good among the Nazis, that's all."

I have to admit that she has her own opinions and is very mature. If she can fully express her thoughts in the movie... Louis quickly wrote it down, but when he wanted to speak again, Angela had already Standing up: "I'm sorry, I will only answer three questions, and we are going to turn on the phone again."

"Miss Angela..." Louis hurriedly called out, but the other party waved his hand without any discussion, went to the crowd, called the assistant and said a few words, and followed the whole crew to start moving again.

She's dynamic and takes it easy, knows what she's doing, has more sanity than most people realize, and has the right to say the least on the set.I have a feeling those who want to see a joke probably won't get it.Louis shrugged and wrote his impressions in the shorthand pad.

Although Angela only let the practice of asking three questions disrupt his plan, Louis thought that the three questions he asked were still very representative, and he also had an exclusive information.Anyway, I can still interview other members of the crew, maybe I can dig out something, and I can also take some photos when Miss Genius is directing, so let's just do it and don't demand too much.

It's just... Louis suddenly looked up at the slender figure. Is she really as relaxed as she appears?