Simon brought Janet to George Miller, the Australian director who happened to be chatting with Nicole Kidman.
After saying hello, Simon took the initiative to pick up the topic and asked: "What were we talking about just now?"
Nicole Kidman, who was wearing a moon-white evening gown and was tall and tall, said: "George thought my performance in "Pulp Fiction" was excellent and he hopes I can participate in a movie he is preparing."
Nicole Kidman said, looking at Simon with a smile on her lips, as if she wanted to see how he would react.
According to common practice in Hollywood, production companies usually require newcomers to participate in their films to sign multiple film contracts so that the actors can continue to enjoy the dividends after they become famous.
In the "When Harry Met Sally" project, Meg Ryan also signed another option contract with Daenerys Films based on the role of 'Sally'. Now that "When Harry Met Sally" is a hit at the box office, Meg Ryan's next movie contract will have first priority unless the Daenerys studio takes the initiative to let it go.
This is naturally the case for "Pulp Fiction". Although this project belongs to Orion, the two newcomers in the film, Samuel L. Jackson and Nicole Kidman, have signed three-picture deals with Daenerys Pictures respectively.
The same is true for Daenerys Film's recent five-film contract with the "Batman" male lead, except that this contract requires a larger number of film contracts and a longer period. After the blockbuster era, contracts that are close to selling out of one's life are rarely seen in Hollywood, so they are ridiculed by the media as 'slavery contracts'.
Noticing the smile on Nicole Kidman's lips, Simon just glanced at her and asked Miller: "George, can you tell us about your next movie? I really like "Witches of Easttown" Yes, but I’m looking forward to you filming the fourth installment of Mad Max.”
"Simon, you are mistaken. I have no plans for my next movie. I just want to invite Nicole to participate in a thriller that my production company is planning to shoot. I will only serve as a producer." George Miller explained After a while, he continued: "This is a movie adapted from a novel called "Crossing the Horizon". It tells the story of a couple who accidentally lost their child and healed their psychological trauma by drifting at sea. In the process, they accidentally rescued a stranger. .”
After George Miller finished speaking, Simon immediately thought of this movie. In the original time and space, "Over the Horizon" happened to be Nicole Kidman's famous film in Hollywood.
Simon just didn't expect that the film's producer would be George Miller. However, this did not surprise him at all. The two protagonists of "Over the Horizon", Sam Neill and Nicole Kidman, are both Australians.
In the final analysis, it is still the Australian gang.
Although Simon did not feel that Nicole Kidman, who was only 20 years old and had too strong aura, could play the role of a traumatized young mother well, he did not point this out to George Miller face to face. Both parties The friendship has not reached this level.
And, if George Miller really decides to do this, Simon will do a favor and let Nicole go to film the movie first.
Nicole Kidman has never been considered a box-office star. Anyway, the three-film contract is there. It will not hurt Daenerys Pictures to let her hone herself in some more films.
Everyone chatted casually for a while, and Simon was about to leave. George Miller, who had never mentioned the Cannes Film Festival in his words, suddenly said: "Simon, I have to say, your "Pulp Fiction" this time is really outstanding. , I discovered for the first time that movies can be shot so wildly and freely.”
Simon was stunned for a moment after listening to George Miller's straightforward statement. He noticed the shrewdness flashing in the eyes of the honest-looking middle-aged man, and quickly nodded with a smile as if nothing had happened: "George, I'm very Glad you enjoyed the movie."
Although Simon is only interested in the Palme d'Or, after winning over the two judges, he is no longer worried about leaving "Pulp Fiction" empty-handed.
After all, Orion will definitely not remain indifferent. Mike Medowa and others' connections in the circle are definitely not comparable to Simon's. Moreover, compared with the Oscars, which has a large number of judges, the Cannes awards are much easier to operate.
Simon doesn't feel guilty at all for his public relations behavior. If there is an opportunity, if you don't fight for it, the award will only go to someone else.
Just like "Pulp Fiction" in the original time and space, who dares to say that it was not earned.
Just like the time when Quentin served as chairman of the jury, Michael Moore's documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11" won the Palme d'Or. The general trend in the media was that the French wanted to cause trouble for the Bush administration. What is the reality
The selection of awards is in the hands of a group of judges. If the organizers of the film festival dare to intervene randomly and say, "Let's give George W. Bush some trouble," a group of big-name judges who are already famous and don't rely on you to make a living in Cannes will get angry and explode in minutes. You interfere in the scandal.
So what's the reason
Very simple.
"Fahrenheit 9/11" was invested and produced by Miramax. As we all know, Weinstein and Quentin are really good buddies. Then, "Fahrenheit 9/11" won the Palme d'Or. This 6 million-invested documentary sold more than 200 million U.S. dollars at the global box office alone, and the Weinstein brothers made huge profits.
This is the inside story.
In the final analysis, the Cannes Film Festival is ultimately a commercial film celebration and is not as sacred as some people think.
Through this event, millions of tourists from all over the world flock to this French seaside town every year. This is the basis for the continuation of the Cannes Film Festival. As for the award results, it is actually not that important to the organizers. . In fact, the more controversial the selection results, the more the Cannes Film Festival's reputation will be enhanced from a certain perspective.
After separating from George Miller, Simon was about to shout hello to some acquaintances at the party, when Jennifer came over and said: "Boss, Natasha Kinski is here too, do you want to go over and talk to her? ?”
Natasha Kinski, the European actress who has been dating Roman Polanski since she was 14 years old and became popular with him, is also one of the judges of this year's Cannes Film Festival.
Among the ten judges this time, the only ones Simon could contact were William Goldman and George Miller just now. Although he knew the others, they had never met each other, and his surrounding connections could not contact them. .
Simon took Janet to a couple under Jennifer's guidance, and the female assistant leaned into his ear and whispered: "That man is Kinski's husband, Ibrahim Moussa."
Simon nodded, and after the couple greeted another guest, he stepped forward, stretched out his hand to Natasha Kinski and said, "Hello, Ms. Kinski."
Natasha Kinski was wearing a somewhat conservative round-neck long-sleeved dress tonight. When she heard Simon's greeting, she looked at him with a confused expression. She did not take the hand that Simon extended, but just shook her slender hand. She pointed her finger at him and stuttered: "You, um, you are, oh, I remembered, you are Simon Westeros. By the way, what does 'Westeros' mean?"
Simon didn't expect this kind of reaction from the beautiful brown-haired girl, and even wondered if she was high.
Retracting his hand calmly, Simon smiled and said: "'Westeros' is the last name I chose for myself. It has no other meaning."
"Oh, do you think I'm stupid?" Natasha Kinski said, but her eyes wandered to Janet next to Simon, and her eyes suddenly lit up: "Esmeralda, I was there a few days ago I saw you in the movie and your performance was amazing.”
As Natasha Kinski said, she came over very familiarly and snatched Janet away from Simon's hand. They were about to walk away to other places holding hands like good sisters. Janet hit Simon. With a wink, he chatted with Natasha Kinski and left with a smile on his face.
Simon was even more confused about what happened.
In my memory, apart from liking older men, this controversial and beautiful actress doesn’t seem to have Lily tendencies, right
When Natasha Kinski's husband saw his wife leaving him and walking elsewhere, his face was obviously not good-looking. He briefly greeted Simon and turned away.
Simon looked around, just shrugged, and walked towards the "When Harry Met Sally" crew.
"When Harry Met Sally" is also scheduled to be screened at the Cannes Film Festival this time. Of course, since the overseas rights have been sold to Disney, Disney is naturally responsible for this matter.
At around ten o'clock, Simon planned to leave. He searched around the party but could not find Janet, and Jennifer didn't know where she had gone.
Just a little anxious, Robert Redford told Simon that he saw Janet and another woman leaving the banquet hall early half an hour ago.
Simon walked out of the party and found Neil Bennett waiting outside, only to learn that Janet had returned to the hilltop manor in Le Canet.
Taking Jennifer back to his residence, in the brightly lit villa, Simon went all the way to the third-floor terrace and found that not only Janet, but Natasha Kinski was also there. The two were huddled on the deck chairs on the third-floor terrace, holding red wine. Drink and talk.
Seeing Simon appear, Janet sat up and said hello to him. Natasha Kinski still just glanced at Simon lightly, looking very indifferent.
Simon walked to Janet's lounge chair and sat down next to the woman. He glanced at Natasha Kinski. The woman had changed out of the conservative dress and was now wearing a thin pink silk nightgown. She has crazy long legs and her clothes are obviously Janet's.
Putting his arms around Janet's waist, Simon leaned into the woman's ear and whispered, "What's going on?"
As soon as Simon spoke, Natasha Kinski on the other side answered: "Mr. Westeros, I have a very good ear."
Simon simply looked over and said, "Then can you explain it to me?"
Natasha shook the red wine in her hand and said nonchalantly: "Jenny and I are getting along very well, and we plan to stay here for one night."
Simon smiled and said: "But you have to understand, Miss Kinski, the men in our family have the final say."
"It's a coincidence that our family is the same," Natasha Kinski glanced at Simon and said, "That's why I can't stand it anymore. Do you plan to let Jenny run away from home too?"
Seeing Janet looking at him with a smile, Simon reached out and pinched the woman's chin, and said: "Our Janet is very well-behaved and will not run away from home. But you, your husband, do you know? I don't want him to call the police." Get into trouble.”
Natasha Kinski changed her position, lying on her side on the recliner and said lazily: "I asked someone to bring him a message. I won't go back to stay tonight."
"Then," Simon said helplessly, "It's already very late. I'll have someone help you arrange a guest room."
Natasha Kinski raised her wine glass toward the master bedroom: "This room is nice. Jenny and I will sleep together."
Simon pretended to be dissatisfied and said: "Then what should I do?"
Natasha Kinski glanced at Simon: "You can come too, but if you dare to touch me, I will bite off your thing."
The woman's tone was calm, but Simon felt a chill go down his spine and retreated in defeat. He stood up and said, "Okay, then you guys go to bed early."
Simon left the terrace amid Janet's gloating laughter.
Although it still felt a little weird, it was already very late and Simon quickly fell asleep after changing to another bedroom.
The jet lag was still a bit confusing, but after less than six hours of rest, Simon woke up at just over five o'clock. It's summer already, and although it's only about five o'clock, it's already bright outside. Simon's changed bedroom is still on the third floor, also with a spacious terrace.
After washing up, Simon got dressed and went to the terrace. He looked at the small town of Cannes with rows of white buildings at the foot of the mountain and the beautiful view of the golden rippled bay. As he stretched his body casually, there was a slight noise on the terrace on the other side.
Wearing only a pair of underwear, the graceful figure lazily walked out of the bedroom, leaned on the railing and looked into the distance with a somewhat lonely expression. After a moment, she noticed Simon on the other side. The woman neither screamed in anger nor panicked. , turned around calmly, and floated into the bedroom again.
Simon couldn't help but touch his nose.
This is really, really weird.
After breakfast, Ken Dixon was sent to drive Natasha Kinski away. Janet explained to Simon that Natasha Kinski was having trouble with her husband. The Egyptian businessman had always wanted to let Kinski go. After several years of back and forth, the actress gave birth to a child last year and reluctantly agreed. However, after only a few months of suspension, she once again took over the job as a judge at the Cannes Film Festival and announced her comeback. The two sides inevitably An argument started.
Simon had no intention of meddling in other people's housework. After Janet explained it and said she had already taken care of certain things, he put the matter behind him.
The opening ceremony will be held at 7 p.m.
However, before that, the organizer also arranged a media photo-taking event for the main creators of the shortlisted works. Simon was busy all morning. After a short break for a few hours in the afternoon, the crew of "Pulp Fiction" began to assemble.
At around 6:30, everyone set off from the hotel Orion had booked and rushed to the Cannes Film Palace, which is located on the seaside.